Wednesday, November 12, 2008
found my all time favorite Tom and Jerry!
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cute little drawstring bag knitting pattern
Drawstring bag pattern
I designed this bag based on several different patterns, so that my boyfriend wouldn’t burn his toes on the hot water bottle in his bed. It measures 3” d x 6” w x 9.5” high. I use a “right twist” from the pattern, “Marsupial Tote” found in Stitch ‘n’ Bitch to mark the corners of it to give this bag its rectangular shape. This is a great way to use up left over yarn. It is knit from the bottom up, starting with a rectangular shape in Brown Sheep Bulky Limeade. The body is in Brown Sheep Bulky Kiwi. The “top” section is in a coordinating scrap yarn that I found which is from either Berrocco or Katia Mexico. You can figure it out from there though.
Used:
Brown Sheep company Bulky weight (85%Wool/15%Mohair) 1 skein (I used parts of two different skeins for contrast because that’s what I had left over, and some scraps for accents at the top)
16 inch circular needles US size 10 (6mm)
Large-eyed tapestry needle
Stitch markers (4, for each corner)
Base of bag
Cast on 11 stitches and K approximately 22 rows of garter stitch, or until flat piece measures 6.5 inches. Place a stitch marker to note the beginning of your round.
PU and K 22 stitches along nearest long edge to next corner. Place a stitch marker.
PU and K 11 stitches along short edge to next corner. Place a stitch marker.
PU and K22 stitches along second long edge. You should be back at the beginning of the round.
Body of Bag
You will begin to knit in the round now, proceeding always by knitting into the left needles. The pouch will grow from the bottom. Make sure if you set it down that you don’t accidentally knit it upside down. It will feel tight for the first few rows, but will loosen up after you knit about 1 inch up from the corners. You will do an RT just after and just before each stitch marker. An RT is:
K second stitch and don’t slip off needle but pull loop through. K first stitch and then slip both off left needle. The stitches will have reversed position. This stitch will occupy the two stitches just before and the two stitches just after every stitch marker.
Round 1: RT stitches 2 and 1, K to 2nd to last stitch at end of section, RT, slip stitch marker to right needle. Repeat 3 more times to end of round.
Repeat all of round 1 until you have a bag that measures about 8 inches high. The corners should be well-defined because of the RT stitches.
Top of Bag
At beginning of round, discontinue the RT stitch.
K 22, slip stitch marker, K11, slip stitch marker, K22, slip stitch marker, K11. Repeat another 10 times, or about 1-1/2 inches.
11th row is the Yarn Over (YO) row for the drawstring. A YO is as follows:
Move the yarn that is hanging down the back, up to the front, in between the needles, like you’re about to purl. Put right needle into stitch on left as if to knit, pull yarn in front up to right and around right needle like a knit stitch. Pull through left stitch as if a regular knit stitch. You will end up with an extra loop on your right needle as you pull your knit stitch through. Knit across it normally at the next round and you will create a small hole in fabric.
K8, K2tog, YO, YO, K2tog, K8 on the long sides
K2, K2tog, YO, YO, K2tog, K3 on the short sides
12th row: K all stitches normally across the YO stitches. They will look like a pair of small holes on each side of the bag. Continue to knit in the round so that you have about 1 inch beyond the holes. Bind off top of bag, removing stitch markers as you go.
Drawstring
Cast on 3 stitches onto same needles. Make I-Cord that is long enough that it can be fed through holes, alternating around bag, and come back out and tied on one side. It should be exactly the right thickness to pull through the holes.
Using tapestry needle, weave the ends into your bag so they are invisible.
Cute and fast! If you try it, let me know how it goes so I can correct it. I'm thinking of teaching it in my December or January classes at the Hobby Lobby.
I designed this bag based on several different patterns, so that my boyfriend wouldn’t burn his toes on the hot water bottle in his bed. It measures 3” d x 6” w x 9.5” high. I use a “right twist” from the pattern, “Marsupial Tote” found in Stitch ‘n’ Bitch to mark the corners of it to give this bag its rectangular shape. This is a great way to use up left over yarn. It is knit from the bottom up, starting with a rectangular shape in Brown Sheep Bulky Limeade. The body is in Brown Sheep Bulky Kiwi. The “top” section is in a coordinating scrap yarn that I found which is from either Berrocco or Katia Mexico. You can figure it out from there though.
Used:
Brown Sheep company Bulky weight (85%Wool/15%Mohair) 1 skein (I used parts of two different skeins for contrast because that’s what I had left over, and some scraps for accents at the top)
16 inch circular needles US size 10 (6mm)
Large-eyed tapestry needle
Stitch markers (4, for each corner)
Base of bag
Cast on 11 stitches and K approximately 22 rows of garter stitch, or until flat piece measures 6.5 inches. Place a stitch marker to note the beginning of your round.
