Harry Potter-mania

Endelig fikk jeg også Charmed Knits i posten. Det er så mange som har snakket om denne boka og startet å strikke derfra. Det var en tykkere bok enn jeg trodde og med mye fint. Jeg fikk også en sokkebok i posten. Mange flotte sokker der, og om jeg hadde sokkedilla fra før, så fikk jeg det med denne boka.

Finally I got the Charmed Knits in the mail. There are som many people talking about this book and knitting stuff from it, so I had to buy it. It's thicker than I thought and so many nice patterns. I also got a sockbook in the mail. So many really beautiful socks, and if I didn't have a thing for socks, I certainly got it now.

Kommer jeg nok til å strikke en del fra Charmed knits, hvis jeg får tid. Startet med et Harry Potter-skjerf. Dette skal bli en julegave, men det blir så fint at jeg har veldig lyst på et selv også. Dessuten fant jeg votter og lue som jeg kunne tenke meg. For en med sokkedilla, hadde det vært morsomt å ha Harry Potter-sokker også. Det var noen gensere som var fine der, og ja, et var det med tid igjen. Døgnet strekker bare ikke til. Jeg har en lang liste med ting jeg vil strikke, men ikke snakk om at jeg rekker alt.

I found a lot of stuff I want to knit from Charmed knits, if I can find the time that is. I have started with a Harry Potter scarf. It's a Christmas present, but it's turning out really nice, so I would like one for myself as well. I also found some mittens and a hat I want. And for a person with a thing for socks, a pair of Harry Potter socks would do fine. Some nice pattern for sweaters as well, and yeah, wasn't it the issue with time again. The day is not long enough for all the things I want to knit. I have this endless list of things I want to knit, but no way I'm going to make it.

Kauni rainbow shawl

Endelig har jeg klart å få tid til å blokke sjalet mitt. Jeg må si jeg er veldig fornøyd med sjalet. Dette tror jeg kan være deilig å tulle seg inn i på dager det er kjølig og hvor humøret kanskje ikke er det beste. Med de fargene sjalet har, går det jo ikke an å forbli i dårlig humør. Jeg gleder meg til å bruke det. Akkurat nå, nyter jeg sommeren som endelig har funnet det for godt å komme hit. Jeg må si at Kauni regnbuefarge kommer jeg til å bruke igjen. For et nydelig garn. Så flotte farger og så mykt og godt. Det blir nok noe mer i dette garnet i løpet av vinteren. Jeg har brukt ca 290 g Kauni regnebuefarge og sjalet er strikket etter oppskrift fra Drops.

I have finally managed to get time to block my shawl. I have to say I'm very happy with it. I think this will be lovely to wrap around me on chilly days where my mood might not be the best. With these lovely colors you can't help but to feel in better mood. I'm really looking forward to use it. Right now I'm enjoying the summer that finally decided to show up. I have to say that Kauni rainbowcolor is a yarn I definitely will use againg. It's such a lovely yarn. So outstanding colors, so soft. I bet there will be knitted more in this yarn during the winter. I have used about 290 g of Kauni rainbowcolor and the shawl is knit after a pattern from Drops design.

Secret pal Hobbyboden, Debbie Bliss jacket and more socks

Jeg har fått gave fra min hemmelige venn på Hobbyboden. Den var verdt å vente på. 4 nøster rød Brilla, et garn jeg aldri har prøvd,men har tenkt på å prøve. Legg merke til kortet også. Det er silkemalt. Fikk også te, men den er nå på jobben. Tusen takk min hemmelige venn, som jeg ikke har funnet ut hvem er enda.
I've got a gift from my secret pal at Hobbyboden. It was worth a wait, 4 skeins of red Brilla, cotton and viscose yarn. Great gift and a yarn I haven't tried but thought of trying. Please notice the card, it's handpainted silk. I also got tea, but that is now on my job. Thanks a lot to my secret pal, still secret, but I got some clues so I'm going to try to track you down;)

Jeg har blitt ferdig med Debbie Bliss-jakka til tulla. Den ble veldig fin. Hadde litt problemer underveis, men etter råd fra Kattepus bl.a. lagde jeg min egen vri på nakkefellingen. Jakka ble flott og tulla har prøvd den. Nå mangler det bare å finne båndet jeg har kjøpt. Problemet er at garnkroken min i stua har vokst og må ryddes før jeg kan finne noe som helst der. I morgen, i morgen ... Jeg har nå tenkt tanken og startet prosessen.

