The Woolen Rabbit

Sugar Pie, Honeybunch....

Who knew I would love Jelly rolls so much?

A Thankful Moment...............

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Today as  I was munching on a fabulous salad with some fresh butterhead lettuce from my garden and listening to the soothing sounds of Cherish the Ladies while my stove was steaming with newly dyed yarn, I had a moment……a moment of feeling incredibly fortunate and thankful.

The days have been pretty rainy here, but I have been content to meander out to the garden after I have tended to the dogs early in the morning with my umbrella and clogs to make sure that everything out there has been ok.

From there it’s up to the barn to feed Daisy Jane and Beeatrice and to look at the progress Ken has been making on my studio.  Yes………it’s finally going to become a reality, but I will save that for another post.

After the animal and garden duties are finished it’s time for a cup of coffee, morning news and some knitting.

Most recently I have been plugging away on my Kuekenhof Soks done with my Bambino yarn.  Up until now I have only knit mitts with this yarn, but I really really love how it works up in a sock.  Perfect for spring, summer and autumn.

After the morning news program, I put my knitting away and get to work.  The dye pots are fired up along with my computer.  While I work at creating pedigrees for registered Cavaliers, I stir the pots and let the dogs in and out, all the time listening to the soft folk/celtic music that I love.

Yes…….I am incredibly fortunate that I get to do the things that I love most.

What about me???....

Daisy Jane was a bit jealous of her younger friend Beeatrice's debut on the blog, so I'm letting her announce our Spring into Summer winners.....

Most weight lost:  Michelle
Not only did Michelle lose over 40 pounds she is getting married this week...Yay Michelle!!

Most inches lost:  Julie
Julie too has lost a lot of weight and 17 inches since February!  Great job!!

Random winner #1:  Grace  Thanks for joining along with us. :)

Random Winner #2:  I.D.D.A (please email Kathy at

knitigator@yahoo.com so that she can get your email and information.)

I received so many emails from people who like me may not have lost much or any weight, but had become more conscious of what they were eating and have been trying to maintain a more healthy lifestyle.....so this is a good thing. 

Myself, I actually gained a few pounds during the contest...eeek, but this last week I have managed to get myself back into a better life~flow, so I'm banking on some black boots baby for Rhinebeck!

Thanks grrls for joining along and congratulations to the girls who did such a great job!!

Good Luck.........

Ok ladies...........you have until Sunday evening to send either Kathy or myself your weight and or inches lost and we will post the winners on Monday. :)

The prize for most weight lost is 3 skeins of Opulence in the Mama Mia colorway.  900 yards is enough to make Oh!Canada or a shawl.

Most inches lost........this lovely shawl kit from Elann.  The shawl is Flower Petal and the yarn is Camila, a 50/50 linen~cotton blend in a soft shade of blue.

and for the 2 random winners.......absolutely lovely Artyarns Ultramerino 4 which is a very soft luxury merino wool.  This beautiful sea green is colorway 122...

....and this scrumptious blend of pinks, purples and greens is colorway 105.

Good luck!!

Cables and Twists......

Gah.........it's been raining for days on end here in the Northeast.  Normally I don't mind rainy days but here in New England we are used to the weather changing frequently....not days and days of the same old, same old.

One of the good things however about the rain is it gives one a good excuse to sip tea and knit, which I have been happy to do.

Pattern:  Cable Twist Sock
Yarn:  Woolen Rabbit Harmony ~ Chiquitita
Needle:  knitpicks 2.25mm

This pattern was written for a heavier weight yarn, so a few modifications were needed.  I worked a 6 stitch pattern with 2 purls in between over 64 stitches and rearranged the pattern to keep the P2 going down the side after the heel was completed.

The heel is an eye of partridge heel :).  I found a good set of instructions for this heel here.  I worked the first of his pattern instructions. :)

All in all it was an easy and enjoyable pattern!

Next on tap......Keukenhof Sok.

Anne wrote this pattern for my Bambino sock yarn and it is a delightful pattern. 

I was a wee bit swamped when the pattern was released which is why I did not put a kit together, but once I finish these I will definitely be doing that.....so check back later. :)