With all the craziness around here lately, I totally missed my Blogiversary. Funny, because it's on the same day every year - St. Patrick's Day. You'd think I'd remember. It's been FOUR years since I started writing this blog, and every year I meet more wonderful people. I appreciate all of you - commenters and lurkers alike. You have helped me through good times and bad, and have offered support and encouragement for both my knitting and my life in general. Thanks for being there! In appreciation, and also because I LOVE giving gifts, I'm going to have a Belated Blogiversary Contest. But first I'll blather on a bit about my knitting, which will give me time to figure out what kind of contest it will be.
First, all the time spent sitting around rehab and visiting my mom has the side effect of also being great knitting time. See, I finished another pair of socks!
- Yarn - the always FABULOUS Numma Numma "Toasty." 100% superwash merino, it makes socks that are so soft they are like little pillows for your feet. I LOVE it!! The colorway is "Pesto." And yes, it really is that green. My only regret is that they weren't finished in time for St. Patrick's Day.
- The pattern is Kingwood Socks from "Knitting Vintage Socks." Extremely easy - perfect for mindless rehab sock knitting.
Yesterday, while visiting my mom, I was approached by one of the ladies across the hall from her. She asked me if I'd make her a cell phone cozy, "bigger than your mom's,s and in black." Now, it is not nice to say no to a lady in a wheelchair, so I came home and got to work. This morning, I was able to present her with this.
She was very happy with it, excited that she can now take her cell phone when she leaves the room. Wheelchairs don't make it easy to get to your pants pocket, and they discourage having purses in the rehab, so I was glad to help her out. I do have to say I hope she keeps mum about where she got it, otherwise I might be in the cell phone cozy business for a while!
Of course, I've started another pair of socks, also with Toasty, but I'm also working on a Spring sweater. That needs some attention, because we don't usually have a very prolonged period of cool Spring weather around here. Knit from the top down, I'm just past the divide-for-the-sleeves part, so progress is being made.
Now, how about this for the Belated Blogiversary Contest? Just leave a comment. Depending on how my week goes, on Tuesday, I'll randomly draw four names for the four years I've been blogging, and those four will get something nice from my stash. Easy for all of us. Ready. Set. Comment!
You're a good daughter/knitter/person.
And congrats on the blogiversary. (We share an anniversary, but mine is a year younger...)
Posted by: sprite | March 26, 2008 at 12:58 AM
Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: Kenyetta | March 25, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Happy Blogiversary!! (found you from Chris) What a cute cell phone cozy, and nice socks!
Posted by: lisa | March 25, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Those socks even *look* soft and squishy! And I love the green. Perfect for spring. I think I'd have named it something other than pesto--I love how it tastes, but the thought of it on my feet makes my toes curl.
Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: Suzanne V. (Yarnhog) | March 25, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Happy blogiversary!!! Love the green socks!!!
Posted by: Jody | March 25, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Oh goody, a contest. Hope I'm not too late. I love these socks as well. I am on a huge green kick lately. Your glowing revue of this yarn is definitely making me think I will have to go out and get me some.
How's your mom doing? How are you holding up?
Posted by: Tracey | March 25, 2008 at 02:51 PM
Happy Blogiversary! Hope your Easter weekend went well, too!
Posted by: Gladys | March 25, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Happy Blogiversary! I love reading your blog. It's one of the first ones I found 2 1/2 years ago and have been reading it ever since.
I love the sock yarn's name, Pesto. That's our cat's name!
Posted by: Becky | March 24, 2008 at 09:51 PM
Congrats on 4 years! I've just passed my one year and it's really opened up a whole new world for me!
Posted by: 5elementknitr | March 24, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Happy Blogiversary! Love those socks!!!
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana | March 24, 2008 at 04:08 PM
came over through Chris and the cats! Love the green socks and how sweet of your on the phone cozy! Happy 4th blogiversary!!
