Pregnancy Pics - 1

I was sitting here after taking a pic of my belly today to document my pregnancy and realized...I haven't shared the pics I've taken so far with anyone out there is blogland...my friends that are here often to see what's going on with me and what's new. So here they are guys! I've only taken 2 so far because I usually forget or am too busy.

This one was taken around 10/17/2008. I think that date is right because it was the day after our first ultrasound so I would have been 13 weeks, 1 day at that point.

The second pic was taken today, 11/11/2008. Today I am 16 weeks, 5 days. Apparently over the last month I have popped out like a crazy person. Insane right?! Lets hope it's just because it's my second pregnancy, lol. They say you show sooner with the later pregnancies.

Bill is being GREAT with this pregnancy. He's making sure to tell me daily that I'm beautiful and he talks to the baby all the time. Such a sweetie :) Well, that's all for this post I think...can't be boring you daily can I, lol.

My First Try at Koolaid Dying

:) So I had a strike of something...and decided to try my hand at koolaid dying my first bit of yarn the other day!


I was SO worried that I was going to mess up the yarn that I just went and used lion wool from walmart. I know I spent only 2-3 dollars for it so it would be ok if I killed it, lol.


I'm sorry I didn't take pics for you guys the whole way thru but I will definately let you know exactly what I did. I know I like when people post that stuff incase I love their colors :)



I used on packet of Grape Koolaid on this skein. I mixed the packet in with about a cup of water in a square pyrex bowl, put in the yarn when the koolaid was WELL mixed in, added water to cover the yarn. I added the yarn dry without soaking because I wanted the color to vary a little. I then put the bowl and yarn in the microwave three times on 2 minute intervals. I left it alone in the bowl and let it sit in the microwave while I went to the gym and when I got back I gently squeezed it out and hung it to dry. In the morning it was totally dry and ready and here it is :)

So what do you all think, did I do a good job? Next time I want to do some sock yarn and make it self striping so we'll see where that takes me :)

SP13 Questionaire!

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?

- I like anything that is wool or bamboo, etc. I just don't like acrylic yarn but anything that is a natural fiber is great!

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?

- My needles go in the Knitpicks binder that came with the set and I store my crochet hooks which I only use when I need something REALLY fast as a gift...in a toothbrush holder.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?

- I've been knitting for about 3 years now. I always wanted to knit but never knew someone that could and one day my aunt told me that her daughter was learning at a library and I asked her to teach me. She only knew how to do the long tail cast on and the knit stitch but she taught me all she knew and I taught myself all the rest online using videos and from books that I picked up at the local book store.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?

- Nope but I probably should, lol.

5. What's your favorite scent?

- I like vanilla, most florals....chocolate, lol. I'm not too picky, just don't like sweet pea.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?

- I'm diabetic...usually I can get away with candy but I'm currently pregnant with my 2nd child...so I try not to snack as much. I DO like diabetic, sugar free candy they sell at walmart though. Oh!!!!! and I would NOT be opposed to ANY type of sour candy. I love those sour war heads, sour gummy candies, etc. I can't go past them in the store without grabbing some!

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?

- I crochet when I need to but it's definately not my favorite. I'm a knitter at heart. I would like to try jewelry making and quilting but I don't even own a sewing machine so I guess I'll be waiting on that one, lol.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)

- I like pop/top 40's type music, some rap but nothing to hard core, 80's music.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?

- I'm an equal oppertunity color lover, lol. I like almost everything!

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?

- I am 24, married and have a 4 1/2yo son named Andrew and a baby on the way. We find out what the sex of this baby is on Nov. 25th and we can't wait. Fingers are crossed for a girl! We can't really have pets because my husband is allergic to almost everything BUT we did find out he's not allergic to rats....and we have 2. A siamese rat that looks just the same as a mini siamese cat, and a nekkid rat. They do live in a cage outside on our balcony and we wash our hands after handling them so they aren't around anything inside.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?

- Not so much anymore because we live in Northern California now instead of Ohio but I certainly appriciate anything :)

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?

- I LOVE to knit socks. I'm a sock addict.

13. What are you knitting right now?

- This could be a LONG list. I'm knitting a pair of socks for my son, a pair for me, a baby sweater that is unisex, a sweater for me when I'm NOT pregnant, thinking about another pair of socks for me, a scarf as a Christmas present, and dishcloths that are also Christmas presents.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?

Certainly! I like everything that is handmade. Makes me feel special that someone made something with just me in mind! :)

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?

I like all needles really. I like circs most because the straights hurt me to knit with....but still want to try the knitpicks harmony straights, lol. I like metal needles for socks because small needles break....and bamboo is great for other things...never had a bamboo circ...hrm....and not so big on plastic. They bend and I end up having to throw them away.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?

- I DID finally buy a ball winder....but no swift still. I wrap the hank around my feet and wind it a little at a time until I have the entire ball done, lol. Means I can use all those beautiful hanks I've had sitting around!

17. How old is your oldest UFO?

- Probably a year or maybe more. I started an Hour Glass sweater from Last minute Knitted Gifts for myself but then I put it down and forgot then moved to Cali and then got pregnant so I decided to wait until the baby is here to work on it since it won't fit until after then....but I may get working on it. Just gotta make a sleeve and a half then add them on and knit the shoulder part.

18. What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe?

- I think my favorite holiday is Christmas. I love giving people things that I made for them by hand and seeing their faces when they see it's handmade. It makes me feel like I did something really special for them!

19. Is there anything that you collect?

- Nope...Not really. I DO collect yarn, does that count?

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?

- Oh my gosh...I want to make something out of Noro SOOOOOOOOO BAD. I've not used Noro yet but I see it often and the colors amaze me. I love the changes in color. I'd love to try some yarns like panda silk, yarntini, yarn pirate, cherry tree hill, and other socks yarns like those that I haven't gotten to try. I currently have subscriptions to Creative Knitting and Knit 'N Style. I love knitting magazines and I'd get more subscriptions if I could talk hubby into helping me buy more, lol.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?

I want to try knitting 2 socks on 2 circs but I need the proper needles for it. I know I can find out HOW to do it online...just need to get me some good needles in sock sizes to try it out.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?

- I am indeed! My foot is a size 8 US. I'm not really sure what the measurments are but I've never made a pattern that didn't fit me in the leg and gusset so I guess I'm just "normal" lol.

23. When is your birthday?

- Feb. 11th. I am FINALLY in a SP that will be going on during my birthday! lol.

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?

- I am on ravelry, my name there is Kellye8498.