I'm finished with the Debbie Bliss jacket for my daughter. It turned out very nice. Had some problems while knitting, but after some advice from Kattepus among several, I made my own twist for the decreasing for neckline. Now I just miss the ribbon, and I have bought one. The problem is that my corner in the living room have spread and is now full of yarn, WIP's and some projects some might call UFO's. I don't, but I might stretch it to overdue WIP's. I can't really find anything anymore, before I actually clean up. That's a scary thought, but I have thought it, now I just have to take action and do it. Maybe tomorrow? Or maybe the after that? Well, I have thought of cleaning up and isn't it the thought that counts?

Nok et par med sokker. Denne gangen til tulla. Strikket i Lana Grossa og nok et par med jaywalker etter min hukommelse. Burde nok kanskje slå opp oppskriften og få et par ordentlige jaywalkers igjen.

Another pair of socks. This time for my daughter. Knitted in Lana Grossa and the pattern are once again jaywalkers after my memory. I should probably look up the pattern again and get the real jaywalkers.

Tulla skal i bursdag til helga og jeg har strikket en Calarimetry i gave. Brukt Silja.

My daughter is going to a birthdayparty on Saturday and I have knitted a Calorimetry for gift. I've knitted in Silja, wool and polyamid.

Shop until you drop, or maybe not that much

Jeg har ikke shoppet mye, men litt til. Det går bare ikke å slippe meg løs alene i en garnbutikk, selv om jeg syntes jeg var veldig flink da. Jeg var innom Tjorven garn på Majorstua i dag før jobb. Må innrømme at jeg siklet på Morbærsilke, men lot fristelsen være. Innrømmer at jeg sto med garnet i hånda to ganger, men var flink jente og la det tilbake. I grunnen var det fordi det ikke var noen farger jeg fikk skikkelig lyst på. Endte med å kjøpe to Fabel-nøster til sokker, to Smart og to Sisu. De fire siste nøstene kjøpte jeg for å få kjøpe to nye oppskriftshefter. Mange fine oppskrifter der, så jeg kommer nok til å strikke noe fra begge. Når jeg først var i sentrum, kjøpte jeg et par strikkeblader også. Mye fint i dem også. Så nå gjelder det bare å finne tid til å strikke alt jeg har lyst på, men det er vel der det alltid slår feil. Tiden strekker bare ikke til alle strikkeprosjekter jeg kunne tenke meg.

I haven't shopped that much, but a little. It's not possible to let me loose in a yarn shop alone, even though I thought I managed real good. I dropped by Tjorven yarn at Majorstua in Oslo today before work. I have to admit that i drooled over some skeins of a very special silk yarn, but I didn't give into temptation. Ended up with two skeins of Fabel sock yarn, two skeins of Smart wool yarn and two skeins of Sisu wool with a little percentage of polyamid. The four red skeins I bought just to buy two booklets of patterns. Here you have to buy yarn to be allowed to buy some of the booklets of patterns. I found a lot of nice pattern I hopefully will knit some day. When I was downtown I bought a couple of knitting magazines as well. A lot of nice things in there too. Now I just have to find some time to knit all the things I want to knit, but that's where things go wrong, always. Time just run too fast when it comes to the time I use to knit. I really can't find enough time to finish all the projects I want to, but that's how it goes.

Jeg har hatt min første dag på jobb etter sommerferien. Vi startet med en halv dag og med foredrag. Det var deilig. Jeg hadde selvfølgelig med meg strikketøy i veska og se hvor langt jeg rakk å strikke på en halv dag. Må kalles en produktiv dag, det. I morgen er det full dag og foredrag. Kan nok hende jeg legger inn litt strikking i morgen også. Bare sånn for sikkerhetsskyld, det er Debbie Bliss-jakka som jeg startet på i går.

I have had my first day at work after the summer holidays. We started with just half a day and with us being taught something. That's an easy start. Of course I had my knitting in the purse and just look how much I did my half day at work. That has to be called a productiv day. Tomorrow is a full day at work with more of the same. I might put some knitting into my work day tomorrow too. Just for the record, it is the Debbie Bliss jacket I started on yesterday.

Two pairs of socks that kind of look like Jaywalker

På vei fra Bergen til Oslo er det mange tunneler med dårlig lys. Ikke akkurat de beste forholdene til å tilpasse slutten på et sjal. Startet på et par sokker i Regia. Husket ikke oppskriften på Jaywalker, men gjorde min egen vri på dem og de ble nå litt like? To nøster Regia holder til et par sokker til meg og et par sokker til sønnen min. Bra jeg ikke har store føtter.
On the way from Bergen to Oslo there are a lot of long tunnels with bad lighting. Not the best conditions to work the edging of a shawl. Started on a pair of socks in Regia instead. Didn't remember the pattern of Jaywalker, but I did my own twist and they kind a look like Jaywalkers, don't they? Two skeins of Regia are enough for a pair of socks for me and a pair for my son. Good thing my feet are small.

