tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112090432024-03-23T11:18:42.802-07:00Knittin' NotesStill KnittyCath. still Knittin Around! I change my blogs "look" a lot..Just haven't had the perfect one yet!Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.comBlogger280125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-46754315216584225412014-04-17T09:41:00.001-07:002014-04-17T09:43:56.105-07:00Smoothie, Hummus and PatternYes, it has been a long time, a little over a year to be exact. With Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Ravelry we have all had different outlets to share our daily joys and accomplishments. Keeping up a blog is a lot of pressure! Are the photos pretty enough? Am I boring? You know, people want useful things like, how to make something completely amazing using next to nothing?!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Warning!: all my low sodium recipes have ingredients with lots of potassium. Potassium is not good for those with kidney issues. I need a lot of potassium in my diet so my recipes reflect it)</i></span><br />
<b>Smoothie?</b> Yes please. We purchased the NutriBullet 900 pro and we are loving it. We have made Low sodium bean dips, hummus, smoothies, and almond pie crust with this little power house. Here is my favorite smoothie so far:<br />
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1 <i>navel orange</i> (take peel off),<br />
1 <i>banana</i>,<br />
4 <i>strawberries</i>,<br />
2 or 3 <i>dates</i> (pits removed)<br />
as much<b> </b><i>milk</i> as you desire. (i don't put too much) if you want to up that protein (if your watching your waistline use almond milk)<br />
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<b>Hummus? </b>yup here is the recipe!<br />
.25 cup whole roasted seasme seeds (160mgs)<br />
2 Tblsp olive oil<br />
1 can garbanzo beans drained (no salt added or organic has lower sodium as well)(400mgs)<br />
2 garlic cloves<br />
2 Tblsp dried parsley<br />
.25 tsp coarse kosher salt (420mgs)<br />
Fresh lemon <br />
hot water as needed <br />
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1.Place sesame seeds in nutribullet first and keep pulsing as fine as desired, watch out because it will begin to turn wet. <br />
2.then add all other ingridents.<br />
3.if too thick add hot water by the tablespoon until smooth<br />
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<b>Pattern? </b>Not to be misleading, but I am working on a free knit pattern right now, so you will have to wait a little bit longer. My next post will have the "pretty pictures" and a link to the PDF for the free pattern. Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-83516721988133050162013-03-05T07:21:00.002-08:002013-05-10T17:09:35.327-07:00Low Sodium Baby Back Ribs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love the Sodium Girl blog and I have always wanted to try her <a href="http://www.sodiumgirl.com/low-sodium-char-sui-spareribs/" target="_blank">Low Sodium ribs called "The Grand Finale!"</a> But, I didn't have all that was required for the recipe so using it as a base I came up with this! By the way I hardly measure anything, sorry. I honestly just kind of wing it when I cook. It drives my friends bonkers.... So this recipe is exactly what I did:<br />
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<i>grab a smallish pot and set your burner on a medium heat....</i><br />
<i>1. Splash some <b>Jack daniles whiskey</b> in there, for about a 3 second count</i><br />
<i>2. pour some <b>molasses </b>in there for a 3 second count</i><br />
<i>3. add a HEAPING tablespoonful of <b><a href="http://www.wholesomesweeteners.com/brands/Wholesome_Sweeteners/Fair_Trade_Certified_Organic_Raw_Honey.html" target="_blank">Wholesome Raw Organic Fair Trade Honey</a></b></i><br />
<i>4. Add a table spoon or so of<b> <a href="http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A2KJkev7CzZRfQMA5QqJzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBlMTQ4cGxyBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1n?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3F_adv_prop%3Dimage%26va%3Dadam%2527s%2Basian%2Bspice%2Bblend%26fr%3Dytff1-msgr%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D1&w=313&h=474&imgurl=www.adamsextract.com%2Fcustom%2Fphotos%2FAsianweb.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adamsextract.com%2Fproduct.asp%3FProductID%3D54614&size=18.5+KB&name=%3Cb%3Easian+spice+%3C%2Fb%3Erub+this+flavorful+%3Cb%3Eblend+%3C%2Fb%3Eof+black+sesame+seeds&p=adam%27s+asian+spice+blend&oid=b2b255c3681ff383dfa66934d65ea55e&fr2=&fr=ytff1-msgr&tt=%253Cb%253Easian%2Bspice%2B%253C%252Fb%253Erub%2Bthis%2Bflavorful%2B%253Cb%253Eblend%2B%253C%252Fb%253Eof%2Bblack%2Bsesame%2Bseeds&b=0&ni=21&no=1&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=11neo9oju&sigb=13peojcfn&sigi=11fu4h0u3&.crumb=gNMBW3OTubF" target="_blank">Adam's asian spice blend</a></b></i><br />
<i>5. add <b>Red Pepper flakes</b> to spice it up, I added a lot</i><br />
<i>6. Squeeze a very generous amount of<b> No Salt Heinz Ketchup</b> in there</i><br />
<i>7. now add about a 3 second or so splash of <b>Orange Juice</b></i><br />
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<i>Heat it up till boiling sitirring occasionally.... then let cool</i><br />
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<i>While sauce is cooling get you ribs out and pat dry with paper towels . then fit into a oven safe pan deep enough to fit ribs when covered with foil and ribs do not touch foil... like pictured above. i had to cut my rack in half </i><b>sprinkle</b><i> </i><b>garlic powder and dried onions on ribs generously.</b><i> </i><br />
