Hi, I'm a bit of a newbie here, so I'm posting an intro. I'm 23, live in Northern Indiana, but was raised and went to college in Michigan and want to move back there when I find a job that's at least equal to what I have now. I have two dogs of my own, plus my brother's dog and Mom's cat. When...

I checked my mail today and what to my wondering eyes should appear? A package from Germany from Kristine containing two beautiful squares (a christmas tree and a poinsettia), and also a GREAT German Christmas ornament. I LOVE it! Thanks so much! I'm getting yours in the mail either tomorrow or...

I TRIED to get to the post office today to mail out my Dec 6x6 and the squares for Marissa's comfort afgahn. POURING rain. Nope, not open today (the State also had a holiday today, though I had to work it since it was my weekend on the rotation). SIGH I didn't get them out Friday or Saturday...

I haven't seen the sign up thread, so if I missed it and I'm not too late, I'm in. -Amanda http://www.uberpest.com

My neice Jess (recipient of many hand knitted things from me and crocheted things from her mama, the one who loves "made" things) was over last weekend. Mom and Dad watched her and her little brother while I went up town to study for my wastewater certification exam... when I got home Mom had my...

I have been down with Captain Tripps all week, but my 6x6 from Jean came earlier this week. I will have the ones I made for her out yet this week (I've finished them, but still have to get them in the mail). -Amanda http://www.uberpest.com

Here is the blue baby blanket I finished last week. http://www.uberpest.com/knitting/finishedobjects.html Also on the same page is the Big Bad Baby Blanket I did last year. Haven't got the pics of my niece's Wallaby off my old camera yet, but will one of these days.

I've been busy with work (the controlled burn season is DONE and now it's time for CAMPING season) and showing the Beau dog. Beau got a couple of placements in the Herding Group in March (two Group 3s), two more in April (a 4 and a 2) and the same weekend in April he went Best in Show. He's also...

I asked on one of my hiking lists about people making their own wool sweaters, caps, mittens, socks, etc. The response: "I can go to goodwill and get a wool sweater for $2." Bah. I did get out to an alpaca "spring fling" where they sheared the alpacas, did some spinning demos, etc. and picked up...

I was just thinking about how I got back into knitting a few years back and thought I'd share my story in the hopes others will do the same. It's the time of year to recall fond memories, and since most of us were probably taught at some point by a friend or loved one, I thought this would be...

last winter (March, I think) I knitted a Wonderful Wallaby sweater for my (now almost 5 yo) niece who likes "made things." She is the one who regularly asks for something "made" (not store bought) and when I knit she sits and watches and asks what it is and who it is for. Even when it's not for...

Hi Nora, The envelope you sent arrived on Friday. I got mine for you out this morning. Hopefully it'll show up this week. :) -Amanda http://www.uberpest.com

I made up this set of charts this morning to help organize my basket a litle bit-- I can take this to the store with me and know what I need to get when I find specials (or Goodwill, garage sales, etc.) I also added in the metric conversions for many sizes, in case you need those. I have a couple...

The latest FO: the Big Bad Baby Blanket from the first Stitch n' Bitch. I liked the colors, so I had to make a funky *something*. Since there are almost always new babies on the way in my family, this was just the thing. Now, I have to wait for a new baby! Being a large mostly-Irish-Catholic...

I received 2 squares from Katherine on Saturday. One is a pretty pink granny square, and the other is a cream garter slip stitch. -Amanda http://www.uberpest.com

I'm working on my second Wonderful Wallaby (mine this time, the last one was for my neice). I'd like to pick up a cro-needle for doing the pouch, but am having trouble finding anything other than the addi turbo version for $26+shipping (a little too salty for something I won't use all the time). ...

not my usual stop (I love my LYS), but Joann fabrics and crafts. They have a line of yarn-- "Sensations"-- that includes "Angel Hair." I love the Angel Hair (wool, acrylic, nylon) because it's really soft... they've got about six new colors now. I bought a bunch of it last Christmas when it was...

I've been lurking for most of the summer because when it's warm I'm OUTSIDE!!! Now that it's rainy and a little chilly here in NE Indiana, I'm catching up on the pile of Christmas scarves I have to make. I have two down, one on needles, and 4 to go (only takes about a weekend once I actually sit...

Does anyone know where I can get a pattern for a little girl's (age 5) legwarmers? I'm finding all kinds of stuff for adults, but no little kids. My sister's little girl was wearing her Wonderful Wallaby at the family Thanksgiving party yesterday and one of my SILs spotted it. When she found out...

Mom just got a new tote, it's a wheeled type tote (like what Beau got me for all my dog show supplies for winning his first Best in Show-- that was our prize with the big ribbon). I was going to get one as well since it holds yarn for a big project, needles, patterns, and other sundries. I didn't...