Lisa Kay Knits... and Quilts!

Hi, We went for a ride, yesterday, just to get out. We stopped at the fountain at McKendree College, because Mitchell really enjoys it. I also finished spinning some wool that has been on my wheel for over a year. I washed it, today, so some pictures should be up, soon. Happy Knitting, Lisa Kay

Hi, I finished the La Luz Scarf ( pattern and yarn info ) last weekend. I met my dad at the park today, to take some photos. Thanks, Dad! I took some vacation for a four-day-weekend! Happy Independence Day! Now, I'm on to the second Embossed Leaves sock, the Shetland Lace Triangle (I'm in the fifth repeat of eight repeats), and July KAL socks... Happy Knitting, Lisa Kay

Hi, I finished the first of the two Embossed Leaves socks (pattern and yarn in a previous post ). I can see why so many folks have made this sock (2999 as of this writing, logged in Ravelry). You can see how the leaves seem to continue into the toe, using decreases and a few purl stitches. It is a very clever pattern, and so easy to do. What a great combination of attributes! I have seen a few sweaters on Ravelry that seem to use the stitch pattern, but it doesn't seem quite as fantastic in larger gauge. Hmmm. I wonder about a shawl. Speaking of shawls, my dad just took pictures of the La Laz Scarf, today. I'll put those in the next post... Happy Knitting, Lisa Kay

Hi, Mitchell went to Vacation Bible School this week. Gma and Gpa W were working at the VBS, and they took him along. Gma and Gpa E came up for the family night, and Gpa took these pictures. They used a nautical theme, and the front of the church was made up like a ship. The kids sang a lot of modern songs that none of us had heard before, and they also sang, "This Little Light of Mine." We did that one when I was a kid. Happy Knitting, Lisa Kay

Hi, We got to the pool, today. Mitchell is much more interested in playing than in working on his swimming lessons, but he did blow bubbles a bit. The outdoor pool photos are so much nicer than the indoor YMCA pool pictures! I probably would have had lesson pictures this week, anyway, but I forgot my camera... Happy Knitting, Lisa Kay

Hi, I finished the pink La Laz Scarf . It is blocking. You'll just have to take my word for it, because the light is terrible in my craft room where I have it pinned out. I did take a picture, but it was not worth showing... I received my Sundara Aran Silk Merino this week, as well as blocking wires (in use) and the book for the Shetland Lace Triangle, which is one of the shawls in Wrap Style. The pattern is by Evelyn Clark , known for her lace patterns. The yarn is a gorgeous deep blue. It should go well with several navy blue items in my wardrobe... After finishing the neck chart, I took a quick pic: I did have to start over once, because I was knitting instead of purling on the back. Otherwise, no problems with the pattern. I like the leafy stitch pattern. :) Happy Knitting, Lisa Kay

Hi, Even though I'm working on my "scarf" lace shawl, I still have a sock going. For one thing, it is a portable project. I take my sock knitting along with me in the car on the weekend. Since we drove over to St. Louis on Sunday, I definitely needed some portable knitting. Since I already finished both June KAL socks, I started something different... It is a popular pattern (per Ravelry) called Embossed Leaves, by Mona Schmidt. The pattern is available in the book "Favorite Socks," a compilation of Interweave Knits patterns. I'm using Bugga Sock yarn, dyed by Sanguine Gryphon (also available at The Loopy Ewe ). It is 20% cashmere, a bit heavier than fingering, in lovely shaded colors. This colorway is called, "Cuban Cockroach." Of course, Bugga colors are named after bugs... I can see why this is a popular pattern. It is easy to follow (or even memorize), and it knits up beautifully. While it isn't my preferred toe-up method, it...