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Monthly Archives: September 2009

What I did this weekend….

28-Sep-09

I finished my first pair of crocheted socks!

They are more than a little wonky. I started out with a pattern, which I rapidly abandoned, as well as gauge and the underlying architecture of the sock I was supposed to be crocheting. Yes, really– these are not supposed to be knit sideways (most socks are [...]

Scarf of Non-Victory

25-Sep-09

Been knitting like a madwoman here, but I’m not posting many pictures because I don’t want to spoil the Krismas gifts for the kids. However, I can post pictures of this item now:

It’s a reversible mitered scarf, which I knitted and entered in the Berroco Sock Yarn Stars contest. Since my scarf didn’t make it [...]

Tatted Choker with Steampunk Gears Pendant

20-Sep-09

New in my Etsy shop!
$30.00 Tatted black choker with steampunk cabochon pendant featuring a watch gears and lobster claw clasp. Fittings are gold plated. Wear it to your favorite Steampunk convention, just for fun, or give it as a gift to the little steamer in your [...]

BSG FML

20-Sep-09

(From John):
“Today, my boyfriend realized I’m a Cylon and tried to kill me. He failed, so I tried to kill myself. I failed, too. FML.”
This post brought to you by Disc 4 of Season 1.

Alladin Note

18-Sep-09

Alladin weighs 17.8 lbs today.
2 weeks ago (I think), he weighed 18.0 lbs.
He has not lost weight in the past 5-6 months.
I think we have his food regimen down. 3 meal times, 1 can of Fancy Feast at each meal. As of today, for the mid-day meal, I am removing 1 non-heaping spoonful of food [...]