And the beading is done...

I set a deadline, and for once I succeeded. I finished the Beaded Poncho on Saturday night. Just a few short hours before the deadline of Sunday that I gave myself. I had planned on making another one for my niece for a Christmas present, but I've changed my mind. She'll be getting a beanie or a hat of some sort. I can't take anymore of those beads. Slows down the crocheting process. I do love it. It could have been bigger. Since I'm just a "little thing" as my husband says, I made the smaller size. I should have made the medium. I'll still be using it though.

So with that project done, I've begun a couple more. Can't just have one going at a time. Oh no, need more. I've started a baby afghan for a friend, and another Haekelbeutel (bag), for the summer. Something with some sunflowers! Exciting. Of course there's the weekly dishcloths. Do I dare say what the other project is? I'll just leave it at "something naughty".

Pain And Frustration

Two words I'm not liking much these past few weeks.

The pain being from the extensive dental work I'm having done. Every week. I so dislike the dentist at this point. The work must be done though, and when it is all over I will be able to eat without pain. So a little more pain to relieve the pain. Next week shall be the worse one, for I need surgery to remove part of my gum line and a "small" part of bone. That does not sound exciting at all.

The frustration being from knitting. Being new to this I'm still learning how to hold needles, and the yarn, and the differnt stistches. Purling for one is a thorn in my side. I can cast-on and knit like the devil. Forget Purling. Arrrggg. But I manage. Fingers are sore. I believe I am going to switch to bamboo needles. I am currently using the aluminum ones and I think part of my problem is the yarn just sliding all over them. I'll try bamboo and see if it helps any. Although my fingers my end up hurting even more then. I'll give it a whirl.

I did receive my yarn I had ordered to finish my poncho, along with some sock yarn. Still searching for the best and easiest sock pattern. Quite intimidating, socks are. I'm so excited about starting a pair and at the same time, scared to death. Scared of the frustration I am sure to encounter, and the sense that I won't be able to do it. Won't know till I try right? I was thinking of maybe trying a hat before the socks. Still deciding on that. I am hoping to finish my poncho by Sunday. I'm giving myself a deadline. I've been working on the thing since February and it's time for a new bigger project. And plus, I want to wear it!!

I have found out that out my four girlfriends who are all pregnant, just one is having a girl. Just one!! My next "big" project is being blankies for the little ones. Of course I was hoping to be able to play with a little more pink, but oh well. I'll come up with something.

Well I was right.

I have indeed ran out of yarn for the poncho. I was hoping I could finish it since it's been in the works since February. Just about done though. As soon as the yarn comes in I will finish it in no time. Providing I can stop doing other projects and just work on that.

I did go and order some Patons Kroy Sock yarn. Since I had to pay shipping anyways. Just need to find a nice easy first time sock pattern.

At the moment I am in a bit of pain. Had a root canal done yesterday and I swear it feels like someone has beat me in the face with a baseball bat. Don't remember feeling this way with the last root canal. So for the rest of the day I will be taking some aspirin, and knitting some more dishcloths. Dishcloths are so fun!!!

So little time.

Ever wonder where the day has went? It's April lready!! And half over at that. Where has all the time gone? My days off I think I shall just spend crocheting, or trying to knit, all day. Nothing else. Don't ask to eat, kitchen is closed. And after what seems to be just a few rows the day is gone. Ugh. Need more hours.

I currently have a couple WIP's going. A few dozen more swirling around in my head. I'm seeing all the things I could make for Christmas presents, baby shower gifts (since four - yes four) friends are expecting, all the socks I want to attempt to knit, blankets, dishcloths....just way to many things to list.

My most current and just about finished WIP is a beaded poncho. Which I have to say was a bit more expensive then I would have liked. Bought the book at a local A.C Moore. Could not find the yarn that was listed in the book or the beads used in any of the area shops. So I searched the net. A month later I had spent nearly $60 to get the supplies. Even paid more in shipping costs then the price of the material. Which is ridiculous. So just about done and I believe I am going to run out of yarn!!! After 5 skeins! I checked my gauge and it's correct. I am so mad.

What to do? Well order one more skein. And well who really orders just one? And to pay all the shipping? I'll be buying other yarn as well, make it worth my while. Maybe some yummy sock yarn for those socks....