Coffee + Robots

Ta-da!

2006-11-06T19:29:00.000-08:00

Finished felting the Felted Mary Janes (without the strap... so, now they're just felted slippers). I might do my next pair with the strap... hmmmm. So much to do, so little time!

Knitting in my head

2006-11-05T19:39:00.000-08:00

I have just finally cast on for the other Mary Jane slipper. *sigh* I've spent the last hours hanging out with Bob, and after he left, searching blog to blog for new knit ideas. I need to lock myself in a room with no computer. Eh, at least when I'm not knitting I'm searching for new knitting blogs... or painting. I need to work on some new stuff, I just haven't been in the mood to paint.

Felted Mary Janes Take 2!

2006-11-05T17:02:00.000-08:00

Ok... so I whipped up the other Mary Jane slipper while at my parents house. Ya... Here's the outcome:

It's a bit smaller than the other. I figured out why to. The smaller one is the correct size, the bigger one had 4 rows to many... While I was helping my mom babysit my cousins I was working on the first slipper. Here's proof that they drove me nuts, I added 4 (FOUR!!!) rows to many while loosing my sane over there. Ya. So now that i was almost done, I have to start another slipper... again. Hopefully I'll be able to felt them tomorrow evening! I should be ok aqs long as I don't babysit those kids again.

I am proud of the bottom seam. Looks pretty nice. Here is the Mary Jane on my foot, ta-da! (pre-felted of course) (and yes, I have big feet, size 11 1/2 womens!)

Oh snazzy...

2006-11-04T21:00:00.000-08:00

It's so crazy being able to see again. Sounds retarded I know, but I feel like I've missed out on seeing things. Weird... Anyways. I'm rearranging my room (and taking a breka as you can see). I moved my desk/computer over to where my bed was and my bed under the window. I dig it so far... now I just need to finish the room. Errrrr I hate that part.

It's hot in here.

Knitted fantasy creatures!!!

2006-11-03T16:43:00.000-08:00

I've been waiting and waiting for Dot Pebbles to release her newest knitted babes style book! Dream Toys! Yes! I saw it on a cart at work and instantly ran to the register.

See... I've already cast on! I'm doing the baby fairy in a light teal blue cotton yarn.

In other news... I finally got new glasses. It's been almost 7 yrs since my last pair and check up. Ya, its amazing I never ran into anyone or ran someone over while driving. They look super cute to. I'll put up a pic when I'm having a "good looks" day. lol I just got off work, so... you know how it is.

My feet are getting cold

2006-11-02T19:04:00.000-08:00

I've made some progress on Sock 1. lol. It's hard to see form the pic, but I'm about 1/2 down the foot. Can't wait to finish the 1st sock and start the next. I've just had no time to work on them errrr. I stayed at work for lunch today and knitted like a crazy women. Knitting took over the eating part. I just couldn't break away from the sock. Must... finish... socks!

I ran out after work and swung by the Fiber Factory to pick up some sock yarn and another set of needles!!! I got some white yarn to dye myself. They just didn't have the colors I was looking for...

Future sock addict

2006-10-31T19:15:00.000-08:00

I'm hooked. I'm like half way done (kinda) on my first sock. I have to say... I love knitting them! OMG!

Thats what I had last night, I've worked a few mor rows since then. So it might have grown a bit, not much. I love it so far, can't wait cast on the next one. After I finish this pair I have some Koigu yarn I wanna use for another pair. I used a little bit of it, so I might make another pair of ankle socks with it...

Also.... I picked up some books at work today!!!!

Last Living Souls

2006-10-29T18:27:00.000-08:00

Been working on a few projects. I have finished the first Mary Jane slipper! Yay!(This is it pre-felted, and yes, it lokos a lot like Frankenstein's shoe)

I've already cast on for the next and have gotten only 4 rows of it completed. I was trying to work on some knitting while watching my cousins with my mom the other night... ya. Those kids make me want to run out and get fixed. Crazy! Anyways... I've started knitting my first pair of socks!!! I'm liking it so far, so we'll see. I'm almost ready to turn the heel, kinda excited. Only 22 more rows and I get to see the magic happen! I'm making ankle socks right now, only cause I'm to impatient to work more on the ankle, I wanna see how the heel goes, then I'll make a normal pair. I'll post a picture when I get a chance.

I've been kinda working on the Fan & Feather scarf. I wanted something thin and light grey, so ta-da, I came up with this combo. I'm liking how it looks right now. I have a few more projects around, I just can't keep up. Now my Mom wants a pair of felted Mary Janes too, ugh! I have way to much to do before X-Mas, It's coming way to fast.

***LISTENING TO: Gorlliaz "Demon Days"***

Black & White Mountains

2006-10-17T17:49:00.000-07:00

Almost finished with my Ballband Dish Towel!

I decided to whip out my book, 500 Cupcakes. I'm getting ready for the Holiday's. They have some amazing recipes inside... Chai Cupcakes, Zucchini & Feta Cheese Muffins, Chocolate Mud Cupcakes, and my favorite, Baked Cheesecakes!!!

Nooooo!