PU and K 22 stitches along nearest long edge to next corner. Place a stitch marker.
PU and K 11 stitches along short edge to next corner. Place a stitch marker.
PU and K22 stitches along second long edge. You should be back at the beginning of the round.
Body of Bag
You will begin to knit in the round now, proceeding always by knitting into the left needles. The pouch will grow from the bottom. Make sure if you set it down that you don’t accidentally knit it upside down. It will feel tight for the first few rows, but will loosen up after you knit about 1 inch up from the corners. You will do an RT just after and just before each stitch marker. An RT is:
K second stitch and don’t slip off needle but pull loop through. K first stitch and then slip both off left needle. The stitches will have reversed position. This stitch will occupy the two stitches just before and the two stitches just after every stitch marker.
Round 1: RT stitches 2 and 1, K to 2nd to last stitch at end of section, RT, slip stitch marker to right needle. Repeat 3 more times to end of round.
Repeat all of round 1 until you have a bag that measures about 8 inches high. The corners should be well-defined because of the RT stitches.
Top of Bag
At beginning of round, discontinue the RT stitch.
K 22, slip stitch marker, K11, slip stitch marker, K22, slip stitch marker, K11. Repeat another 10 times, or about 1-1/2 inches.
11th row is the Yarn Over (YO) row for the drawstring. A YO is as follows:
Move the yarn that is hanging down the back, up to the front, in between the needles, like you’re about to purl. Put right needle into stitch on left as if to knit, pull yarn in front up to right and around right needle like a knit stitch. Pull through left stitch as if a regular knit stitch. You will end up with an extra loop on your right needle as you pull your knit stitch through. Knit across it normally at the next round and you will create a small hole in fabric.
K8, K2tog, YO, YO, K2tog, K8 on the long sides
K2, K2tog, YO, YO, K2tog, K3 on the short sides
12th row: K all stitches normally across the YO stitches. They will look like a pair of small holes on each side of the bag. Continue to knit in the round so that you have about 1 inch beyond the holes. Bind off top of bag, removing stitch markers as you go.
Drawstring
Cast on 3 stitches onto same needles. Make I-Cord that is long enough that it can be fed through holes, alternating around bag, and come back out and tied on one side. It should be exactly the right thickness to pull through the holes.
Using tapestry needle, weave the ends into your bag so they are invisible.
Cute and fast! If you try it, let me know how it goes so I can correct it. I'm thinking of teaching it in my December or January classes at the Hobby Lobby.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Lundi!!!
I used to have a French teacher named Mr. Barney. My name was Cecile in that class because he allowed us to choose a French name for the school year. I loved the class because it was so empowering that I could speak a different language. Mr. Barney always started each class by reciting the names of the days and having us "repetez s'il vous plait..." He would get an impish grin on his face when he said, "Lundi!" and as he went all the way up to the end his voice would get less and less happy, because it meant that soon we would have the weekend, where there would be no French class. But we'd come back around to "Lundi" again and he was all happy again, because it was the start of a whole week of French class. What a great teacher he was. He had little relevant fashion sense and had an elfin face, but his enthusiasm about teaching us French will last me a lifetime - of looking forward to every Lundi.
I am lucky that I am a positive person overall. I maintain a conservative affect about my joy in general, but my attitude remains positive, hopeful. I still am unemployed. A major employer where I have been pooling many of my resumes has just announced that they are holding off on much of the hiring they usually do. I am disappointed in that, but I remain hopeful. I pray for change. I pray for help. Something will happen. Like many persons with Masters' Degrees, I feel torn between finding a job that is clearly my vocation, like church ministry or chaplaincy, and just finding any job that will at least pay the bills.
Sometimes I don't know which way to turn because I know I should be a chaplain. I have that hope and faith. But I also have no idea just how I am going to pay for my rent on December 1st. I have already taken much money out of retirement in order to live, but I can't keep doing that. Something has to change and I don't know how much I have to change in myself in order to fit into the world around me, and find a way to make money. I don't know what to do unless I hear something from the hospice organization, which I thought would be soon. It could be that I am expecting something too soon, or that they are now having trouble figuring out what to do in order to hire me. I hope and pray that this pans out. Please keep me in my prayers. It sounded like I was a shoe-in according to the way the interview went. I believe I have done everything that I should do. I was given a very positive reaction by the people in my interview. So what's the hold up? It could be that they want me full time but are presently afraid they have to offer me just part time. It could also be that they have had to readjust to other possible issues that have come up since my interview on Wednesday last week. It could also be that the president doesn't know that the interviewer said I would hear from them on Friday, just as the reverse happened in setting up the interview and I heard from them a day later than expected. Maybe they have decided to use this week as a "buffer" week to just make sure they say good bye to the former chaplain and her presence, which is also possible. They may need a little time to prepare information or a final salary offer, or they found someone they liked a lot more.
