On the needles...

This is what I'm knitting now using the yarn my PRGE pal sent me.

It's nicely reversible.
Multiples of 5 + 3
1. sl 1, K2, PSSO *P2, sl1, K2, PSSO, repeat from *to end
2. P1, YO, P1 *K2, P1, YO, P1, repeat from * to end
3. K3 *P2, K3, repeat from * to end
4. P3 *K2, P3, repeat from * to end

Clapotis finished!

The picture came out a little more orange than it really is, but at least it's done! And I love it!

My Secret pal sent me...

I got 2 skeins of Patons wool and bamboo yarn that is really soft and changes colors at just the right time! I love the colors! They are totally ME. I also got cute stitch markers and some chocolate covered espresso beans!! Yum!

This was a wonderful suprise to come home to! Now that we are going to get more snow tomorrow, it will be nice to sit and knit with this comfy yarn!!

Thank you so much! The gifts are just perfectly chosen for me!

2 Scarves done

I finished my scarf made out of the yarn my PRGE Pal sent me! I love it!

Before I could finish this one, I had to make this Dragon for my son! I got the kit from Morehouse Farm.

PRGE Pal Gift!

I got a wonderful birthday surprise! My pal sent me 2 skeins of 127 Print Filaturo DiCrosa wool in a beautiful colorway! I just couldn't wait to use it so I already started knitting with it!! I love it! I also received a nice Birthday Card and some chocolate (yumm!) that isn't in the picture because my son and I ate it already!! hehe

Thank you so much! I love the way this yarn knits! It's fantastic!!

Update

To respond to a few comments posted...

• The yarn for my Clapotis is from Mystical Creations Yarns, it's rayon.
• I've never attended a Stitch and Pitch, but I do knit at baseball games!

Update on my To Do list... haven't worked on any of my projects! I got 15 balls of Aurora 8 last week and have been working on a pattern for it!

Update on PRGE... I have my first package ready to ship out this weekend! I hope she likes it!

PRGE Questionaire

1. How long have you been knitting/crocheting/spinning? 3 Years
2. Do you consider yourself a beginner, novice or experienced yarn artist? Intermediate
3. What fibers (materials) have you knit/crochet with? Everything but that jelly yarn crap
4. What are your favorite yarns? Wool/Silk blends, Ultra Merino, Alpaca, Karabella Aurora 8!
5. What fibers are you dying to try? Anything I guess
6. Do you prefer solid, self striping, or handpainted yarns? Solids, or self striping as long as the colors blend nice
7. What fibers do you dislike? eyelash
8. What are your favorite colors? Autumn Colors
9. What are your least favorite colors? Pink/Purple
10. How did you learn to knit/crochet/spin? My co-workers knit at lunch, I just asked.
11. What projects are you currently working on? Clapotis, Einstein Jacket, reversible hats, charity project
12. How old is your oldest UFO? What is it? Will it ever be finished? If I lose interest after a couple of months I frog it.
13. What is the most heartbreaking project that you ever frogged? Frogging doesn't break my heart.
14. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Circs
15. Do you own a swift and/or a winder? Both
16. Where do you keep your needles? 2 needle cases
17. Do you enjoy helpful hints about your knitting or does it just piss you off? Hints are fine.
18. What techniques are you still a virgin in (lace, cables, ect.) and are you interested in trying them? I've tried all the regular stuff, got anything really unique?
19. What knitting magazines do you subscribe to? Knitter's, Knit Simple (for my daughter), Creative Knitting.
20. Are there any books, needles, yarn, patterns that you are dying to get your hands on? Anything.
21. Do you enjoy knitting socks? How big are your feet? No one could knit me socks but me; I have an ankle sizing issue on my left leg. I like knitting socks, just haven't done many.
22. Do you have a wish list? http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/31C1M7527MN02/
23. What are your non-knitting, crochet, spinning hobbies? Audio books, my kids, Red Sox
24. How do you feel about sports? Boston Red Sox all the way, baby! Love them!
25. What is your favorite season? Least favorite season? Why? Love Autumn for the colors and fresh air, could do without the cold bitter winter.
26. What is your favorite holiday? May Day (Beltaine)
27. Do you like handmade gifts? Love them!
28. Do you wear jewelry that isn't real? I don't wear much jewelry.
29. What are your favorite foods? Scents that you love? Chocolate Coffee Beans! Scent - Lavender
30. What is your family situation? Do you live alone? Live with hubby and 3 kids!
31. Do you have any pets? None.
32. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3's? We have a very wide range of music in our iTunes library. Currently I have Doughtry in my car.
33. What are your favorite movies? TV shows? Actors? Love CSI, House, Lost, Jerico
34. What do you collect? Mermaids, tarot cards, yarn LOL
35. What do you do in real life -- besides knit and blog? I work for a software company.
36. When is your birthday? Is it a national holiday or just another day? March 15th.
37. Do you have any allergies, medical conditions or disorders that your pal should be aware of (ie. diabetes, food/pet allergies, ect.)? Nah
38. Are there any scents, phobias, or sensory thing (ie, the way certain objects feel) that your pal should be aware of? I dislike clowns and tomatoes =)
39. What is the most difficult thing that you have ever knit/crochet? Not sure, the tough ones keep me interested.
40. What is your personal style? Is there a time period/fashion movement that you take your cues from? I'm not a fashion diva, I like to be comfy. Natural things like leaves trees forests soothe me.
41. Anything else that you would like to say? Just have fun with this! I'm easily impressed.