No snow today, but it did rain briefly while I was walking to work and I was starting to think that I wouldn't be able to test out my muff, but the snow cleared. My fingers were already freezing though (they were out in the open (with gloves on)) since I had to hold up the umbrella, so it was hard to tell if a muff was better or just as good as putting my hands in my pocket, but a muff's still exciting, and fun to say too. I did learn though that I should have made it a little wider. It's 3 and a half inches wide right now, which was fine when I was trying it on inside with my hands directly parallel in the muff, but not so good when my fingers were actually freezing and I ended up clutching my other hand. So next time I'll need to make it a bit wider and maybe an inch longer...
No longer a yarn store, and I often don't talk about yarn. But I do bake, travel, and attack wool with a needle.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Muffed
Here's the picture of snow from yesterday, taken from the comfort of our apartment (those lines are the reflection of the blinds). It's a crappy picture, I know, but it is snow.
No snow today, but it did rain briefly while I was walking to work and I was starting to think that I wouldn't be able to test out my muff, but the snow cleared. My fingers were already freezing though (they were out in the open (with gloves on)) since I had to hold up the umbrella, so it was hard to tell if a muff was better or just as good as putting my hands in my pocket, but a muff's still exciting, and fun to say too. I did learn though that I should have made it a little wider. It's 3 and a half inches wide right now, which was fine when I was trying it on inside with my hands directly parallel in the muff, but not so good when my fingers were actually freezing and I ended up clutching my other hand. So next time I'll need to make it a bit wider and maybe an inch longer...
No snow today, but it did rain briefly while I was walking to work and I was starting to think that I wouldn't be able to test out my muff, but the snow cleared. My fingers were already freezing though (they were out in the open (with gloves on)) since I had to hold up the umbrella, so it was hard to tell if a muff was better or just as good as putting my hands in my pocket, but a muff's still exciting, and fun to say too. I did learn though that I should have made it a little wider. It's 3 and a half inches wide right now, which was fine when I was trying it on inside with my hands directly parallel in the muff, but not so good when my fingers were actually freezing and I ended up clutching my other hand. So next time I'll need to make it a bit wider and maybe an inch longer...
Sunday, November 23, 2008
It snowed!
Woke up this morning to see snow on the ground! What, snow? Where am I again? Ah yes, in another country. Just searched the blog to find that it didn't start snowing until March last year (or rather this year)! Apparently it's due to arctic winds, which really just sounds like a good name for a band and not something that will make white things that fall from the sky during the night and then melt and become slippery and unattractive while I'm trying to walk to the grocery store .
Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture until most of it was melted, and then the batteries died right after the picture was taken, so you'll just have to take my word for it.
I guess I made that muff right in time, lets hope it keeps my hands warm during my half hour walk to work tomorrow.
Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture until most of it was melted, and then the batteries died right after the picture was taken, so you'll just have to take my word for it.
I guess I made that muff right in time, lets hope it keeps my hands warm during my half hour walk to work tomorrow.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Festive Muff
I've always wanted a muff. Whenever I see one in a painting the wearer always seems happy and warm while the cold snow around her flurries. I have yet to test it out in the elements, but even if it doesn't live up to my warmth expectations at least it's pretty (and quick to knit too).
Yarn:One 50 gram ball of eyelash yarn
One 50 gram ball of super bulky yarn
Gauge: 5 stitches per 2" in 1X1 rib
Needle: 11
Pattern:
Cast on 20 stitches with both yarns held together. Join in the round. Work 10 inches in 1X1 rib. Bind off loosely.
Tahdah!
Yarn:One 50 gram ball of eyelash yarnOne 50 gram ball of super bulky yarn
Gauge: 5 stitches per 2" in 1X1 rib
Needle: 11
Pattern:
Cast on 20 stitches with both yarns held together. Join in the round. Work 10 inches in 1X1 rib. Bind off loosely.
Tahdah!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Amigurimi class this Saturday
Amigurimi (crochet) 
with Melise Gerber
November 22, 1pm, $40
According to Wikipedia the "pervading aesthetic of amigurumi is cuteness". And they aren't kidding. By learning to crochet this cute snowman you'll also learn the skills to go on to make your own customized dolls. Beginning crocheters are welcome to attend.
Great for quick Christmas presents!