Jeg fikk to nøster Smart-garn av Margrethe i HV-juli og en oppskrift på lue. Her er lua. Den blir nok for stor for lillegutt, men har tenkt på å gi den i julegave og strikke en til i mindre størrelse til lillegutt. Lua ble i alle fall myk og god.

I got two skeins of Smart wool yarn from Margrethe who was my secret pal in July at Hobbyboden and I also got a pattern for a hat. Here is the finished hat. It's too big for my little boy, but I'm thinking of giving it away as a Christmas present and knit one in a smaller size for my son. The hat is so soft and great.

Jeg har startet på en jakke til datteren min i Debbie Bliss cotton angora. Garnet er så mykt og deilig. Tror nok at hun kommer til å like den jakka. La egentlig opp til den største størrelsen, men den var altfor stor. Egentlig så stor som i passer da hun er nesten tenåring og det er litt lenge å vente siden hun er fem. Jeg er veldig spent på hvor mange nøster som går med. Det er noen flotte oppskrifter på både topp, genser og jakke som jeg kunne ønske meg. Hva jeg strikker til meg, kommer an på hvor mange nøster jakka til tulla tar.

I have started on a jacket for my daughter in Debbie Bliss cotton angora. The yarn is so soft and delicious. I think she is going to love that jacket. I originally casted on for the biggest size, but that was way too big. Actually it was so big that it looked like it would fit her when she's a teen, and that's a little too long to wait considered she's five. I am very ancious to know how many skeins I'm going to use. There are a lot of great patterns for a top, a sweater and a jacket, all that I would like to knit for myself. What I eventually will knit, depends on how many skeins left after I knitted the jacket.

By the way, today is the last day in my vacation. Tomorrow I'm going back to work and I haven't even gotten the lazy, hazy summer-feeling. Too bad it's almost a year until next summer, ten months ... Well, what else to do than knit warm clothes?

Secret pal 11 questionnaire

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

I like to knit with mostly anything, but not acrylic. I love Noro Kureyon, haven't tried the other Noro yarns but love to try. I knit a lot of socks in Opal and am knitting my first pair in Regia. Haven't tried Lornas laces yet, but it's on my wish list. Love handdyed yarn and handspun yarn.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
For now a basket which is a big mess. I really want a needlepin-case and I have bought materials to make me one, but I'm not that good a seamstress so I don't know how it will go.

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

I have been knitting since I was 4 years old. I learned it in kindergarden from a lady who worked there. She was knitting and I was curious and eager to learn.

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

No, not at the moment, but I might make one. It's actually a good idea. I probably make one during the week.

5. What's your favorite scent?

I like lavender and rose smells and light smells that reminds me of spring and summer. I use DKNY perfume or Woman of Ralph Laurent. I use some scented candles, but only small ones.

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

I have a sweet tooth, yes. I love chocolat, milk chocolat. But my favorite candy is chips with pepper, chili or BBQ.

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

I crochet sometimes, and sometimes I do cross stitch. I don't spin.

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 music from the eighties, like Duran Duran, Madonna, Depeche Mode, Erasure and a lot of other artists. My favorite bands are The Doors. Love Pink Floyd and U2 as well. Recent music is a lot of R'nB, Eminem, Destiny's child, Akon, Usher among them.

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

I love pink, mostly light pink, turquiose, blue, brown, white, red, purple, grey and black. I don't wear a lot of yellow or orange.

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

I am married and have to kids, a girl 5 years old and a boy 2 years old. We don't have any pets, because I'm allergic.

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

I wear a lot of that, I live in Norway and get cold easily.

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

I knit mostly anything. I knit a lot of socks, but that's because I get cold feet easily and need a lot of socks and the children grow out of theirs.

13. What are you knitting right now?

Ehem, a lot of things. I knit Beaded Cami from Black dog design, a woollen tights for my son, socks for me, a shawl for me, a skirt for my daughter and a sweater for my son.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?

YES.

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

I prefer DBN and circular needles in bamboo.

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

Not yet, but I have just ordered.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?

I have a sweater for my husband that's missing a zipper from last year.