There are simply too many possible reasons for why I haven't heard from the hospice folks yet. It's a small company and the staff there tend to be "jack of all trades." I think that they are having some internal financial issues, although many of these people do, and I hope and pray that ultimately their patients, families and staff do not suffer because of it.
Sometimes, you just have to say, "Lundi!" and hope for the best!
I am lucky that I am a positive person overall. I maintain a conservative affect about my joy in general, but my attitude remains positive, hopeful. I still am unemployed. A major employer where I have been pooling many of my resumes has just announced that they are holding off on much of the hiring they usually do. I am disappointed in that, but I remain hopeful. I pray for change. I pray for help. Something will happen. Like many persons with Masters' Degrees, I feel torn between finding a job that is clearly my vocation, like church ministry or chaplaincy, and just finding any job that will at least pay the bills.
Sometimes I don't know which way to turn because I know I should be a chaplain. I have that hope and faith. But I also have no idea just how I am going to pay for my rent on December 1st. I have already taken much money out of retirement in order to live, but I can't keep doing that. Something has to change and I don't know how much I have to change in myself in order to fit into the world around me, and find a way to make money. I don't know what to do unless I hear something from the hospice organization, which I thought would be soon. It could be that I am expecting something too soon, or that they are now having trouble figuring out what to do in order to hire me. I hope and pray that this pans out. Please keep me in my prayers. It sounded like I was a shoe-in according to the way the interview went. I believe I have done everything that I should do. I was given a very positive reaction by the people in my interview. So what's the hold up? It could be that they want me full time but are presently afraid they have to offer me just part time. It could also be that they have had to readjust to other possible issues that have come up since my interview on Wednesday last week. It could also be that the president doesn't know that the interviewer said I would hear from them on Friday, just as the reverse happened in setting up the interview and I heard from them a day later than expected. Maybe they have decided to use this week as a "buffer" week to just make sure they say good bye to the former chaplain and her presence, which is also possible. They may need a little time to prepare information or a final salary offer, or they found someone they liked a lot more.
There are simply too many possible reasons for why I haven't heard from the hospice folks yet. It's a small company and the staff there tend to be "jack of all trades." I think that they are having some internal financial issues, although many of these people do, and I hope and pray that ultimately their patients, families and staff do not suffer because of it.
Sometimes, you just have to say, "Lundi!" and hope for the best!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The Day After
Hi. It's the day after the election. I am so glad I watched Obama's sudden and meteoric rise from just 103 votes to about 200-something, and then jump up further into the 300's. I was able to get to sleep at a reasonable hour this time. Thank God that the people spoke and that I actually agreed with many of them! Yesterday was also my dad's birthday so I wished him a happy birthday and that he would get what he voted for. Apparently he did.
My dad is interesting to me. We didn't get along very well for a long time. I think I had the wrong idea about him and he had the wrong idea about me. I have always had much respect for him, but lately he surprises me with his switch from a Republican to a Democratic stance. He even did canvassing in the middle of snowstorms in Ohio and Virginia. I suppose he contributed to turning over two "Republican-dominated" states into ones who would vote for Obama this time around. I'm relieved that New Mexico did too. Somehow I feel more in tune with my dad than I have in a long time. When I told him I always assumed he was Republican, he told me that he was really Independent. Just like me! Thank God for the process of maturation, and for honesty with those we love.
I had a great job interview today for a position as a hospice chaplain. It went really well, and then they told me that they hope to hire me full-time but right now it was undecided because they are so deep in debt. Apparently they and other hospices are having to give back all this money to Medicare because of budget changes at the federal level. I don't know much about this situation, but it sounds pretty crappy to me. I wonder about what exactly this business is all about, because I don't know how well the facts were explained to me, or if I understand it. I would like to know more about it. They have been waiting for 3 months before they can get a site visit in order to meet Medicare requirements for their home health side too. What a crummy situation, because they are certainly an important form of delivering care to people. I will find out on Friday sometime, most likely, about more of this, and what they are able to offer. I sounds to me like they have a full caseload and need to somehow have a 1/2-salary job as a chaplain. Maybe because they can pay me less for less experience than some chaplains, they can still pay me enough to survive. Chaplains tend to demand much more salary, especially once board certified and ordained, as I hope to be in the next year.
Well, I don't know what else to say. However, I hope that you have a great day. If anyone out there knows anything about this hospice-related issue I'm talking about, please let me know. I need to learn more.
Peace be with you.