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Pictures from Housesteads Roman fort
Finally getting around to posting pictures of when a friend of Jessamy and mine visited.
We went to Hadrians Wall Country, but it was really cold, and rained most of the time so we had to scrap the plan of walking along the wall and went to see the museums instead, but you can see some of the wall here:
Roman ruins, don't remember which ones these were, but there was the remains of bathhouses, with their raised floors for more efficient heating, granaries, with their raised floors for vermin and dampness, soldier barracks, etc.
This is Jessamy pointing at one of the many sheep grazing in the area.
and me in a well
and Michelle in a well
and me and Jessamy again.
We went to Hadrians Wall Country, but it was really cold, and rained most of the time so we had to scrap the plan of walking along the wall and went to see the museums instead, but you can see some of the wall here:
Roman ruins, don't remember which ones these were, but there was the remains of bathhouses, with their raised floors for more efficient heating, granaries, with their raised floors for vermin and dampness, soldier barracks, etc.
This is Jessamy pointing at one of the many sheep grazing in the area.
and me in a well
and Michelle in a well
and me and Jessamy again.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
This week's classes and events
Wednesday:
Kids Knitting/Crochet
Wednesday afternoons from 3-4pm.
Open to those just starting out and more experienced knitters who want
to learn new skills. $50 for 4 sessions, materials included. It's fun
and laid back. Classes also available Tuesdays 2-3pm and Fridays 3-4pm.
Yarn - Start to Finish
Begin with raw wool, and
finish with spun dyed yarn
made with your own hands
In 3 sessions, beginning
tomorrow, October 22 6:00
$80
Includes Oct 29th Spinning Class
call for details
Thursday:
Sewing Survival Skills
For men, or anyone who needs to know.
Learn to sew on buttons, easy repairs, etc
~Thursday, October 23 at 7pm~ or
~ Saturday, October 25 at 12:30 ~ $35
Friday:
Spanish Class
The first session will be held on
Friday, October 24, 2008 from 7-8:30 p.m.
The second session will be held on
Friday, November 7, 2008 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Cost per person is $20, with all proceeds to benefit the store.
And a tip jar for the teacher.
Study materials are provided at no additional
charge, and students are encouraged to take plenty of notes.
The material will be basic, every day Spanish to help folks get
by, and at least communicate with Spanish-speakers who may
not yet be fluent in English.
Teen Knitting
Teen Sit-n-Knit (free!) Fridays from 5-6:30pm.
Saturday:
If you like making socks, or would like to, we have something
of interest.
Sock Yarn Tasting of Skacel Yarns
Saturday October 25th, 2008.
It will run from 2 PM- 4ish.
A representative from Skacel will be there, so will sock yarn
and samples.
And if you'd like to hang out and share your own sock wisdom,
or need a bit of help with making socks this is your big chance.
Kids Knitting/Crochet
Wednesday afternoons from 3-4pm.
Open to those just starting out and more experienced knitters who want
to learn new skills. $50 for 4 sessions, materials included. It's fun
and laid back. Classes also available Tuesdays 2-3pm and Fridays 3-4pm.
Yarn - Start to Finish
Begin with raw wool, and
finish with spun dyed yarn
made with your own hands
In 3 sessions, beginning
tomorrow, October 22 6:00
$80
Includes Oct 29th Spinning Class
call for details
Thursday:
Sewing Survival Skills
For men, or anyone who needs to know.
Learn to sew on buttons, easy repairs, etc
~Thursday, October 23 at 7pm~ or
~ Saturday, October 25 at 12:30 ~ $35
Friday:
Spanish Class
The first session will be held on
Friday, October 24, 2008 from 7-8:30 p.m.
The second session will be held on
Friday, November 7, 2008 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Cost per person is $20, with all proceeds to benefit the store.
And a tip jar for the teacher.
Study materials are provided at no additional
charge, and students are encouraged to take plenty of notes.
The material will be basic, every day Spanish to help folks get
by, and at least communicate with Spanish-speakers who may
not yet be fluent in English.
Teen Knitting
Teen Sit-n-Knit (free!) Fridays from 5-6:30pm.
Saturday:
If you like making socks, or would like to, we have something
of interest.
Sock Yarn Tasting of Skacel Yarns
Saturday October 25th, 2008.
