Thu 9 Apr 2009
Yes, I know I haven’t posted in ages. Well…ages and ages and ages. I promise to try to do better. Really. I’m not going to try to get totally caught up in this post. That would be impossible. But, I’ll touch on the important things.
First: I finally finished the Denmark Gefjon! I decided that since it was the reason I learned how to knit, I should probably finish it by my 10th Knitting Anniversary, which was in February. On January 26, 2009, I finished crocheting the last seam and put that puppy on, and here’s how it looked:
Isn’t it pretty? It’s warm and wonderful and I’m kicking myself for not finishing it sooner. It’s the perfect jacket for cold days, even in the snow!
Now, on to the main purpose of this post. On Tuesday, Tim took the day off and we went to IKEA in Bolingbrook, IL. We didn’t go for anything specific, but we’d been talking about wanting to go for a long time. It is my new favorite place. I wish I lived closer (or I wish there was one closer to where I live). The best find of the day? These:
They are octopi that have two little clothespins on each tentacle. Aren’t they cute??? And the top of each tentacle is rubberized, so you can also hang things from them and not worry about them slipping off. And for $6.99 each, I just couldn’t pass them up. The best part? They are perfect for socks. I give you…..wait for it…..the SOCKTOPUS!
Isn’t it the most wonderful thing ever? I wish I’d have purchased 3 instead of just 2. I don’t quite have enough tentacles for all of my handknit socks…though they aren’t usually all dirty at the same time, so I think I’ll be okay. Oh! And the tentacles fold up, so they are also easy to store. Definitely the best thing ever.
April 12th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Your coat is just beautiful and fits you so well. You did a wonderful job. I found your site as your last name caught my attention. My maiden name is Gill, so I followed you from Ravelry. I love what you knit…so beautiful. I own a knit shop in Chaplin, CT called Yarns With A Twist and love to knit. It would be fun to talk more. You can find me at Ravelry…Sandeeplo is my username. Hoping to hear from you.
Sandee
April 14th, 2009 at 10:03 am
I have to go to IKEA sometime in the near future for another reason – now I have a very fun side reason too! As I type this nearly all of my hand knit socks are drying in every available spot in my bathroom; this would make that so much easier and so much more elegant. I can’t wait to go to IKEA now!
April 17th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Ohhh, the coat! It’s beautiful and the cables are.. yeah, well,it’ll be awhile before I tackle anything like taht, they’re so complex and lovely!
And IKEA. Yeah, we really do need one in Indiana don’t we? Simple furniture and simple lines leave a lot of room for handmade stuff to decorate it all up!!