From me, To me

Every year. for my birthday, I always treat myself to something special. On Sunday, my friend Judith treated me to a mani-pedi, we had excellent Thai food (and Thai iced tea for me and Thai iced coffee for her)and browsed the stacks at Barnes and Noble. I bought myself:

Vogue Knitting magazine
Sew Stylish magazine
Vogue Patterns magazine

I've decided to make a decision to live my life now, and not wait for some day to be this perfect, happy person. I am going to find a way to incorporate more knitting and sewing in my life. I have the time, space, and resources to really pursue creating some of my clothing NOW. I don't need to wait for some day dream life in the future that will never happen.

2-at-a-time Socks by Melissa Morgan-Oaks

My friend Mary pretty much said you can't knit two socks at once. (She won't even discuss DPNs, which I find hysterical. This woman knit a fair isle sweater that is as beautiful on the inside as on the outside. She has knit stuffed toys. She has knit a Vera Wang style sweater for cats for Crazy Aunt Purl.) I'm motivated to try this technique. Will this (eventually) be a commuter friendly project?

Oh yeah, which made the purchase of this a necessity:

And to round out the order, I purchased the newest Gedifra Highlights. You know, just to justify the shipping.

THe Lobotomist by Jack El-hai.

I've been waiting to read this for some time. I've long since forgotten where I saw it recommended, but I remember it as another side to the main who pioneered the lobotomy as treament for mental illness. I have been doing alot of reading on the internet lately on this subject.

Quick and Easy Tarot (I'm honestly alittle embarassed by this. Not by the Tarot cards, I already have a set. And two books on the subject. I'm embarassed by the fact that I still need "cheat notes." But hey, if it works, it works.)

Each card has the meaning printed right on the card.

Nipolar Disorder Demystafied by Lana R. Castle

Exoect to hear more on this issue. It isn't so much a mystery to me, this book is somewhat basic for me. But I needed a place to start my personal journey, and this one is written by a patient.

PS The first time, I totally typed "lobata-MOIST." OMG.

File under... Next Year: Stitch n' Pitch

I am a big fan of baseball. I am an even bigger fan of cold beer and hot dogs (and cotton candy and, well, you get the idea.) Sadly, though, Stitch n' Pitch in New York came at a horrible time in my life. I didn't make it to one Yankee game this past year, or even a Met game. (Although I am a die hard Yankee fan, the food at Shea Stadium is much better than at Yankee Stadium. The view is also better, and so is the commute.) Next year!

Meanwhile, check out some of the baseball-themed crafts... These are pretty cool!

Knitting Technique: Socks

Why I want to learn how to knit socks:

1) It was what originally drew me to knitting.

2) I love funky, original socks.

3) Sock yarns are gorgeous.

4) It is a very portable project.

5) Socks provide a quick sense of accomplishment.

6) Socks are always practical.