Finally some pictures
October 9th, 2007I've been forgetting to keep my camera out these days. Or maybe I'm just too busy, and forget.. In any case, I'm trying to get back in the habit this week.
With that said, look what Cassidy and I made this weekend..
We finally made sushi. As Richard called them, since they were California rolls lacking crab, they are 'fornia rolls. I also used some furiake that I purchased at Wegmans, but I think we'll skip that next time. It was a bit too "fishy". Next time, sesame seeds only. Oh, and I need to work on not overcooking the sushi rice. But.. Cassidy loved it.. making them and eating them. She even ate the leftover roll for dinner that night.
Gretel is done, and Cassidy loves it. I liked knitting it enough, that I will likely do another in the other styles. This is the "regular" style, but the pattern also offers the "fitted" or "slouch" versions. She did ask for a pompom to be added to the top, but I refused. Pompoms are fine for other hats, but not this one. Sorry Girly.
In other news.. its an exciting week here at Chez Martin. On Thursday we'll be driving down to Norwich to meet with Kelly, Corey and their children Morgan and Alex since they'll be visiting the area to attend a wedding. Why is this so exciting? Well Kelly and I have known each other for a very long time, but have never met! We "met" 10 years ago on a pregnancy list for babies due in September 1998.. and here we are, a decade later with 9 year old girls, Cassidy and Morgan.
Also.. Rhinebeck Baybeeeeee! I'm going!
I'll be riding shotgun with Diana down to NY Sheep and Wool.. the fiber mecca. Where I'll spend, hopefully not too much money, and attend the bloggers meet up. My plan.. because everyone keeps asking me, "what are you looking for? what do you plan on buying?" Honestly, I don't have a plan, though I'd like to test drive some other spinning wheels since I'm hoping to trade in my Baynes for a bit more serious of a wheel this year.
Wee! I'm uber excited. Talk about fibergasm!
Around a year ago on this day..
- Fire, fire on the mountain - 2006
October 9th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
DUDE!!! I am way too excited that you are going to Rhinebeck we can finally meet. Too cool:D
October 9th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
I love how Gretel turned out. She looks adorable in it. I may just knit this for my girl. Thanks for the inspiration.
October 9th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
HEY! See you at Rhinebeck, I hope, girl!
YAY! If you want to haul your laptop I can try and figure out what it’s being unhappy about - bearing in mind I have magical powers in this regard only with Apples. Mine had secret, hidden screws holding the keyboard on, thus preventing for a very long time the progress with the hard drive switching. Sigh, sigh, sigh.
The sushi looks awesome, as does the hat - good on ya!
(waves enthusiastically)
October 9th, 2007 at 8:34 pm
Pompoms are my favourite too
That’s a lovely knitting work there.I’ve got a very similar gretel my mom knitted for me when I was a little girl.It’s pink with a touch of grey shades.
Keep up the great work Carla
Cheers!!
October 10th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
I like the style and color of the hat. I can’t knit hats for my boys anymore, they aren’t cool enough. Have you ever been to the show at Rhinebeck before? It’s a blast.
October 10th, 2007 at 10:28 pm
Cassidy is the cutest kid ever. Love the hat but love the braids more!
October 11th, 2007 at 7:27 pm
Gretel looks gorgeous as does Cassidy wearing it.
I am really excited about Rhinebeck. We’ll talk later and make our final plans. Are you knitting Saturday morning at FOE?
October 19th, 2007 at 12:53 pm
Cassidy. She’s …. bigger. In a way that seems highly improbable if not impossible for a child who is only SIX years old.
Dang, where does the time go?