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<i>Now, Pour your sauce over the ribs gernerously and give it a little massage ;)</i><br />
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<i>Then make sure all of the bottom of the pan has sauce on it, flip your ribs so the meat portion of the ribs will be marinating in the sauce, cover with foil and stick in fridge for 4 hours.</i><br />
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<i>Take ribs out flip the ribs back over and recover with foil put in a 250 degree oven for 4 hours then remove foil, baste with juices, then put in 300 degree oven uncovered for an hour and it should brown very nicely like mine did. I actually had to turn the heat back down and recover them for another hour b/c we weren't ready to eat them yet. they stayed nicely browned and were delicious and not dry at all from cooking them that extra hour... it might of actually helped.</i><br />
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Okay, that is EXACTLY what I did on Friday for some of the best low sodium ribs I have ever tasted!<br />
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I am going to try this sauce recipe with a chuck roast this week for chipped beef sandwiches.Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-78811631766227967962013-02-27T12:22:00.001-08:002013-02-27T12:50:33.799-08:00Spice of Life Vegetables!I was cleaning my pantry and wanted to reclaim some space for other foods. I had almost and entire shelf dedicated to small spices. I was going to purchase a pre-made rack to insert on the shelf until my husband reminded me <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://img.diynetwork.com/DIY/2012/01/06/HKITC103_industrial-kitchen-spice-rack_s3x4_lg.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.diynetwork.com/kitchen/out-of-the-box-kitchens/pictures/page-7.html&h=821&w=616&sz=69&tbnid=DZblCIHJkiX6cM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=68&zoom=1&usg=__OBYz-uA-Dv3D1t3jMl4Ydq0HVJY=&docid=3jkUjl1-4411RM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=7m0uUeSbO4G-8AS1n4CAAQ&ved=0CEUQ9QEwAw&dur=887" target="_blank">the one that I loved on the Kitchen Cousins</a>! Beautiful reclaimed wood spice rack. So here we go:<br />
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We decided to hang an anchor board on the wall so we would have less nails going through the drywall. We attached the anchor board with screws to the studs as seen above:<br />
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After Hurricane Ike in 2008 destroyed our pitiful privacy fence we kept a portion of it. Chris dismantles it and removed all nails. I washed all the boards with an old toothbrush to be thourogh!
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Now we had to think of the shelves. We went with a tankless hot water heater years ago and we had left over copper pipe 3/4". I purchased some 90 degree copper elbows and 1x3" cedar planks and also 3/4" dowel rod. Measure how long you want your shelves by placing the spices on the board. Also we shaved off an inch or less of dowel to nail (wire nail) the dowel to where you want your copper rod to fit on the shelf board, not sure if you can see them on the photo with the clamp.... The elbows are hollow and fit sunuggly on the dowel rod, this stables your copper railing. this is important! make sure you get a wide enough shelf board that includes the depth of your copper rod railing! I did not and Chris improvised by setting the shelf a little further from the wall so my spices and the copper railing both fit. Ends up, I prefer this way!
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Pick out your favorite pieces of wood and cut. Then go nail them to your anchor board. You are nearly there!<br />
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Start hanging those shelves with L brackets! <br />
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Admire! You may notice once side of my spice rack is butted up against a wall and the other is staggered and uneven looking. This was done purposefully. You can do yours anyway you want :).<br />
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Using the Spice rack! I needed my Turmeric, Celery Seed, and Mustard Seed and didn't have to go digging in the pantry anymore. Best feeling! I made these snack veggies for when I feel like I need a pickle. But these are made with very little salt:<br />
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Cider mix:<br />
1/2 cup cider vinegar<br />
1/2 cup <a href="http://www.wholesomesweeteners.com/" target="_blank">wholsome organic sugar</a><br />
dash of : mustard seed, celery seed, salt, and turmeric<br />
1/2 cup water<br />
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Sliced Veggies:<br />
English cucumber, onion, carrot and radish (all organic) <br />
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Heat the water, sugar, cider, salt, and spices together until it comes to a boil and sugar is dissolved.<br />
Place sliced veggies in a mason,ball, kerr jar or any container that can be sealed and placed in the refrigerator. Pour the boiled cider mix over the veggies and cover, place in refrigerator immediately!. (You can process in a water bath too, not sure about the water/vinegar ratio on this to process tho) wait 12 hours before you eat any. tastes better that way ;) This is low in sodium, but it does have calories!<br />