Posted by: Tanya | March 24, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Mayhem sent me. I mean Chaos. I mean .. some strange black cat told me to come wish you happy blogiversary.
But I love the socks. Yet another sock yarn I needta try out!
... will you make mea cell phone caddy? *shifty eyes*
Just kidding.
Posted by: Tygher Knits | March 24, 2008 at 03:02 PM
never seen numma numma before, one to watch out for I think:)
love your socks BTW
Posted by: ambermoggie | March 24, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Awesome socks! I've been wanting to get some Numma Numma yarn for a while now.
Posted by: Jen C. | March 24, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Happy Blogiversary! The cell phone cozy-- what a great idea! :)
Posted by: Kassia | March 24, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Great cell phone cozy! Looks like the top of a sock, and also makes me want to make a cover for my I-pod like that! I've never seen the sock yarn you mentioned---sounds great! Foot pillows are good!
Happy Blogiversary! :)
Posted by: deb | March 24, 2008 at 12:28 PM
But you didn't say what yarn you made the cell phone cozy in...are you too embarrassed? Is it Red Heart?
Posted by: itgirl | March 24, 2008 at 10:53 AM
happy blogversary.
the cell phone cosy looks awesome
Posted by: Ann-Marie MacKay | March 24, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Happy belated blog day! May you have many more! The socks look wintergreen cool.
Posted by: olga | March 24, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Happy Blogiversary! Yup, you'll be knitting cell phone bags for a while ... such a simple but handy thing.
Posted by: Diane | March 24, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Happy Bloggiversary Jane! 4 years - Woot! My first time here tho, came from Chris at StumblingOverChaos :)
Posted by: Bunny B | March 24, 2008 at 06:00 AM
Congrats, Jane! We met pretty early into your blogtime, then. My blogiversary is early next month but I think it will be five years for me! Are you planning on MS&W?
Posted by: Maggi | March 23, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Happy Blogiversary!! 4 years is a great accomplishment, especially with so many "thinking" of whether or not blogging should stay!!
I for one am glad that you are still here.
best wishes to you, your Mom and family!
Posted by: Susanne | March 23, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Happy Blogiversary Jane! I woke up from a dream that you were in and thought that must be a sign that I should've been checking in with you sooner! I hope your mom is doing well (and I agree, you'd better have a stash of cell cozies handy every time you go there!)
Happy Easter, friend!
(and the socks are great! You know me, I love green!)
We need to talk soon!
Posted by: Trish | March 23, 2008 at 09:49 AM
yes!! Finally a contest I have a chance to win.
Miss you. See you Thursday hopefully!
Posted by: jacquie sedor | March 22, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Happy Blogiversary! Let me know if word get out about the cell phone cozy and you need help! I think it's a great idea and would be glad to knit a few!
Posted by: Kathleen | March 22, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Happy blogiversary!!! Those are the perfect St Paddy's Day socks - you'll just have to wear them next year. :) Hee hee - I foresee some more phone cozies in your future unless you swore her to secrecy. ;)
Posted by: Chris | March 22, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Happy blogiversary! You're awfully good to your mom's floormates!
Posted by: Danielle | March 22, 2008 at 06:22 PM
Blogiversary? See, I learn something new from you every post! You've been my hero and inspiration these past years giving me the courage to try things I probably shouldn't. Guess what, my very first pair of socks is almost done. TA-DAA!! Can't wait to start another. Happy Blogiversary, Jane. Keep up the amazing blogging and knitting for each of us to enjoy.
Posted by: Evie | March 22, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Happy Blogiversary Jane! I can't believe it's been four years - I "knew" you long ago on the cross stitching boards of aol and it' couldn't really have been that long, could it? (smiling) neat cell phone cozy too, great idea for my mom if I may say so! Thanks. . .
Posted by: Ruthanne (in Seattle) | March 22, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Happy Blogiversary, my friend!
I am totally digging the new socks. That colorway is awesome!
