Crazy Sheep Knits

Secret Pal Q & A

2004-09-03T22:49:00.000-07:00

Here are my secret pal question answers, if you dont want to read about my allergies, sorry thats really all i have to post about today!

1.Are you a yarn snob? Yes complete and utter yarn snob
2.Do you spin? Crochet? yes i know how to spin, do i own a spindle? no
3.Do you have any allergies? unless you want to know about a bunch of of pollen related allergies, just coconut and smoke
4.How long have you been knitting? nine of 10 months i started feb 2004
5.Do you have a Amazon or other online wishlist? Nope
6.What is your favorite scent? Roses, or lemon
7.Do you have a sweet tooth? you bet
8.What other crafts/diy stuff do you do? i sew, learning to embroider, and i cook
9.What kind of music do you like? can your computer/stereo play cds? I dont listen to much music, no
10.Whats you favorite color/color pallette/season? I love blues, greens,and purples, i like varigateds better than solid, i am a winter
11.Whats your family situation? Do you have any pets? i do not feel comfy disscusing that here, (no offense to anybody) i have a dog, his name is bennett, he is a purebred papillon
12.What are your life dreams? To go to law school and eventually become a succesful
tourte lawyer
13.What are your favorite yarns to knit with? I LOVE handpainted non acrylic yarns, koigu, schaeffer, and any others you can think of that are soft and warm and multicolor
14.What fibers do you absolutley do Not like? ACRYLIC!!! Evil it is, hurts my hands
15.what is/are your current knitting obsessions? Ponchos, i really want to knit either a keepsake or a charlottes web shawl, i love shawls and ponchos
16.what is/are your favorite items to knit? shawls and ponchos
17.what are you knitting right now? a hat for my brother
18.what do you think about ponchos? LOVE them
19.straight or circular needles? i love my denise, circular!
20.How did you learn to knit? i took a private lesson
21.How old is your oldest ufo? about 3 weeks

Blog changes

2004-08-26T23:41:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody!

I just thought i ought to tell you that my friend, Aleah will also be making posts on this blog, so be as nice to her as you are to me!

You will hear more about my astoria adventures tomorrow but this is just a quickie update
Bye for now

Jocelyn

Weekend Update

2004-08-23T19:32:00.000-07:00

Hello,

Here is what wne on over the weekend, i went and stayed at a tacoma motel 6 last night, can you say eeww!

other events in no particular order:

! : I went and picked up my school class list, i got photography as well as glass arts and yuck, video production, i want to change that, i will bear with it the fist few days than parhaps try to change it

! : another thing i noticed, unless i suddenly become tall thin blonde and scandanivian ( no offense to any scandinavians) i will have rather a time fitting in

! :i wish abercrombie would turn thier music down

! :i went shopping today,what did i get?
at old navy : a purple t shirt that reads : tastes like butta'
A pink shirts that says, i cant drive, a blue one that reads egg-celents with a little walking egg on it,two flashdance-esque ts and tank tops to go under them, lots of other shirts i dont remember what will list when i get to my moms house,
At abercrombie:
two pairs of jeans one light blue faded, one darker
a mini skirt, they had a mini that i tried on that barley covered my *** fill in the blanks

! : went school supply shopping, got everything i needed, bought a graphing calculator, i mean a 150 dollar graphing calculator! wow expensive much!

i went to the vet with my dog and it turns out he has a very slight heart murmur, nothing to worry about though, he also got shots and his nails clipped

it was a fun weekend, you might get to see modleing pics next week
I get to see my best friend in astoria, and need yarn for the four hour drive! will see what i can do!
see you guys later

