Meet Fred

Isn't he gorgeous? Crowntail beta fish. He's like a mini dog. I call for him and he swims to the front of the tank. I guess that means he likes his name, no? ;)

No knitting goodies to post up. Things have been crazier this month then even last month. Tearing apart my room to reorganize it, and so all I've been doing is cleaning and working.

Wolf's quiting her job today (yay, I'm so happy!) so that should make things a bit easier.

But I figured I could at least post to let everyone know I'm still alive! Lol. Hope everyone has a great week!

Kris

Spazmo Dog with Beer

No, I'm not stupid enough to feed my dog beer.

And I've learned a valuable lesson about leaving knitting lying around.

At least it's not my project she's eating at. I had a feeling this dog was a yarn fanatic from the get-go so I keep everthing well out of reach of her grubby paws and fangs. She just thinks it's the greatest toy ever. But also keep in mind that when a toy squeaks, she won't touch it for days for fear that it's alive. Yup, she's that kind of dog. My big baby.

Now, I have knitting to post! I've been working on this since January but only now realized I'd never posted a picture of the stupid thing! Go me, right?

This would be the Hangover Helper from Son of Stitch and Bitch. It was planned for my brother's 21st birthday on January 21. See how well that turned out, huh? But it's my first intarsia-style knitting and I'm proud of myself for finally getting through the hard part. I pulled a little too tightly between colors at some areas, but since it's going to be rounded and made into a pillow, I don't see the importance of worrying. Not to mention that I'm sure my bro's really not going to like it as he'd much rather have the real thing. But now I can tell him that he always has beer on hand so to stop asking me for money. ;)

Anyways, IT'S FRIDAY! And I have tomorrow off from work. So that means some knitting and cleaning time! Like woah!

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

Swap Questionnaire

So I've had another serious lack of knitting so far. This month may not prove to be much more productive then January.
But I do have President's Day off from work so maybe I'll see about reserving that day just for knitting. I think I could get some good stuff off that list then.

Now, I've decided to join up with the Longing for Spring Swap because frankly I need a damn excuse to get out there looking at more knitting goodies. I haven't even had the time for that lately. :[

But for anyone interested, they're going until Valetine's Day or until they have 40 people participating for signups. So get your ass in there! I know you want to! ;)

Anywho, onto the questionnaire!

1. Do you knit or crochet? How long have you been at your craft?
I'm a knitter through-and-through. I've tried picking up crochet but I can't really teach myself that for some reason. But I do plan to get into it eventually.
And I learned how to knit in September 2003 and settled for only making scarves until 2006 when I started really looking and discovered the world outside of scarves.
2. What are your favorite yarns/fibers? What are your least favorite yarns/fibers?
I really don't have a favorite and a least favorite. Is that weird?
3. What are your favorite colors? What are your least favorite colors?
I'll soon for anything that's a combo of pink + black. Other then that I really don't care. I just don't like puke greens and overly bright colors. Nothing neon.
4. What ‘warm weather’ project are you looking forward to making this year?
Honestly, I haven't even really though about it. @____@
I'll mainly be knitting to get Christmas presents and everything ready to go.
5. What are you favorite scents? Least favorite?
I love the smell of coffee and freshly baked cookies. As for least favorites...poop, rotting food and skunks!
6. What is your favorite flower?
I'm such a sucker for an orchid. That's my upmost favorite. But I also love tigerlillies, hydrangeas and gerbera dasies.
7. What are you favorite spring time hobbies/activities?
I haven't had a chance to really get into any hobbies or activities due to schooling. But I'm thinking about dabbling in some springtime gardening and also getting around to watch sports and such.
8. Do you have a garden? If you do, tell us a little about it. Do you like to plant flowers or vegetables?
I'm currently lacking a garden of any sort. But my mother and I are wanting to get back into the game again. I'm planning on getting back into planting flowers, but I always loved planting vegestables when I was little. I'd love to get back into some of these things.
9. What are your favorite sweets?
I love Butterfingers and Abba Zabba's. But I'm always up for new things. I'm not that picky. ;)
10. Do you collect anything?
I collect all things Nightmare Before Christmas. As far as normal things, I don't really collect a whole lot. I lack space to store collections in. Oh, but I love anything Japanese!
11. Do you have any allergies?
Nothing involving the yarn world. :)
12. Do you have any pets?
I have my little brat, Misty. She's a lab mix and since I haven't had the money to do a gene test and all that goodness, a lab mix she shall remain!