kitty: quest for washcloths for Mia

Pattern: Mia's Star Fish Washcloth Fiber: Katia Lino 100% Needle: US 2 - 2.75mm

Well you know there are times when you shouldn't block. This was once a washcloth, but after blocking it really began to look more like a doily. Oh well, thank goodness with water it will return to its once soft stage. It may not make the best washcloth so I have started another one for her out of an organic cotton. I picked up the yarn during this years summer sale at Knitters Mercantil. Given how hot it has been I thought some more summer sweaters and tops are in order. So I picked up enough of this linen in white to make a tank top or a short sleeve sweater. It is a bit splity, but there swatch that was knit up in the store was extremely soft. So I am excited to see how the top turns out.

kitty: OH NO!!!!!! I can not watch & World Food Cup 2010 Wrap up

As some of you might remember, M and I are big fans of the World Cup. Well any international sporting event. We have both felt that it is the closest we will ever get to world peace. During the last Word Cup 2008, we would pick a winning team from that day and do research on that nations food to cook dinner and lunch. It was an amazing experience and we fixed some of the best food I think I have eaten. I still crave the Spanish Flauta and Huevos Rancheros that we made with the basil oil from A & J. I can still remember the taste so clearly. Ahh and there was also Greek Calamari, Shrimp, Scallops, Squash, Onions and Вафля/Вафли. This year we didn't have the luxury of time to do the research or cook for every game. So here are some of the highlight dishes for World Food Cup 2010. I am really sad it didn't match up to 2010 spread. So until the next World Cup 2014!
World Food Cup 2010
Ghana	Korea
Netherlands	Denmark
German	German
German	Netherlands
Spanish	German

kitty: treasures from the farmers market

Swiss Chard Burgers Swiss Chard, Cucumbers, White Pepper, Red Whine Vinegar, Peach Juice, & Sugar Burger marinated in Peach BBQ & Mocha Java BBQ

M and I meet MG and her husband at the Clintonville Farmers Market yesterday, such a happy experience. We found so many yummy treasures at the market. From Swiss Chard, Heirloom Candy Beets, Heirloom Carrots, Heirloom Zucchini, Shiro Plums, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blue Berries, Shitake Mushrooms, and most of all farm eggs. I just love the colours of Swiss Chard......

kitty: special moments in your life

special moments in one's life.....

Back during TNNA, Olga (Olgajazzy) and Vanessa (Coloursknits) came to visit Knitbuddies during the convention. Here are some of my favorite moments and some of the people I had the honor in meeting. I even got to go to the first official booksigning for Ori Ami Knits. Wonderknits did a booksigning right before TNNA began.

PS. I stole some of the photos from Olga's Flickr stream. I didn't have a camera during the booksigning.

kitty: moving video on why we knit found on youtube

"A short film of Renate Hiller talking about the importance of handwork (knitting, etc.) in the modern world. Renate is the co-director of the Fiber Craft Studio at the Threefold Educational Center in Chestnut Ridge, NY." posted by chucksmithNYC on youtube

I ran across this youtube video over the holidays and just had to spread the word about it. Truly a moving video.

kitty: Movie Trivia.... What movie open July 3, 1985?

Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox in “Back to the Future.” (Universal City Studios)

July 3, 1985 Doc Set the clock in the Delorean into the future. 25 years have just flown by. Are you were you wanted to be in your life and career? Or would you like to set the clock back. Really Makes you take a look at your life. Man do I feel old.

kitty: Happy 4th of July

Photo taken by M in front of the house.

Happy 4th of July!!!!

kitty: Duplicity Pullover is growing!

Pattern: Duplicity Pullover by Olga Buraya-Kefelian Book: Ori Ami Knits Fiber: Habu Textiles A-1 Tsumugi Silk Habu Textiles A-148 Wool Stainless Steel Colour: 14 & 52 in A-1 ??? A-148

Duplicity Pullover is coming along. I have about 9 more decreases in the top and then off to the collar. I am really happy with the way the pattern is going along. Hope everyone has something fun scheduled for the weekend. Happy Early Fourth of July to everyone and Happy Canadian Day today.