Its A New Year 2012

Its hard to believe that 2011 is finsihed. This year went by fast for me. I am basically finished with my BS degree at WPC and now waiting to see if I get into MAT programs. Got an interview for it and I am keeping my fingers crossed.In the meantime, I not letting things slide; I taking a science credit and 1 more class for BS. I can breathe again after the end of March.
I am not going to make any New Year Promises; I know that I will just break them in less than 10 days. I just will do theses things:
College until 2013 hopefully (:
gardening
knitting
cooking
and travel out of state (if no college in the summer)

The Big Wave Scarf

Although I am not finish yet...I wanted to post this scarf as it is basically the same as Catch the Wave Scarf...only bigger.

The same abbreviations apply for The Big Wave Scarf
CF - take two live sts off left needle and put them on holder in front of work, knit two from left needle then knit live sts from holder.

worsted weight yarn. I used lana bambu (1 skein). Needle size 9 but can use any size.

CO 29

knit 6 rows

Setup row: K5, *k4, p1* 2x, k9
all odd K5, *P4, k1* 2x, p4, k5
row 2: K5, CF, *k1, p1* 1x, k9
row 4: K5, *CF, p1* 1x, k4, p1, k9
row 6: K9, *p1, CF* 1x, k9
row 8: K9, p1, k4, p1, CF, p1, CF, k5
row 10: K9, *p1, k4* 1x, p1, CF, k5
row 12: K9, *p1, k4* 2x, k5
row 13: odd

2x – repeat 2 more times
1x – repeat 1 more time

Repeat rows 2 – 13 until length desired

Catch the Wave

I am very excited that I can knit again. I started this scarf one day at the beach last summer but never had time to finish it. Now that I got a break from college for three months I can put my knitting needles back in my hands.

Here is the Catch the Wave pattern (enjoy):

using worsted weight or heavy worsted weight
I used lana bambu (1 skein).
no need to gauge, its a scarf...after all!

needle size can range from 8-11 (I used 9)
cable holder (or I used place marker; If you like me use a place marker, put 2 live sts on hold front then knit two from needle then slide live sts back on left needle.


abbreviation used:
CF = put 2 stitches in front, knit two from left needle then knit two from cable holder

CO 20
knit 4 rows
set up row: k6,p1,k4,p1,k6
row 1 and all odd rows will be: k3,p4,k1,p4,k1,p4,k3
row 2: k3, CF, p1, k4, p1, k4, k3
row 3: odd
row 4: k3, CF, p1, CF, p1, k4, k3
row 5: odd
row 6: k3, k4, p1, CF, p1, CF, k3
row 7: odd
row 8: k3, k4, p1, k4, p1, CF, k3
row 9: odd
row10: k3, k4, p1, k4, p1, k4, k3
row11: odd
row12: k3, k4, p1, k4, p1, k4, k3
row13: odd
repeat row 2 to row 13 until length desired
finshing on a row 12.
then knit 4 rows again and bind off.
Enjoy the short wave...I am currently working on a wider wave scarf that will have CO 29 and set up row of: k5, k4, p1, k4, p1, k4, p1, k4, k5.

3 bean salad

I made this delicious recipe from Penzey Spice Co. today. So here is the recipe; Sharla sytle. And it only took me less than five minutes to make because I only needed to cut the onion and open and drain beans.

1 can black bean
1 can pinto bean
1 can kidney bean
1 can of corn or 2 ears fresh
rinse and drain beans/corn
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic or 1 tbspn of chopped garlic
1 bell pepper any color (I used left over red and green)

stir together
adding abt 1/2 c of EVOO, 1/4 c of red wine vine, 2 tbspn of lemon or lime juice
spices from Penzey - ues your judgement
Aleppo (or red pepper), Epazote (or Cilantro), California Pepper (or Ground pepper) and salt (very lite).

This recipe should be made in advance - like a day before or morning of the meal.

I am seeing green

Yes finally my tomatoes are putting on little greenies. my cumbs and zunks [cucumbers and zucchini)are going too. I will try to get photos posted later.

Other news: What secular film would you see?
Plus if you could makeup a religion what it be based on?

Survey says

I am on 6 classes away for graduation. My current class has me looking into the interesting topic of job security. It important to my presentation to do this survey linked here http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KCBMVNT
It very painless - I promised.

