PippiKneeSocks.com

I was knee deep in the middle of updating the shop when Scout gave me a jingle to tell me that the Knitty surprise was up!

Looky looky!

My Mitts!

Remember these buttons?

Yeppers!

The shop has been updated!

I’ve added:

Bunches of new colorways of handpainted yarn!
Fingering and sport weights for your sockies.
AND!!!
New Worsted weights!!!
*For a limited time I will be taking orders for Custom Sweater Yarn.
The base of the worsted weight is the ultra lush Louet Gems, so, it is a bit spendy, but worth every cent.

Also today I’ve added some great hand painted spinning fibers
Including some Hot Merino/tencel!!

And I gave the 2 ply page a bit of attention, too.
With one 2 ply added.

You can view everything in the shop using this link or you can see everything that is new

Wow, alla that has taken me all day! Now I need to run and pick up Gurly Gurl from skool.

XO!

What is worse than knitting 3 feet of I-cord?
Knitting 4 or 5 feet of it, yes…

It seems 5 can’t hold onto things. (Last week, she lost her snow pants at skool, HUGE bummer! I’m really hoping they turn up soon.) So, knitting all that I-cord seems like a time saver compared to knitting a whole new set of mitts.
The self striping yarn (in some of my favorite colors) came from my Dye-O-Rama swap partner, Monica. (& embroidery done with the same yarn….)
Knit on US 1s & 3s
I plan to line them with some fleece, as soon as I can convince Matt to get my 400lb sewing machine out of storage.
I’ve been patiently waiting for some things in the mail.
Yesterday when I went to the box, I pulled out a heavy parcel. In the short time it took me to see it in the box and pull it out, I had convinced myself that it contained a pipe bomb (heavy, thick, hard, odd shape… paranoid much?) Living on the edge like I do, I decided to pull it out anyhow… Then I recognized the return address to be Anna’s. (And I was pretty dern sure she wouldn’t send a pipe bomb to me.) Therefore, safe to tear into.
Much to my glee and amusement, it was packed, and I do mean packed (!) with post-it notes, memo pads & small notebooks of all shapes and sizes.
This is what 4 pounds of notepads look like (less what the kids made off with.)

Thank you Anna!
I’m so shocked when people actually read this here blog. Let alone pay attention to what I ramble about.
So, on that note, anyone have one of these sitting ’round? (I’ll pay postage!)

Now that you are asleep, or have clicked away it’s time for a bit of political spew.
As many a US citizen is aware, tonight is the megalomaniac’s State of the Union Address. I won’t be watching. (Or perhaps I will, if I want my BP to shoot thru the roof.) Watching the resident megalomaniac is like rubbernecking a train wreck. But, I wanted to make a declaration. For the past few years (since 2000) I have referred to that person (?) as the resident (I don’t quite get the whole respect the office thing….) For seven years that person (?) has tried my patience and compassion. It is insurmountably difficult for me to have compassion for him. Anyway, from this day forward I will no longer be referring to that war monger as the resident, he will be referred to as the squatter.
ITMFA, m’kay? Ahh, I feel better that is off my chest. (Thank Maude that this bill got shit canned.)

That’s all I got.
Oh, wait, I lied! I can see my laundry room floor!! (Aren’t you all proud?)
And aside from trying my best to keep up with housework these days, I’m going to do my best to get my yarn wound for an update this week. It has been at the top of my list for a few days now, right underneath take a shower and take my vitamins. (Guess which one I’ve also been neglecting?)

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I’m my worst enemy, It’s true. I have oodles of excuses for myself, all the time.. I’m pretty great at them actually. “The kids are sick”, “I’m sick”, “It’s a crappy day for photos”
All of the above hold true today. But, as hard as I may wish, no one is going to come and do the details for me.
No one is going to come wash my dishes… No little elves are going to update my site. No one but me can take care of the kids, Santa is NOT coming to stock the fridge. And short of winning the lottery, no one is going to make it so Matt doesn’t have to work 14 hours a day, 6 (sometimes 7) days a week.
We can all have wishes, tho.
I finally sucked it up and got the site updated. I’m pretty mad at myself for being so lazy.
My arms didn’t fall off from winding my hanks.. (In fact, once I got going, it went pretty quick.)
The house didn’t fall down around me (tho, it IS very messy.)
No one died, no one was hurt, the world didn’t end because I finally got off my tookas and did something.
So, what is the big deal?
I’m not sure…

So, yes…the shop has been updated!