It will run from 2 PM- 4ish.
A representative from Skacel will be there, so will sock yarn
and samples.
And if you'd like to hang out and share your own sock wisdom,
or need a bit of help with making socks this is your big chance.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Ongoing projects are still going
Still working on the Twist and Shout from knitty.
I wanted to have it finished by now, but I keep making mistakes, like not cabling or only cabling half a row.
I've also finally started Jessamy's birthday present (her birthday was in September), it's a pencil case. I still have to do the zipper, which I'm not looking forward too. I've never sewn a zipper before and I attempted to do it last night, but it was late and I was sleepy and easily frustrated.
I wanted to have it finished by now, but I keep making mistakes, like not cabling or only cabling half a row.
I've also finally started Jessamy's birthday present (her birthday was in September), it's a pencil case. I still have to do the zipper, which I'm not looking forward too. I've never sewn a zipper before and I attempted to do it last night, but it was late and I was sleepy and easily frustrated.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Two Things This Weekend
Saturday:
The Friends of That Yarn Store will hold a yard sale on Saturday, October 18, from 9-4pm at 4952 Vincent Ave. in Eagle Rock 90041. All proceeds will benefit our favorite LYS, That Yarn Store. Please donate items for sale - fyi, we're avoiding all clothing except for kids, vintage/retro, and high-end. Drop items off at 4952 Vincent Ave before 8am on the morning of, or at That Yarn Store sometime that week.If you can spare an hour or two to work the sale, that's great, too! Please contact Suzanne at sjbirder at roadrunner dot com or at 323-333-1630.
Tough economic times call for creative responses. Please help us keep this small, local business part of our community. Thanks!
and...
The music of Call and Response:
Saturday, October 18th, at 6:00 pm. Free
Dottie plays her music and Michael translates it into the language of trombone.
The Friends of That Yarn Store will hold a yard sale on Saturday, October 18, from 9-4pm at 4952 Vincent Ave. in Eagle Rock 90041. All proceeds will benefit our favorite LYS, That Yarn Store. Please donate items for sale - fyi, we're avoiding all clothing except for kids, vintage/retro, and high-end. Drop items off at 4952 Vincent Ave before 8am on the morning of, or at That Yarn Store sometime that week.If you can spare an hour or two to work the sale, that's great, too! Please contact Suzanne at sjbirder at roadrunner dot com or at 323-333-1630.
Tough economic times call for creative responses. Please help us keep this small, local business part of our community. Thanks!
and...
The music of Call and Response:
Saturday, October 18th, at 6:00 pm. Free
Dottie plays her music and Michael translates it into the language of trombone.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Decoupage Class today - decorating with paper
Yes, you heard me right, a Decoupage Class. Awesome isn't it.
Tuesday, October 14, 4:00 pm.$25
Learn this simple craft, perfect for decorating. Pick from a frame, or box or a flat square and we'll show you how to put together a cool, nifty design. Make mistakes, so that when you go home you have extra ideas on how to fix them. If you have any cool, light weight paper, please feel free to bring it in so we can add it to your works.
That Yarn Store
5028 Eagle Rock Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041
www.thatyarnstore.com
Friday, October 10, 2008
Have we mentioned...
That we're having an open house.
Call it an excuse to hang out at the store at a later hour than usual, think of it as a time to ask Maggie some questions about her sewing classes, consider it as a time for people who haven't knit/crochet in a group to try it out.
Whatever way you want to think about it, it'll be here for you.
October 11th from 6-9 pm.
* See spinning demonstrations.
* Hear an explanation of hyperbolic crochet
* Meet our sewing teacher
* Learn about our classes
* Work on your projects on our comfy couches
Also,
Saturday Night Discount
Get 10% off on October 11, 7-10pm when you bring in the NELA artwalk map, http://www.nelaart.com/
For more information about the discount and to see a list of other businesses who are giving a discount please visit http://www.thatyarnstore.com
That Yarn Store
5028 Eagle Rock Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 256-9276
http://www.thatyarnstore.com
Call it an excuse to hang out at the store at a later hour than usual, think of it as a time to ask Maggie some questions about her sewing classes, consider it as a time for people who haven't knit/crochet in a group to try it out.
Whatever way you want to think about it, it'll be here for you.