Jocelyn

Finished

2004-08-20T11:29:00.000-07:00

The good news, i finished the poncho, the bad news it is huge
I am too deppressed by this disaster to say anything else,

bye now

Finish line in sight

2004-08-18T11:28:00.000-07:00

i am about 8 inches into the second piece, i think i made the first one a bit short so when they are both the same length than i shall be finished, then comes the seaming, i could do this in the car on the way to seattle tomorrow but i probably wont, i will finish it here at home and then wear it about down town seattle, i also get to go school shopping, supplies and some clothes as well as my dad is looking for apartment spaces and then the most fun thing of the day, i get to go to the orthodontist and not be able to eat for a couple of days! woop de doo, but of course i get to go to hilltop yarns and hopefully get yarn for another poncho, ( yes i am obsesed,whatcha gonna do about it hmm?) why, its cheape than a sweater, faster than a sweater and i can wear then in any season, there are several to choose from, one uses the new manos del uruguay cotton yarn stria, another rowan all seasons cotton another some other yarn and the final one, koigu! i dont know it will indeed be a tough choice, it really depends on what fits, difficulty and if i like the yarn and style, thay are all in about the same price range, i am looking forward to spoiling my secret pal, and hope they enjoy the things i send them, as for my secret pal, i will be posting a list soon as well as allergies, and likes and dislikes, if you read my blog there is some subtle and not so subtle hinting to be found. Later in the month, on monday to be precise i go back to gig harbor to go to get my school schedule as well as Bennett goes to the vet, i will also be taking pictures of the poncho,bennett and any yarn that comes my way, peace be with you
Jocelyn

One down, One to go!

2004-08-16T11:53:00.000-07:00

I finished one piece of the mini poncho and while i may not cast on for the second piece till tomorrow should have it finished before i go back to hilltop yarns, about the guage problem i talked to one of the wonderful hilltop ladies and she told me i needed to tighten up on the 10s, or loosen up on the nines, i tired both and ended up tightening up on the 10s, i really like this yarn and think it is perfect for this pattern. it has beautiful drape, and i can attest to its durability having ripped it out 6 diffrent times, i will post a picture of it as well as the next project i hope to buy from hilltop, my dad refuses to buy me yarn for another project until i finish this one, it includes koigu though! yeah for koigu!

See you guys later

Guage Rage !!!

2004-08-15T11:16:00.000-07:00

I am indeed having trouble getting guage with my poncho kit, the stitch guage required is 3.65 sts to the inch, when you multiply by four you get 14.6 so i cast on fifteen and instyead of getting four when i meaure width, on 9s i get 3.5 inches, on 10s i get 5 inches RAHHHH what do i do?? i want to cast on today and parhaps the yarn shop will call back and tell me what to do!
thanx for any advice

I AM BACK

2004-08-13T10:05:00.000-07:00

Hello

I am temporarily back to my blog, you will notice the new layout and more changes will come once i get back to gig harbor,some yarn purhcase updates, i went to hilltop yarns yesterday ( http://www.hilltopyarns.com ) and it is my new fav yarn shop love it! i get to go back today, yes i am obsessed tahnx for noticing, bu it is buy my orthodontist so i may get to go there about every six weeks or so! so what did i buy, i could tell you on the morrow but i dislike it when people do that so here is what i got, a kit for the decidedly hilltop mini poncho and one skein of blue heron yarns cotton rayone seed, in colorway deep copper, it is mainly copper with some patina turqouise thrown in as well as purple greens and pinks, i was about 8 inches into the first piece and i had to rip it all out, and i m still untangling the yarn, but i should have it re cast on and going on the way to seattle, i have an excuse for going back, i need a yarn needle, yup a yarn :cough:koigu:cough: needle see you guys later!

Secret Pals III

2004-08-08T11:24:00.000-07:00

I signed up for Secret Pals 3!!, my dad is in utah and should be in washington by tonight and we will be with him tomorrow and then i dont know what will happen i will try to post as much as i can whilst i am away and you guys might be able to hear yarn purchases and some pictures of fos, and it will be fun! See you guys later