7 colorways of handpainted sock yarn!
Including NEW sport weights.

You can view everything in the shop using this link or you can see everything that is new .

So, yes, the world did not end… I don’t know why I am the master of procrastination.
I suppose I should tend to the dishes and the kidletts, as they all have (not so) patiently waited for me.

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I was actually out in the sub zero temps this am, getting picturey pictures. Go me. Hopefully my acute case of the lazies has run it’s course.

The shop has been updated!
I’ve added:
4 handspun Bulky thick and thin yarns
6 colorways of handpainted sock yarn!

Here comes that broken record……..
You can view everything in the shop using this link or you can see everything that is new
And, just for some sock and awe (heh.) I finally finished my Sebelia socks. (Sheesh, that tool long enough, no?)

Stay warm!

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I’m behind….. yes, like as in a horse’s ass. I’m feeling like ass, so, appropriate. A few weeks ago, I was whooped by a Lupus flare, only to walk right into a cold that Bells brought me home from school. (The cold, the gift that keeps on giving) I’ve been having to force myself to do things, like say, get off the lazy-boy. I’m not one to force myself to do anything, so it has been a grueling few days. (weeks? It seems like it has been a long time since I have not been sick with something or the other.)
I have a lot of words today, not so many pictures, if you are so inclined to read on, pour your self a cuppa, or a glass, or a pint & stoke the pipe.
I’ll start with some mohair that I got last week from High View Farm (no website) like the ones I picked up at VTSW
They were a bit dirtier than the last batch, but, overall no complaints here. In fact, as soon as I opened the box, I grabbed and washed a few handfuls & promptly got to dyeing.

That’s as far as I managed to get with that… For two reasons, one being the aforementioned not wanting to get out of the comfy chair, and the other reason; we are running dangerously low on Dawn. Which, by no coincidence, ties into not getting out of the warm, soft chair. (Unfortunately, I am going to have to brave the elements and crazy people and get to the grocery today….. I’ve been putting it off & putting it off, but we are out of everything now. And, by everything I mean, we are out of coffee as of 10 minutes ago.)

Last week kicked off

Knit Unto Others
Which is a wonderful Project, where, we knitters are asked to use our knitting time for the next two weeks (Nov. 18- Dec. 2) To knit for someone who needs the warmth. Since I’m a notoriously slow ass knitter & most of my knitting projects are deadline oriented, I won’t be able to participate in the knitting scene. I am, however offering up a ‘prize’ type thing. The recipient will be able to choose from fibers or a sock yarn, in get this… the colorway of their choice. So, if you have the time or inclination, it is a great project, even without all the great ‘prizes’ people are offering up.

And more with the recent history. (Keep stoking that pipe)
Earlier in the week, The Yarn Museum went live.
It is a real exciting project headed up by Linda of StoneLeafMoon.
If you are a handspinner, please consider submitting to the project.

Be a part of history.

Now, please excuse me while I take a swill of Niquil
Ah, that is better. (Yes, I know, it is daytime…. But, that is all I’ve got & I can’t stand anymore of this coughing, aching, runny nose, stuffy head, fever….)
ANYWAY,
I got a new man this week. This man is GREAT. The best one I’ve ever had. (And that isn’t just the Niquil talkin’)
He comes courtesy of Amy Boogie (No, she didn’t send me Husbeast)
The man she sent me, really the man of my dreams.

according to Amy,
“He’ll always be there for you. Hell, he has no legs so he can’t run away!
He’s comfortable to sleep with and won’t steal the covers.
He doesn’t work weekends, except around the house.
If he pisses you off you can stick pins in him, stab him, set him on fire even and you won’t go to jail for it! “

