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Yes…It is Tuesday

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Yesterday was a very busy day for me.  I had a lot to do around the house and I got a lot done.

Today…well, that’s another story.  Although I am still working, I am not feeling it the way that I was feeling it yesterday.  Maybe it’s because it’s raining outside or because I’m tired from everything that I did yesterday.  Or…maybe it’s because it’s Tuesday.

I have to make myself tackle this stuff because it’s Tackle it Tuesday….

Tackle it Tuesday is the day where I try to get as much done as I possibly can so that I can continue to be productive for the remainder of the week.  This week my plate is full.  I have a final paper due this week and a few personal deadlines that I would like to meet as well.

Prior to writing this post, I was doing a lot.  I got a little tired and drained.  So, I decided to stop and take a break for a little while.  Writing is refreshing for me…so…here I am.  I may knit for a little while too.

I’m working on a sweater for myself that doesn’t require a lot of focused knitting because it’s in stockinette stitch.  I’ll be posting a picture of my progress soon.  I will also be posting a video of my works in progress and the Biweekly Swatch.  This is going to be the first one for the year.

See!  I feel better already.  I guess I just needed to stop and blog a little 😉

That’s why this is one of my favorite pastimes.

Have you ever had a Tackle it Tuesday?  How did you encourage yourself?

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To Things I Enjoy…

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Today I am working on two things that I enjoy, my blog and knitting.

Working on two things that I enjoy
Working on two things that I enjoy

I am working on a hat pattern that I got off of Ravelry.  It’s called Child’s Self-striping Hat by Janet D. Russell.  I started working on it in the beginning of December.  It is a really easy pattern.  I had to get a circular needle that wouldn’t cause my stitches to stretch.  I am using the Adriafil Knitcol yarn in a rainbow color of pink, purple, and yellow.

I am making this for my baby girl.  I tried it on her and it is a little big, but that’s because I thought that here head was bigger than it is.  I know that’s funny, but it’s the truth.  She’ll be able to wear it when she hits 6 months.

Adriafil Knitcol Yarn
Adriafil Knitcol Yarn
Adriafil Knitcol Yarn
Adriafil Knitcol Yarn

If you are interested in making a hat like this one, check it out on Ravelry.

I will also be adding some content on my page about blogging, Twitter, and Facebook.  I have found that people have a lot of questions about the ways that they use the internet, but they aren’t sure what to ask. I have also been having a few conversations with my Twitter, Facebook and family about blogging intentions and techniques. I plan on adding a few posts to my site about topics like this.

If there are any topics that you would like to hear about, let me know. 🙂

Knitting: Baby Booties

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The time is near and I am so excited to be expecting our new little girl. With all of the excitement, I decided to knit her some booties. I wasn’t sure how long it was going to take, but I’m almost done. That’s right!!! I’m almost done. The only thing I have to do next is to sew them up on the edges.

I’m thinking of making her a matching hat and something else. I’m just not quite sure what else yet.

I guess I can be motivated to knock out certain projects when I want. This is obviously a time that I want to finish the project.

She’s almost here!!!

Knitting: What’s on My Needles

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Over the past few years, I’ve read multiple blog posts of knitters that are able to complete projects within a weeks time. Let me be the first to say, I am not one of those knitters.

With so much going on in my life, it’s a blessing if I find time to get half way through a project in less than two weeks. I have decided, however, to attempt to complete projects at a faster pace.

One reason for my decision is that I want to sell my crafts on Etsy. I have a friend that crochets and she has an etsy store. Within a few months she made 17 sales that totaled about $400 dollars. I talked to her recently and Found her words very encouraging. In short she said, “get to work girl!” She knows how to inspire me.

So there are two items on my needles right now. The type of yarn, I’m not sure. I started working on these items at my leisure and didn’t annotate the yarn that I was using. I’ll be able to go back and check my ralvery stash to update them.

The first project is a basic shawl in brown. The second project it a multicolored hat. The hat is in a child’s size. I plan on making a scarf for it that will match.

So the truth…I may not be one of those knitters that can knock out multiple projects in a week, but I have a few goals that I’ll be working toward.

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Do you have any goals that you’ve set or need to set in order to fee that you are progressing in some way? Tell me about it.