Double Rim Hat

Yarn: I used two skeins of Cascade 220 with 2 strands held together.
Gauge: 4 to 4.5 stitches per inch.
Needles: Size 10 cast on only; if you are like me I attend to cast on tightly. Two size 8-16 inch and one size 9-16 inch and double points or 32+ inch circular.
Cast on 80 stitches on size 10 then switch to size 8 being careful not to twist. Knit ribbing (2 by 2) for 3 to 4 inches from cast on. Leave on needle and make another same length.
Joining the Rims together: Get up and get a cup of … and get ready for doubling up
Now for the fun part! Joining the rims it’s not hard… just take your time.
Follow these steps
1. With one rim under the other
2. You are basically going to knit two stitches together only the stitches are on two needles. Knit into the front rim first then the back rim at the same time pulling yarn through the stitches then dropping the two old stitches and putting the new stitch on right side. Keep going around knit the knits and purl the purls together.
3. You should still have 80 stitches still and the rim should be finished.
4. Switch to size 9 16 now for next 5 inches continue ribbing (2 by 2) pattern as established.
5. I continued decrease section for a hat if you rather knit after the ribbing rim. SEE BELOW

Decreasing as follows: You may not finish complete repeats for all the decrease rows.
1. *Knit 2, Purl 2, knit 2, then purl 2 together* repeat to end
2. Continue new rib knit the knits and purl the purls for 3 rows (*knit 2, purl 2, knit 2, purl 1*)
3. *knit 2, purl 2 together, knit 2, purl 1* repeat to end
4. Continue new rib knit the knits and purl the purls for 3 rows (*knit 2, purl 1*)
5. *knit 2, purl 1, knit 2 together* repeat to end.
6. Continue new rib knit the knits and purl the purls for 2 rows (*knit 2, purl, knit 1*)
7. *knit 2 together, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1* repeat to end.
8. Continue new rib knit the knits and purl the purls for 2 rows (*knit 1, purl 1*)
9. *knit 1, purl 3 together* repeat to end
10. Continue new rib knit 1, purl 1 once.
11. Next row *knit, purl 3 together* repeat to end. You now should less than 12 stitches.
12. Next row knit two stitches together until end.
13. Cut yarn leaving a nice tail.
14. Using a darning needle go into all stitches and when finished pull tightly to close hole.
15. Take the needle and go through the middle of the hole and weave in yarn and cut.
16. ENJOY your hat.

 IF you decided to knit instead of ribbing after rim do decreases like this
1. Knit until you have 5 inches from cast on edge. Next row place decrease markers every ten stitches.
2. Decrease row: *knit 8 then knit 2 together, slip marker (sm)* repeat to end.
3. Knit three rows
4. Decrease row: *knit 7 then knit 2 together, sm* repeat to end.
5. Knit three rows
6. Decrease row: *knit 6 then knit 2 together, sm* repeat to end.
7. Knit two rows
8. Decrease row: *knit 5 then knit 2 together, sm* repeat to end.
9. Knit two rows
10. Decrease row: *knit 4 then knit 2 together, sm* repeat to end.
11. Knit once
12. Decrease row: *knit 3 then knit 2 together, sm* repeat to end.
13. Knit once
14. Decrease row: *knit 2 then knit 2 together, sm* repeat to end.
15. Decrease row: *knit 1, then knit 2 together, sm* repeat to end. Next row remove markers.
16. Decrease row: *knit 2 together* to end and removing markers.
17. Decrease row: *knit 2 together* to end. Now cut yarn leaving a nice tail to weave last stitches.

OMG my spine!!!

OK, I thought it was my back or another kidney stone...oh I wish. Its my spine, I pulled a disc out of place. I not idea how that happened!!!

Umm books maybe, stress yeah got that in spades but gardening for the first time probably not. But here is the good news!!!
I have been knitting feverishly...made baskets for my cousins kiddos and a hat for dad. The hat is one of my own designs, I am hoping that I call maybe sell my patterns some day.

The other foto is my cat getting caught in a bag...She loves it after I got shopping and hops in the bag. She prefers paper please, lol (:

Spring Brake

Yahoo for Breaks right? Yes I realize I didnt spell break right above but I brake something everytime and just like cloak work it was my back. The only good things is that thier is onions, lettuce, radishes, paes, beans, turnips, beets, chard, and spinach seeds in the ground.
Maybe a photo to come soon of my good deeds.
So what now...ummm
Well their is knitted two easter baskets for cousins children. Reading books for fun instead of required textbook reading which yeah I will have to do by Saturday. No avoiding the elephant of homework that is due on soon.

I hope that I can get some needed rest realaxtion and spending time with friends.

Mountains

All was quiet in the dark sky
The snow was glittering and
river were flowing
the mountain heart beats on
like a drum on its side
trees are few
but they share this space
and when all is said and done
my ink runs dead