18. What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas.

19. Is there anything that you collect?

I collect cd's, yarn, books (I read English books) and movies.

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

I don't subscribe any knitting magazines. I like to get my hand on some silk yarn and I love all books and knitting magazines. I think I do collect one more thing, patterns. I like Debbie Bliss patterns, Rowan patterns and a lot of other stuff as well.

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

Can't think of any.

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

I'm a sock knitter. I have very small feet, a European size 35-36.

23. When is your birthday?

February 24th.

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

No, I have just figured out what that is and signed up today so probably from Christmas???

Yarn shopping and rainbow shawl

Jeg har vært på Pinnsvin design i Bergen. O, for en lykke. Der var det så mye fint garn som bare ventet på et hjem. Mange inspirerende bøker og blader som så litt ensomme ut i hyllene. Jeg kunne nok fint tilbragt en hel formiddag der, tatt på garn, tittet i oppskrifter og tittet litt mer på garnet. Denne gangen hadde jeg med to barn på 2 og 5 år og mannen. Tror sistnevnte hadde mindre tålmodighet enn de førstnevnte. Det ble med tre bøker, Regia-garn og Debbie Bliss cotton angora. Jeg er nå fornøyd. Skal sette meg ned og se ordentlig på oppskriftene jeg har kjøpt, så skal jeg bestille garn på nett senere. Skulle hatt meg en dag der uten mann og barn, men lommeboka mi var nok glad for at jeg hadde med meg noen dit.

I have visited Pinnsvin design in Bergen. Oh, happy days. So much delicious, fantastic, gorgous yarn, just waiting for a new home. Many inspiring books and magazines which looked a bit lonely in the shelves. I could easily spend a day there, touched the yarn, looked at some patterns, touched some more yarn. This time I was there with my two children at 2 and 5 years old and my husband. I think the last one was less patience than the two first ones. I bought three books, Regia-yarn and Debbie Bliss cotton angora. I'm happy. I'm going to sit down in peace and quiet to look at the patterns I bought, then Im going to order yarn on internet later. Should've had a day there without husband and children, but my wallet is probably happier with my visit today than if I was there alone.

Jeg har fått strikket en del på sjalet i regnbuefarget Kauni. Tror jeg blir ferdig i morgen. Det er et veldig lettstrikket mønster og garnet er deilig. Kan hende at det blir et sjal til av dette slaget til Oktoberrosa 2007.

I have knitted a lot on my rainbow colored shawl in Kauni. I think I can finish it tomorrow. It is a very easy pattern to knit and the yarn is just great. I might do another one for the Octoberpink 2007 project.

October is pink this year

Jeg har ikke fått sendt mail og meldt meg på Oktoberrosa 2007 enda, men jeg har strikket ferdig mitt bidrag. Har strikket en hals i alpakka med glassperler på. Mangler kun knapp, men den skal jeg til Bergen sentrum i morgen og kjøpe. Får jeg tid inni mellom sokker, ullbukser og ullgensere som skal være ferdige til vinteren, så strikker jeg et sjal også. I haven't mailed and signed up for Octoberpink 2007, an action to help research on breast cancer, but I have knitted my contribution already. Octoberpink 2007 is a bnch of ladies making things to put out on sale on QXL, the Norwegian version of e-bay, and the money raised is given to research on breast cancer. This is a good way to support it, by knitting and selling. I have knitted this beaded "neck". I miss a button, but I have to go to Bergen city tomorrow, so I buy it then.

Flower Basket Shawl er ferdig. Det ble stort og fint, dessuten er Kauni-garnet mykt og godt. Dette sjalet er en julegave til venninna mi. Skal ta det med hjem og blokke det hjemme.

Flower Basket Shawl is finished. It is large and nice, and the Kauni-yarn is soft and great. This shawl is a Christmas present for my friend. I'll take it home and block it there.

Babybooties

Jeg har strikket babybooties etter en oppskrift fra Lilleduck. De ble veldig fine og var enkle å strikke. Foreldrene til mottakeren likte dem veldig godt også.

I have knitted babybooties after a pattern made by Lilleduck. They turned out pretty nice and they are easy to knit. The parents liked them very much too.

Vi har kjørt bil fra Oslo til Bergen. Det blir mange timer med strikking det. Jeg startet på Flower Basket Shawl og er nå nesten ferdig. Strikker i brun Kauni.

We have driven from Oslo to Bergen. That means a lot of hours for knitting. I started on Flower Basket Shawl and are almost finished. I'm knitting in brown Kauni.