Exactly the kind of man I’ve always dreamed about. (And more, he doesn’t come begging for the sex from me after I’ve logged an 18 hour day.)
He also came bearing gifts of Delicious soaps from Evermore Soap Factory Which in a few moments I’ll be buying up all their stock, so hurry. This stuff is my new favorite, pushing Lush, aside. (YES! It is that good!) I think the maker of these wonderful pampering tools should be included in the Lime & Violet Holiday Giftacular. (Are you reading that Miss Violet?)
Since my Pool Boy has been dutifully doing my laundry, I was able to knit a few stitches this week.
I’ve thrown in the towel on actually getting anything done for NaKniSweMo, since, whatttttt, the month is more than half over. I’m still pretending it is Soctoberfest. Tho, I’m not going sock bonkers, like some people. (Tho, I’m not doing a TeeVee show about socks, either.)
From my Sebelia colorway… (I dyed it up after I noticed that Jeffery had a huge hole in the toe of his sock… It really irritated me..)

And, since I have huge issues with project monogamy,

I swiped some of the ‘Duval Street’ off of my page. That is one of those up&down sides about having all of this sock yarn. Luckily, a few that I really, really wanted sold pretty quickly, so I wasn’t so tempted.
As soon as They are done, I’m going to give them a soak in soak. (I can never resist a pun.)
Scout sent me some Soak last week….

So, expect a review sometime soon.

I should cut this here, as I see the kids running around with bottles of glue, this can’t be good.
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PS. Bloggless Lee, if you happen to be reading, YES! I was laughing at your email! I’m sorry I’ve been a slacker in returning email; but, as anyone who has had email correspondence with me in the past few weeks, can attest, I’m not capable of stringing a few coherent sentences together. I’ll call soon!

I’m being semi-tortured at night, by my dreams. For the past month, at least once a week, I have one of those dreams that stick with you during the day. They seem so real, I can still smell the smells and taste the tastes… Today, I did NOT want to get out of bed; I wanted to continue in my slumber land. Yes, it was that good. The best part, you, and you, and you & even you were there!
And there was food and beverages! No knitting, last week’s sticky dream was about knitting. (And Ew! I don’t mean sticky like that!)

I had to wake up to get my shop update done.
A well rounded week, I would say… A bit of something for everyone.

The rundown of what I’ve added:

1 handspun Bulky thick and thin yarn
2 handspun 2ply yarns

2 colorways of handpainted sock yarn
Oodles of hand painted, hand spinning fibers!

You can view everything in the shop using this link or you can see everything that is new

And, I revamped the shipping table. I found that it was being unfair to those who got the handpaints… When I set it up, I was only selling handspun, and that weighs more on the dollar… One day I’ll figure out zones and all of that jazz… That day isn’t today, tho..
One day (again with the one day) I’ll get around to updating the customer creation page & the yarn gallery. (I will!! I know it has been over a YEAR! But, I got tired of other people using it as “inspiration” to turn a profit.)

I have some FO’s to show, but after I got done with the pictures for the update, I didn’t feel much like taking anymore!
(*cough* lazy *cough*)

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After my very productive week, I hit a wall yesterday… It was big, and brick, studded with lead.
Anyway, perhaps I paid some penance today. Since I goofed off all day yesterday, I had to wake up at 5:30 to start winding my yarn for Pippi.
Yes,The shop has been updated!
I’ve added:
1 2ply yarn
7 (YES! seven) colorways of handpainted sock yarn

Oodles of hand painted spinning fibers!

& spindles are back in stock.

you can view everything in the shop using this link or you can see everything that is new
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Like a little nose powering….
the shop has been updated!
i’ve added:

2 2ply yarns
1 2ply blend
and 1 arty/novel type
2 new colorways (4 hanks) of hand painted superwash sock yarn

you can view everything in the shop using this link or you can see everything that is new

Enjoy!

That seemed to take longer than normal. Too many distractions!

While i was at it, the kids managed to test some nuclear weapons or something. The whole place is Trashed!! :/

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