Mylene Lacroix – Page 7

September 29, 2016September 29, 2016

Goodbye Thirties

I’m 39 for only a few more hours. I’m not really sure how I feel about that. I’m a bit freaked out because I honestly don’t feel like I’m old enough to be 40. But then again, I feel like this next decade is going to really kick ass for me. I love my life. I can’t imagine how it could be better – unless of course I won lots of money, permitting me to stop working. That would mean that I could knit until my little heart is content. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I could travel anywhere I wanted any time I wanted. Bliss times a kazillion.

This is me at 39. I wonder what I’ll look like at 40. 🙂

39 + 365 days

On a few other notes…

My workshops are well-attended. This makes my heart so happy! So many new knitters and crocheters!

I’m almost finished with my first level submissions for the master hand-knitter’s certification. I cursed the end of level project mitten last night but… I believe it’s under control now. (I really dislike that mitten.)

I’ve got some exciting travels (big ones) planned in the next six months. I’m having such a hard time containing my glee.

I might actually be able to work with my Philly yarn soon. Why do projects seem to pop up all the time that keep me from that mini-stash?

Oh! and Jane Richmond’s new West Coast Cardigan just came out. OMG, I want to make this sweater so bad. She writes in her blog post that this sweater is a pretty quick knit. I also know exactly where I can get me some of the Briggs & Little Country Roving. But I shouldn’t spend money on yarn – I should be saving it for my trips. What do I do???!!! (Price out the yarn. If it’s under $50, I’m going for it.)

For now, back to my icky mitten and a movie.

September 10, 2016September 10, 2016

Baby Stuff

I have been working for what seems like an interminable about of time on a very large baby order for someone. Normally, baby stuff is fun, quick, and well, adorable. I think I’m past all that and on to the annoyed and impatient. Can you imagine?

Picture yourself knitting 12 baby sets + six pair of the exact same leg warmers in different colors. Wait! Let’s make that 9 pair of the exact same leg warmers. All this should be ready for next Friday, September 15th. I’m half way. What do you think the chances are that I’ll be done? Slim to none. I wonder how she’ll take that.

Honestly, I’m SO over baby booties that it may be years before I agree to make another set.

Here’s a peek at what I’m talking about:

Cute right? Not really!!!

Dear socks: I miss you so much.

Sophisticate: I know you’re missing buttons… I’m so sorry. I promise that on the 16th, you’ll get buttons.

Felted Slippers (they have no name yet): I wrote out your pattern yesterday. I promise you’ll have your moment in the spotlight at my workshop on September 22nd.

In the meantime, back to my booties! Grrr.

July 31, 2016August 1, 2016

Philly Haul!

I went to Philly at the beginning of July. It was a really quick but really fun little roadtrip.

We stayed with a friend in Bethlehem. What a cute town! A lot of history there. I didn’t get a lot of time to visit there but we did get in a late walk around the old part so I could see some of the historic buildings.

We did all the touristy stuff in Philly – the hop-on/hop-off bus (which is a must in my opinion when visiting a new place). You stay on the bus for a complete loop and then on your second go-around, you hop off at the spots you want to see. It’s a great way to get in as much as you can in a short time.

City Hall:

Independence Hall:

The Liberty Bell:

Art Museum (and the Rocky Steps):

The Rocky statue:

LOVE sign:

Eastern State Penitentiary:

West Philly:

And last, but certainly not least, I made it to LOOP! Here’s what I walked out with:

And this only took me about 20 minutes to pick out. I kind of went in there knowing what I wanted. I just didn’t know how much I would actually leave with. I probably ended up with a bit more than I had planned.

When I got home, I put the bag near my yarn closet and kind of forgot about it. When I was putting laundry away today, I glimpsed the bag in the corner and my excitement was renewed.

I had a few orders complete.

(I’ll likely be coming out with a pattern for the hat at some point.)

Then my Philly Hitchhiker.

Some MHK swatches to work on.

Soon, I’ll be all over my Philly Haul! Scarf, mittens, shawl, scarf.

I’m also planning my fall workshops and wondering if I should have two from now on – starting again from complete beginner and another for the girls (and boy) who have been coming since the first workshop last fall. Guess it’s time to consult the old calendar.

July 4, 2016

Leftovers…

Tell me: what do you do with all your leftovers?

I have bins of all these little ends of yarn from all kinds of projects dating back over 10 years. I’ve made a few yoga mat bags with some and a pouch for my clothes pins that I felted and fit around hanger. I still have three large plastic bins full though.

I recently started a blanket with all the leftovers from my workshop projects – Lion Brand Wool East Thick & Quick. I had a large Lululemon tote bag full. I tell you, it definitely didn’t go as far as I thought it would because I’m already out of yarn.

I think I really love this blanket. I was planning to make it for someone but… I’m not so sure anymore.

I am officially on holidays for a week. I’m heading to Philly with my girlfriend. She used to live there so she’s excited to show me around. I’ve never been there so I’m excited to plant my feet somewhere they have never been.