Issue #5 of Knit Notes should be on it's way to subscribers. I am happy to have the HTML version delivered today and hope that you all will let me know if you do not receive it or have issues with anything regarding your subscription. I have placed a widget in my sidebar to make subscribing to the HTML version, easier. You'll find it on my left sidebar.
I think this is an improvement over the text edition for several reasons. However, many newsletters remain text editions, largely due to the ease of email delivery for most people. So, if you would like to continue to receive Knit Notes in it's original text format, just let me know.
In this week's issue you'll find some nice links I think you will enjoy, as well as a tutorial for adding a favicon to your blog. So, if you aren't a subscriber, give it a look-see. I think you'll like it.
Ang
First, my blogging machine is back, and functioning! Finally! It took 3 returns via Fed Ex to receive this baby back in working condition. Glad to have it. (Yes, that's a pack of chocolate covered mint Oreos...what of it?)
I had to download all my favorite free-ware and set things up in Thunderbird for the Knit Notes newsletter, but I think I have everything covered now. The third issue should already be in subscribers' email boxes. Let me know if anyone is missing theirs.
Next, my son, Sam, has a film coming out December 25th 2007. It is called 'The Great Debaters and features Denzel Washington (also directing) and Forrest Whitaker. Sam is playing one of the Oklahoma City Debaters. We are all so excited for Sam, and very proud!
Knit-wise, for now, nothing really all that earth shaking. I am working on a classic wool scarf (more later) and a pair of white tweed socks. I'll pass along the pics as soon as I have them.
Re: the white tweed...I did attempt to knit Maia's Scherherazade's Slippers . They are her Mystery Sock project for all us suckers out there who think we can knit...myself being the chief offendee. (Hey, I never said there weren't people who could actually knit) Here is what the sock is supposed to look like so far: (This is from Pat's blog-her lovely knitting)
And this is my weak attempt:
I don't think that those side cables on my sock look like actual cables at all. They look more like a mock cable, and that's being generous. Clearly, this little pattern kicked my arse and I was, obviously, over confident to attempt it, despite Maia's warning that this is really an intermediate to advanced knitter project. Oh well, you live, you learn. The yarn is pretty, though, right? I told you it was white tweed.