Posted by: J.P. | March 22, 2008 at 05:19 PM
Happy Blogiversary, St. Paddy's Day and Easter! All in one week; that may be over the top? Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Diane | March 22, 2008 at 03:06 PM
It's only been 4 years? I feel like I've known you forever.
So glad to hear you are able to knit while visiting your mom. I've been thinking about you all...hope she adjusts well for your sake.
Posted by: Jill | March 22, 2008 at 02:58 PM
I for one am glad you started blogging...even if I found you a little late in the game. And I'm loving that sock...that color is great!
Posted by: Rachel | March 22, 2008 at 02:48 PM
Happy blogiversary!
Those are gorgeous socks!
Posted by: Nicole | March 22, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Happy bloggiversary, Jane! (Please, though, don't send me anything from your stash. I'm still in my destashing/deacquisition phase)
Posted by: Norma | March 22, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Uh oh, i have a feeling you better start knitting up some cozies because that secret won't last long at all!! LOL You do such a great job too so they can't help but ask.
Great socks (as always) and I can't wait to see the sweater you are working on.
Happy Blogiversary!!!
Posted by: Lynn | March 22, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Happy Blogiversary to you! I have no idea what my date is...guess I should go look it up. I'm glad you were able to spread the cell phone cozy love a little there.
No need to enter me in your drawing - just wanted to say Happy Day, and I always enjoy reading your blog and seeing your projects!
Posted by: Susie | March 22, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Happy BLogiversary AND St. Paddy's (both belatedly)! You know, that cellphone cozy is a VERY good idea for folks who would benefit from hanging theirs on a walker or around their necks even. Hmmm.....I may try one myself. Now that I'm done with all those toques---oh oh, wait. No, got *just one more* commission. Then? SOCKS! CELLPHONE COZIES! THe opportunities are boundless! :-)
Posted by: dale-harriet in WI | March 22, 2008 at 12:35 PM
It was sweet of you to knit the other lady a cell phone cozy. You could have a side business!
Or not. :)
Happy blogiversary. I can never remember when mine is.
Posted by: Janice in GA | March 22, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Happy Bloggiversary Jane! Did I win? ;)
Posted by: Doug | March 22, 2008 at 12:04 PM
I like the little cell phone pouch!
Posted by: trek | March 22, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Well, I wouldn't worry about the socks not being done for St. Patrick's Day this year. It will roll around again next year. ;-)
They look great!
Posted by: Dee | March 22, 2008 at 10:49 AM
*someone* should totally get into the cell phone cozies for folks in wheelchairs knitalong...or START one at least!
mwahahah.
Happy Blogiversary...time flies when you are knitting socks, eh?
xoxo
Posted by: greta | March 22, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Happy blogiversary! I'm so glad I can call you my friend!
Posted by: Sandy | March 22, 2008 at 10:24 AM
I do love your socks and the great thing about St. Paddy's day is that it will come around again and you have your socks ready for it. If you do end up in the cell phone cozy business, and it gets overwhelming, I would help you out. Happy Blog Anniversary, Jane!
Posted by: Diana | March 22, 2008 at 09:45 AM
No need to consider me for a prize (I won not long ago! LOL) but Happy Blogiversary just the same! There's a lot of 4 year anniversaries right about now.
Posted by: Beth | March 22, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Happy Blog Anniversary Jane! I love the Pesto socks.. they're pretty cool. Miss you!
Posted by: Mouse | March 22, 2008 at 08:47 AM
Now...I have been patiently waiting for your "show me your socks" contest!! I have such a great idea. I guess that I'll just have to save it for next year. ;)
Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: Angela | March 22, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Hey Jane! Happy Blogiversary! I LOVE that "pesto" color! It's so happy and cheerful! Can't wait to see pics of the spring sweater. Perhaps I will get around to doing some knitting again someday!
Posted by: Brittany Newberry | March 22, 2008 at 08:16 AM