And all things knitterly, I drove through Honolulu traffic and squelched my fear of driving. It was all worth it, as I finally arrived safely in the parking garage below Isle Knits. Even before I stepped into the elevator to take me up to the 14th floor, I felt accomplished. My obsession took me from one side of Oahu into the heart of the Honolulu business district. Not the easiest journey for me. But look what I brought home with me...
The shop proprietress, Sue, was qite helpful. Sue showed me her new shipment of wool and talked to me about future yarns. Namely, new colorways for Noro yarns coming out soon. I found some Kid Merino, Debbie Bliss Silk, Patagonia Nature Cotton, and more Cotton Chenille. I had to force myself to leave. I already want to go back. Nothing like love to help overcome our fears, eh?
So I finished that washcloth. And instead of using a basic chain bind-off, I tried the crochet kind I saw on this episode of Knitty Gritty with Vickie Howell. I like this method very much. It's worked in very much the same way as a chain bind-off, except you are using a crochet hook. It was loose enough without being too messy. And very quick. Just make sure your crochet hook size matches your knitting needles used.
And now I am working on the French Market Bag. Remember this goodie from several Knitty issues ago? I'm using Peruvian Highland Wool that I was originally slated for use on another felted bag. I've been wanting to knit this since I saw Amy's version at the first meeting of Aloha Knitters back in May of 2004. This picture was taken two days ago when I was transfering from dpn's to circulars. I've reached the "increase to 200 stitches" portion of the pattern. Nine more rows and I will switch colors/yarn. Still trying to decide on whether I want to continue using the Highland wool or switch to some Noro Kureyon as I did here with Hello Yarn's tote.
Speaking of Aloha Knitters, check out this button that Momachet created...
It was created to represent "Operation Harlot in Hawaii"(thanks to Keohinani for actually giving name to our madness!) We love our wool here in Hawaii. Very interesting reading at MK Carroll's blog on this very subject. MK, who is most likely Hawaii's most well-known knitter/designer with her creation of the wool womb has a special affinity for Peace Fleece. Peace Fleece with it's wonderul story and beautiful colorways is also on my list of top three yarns. I believe there may be a general misconception that not much knitting goes on here or perhaps that there really is no real need for knitted wools here. Wrong, wrong, wrong...
We live in tropical weather and we love knitting! Especially knitting with wool...
Oooooh...very nice yarn and knitting toys haul.
Posted by: Becky | May 06, 2006 at 09:39 PM
Wow! You really outdid yourself! That is a great score! Love all your lastest "warshrags" too! I'll have to try to find a copy of the Mason Dixon book smetime soon and see what all the fuss is about! Love the new felted bag progress too! I forgot about that one!
Posted by: Maureen | May 07, 2006 at 01:40 AM
daaaaaaang, dude. what a haul! i went there on friday. i could spend HOURS there...hours and major dollars. it's interesting how people my age are spending their money on designer clothes, bags, and clubbing, and here i am spending it on fiber. hah. it is to laugh...
Posted by: keohinani | May 08, 2006 at 10:38 AM
I hope you guys get the Harlot over. I'd be so happy for you. And look at those pretty bamboo needles you scored...
Posted by: *karen | May 09, 2006 at 05:21 AM
What a smorgasborg of delicious knittin' stuff. I still want to do the French Market bag too.
Posted by: AkamaiKnitter | May 15, 2006 at 07:18 AM
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Hi
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1. Beejeweled
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Originally called Diamond Mine, this classic flash game involves moving multicoloured gems around in order to create sets of three. It's simple, but incredibly addictive.
2. Chimgam
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We're not sure where this game came from -- and we're not sure we want to know. This is one of the craziest games we've ever played and one of the funniest. It's not big and it's not clever, but we can't stop playing it.
3. Bow Man
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Set in a time when a bow and arrow was the best way to stick it to the man -- as opposed to playing silly games on company time -- Bow Man challenges you to shoot your enemy by calculating the correct angle and power of your bow. Robin Hood eat your heart out.
4. Desktop Tower Defense
You're sitting at your desk, avoiding work, on your fourth cup of tea when suddenly you're attacked by a group of creeps. What do you do? You set up canons of course, and blow them to smithereens. Desktop Tower Defense is a personal favourite of ours and a must-play game.
5. Neopets Hasee Bounce
Dodging dung might not sound like fun, but as you've already found out playing Chimgam, it can be a blast. Hasee Bounce sees you control cute creatures that bounce in the air and eat doughnut fruit. If only doughnut fruit was real. Sigh.
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to be continued.
Posted by: TermoBaby | January 17, 2008 at 02:16 PM