October 11th from 6-9 pm.
* See spinning demonstrations.
* Hear an explanation of hyperbolic crochet
* Meet our sewing teacher
* Learn about our classes
* Work on your projects on our comfy couches
Also,
Saturday Night Discount
Get 10% off on October 11, 7-10pm when you bring in the NELA artwalk map, http://www.nelaart.com/
For more information about the discount and to see a list of other businesses who are giving a discount please visit http://www.thatyarnstore.com
That Yarn Store
5028 Eagle Rock Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 256-9276
http://www.thatyarnstore.com
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Sunday
Monday, October 06, 2008
Open House on October 11
Join That Yarn Store for an informal Open House on October 11th from 7-10.
How can my children learn a new craft? Is it easier to learn to knit or crochet? What's with the sewing machine?
Get your knitting, crochet, and sewing questions answered. The owners of That Yarn Store and their sewing teacher will be on hand to answer questions and give advice. You'll also hear an explanation of hyperbolic crochet geometry and see spinning demonstrations. And if you've ever wanted to crochet or knit in a group this is a great opportunity to try it out - we have comfy couches just for this purpose.
*See spinning demonstrations.
*Hear an explanation of hyperbolic crochet
*Meet our sewing teacher
*Learn about our classes
*Say hi to the owners
*Work on your projects on our comfy couches
How can my children learn a new craft? Is it easier to learn to knit or crochet? What's with the sewing machine?
Get your knitting, crochet, and sewing questions answered. The owners of That Yarn Store and their sewing teacher will be on hand to answer questions and give advice. You'll also hear an explanation of hyperbolic crochet geometry and see spinning demonstrations. And if you've ever wanted to crochet or knit in a group this is a great opportunity to try it out - we have comfy couches just for this purpose.
*See spinning demonstrations.
*Hear an explanation of hyperbolic crochet
*Meet our sewing teacher
*Learn about our classes
*Say hi to the owners
*Work on your projects on our comfy couches
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
End of Vacation
Vacation is officially over. I had my second day of temp work today, and Jessamy had her first full day of school.
I'm doing general clerical work. Jessamy has received two new conservation items to write about, so she's excited about that. But apparently they doing some crazy cuts in the department, including not having any secretary on site, so even though they have a 9am class, their passes won't let them into the building until 9. Normally the secretary would let them in, now a teacher (called tutors) might have to answer the doorbell.
I'm doing general clerical work. Jessamy has received two new conservation items to write about, so she's excited about that. But apparently they doing some crazy cuts in the department, including not having any secretary on site, so even though they have a 9am class, their passes won't let them into the building until 9. Normally the secretary would let them in, now a teacher (called tutors) might have to answer the doorbell.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Any social networks we aren't on?
We now have a facebook page -
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Angeles-CA/That-Yarn-Store/25781369442
I've also signed up with Twitter (soon we will have something on all kinds of social networking sites...). We are on there under this email, that.yarnstore@gmail.com. So now you can find out how I spend my time on the computer...
Other social networking sites we are on: myspace http://myspace.com/thatyarnstore
Ravelry: Thea's username is fibrous, we also have a group
And I think that.yarnstore@gmail.com is on linkedin.
and Gina has started a photo album, for us on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/groups/925206@N22/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/
I've also signed up with Twitter (soon we will have something on all kinds of social networking sites...). We are on there under this email, that.yarnstore@gmail.com. So now you can find out how I spend my time on the computer...
Other social networking sites we are on: myspace http://myspace.com/
Ravelry: Thea's username is fibrous, we also have a group
And I think that.yarnstore@gmail.com is on linkedin.
and Gina has started a photo album, for us on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/groups/
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Soda Pop night and first kids class tomorrow
Soda Pop Night
For our next happy hour we will be drinking soda pop!
September 26th, 7pm. Free
Stop by Galcos (over on 5702 York) beforehand (I think they close at 6:30) and pick up a few bottles of something interesting to share. John, the owner, is always happy to give suggestions.
Starting September 26, we will have afternoon kid's classes every
Friday from 3 to 4 pm.
Starting October 14, we will have Tuesday afternoon classes
from 2 to 3.
$50 for 4 classes, which includes materials for projects we will
be teaching.
On Fridays teens can come in to sit and knit from 5 to 6:30.