Amy
My dad is interesting to me. We didn't get along very well for a long time. I think I had the wrong idea about him and he had the wrong idea about me. I have always had much respect for him, but lately he surprises me with his switch from a Republican to a Democratic stance. He even did canvassing in the middle of snowstorms in Ohio and Virginia. I suppose he contributed to turning over two "Republican-dominated" states into ones who would vote for Obama this time around. I'm relieved that New Mexico did too. Somehow I feel more in tune with my dad than I have in a long time. When I told him I always assumed he was Republican, he told me that he was really Independent. Just like me! Thank God for the process of maturation, and for honesty with those we love.
I had a great job interview today for a position as a hospice chaplain. It went really well, and then they told me that they hope to hire me full-time but right now it was undecided because they are so deep in debt. Apparently they and other hospices are having to give back all this money to Medicare because of budget changes at the federal level. I don't know much about this situation, but it sounds pretty crappy to me. I wonder about what exactly this business is all about, because I don't know how well the facts were explained to me, or if I understand it. I would like to know more about it. They have been waiting for 3 months before they can get a site visit in order to meet Medicare requirements for their home health side too. What a crummy situation, because they are certainly an important form of delivering care to people. I will find out on Friday sometime, most likely, about more of this, and what they are able to offer. I sounds to me like they have a full caseload and need to somehow have a 1/2-salary job as a chaplain. Maybe because they can pay me less for less experience than some chaplains, they can still pay me enough to survive. Chaplains tend to demand much more salary, especially once board certified and ordained, as I hope to be in the next year.
Well, I don't know what else to say. However, I hope that you have a great day. If anyone out there knows anything about this hospice-related issue I'm talking about, please let me know. I need to learn more.
Peace be with you.
Amy
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Election Day.
I can't believe it's Election night. If you've ever read previous blogs you'd be able to guess who I voted for. I am happy so far by the news coming in. What's most important tonight is that I used my conscience. I used prayer. I voted early on October 31st. That was fun. The people working the polls were dressed in costumes. One woman was dressed as a nun, but I don't know if she was a real nun or if it was a costume, just because I have a number of nun friends (real nuns, real friends:).
We are in the midst of a historical event of huge proportions that no one can ignore. The rest of the world is interested in seeing how this nation votes. Now, since I have at least done my part, I can only hope that no matter what happens on this election night, God will help us to heal the wounds in this world. I hope and pray that this nation and the poorest of the poor may find a form of peace and prosperity that will last. We need to find a way to end this war and move our investments back into peaceful activity that supports the needs of our own citizens. The measure of a nation is equal to how it cares for the most vulnerable of its society. This is one of the reasons, but certainly not the only one, that other nations have trouble respecting us. There are other reasons, that's for sure.
What else is new? I have a job interview with a hospice organization for a chaplain position. I am so stoked. I need the experience and they seem like very nice people. I believe they already have 1 chaplain and are looking for 2 more - one full time and one part time. The odds are better than usual! I hope that I get the job. Another reason for me to be prayerful these days. Tomorrow I will make sure that the interview goes well. I have many questions to ask about how they operate, etc. Once I can get some face time with someone, then I usually can make a really good impression.
Well, I need to go, because I need to finish making calzones. Did you know that you can buy frozen bread dough in the grocery store and make it into various cool foods? We're having ricotta, pepperoni, pineapple, mozzarella calzones tonight, with some fresh basil and onion. Sounds good. I'm hungry. Bye for now.
Here's the results of an IQ test I took online. I don't know how accurate it is but it sure makes me feel pretty good. Peace be with you all. Amy
We are in the midst of a historical event of huge proportions that no one can ignore. The rest of the world is interested in seeing how this nation votes. Now, since I have at least done my part, I can only hope that no matter what happens on this election night, God will help us to heal the wounds in this world. I hope and pray that this nation and the poorest of the poor may find a form of peace and prosperity that will last. We need to find a way to end this war and move our investments back into peaceful activity that supports the needs of our own citizens. The measure of a nation is equal to how it cares for the most vulnerable of its society. This is one of the reasons, but certainly not the only one, that other nations have trouble respecting us. There are other reasons, that's for sure.
What else is new? I have a job interview with a hospice organization for a chaplain position. I am so stoked. I need the experience and they seem like very nice people. I believe they already have 1 chaplain and are looking for 2 more - one full time and one part time. The odds are better than usual! I hope that I get the job. Another reason for me to be prayerful these days. Tomorrow I will make sure that the interview goes well. I have many questions to ask about how they operate, etc. Once I can get some face time with someone, then I usually can make a really good impression.
Well, I need to go, because I need to finish making calzones. Did you know that you can buy frozen bread dough in the grocery store and make it into various cool foods? We're having ricotta, pepperoni, pineapple, mozzarella calzones tonight, with some fresh basil and onion. Sounds good. I'm hungry. Bye for now.
Here's the results of an IQ test I took online. I don't know how accurate it is but it sure makes me feel pretty good. Peace be with you all. Amy
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