Cheerio

Excuses Excuses

2004-08-07T12:03:00.000-07:00

I am feeling guilty about being a yarn snob, after all i am a broke teenager with little budget for anything, i do have an excuse i knit with acrylic, on ocasion but afterwards mt hands hurt so badly i very rarley do this and indeed i do not need carpal tunnel syndrome by the time i am 20, so i stick to natural fibers or blends, but i really do prefer natural fibers!
lets see in other knitting news i started a shawl in some yellow plant dyed yarn, (Amy if you are reading this i swear upon pain of death i will get that yarn sent out ok, i am so sorry for the wait lots of other stuff has been going on! ) it should be finished in a few days! My dad is officially on the road he should be here in the next few days. We are going to go to neumorus yarn shops in washington, also in other news i joined the flower power crochet along and that pattern and yarn shall be purchased on the expeditions as well as some mission falls for yarn harlots ( http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/) lovley poncho as well. I also hope to find a sutible drop spindle and some roving as well as some sock yarn, i may even be able to post pics, fancy that!! what else lets see, i slammed my head on the computer ( not on purpose mind you) it still hurts to raise my eyebrows and show emotion, as well as i cannot bend over as that hurts as well, if it still hurts like this tomorrowoff to the doctor i shall go! this lovlet grey weather is rather depressing, in other mews i found a place that still has charlottes web kits, http://eweknitkits.com/ i know they have excellent service having ordered from them, no offilation just a satisfied customer. If anyone would like to out of the kindness of thier heart would like to buy me one, i like the purple colorway! ;) just kidding you dont have to buy me anything but i would like it very much! see you guys later and have a great weekend!

Moving on Up!

2004-08-05T10:58:00.000-07:00

My dad is moving to the seattle area!! this is a good thing,we are going to drive around washington and then i have more than a week back at home, then back to school, not exactly excited about going back considering this is a new school and i have never met anyone there before, yup easy peezy, so lets see i am looking at this womans ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/annie-mays-spin-and-wool and i am liking the spindle kits she sell, oh yeah didnt i tell you guys, i am going to learn to spin on a drop spindle, but this is where i need some help, how much yarn will half a pound of roving make if spun at worsted weight? sock weight?? bulky weight? as well as are this womans roving are they outrageous for the price? or should i be buying fleece what should i do help me!! i know to get a top whorl spondlke and i understand somewhat how to use them so all of my questions are now about wool, in knitting news i will be going to some of washingtons better yarn shops as well as a couple of the best, yesterday i baked cookies, they are chocolate chip oatmeal bar cookies, the recipe is from the quaker oatmeal lid, i hope you guys have a nice day!
Cheerio

Yarn snob

2004-08-03T12:42:00.000-07:00

I have just come to the conclusion that i am a bit o a yarn snob, broke as i may be which i am, i will only knit with natural fiber yarns, of a wool acrylic blens where the acrylic outnumbers the wool, i have found this to not be so hard as many sweaters that can be unraveled are wool, or wool silk blends or other wool blends. I have decided that if no one is willing to part with fiv skeins of koigu for a charlotte, i might take something else, , this pattern which can be found at http://www.stitchdiva.com, its the floral mini poncho, as well as sutible yarn, in the right amount to make one poncho and and a crochet hook , the size used in the pattern. if you have anything else you might consider trading please do tell, i know i am being very very specific here, but i am broke and would like only to have yarn and patterns i would use. i look forward to peoples items and thank you for reading this blog.
in other knitting news i succesfully created a six stitch front twist cable last night, snaps for Jocelyn ( anyone who has seen leagally blonde two will know what i am talking about!) see yall later,
cheerio
Ps sorry about yesterdays post with the dorky title, it was all i could think of, ciao

Attractive, 5 foot brunette w/blue eyes seeks charlotte for love and.. ehem knitting

2004-08-02T19:01:00.000-07:00

i am still looking for a charlotte, web kit, i have no specifcations, just that it be 5 skeins of koigu and include a pattern dont care about colors, but ( blues purple greens are prefered) but if you got browns i will take them! please please please please !!! they yarn for trade is the aformentioned shetland wool!! leave comment if interested

Finished!!