2006-10-15T10:11:00.000-07:00

I didn't have much time to work more on my black and white dishcloth, errr... But, thats what Sunday is for! Knitting! Here's the yarn I got for the felted Maryjane's, Freedom Wool in a dark brown:

Here are the finished Ballband's. I didn't notice I used green in each of them, hmmm.

Fibericious

2006-10-14T19:13:00.000-07:00

Sooo... I made a (few) trips to the Fiber Factory on Friday, and today. I think I have enough cotton yarns for a while...

I got my mom to go with me to the Fiber Factory today. It's funny, everytime I get her to go with me, all she ever talks about is wanting to learn to knit. I've tried 3 times now to show her, and all 3 attempts ended with needles being thrown. I guess it will soon be a 4th attempt tomorrow, we'll see. I was glad she drove up there, cause right when I got in the car I began casting on for yet another Ballband Dishcloth!

The colors remind me of a film strip, I dig it. This time, instead of just doing the dishcloth, I'm gonna make a dish towel. I'll just make it a bit longer. I have tons of knitting to do tomorrow, yay! Oh ya, I also finally got the yarn to make felted Maryjane's! Can't wait! I have such big feet, so I hope they will fit...

EDIT: Felted Candy Dish

2006-10-11T21:08:00.000-07:00

Soo.... I finished the "Felted Paperclip Bowl", cept now it's a "Felted Candy Dish". It was a little wider than I thought it would be, and still kinda floppy, even after the felting. So I figure I could fill it with candies for my desk for everyone to take from. Ya. So. Now I'm working on my Log Cabin Throw... still... It's growing, slowly. Jason put on Full Metal Jacket, and I decided to knit. Nothing like knitting while watching a guy blow off his own head. Ya. Maybe I should get some sleep...

Felted Paperclips

2006-10-11T17:19:00.000-07:00

I'm working on a knitted (then felted) cup/bowl for my work desk. Maybe I'll put paperclips in it? Maybe rubberbands? Maybe nothing, just air?! I love the colors so far. And before anyone asks, "where di you get that f*%#ing awesome yarn?!?!"... I spun it myself! Soooo.... if your interested in my handspun yarns, please drop a message or email me!!! ;)

And I couldn't leave this post without posting a new Cha Cha pic... or two. Awwwwwwww

2006-10-10T19:40:00.000-07:00

Whoo hoo I got my books in today!

I'm really happ about the Debbie Bliss Home book. I've been dieing to knit up some of these patterns. I still need to start and finish a few more Ballband Dishcloths. I already have 3 done, not sure how many more I'm going to knit. They're so much fun to knit up, I need to start making a few for our new place (but I have a ton of time for that).

Jeazy Creazy!

2006-10-10T12:31:00.000-07:00

I'm on my lunch break, ugh. I really need to get used to this new store. The manager, Kris, is super demanding. It's insane! She's constantly on your back, constantly paging people left and right. Let us work damnit! Ugh. I'll get used to it, just need more time. I hope this wasn't a mistake coming back here. I don't think it was, just a little different...

So all I keep thinking about is knitting. I'm dyeing to knit a scarf using this color scheme. I really dig the colors. Maybe friday I'll head over to Fiber Factory and see what they got. Ya... I'm thinking a 2x2 rib 2x2 stripe scarf...? Hmmmm

Science of Sleep

2006-10-09T17:58:00.000-07:00

*****

I went and saw Science of Sleep last saturday night. Wow. It was such an amazing movie.
Can't wait for it to come on DVD (I know, I have a huge wait). I'm also still waiting for Little Miss Sunshine and A Scanner Darkly to go to film. Those were my other favorites for the year.

So today went very well. I definatly need to get used to the environment of this store. They're more strict than my old store. No stickers or picture on your lockers, badges, or on your desk! (Sorry Bob, your pictures' in my desk drawer) Crazy. Oh well, I do however like my new position. I find it fun to do computer typed work. Looking up orders, adding in new info, blah blah. Anyways... i like it.

Mmmmm fresh

2006-10-08T20:22:00.000-07:00

I'm super tired. Not sure why?
I start work at my new (old) store. It's a confusing story. I'll explain later.
Yeah.

Ugh

2006-10-08T17:24:00.000-07:00

.... blah blah blah

ITS ALIVE!

2006-09-11T01:02:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I did wake up. Barely. I went to bed at around 6ish, but didn't actually fall asleep till around 8-9ish. I'm dead, a full proof walking zombie. Some sleeping pills will be calling my name at about, oh say 2p.m. today. I don't want to walk up like this again, ugh.

TIM BURTON ATE MY CAT

2006-09-10T16:33:00.000-07:00

This is a brand spankin' new blog....
I tend to start new blogs, a lot. But I believe this one may be here to stay. (Crosses fingers) Not to much happening in the world of Jesser, just a lot of early mornings and double shots, a lot of double shots.

Current News

- Reading A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas by Chuck Klosterman (Great read I might add!)
- Preparing for a super early morning shift of work tomorrow and throughout the week (2 a.m. on Monday, can they do that?)
- Consistant visits from the one and only, Bob. (... I love the visits)

So... If I survive after getting up at midnight tonight, you might here from me... Maybe after the double shot. Ya.