I'm moving on down.....My list of knits......

I went to my LYS for the first time in weeks! It was good to sink into those big comfy couches and just simply knit and listen in on suburbian gossip and what is happening on the outskirts of the innercity I call home. I am usually the black sheep at the LYS, and at first I used to feel funny being the only "black" girl at the knit shop. I wondered where all the sistah were...One or two here or there, even the majority of knit bloggers are NOT black... But I have grown ok with that now. And know that I am special .... But in the beginning I'm sure I turned a few heads a few times that I walked up in there, but I could not let color or culture stop me from learning this amazing craft. So I laugh and truly consider my self the brown sheep of the flock at times. To date, No one has ever been offensive or made any comments on my being there. There is no "whites only" sign on the shop door, so I can honestly say I have always been welcomed, but yeah, it was a bit weird at first....

And now, there are more and more bloggers of culture out there! and I am grateful for the added spice.

And that is of course one of the main reason that I created Da Knottie Hotties , to encourage more people of color to pursue these fine arts and to truly give back. I have been hosting the commu-knitty knit-ups for over a year now and although growth is slow , it is a year later and I can really say I am happy with what has taken place. This year, my plan is to promote , promote, promote and get the word out ....

Happy Birthday Knottie Hotties!


The man's belt that I designed is almost done. Just need to add the finishing touches. My blog has to be pic-less for now ,I have no camera except for my phone and uhm that aint gon' cut it ...So for now , please be patient with me .

I am going to sit and attempt to work on a new pattern that one of the ladies from my LYS created. It is pretty scarf with a vine and stems and leaves and flowers. I think i'll make it for a cool summer day ...I know ya wanna see it, but i have to knit it first , no pic with pattern .Only the one hanging in the store. But it is gorgeous and I'm knitting it in
Atacama/ #504 Olive/Tan Mix . It is soft and slightly variagated for a little personality.

I have to go and search for my cotton red, gold green to add to my man belt for a little added cultural flair...Really hope hubby likes it , he did see me knitting on it and said " I like that " , Good because I was testing him out. He doesn't really know its for him. I don't think. Any how~

I hope I don't catch finish-itis and end up just having a long "strap" in my knitting basket...But nah, I'm a mature knitter now ! I won't do such a thing..thing of the past ........ C'mon, I got so far , can a girl lose it just like that ??? Shhhh, say it ain't so !

Okay time to touch that summer scarf pattern again...

lata

Peek- A- Boo

It has been forever since I last posted.
I am have missed you all heavily and have much to post.
I even went on a little vacation to S.C. and it was wonderful.
I have been knitting , but have gotten a little bit more courageous an have started my own pattern!
I am excited with and have new ideas and plans in mind.

On My Needles:
baby blanket
mans belt
self designed tube top / tank top
knotty girl's summer scarf


Finishing
self designed grey anatomy poncho ( seam up)

So I have been good in detaching and getting my knits in order. I even yanked out a few " going no where" projects.
It actually felt good to do that, kind of empowering , like I was taking back my life.

I have also come to the realization that I can only host my community knit up once a month. I and Atarah feel the same way , so I have decided to host knit up on the first Saturday of Every month. Now , to find a new venue ........hmmmmmmm? Where oh where shall our little knitting hearts lead us ?

Today I will work on my man's belt and read up on shaping for my tank top !

have a great and productive day !!!!

WOW

WOW: life has me saying wow these days. My knitting, non-complex, is a compliment to the other glories I am experiencing.
I was blessed with a performance by Queen GodIS and Rain at a local birthday party and enjoyed my self bunches. I am done with the mutlidirectional scarf and have occupied my needles with a shrug pattern i saw on Knitty Gritty ....couldn't help it , I had to cast on !!!!!!

have a great day ya'll ...
camera is busted right now.
I owe you lots of knitting porn ...I know it ....

They wrestle and play with toys..none other than knitting boys

Here's some great news :
My 7 year old son, Jazz has been knitting on and off since kwanzaa, despite the name calling from his bros, he really likes it . lol, Ree, my 9 year old, asked me a few weeks ago to teach him, (our 1st attempt years ago was a disaster) I said Ok .. I invited him to knit yesterday morning , casted on for him and showed him the knit stitch ........while watching Knitty Gritty , now airing mon, wed, fri mornings at 7 a.m in my area...

My Heavens!!!!

The boy was in pure bliss! Mind you this is my middle son, any one with a " MiD-KiD " knows the struggle. I hope this really works for him, at 9 he already needs anger management help ...He sat there after he got it, enthusiastic and watching Knitty Gritty ..He even kept going when I left for work, stopping due to a dropped stitched ...lol..

He got about 4-5 rows done !!!!!!!!! And non Jazz had a knitting pal and won't feel so isolated..Tonight Ree said " I love knitting ! " I BEAMED!!!!!!

Proud mom of two knitting sons...we'll see how long it last ..lol

They went at it again tonight, I showed both boys how to deal with dropped stitches...
Then we watched The Last Knit on you tube before they went off to count sheep and sleep...lol ...who'da thought ?




More fun stuff...


The multi directional scarf stumped me at the end. Then I realized there are two versions. The version I wanted is the symmetrical version. If you decided to make this scarf , which is a relaxing , steady knit in garter stitch you can pick how to end it. I love the triangles and the color way on the NORO kureyan. ( total scarf is like 45$) to be expected with snob yarn.... just kidding.. but Noro is pricey in bulk ... so I think I am scaling back..I am not a snob at all..just love to knit with quality ..
I am happy to be done with the mutli scarf, I can go back to the other WIP's that I left in the dust, yet once again.


KNIT ON~ 4 real wo/man !

a pop up

Been a while.
I have been knitting and trying to get my mind back in gear for beig a working mother/student. Not an easy transition after being out of school for 2 years. So I have been re-aquainting my sef with the process. I am finishing my BA which reqires me to go back to HCC and finish two needed courses. Spanish II here i come . I have reviewed a few more blogs over at BlackPurls Magazine . so check that out !
I have also been writing and have gotten an internship with Privila . We'll see how that works out.
Knitting has been a good past time in the dull moments and during tv shows like Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Houswives. I am almost done with the multi-directional scarf. One more triangle and then tassels. I was going to give it to my mom , but she said the wool was ruff. That just means she will never wear it.. BRAKES." okay mum , then you will have to wait for another scarf at another time." The multi ,and all it's Noro Kureyon glory , belongs to me. I will wear and love the harsh realities of wool. and to me it's not ruff at all...watever.
If I have and left over yarn the plan is to make a quick felted Noro belt with the remains.. Felting is fun ....

have a great Sunday !

TGIF

to do:

Finish multi -directional scarf, son's gloves and socks...
yes I admit in order to get a move on some other things in my life I had to let my knits fall to the side for a while.









These are the gifts that came directly from Australia! Thank you so much for these beauties I will cherish and wear them. You are too kind Vivien!!!

Happy Friday folks!

updrade, update ,up !

I am going back to school in June. I have to get 6 more credit in order to transfer to finish my B.A.

I am so determined to do this that I can smell it . I am professionally stuck, is how i feel...So I have been busy with all that. I met with the career counselor and was advised I need to my resume updated which is a lot harder than you think some times.

I want to be a reporter or work in an editorial department of a publication .....I can do this ...

I am definitely no longer comfy working as a Tech/ Customer support girl and watching my life, my creativity and my dreams stifle!!!

Positive steps for positive change.

I have been knitting however, I think the multi directional scarf is almost done...and it looks good. I will be done with sock too , now that i found her , she went missing at my desk at work for a while .... in my file cabinet! lol ...
I will be wearing those in no time !!!!!