2004-08-02T10:25:00.000-07:00

I finished my colinette wrap!! i wont be able to show you right now as i have no way to get pics on my computer!!it is collinette chrysalis in colorway neptune, pattern ??? i really dont know, but it certainly is pretty! i am looking for a charlotte web, i dont care about color at all! it could be funky whatever! what do i have to trade hmm
lets see one fair isle sweaters worth of shetland wool,
colors
terra cotta
red
med purple
light purple
green
grey and a little bit of yellow
please please please leave a comment if you are interested
Bye!

Sorry for the wait!!!

2004-07-24T11:54:00.000-07:00

Hi guys i am so sorry that i have not been posting! my computer is unstable so it wouldnt let me post for the longest time! well i have almost finished a wrap in colinette chrysalis in colorway neptune it is almost done! i also recived my lornas laces helens lace in colorway Amish it is being woulnd into a ball, it is nice to be back!

Check it out!

2004-07-01T12:45:00.000-07:00

Did you see the new knitty?? A bit to racy for my tastes but very very cool all the same, have a nice day!!

Hello

2004-06-29T11:08:00.000-07:00

Hi not much today, just going to get flyers out for my knitting group, i gotta call the newspaper as well, we went to ikea yesterday and bought 3 crows, 2 dressers and some plants i bought one large stick of curled bamboo and a dimpled turqoise jar to put it in as well as some sae glass rocks and some other stuff, i got some new clothes at bannana republic and old navy fun day ! Still need button help still know everything but where to get the html code
See ya tomorrow

Finished!!

2004-06-28T11:36:00.000-07:00

I finished the one head hankie And i love it the pattern was super easy and i finished it in about four hours, and i started and almost finished a second one and have started the worm scarf from that same book, in a skein of turquoise lambs pride worsted! I cant wait to see it finished! Hurrah for Knitting Pretty!! I love it its one of my favorite books, besides SNB of course as well as sew fast sew easy luv em as well as some others, but i am still trying to figure out the buttons, i know everything but how to get the html code HELP ME!! PLASE!!

Knitting Again

2004-06-26T10:03:00.000-07:00

It sure feel great to be knitting again last night i started a headkerchier from KNITTING PRETTY with sugar and creme in color fiesta, i like it and this cotton doesnt hurt my hands hooray for your hands. I will be gone tomorrow we are going to ocean shores for the sand and sawdust festival, its chainsaw art and sandcastles, and WALMART HOORAY FOR WALMART there isnt one in gig harbor so i might get some fabric for a skirt see yall on monday, i also am going to be taking a beading camp in july hurrah!!

Well i got the rings up

2004-06-25T10:08:00.000-07:00

The rings are up, i am a member of the puling puppies ring as well as the knittyheads ring, if you go to the coffe shop at knitty, I am chrochetgirl (yup i know its spelled wrong) Look what i found i think this is amazing and i would start a branch in my area but i dont know how to play any musical instruments! This kid is amazing, it makes me so happy to see kids my age doing charity work,and i must read this kids book! here is a link to his site http://www.optran.com/chc/check him out WOW well that is what i leave you with! Enjoy

Bennett

2004-06-24T10:20:00.000-07:00

Today i am going to discuss my dog, Bennett. For those of you who want to know Bennett is a purebred (, i looked at the shelter first i swear, but i didnt want a pitbull)papillon, this breed is similar to the longhaired chihuahua but older and hairer with much much bigger ears! You will see plenty of pics of bennett once i have time to scan them! Bennett(benny) is black and white is one year old and is currently sitting on my lap wondering why i am not plastering my blog with pictures of him! Yes he is vain,yes he is spoiled but he really is a sweetheart and once he undergoes a bit of training he will be a therpy dog, which i am sure he will enjoy! here is some info on the breed,http://akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/papp.cfm they are wonderful dogs! if you are interested in adopting please please make sure they are the right dog for you and you will be able to keep them healthy and happy thier entire lives!
Look for a pap rescue group in the area before searching for a breeder, and look at your shelter first the oerfect dog may be there and you can save his/her life and please please please spay or neuter your animals!! It will make you life as well as thiers much more plesant!!
edited beacuse i forgot the link... DUH