Feel free to bring muchies and music. No charge.
For our next happy hour we will be drinking soda pop!
September 26th, 7pm. Free
Stop by Galcos (over on 5702 York) beforehand (I think they close at 6:30) and pick up a few bottles of something interesting to share. John, the owner, is always happy to give suggestions.
Starting September 26, we will have afternoon kid's classes every
Friday from 3 to 4 pm.
Starting October 14, we will have Tuesday afternoon classes
from 2 to 3.
$50 for 4 classes, which includes materials for projects we will
be teaching.
On Fridays teens can come in to sit and knit from 5 to 6:30.
Feel free to bring muchies and music. No charge.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Houses made of brick
We live in a neighborhood with row after row of brick houses.
Our hallway has a door with old and bulging stained glass.
Our bedroom was probably once a living room. It has a large, now boarded up, fireplace with tiles along the edge and this on the ceiling.
The living room therefore must have once been the bedroom. We like the wallpaper.
The bathroom is bigger than the kitchen (sorry, no pics of bathroom, that would just be weird)
And here's the washing machine, which is the same size as the last two places where I've lived, so this might be the normal size.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Twist and Shout in purple
Naw, I wasn't the clever one who thought of Twist and Shout for a cable sweater, it's the real name of the pattern from knitty.com. It's so weird having something sizeable to show for a few hours of work. It's been so long since I've done something from an actual pattern and therefore did not require me ripping half the thing out like the argyle sweater that I left at home because I needed a nice long break from it. It's also a bit weird working on size 7 needles - the past couple of projects have been socks with #2s, though neither of the last two socks projects are done yet either, the pirate socks need a complete redesign, I actually left them at home too, and I got bored with the other cable socks.
Anyway, I'm of course not entirely happy with it, my tension is wonky and the yarn isn't perfect for it, but I had already ordered the yarn for another project, a sweater in interweave, and decide to make this one instead. Hopefully the tension will even out with blocking. But, all is not lost and I think it will still look nice. If you do make this sweater though, don't use a DK! I would go with Suri Merino instead.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Kids Knitting Classes
Kids Knitting Classes
Ages 6-up
All levels welcome
$50 for 4 classes (includes all materials)
Fridays 3pm-4pm (starts Sept. 26)
Tuesdays 2pm-3pm (starts October 14) - take advantage
of LAUSD's early dismissal on Tuesdays!
Teen Sit-n-Knit -FREE! - Fridays 5pm-6:30pm
Pre-registration requested - contact
That Yarn Store
5028 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles 90041
(one block south of Colorado)
phone: 323-256-9276
email: that.yarnstore@ gmail.com
www.thatyarnstore. com
Ages 6-up
All levels welcome
$50 for 4 classes (includes all materials)
Fridays 3pm-4pm (starts Sept. 26)
Tuesdays 2pm-3pm (starts October 14) - take advantage
of LAUSD's early dismissal on Tuesdays!
Teen Sit-n-Knit -FREE! - Fridays 5pm-6:30pm
Pre-registration requested - contact
That Yarn Store
5028 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles 90041
(one block south of Colorado)
phone: 323-256-9276
email: that.yarnstore@ gmail.com
www.thatyarnstore. com
Settled in
Well, almost. But we picked up all our stuff from one of Jessamy's classmates yesterday, and bought some other essentials today (decided not to get the bacon rack since we don't eat bacon, a frugal move on our part). Jessamy walked to the city centre, took her 30 minutes to walk, she's planning on walking to school when that starts in a week. I took the bus into the city. We had some nice shakes at a small shop. I had Lemon Curd, Jessamy got a Turkish Delight, I don't know how she made mine, but Jessamy's was a milkshake with some peices of Turkish Delight blended together.
If weather permits we hope to bike along part of Hadrians Wall next week...
If weather permits we hope to bike along part of Hadrians Wall next week...
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Back across the pond
I've arrived safe. Very tired, but safe. The entertainment options on the plane this time wasn't so good. I ended up mainly watching part of Ms. Pettigrew in Spanish and playing one of thoes memory games (on the console) where you flip over cards and try to match them all. The apartment is big, but the neighbors are going to need some taking used to since we were spoiled in the last apartment and weren't sorrounded on all sides by ajoining walls.
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