HELP

2004-06-23T16:53:00.000-07:00

Wondering about this, there are blogs i read which i would like to link to but do not know how to, or where and how to place the supplied buttons or for that matter even use them, i am a member of two rings ( knittyheads and purling puppy) and do not know where to put the ringsurfing thingy
HELP ME PLASE!!
I am also still looking for someone willing to design me a button, or teach me how to design one of my own
thanx for the help

Going to Puyallup, Maybe

2004-06-23T10:40:00.000-07:00

We might be going to puyallup today to visit my great grandmai hope to parhaps get some fabric if i do i will fill you in tomorrow,have a nice day

I'm BAAAACK!!

2004-06-21T18:46:00.000-07:00

Hello, i am back we have moved into the house(we are mostly moved in) we have every possible kitchen gadget you could possibly need and some you probably didnt need!
My aunt went to town, she bought lots of kitchen things, we now have a kitchen aid mixer as well as many other kitchen aid pots,pans and kitchen aid gadgets. having fun we are.
I am looking for someone who would be able to help me make a button for my site as well as someone who can help me put them up on this site, if you can help please leave a comment thanx so much

BYE BYE OCEAN SHORES!!

2004-06-17T09:36:00.000-07:00

Well this is the last bit of internet i will have until monday at least but once i get back on i will fill you guys in so, think of it as a vactation! Bye see ya guys in about 4 or 5 days!

I think this is funny!

2004-06-16T22:12:00.000-07:00

I know, I know i said i would be gone but this is a late night post to make up for those that i will miss, mum says i should have internet up by saturday, hooray for mum three cheers!! I am very exited about moving and will try to get pics and will tell you all about the fun moving and the great stuff we got for the new house.
I think this is befiting

J	Judicial
O	Odd
C	Casual
E	Entertaining
L	Lucky
Y	Yucky
N	Naive

Name Acronym Generator
From Go-Quiz.com
except for the yucky and the naive i am neither but i do like the first letter very befiting
And here is the blog name one

C	Charming
R	Relaxed
A	Altruistic
Z	Zany
Y	Young

S	Silent
H	Hardworking
E	Energetic
E	Excellent
P	Perverse

K	Kind
N	Naive
I	Insane
T	Tempting
S	Skillful

Name Acronym Generator
From Go-Quiz.com
wow nice huh! be back by monday at the latest have a nice weekend if i dont see ya!

Moving

2004-06-16T09:30:00.000-07:00

Dont worry, i will still me at this blog. But i am moving to a new town so i will see you by this sunday at the latest,
Have a nice time
Jocelyn

A little about me...

2004-06-15T08:19:00.000-07:00

Today we will disscuss mui, My name is Jocelyn Caven, But i go by Gum. I have a dog, his name is Bennett, Bennett is a one year old highly spoiled papillon. I have a family, it consists of My Mom( jill) and my brother (jackson) My father (jeff) currently lives in new mexico. I was born and raised in new mexico, my parentgs lived there for about 18 yrs and i have lived thier my entire life ( 13 years) well thats me. As well as we just rented a house in gig harbor washington!! HOORAY!!
Now on to the fun stuff...
I am currently knitting,
Dishclothes ( for the new house)
Critter Blankies ( for the knitt a thon) i have 5 finished and two more on the needles
On the to be knit next list
Headkerchiefs for me
Poncho from knitting pretty
Seamless shell
Sweater from knitting pretty
More dishclothes
I am currently Crocheting
Nothing
I am teaching myself again, its tougher than knitting, i think
Sewing
I am still Learning, my madre( mum, mom) is teaching me
Cooking
Toast
I do actually cook, but we dont have our kitchen set up as we are moving, but you will see recipies for baked goods an stuff like that
Have a fun day!!

Hello, Readers

2004-06-14T09:58:00.000-07:00

This is my final blog, I swear!! If you have been reading the xanga one or the live journal one, come here as those will no longer be updated! i will post links to this blog on those!! This is my new blog a blog dedicated to the noble arts of knitting, crochet, sewing and cooking! enjoy