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<br />Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-44468626093982750362013-02-12T17:38:00.003-08:002013-02-12T18:29:49.340-08:00Feed the need!I had the need for some Greek food. I never know what restaurant kitchens put into their food, always weary of ingredients people might add unknowingly that is full of sodium. To the avg joe, just cutting table salt is a huge step in the right direction but so many pre made items are full of sodium that really add up for and individual that can consume only 1200-1600mgs/day like myself..<br />
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Every week I make fresh homemade bread using my bread machine.I was getting tired of the same ol' fair, sandwich rolls. So this time I made flatbread using the same sandwich roll recipe. It turned out to be a very useful shape, especially for my yogurt sauce kick this week. Here is the recipe for our families favorite bread with directions for sandwich rolls and flatbread:<br />
<b>Everyday Bread:</b><i><b>*low sodium</b></i><br />
1 Cup warm water<br />
2 tblsp olive oil<br />
.25 tsp salt (yes a little bit) <br />
1 egg<br />
1 tblsp sugar<br />
3.25 cups bread flour<br />
1 tblsp yeast ( i use active dry yeast or bread machine yeast) <br />
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<b>1.</b> Place ingredients in bread machine in order (accept for the yeast). mound your flour and place a finger in the center to create a hole for the yeast. the yeast must not touch the warm ingredients. <i>like a bread flour volcano :)</i><br />
<b>2</b>. Place on dough setting.<br />
<b>3.</b> Remove and place on floured surface to punch down. pinch off 12 pieces and roll into balls with palms of your hands.<br />
<b>4.</b> Lightly press the balls of dough flat on a greased cookie sheet to let rise 45 mins. Then place in oven at preheated 375 degrees for 12 mins. or cooked to desired.<br />
<b>OR</b> For a flat bread roll each ball into a circle by starting from the middle pressing down and working out each side. place these flat dough circles on greased cookie sheets and let rise for 45 mins. Cook these on a hot pan or griddle! Be careful not to handle too much or it will punch down.<br />
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<b>Greek-ish Shrimp Salad:<i>* low sodium</i></b><br />
<i>All these ingredients are roughly chopped and pat dry with paper towel</i><br />
half green bell pepper<br />
half red bell pepper<br />
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half red onion<br />
half english cucumber<br />
half avocado<br />
8oz small salad shrimp (cooked, then cooled) *do not chop these<br />
<i>Sauce</i><br />
4 cloves minced fresh garlic<br />
2 branches dill (torn)<br />
2 branches mint (torn)<br />
6oz Chobani yogurt plain<br />
juice of 1 small lime<br />
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mix sauce and add to chopped ingredients and shrimp dash with fresh cracked pepper to taste. put in closed container in frig. at least an hour for flavors to marinate!<br />
<b>Have fun with this! add a few things take out a few things. add a jalapeno to spice it up! the choice is yours. no rules just fun. Oh, and add salt if you want ;)</b><br />
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No knitting this time. I promise to have a free pattern next time <b>With cookie recipes!</b><br />
<br />Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-69867943357296262462012-12-28T18:51:00.000-08:002012-12-28T20:41:56.328-08:00A TARDIS kind of Christmas and a Saucey New Year!There are many things I look forward to on Christmas night. Two of them are relaxation and the Doctor Who Christmas special! I knitted this scarf in October. You might recognize it from the Vampires of Venice and Vincent and the Doctor episodes. Amy wears something similar and of course she looks as smashing as ever ;)<br />
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<i>Amy Scarf</i><br />
<i>yarn: cascade heritage silk 2 skeins</i><br />
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I have decided to get some taste in my low sodium life style and have come up with some tangy additions to my salads and chicken dishes. Maybe even a stir fry or two.<br />
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This first one I think is my crowning achievement. It is very similar to a vinegar dressing my husband and I favor at a local Thai restaurant. A restaurant I can no longer frequent. It is kind of cool how I happened upon this concoction all by accident. here it is:<br />
Tangy Pepper Dressing:<br />
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<i>10oz jar pepper jelly ( i used an organic local)</i><br />
<i>2 Tblsp <a href="http://www.wholesomesweeteners.com/" target="_blank">Wholesome Sweeteners </a>Agave</i><br />
<i>2/3cup cider vinegar</i><br />
<i>2 clove minced garlic</i><br />
<i>(2 teaspoons cornstarch/ water mixture)</i><br />
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<i>cook on stove on med. heat until just to boiling. for thisckness put cornstartch in water then add to sauce for thickening) let cool and place in tupperware for storage. Suggested for just about any type of dressing. We like it over torn romaine lettuce with cucumber and red onion.</i><br />
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My husband and I met while attending collage and one of our favorite haunts was a restaurant that had just started a nation wide business near LSU. Rasing Canes. Boy, I have a funny story about meeting the owner too! Although this is not the exact recipe, its close enough for me. and lower sodium too:<br />
Chicken Dippin' Sauce:<br />
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<i>1/2 cup mayo</i><br />
<i>1/4 cup no salt ketchup</i><br />
<i>1 tblsp garlic powder <span style="font-size: x-small;">(possibly more depends on your taste)</span></i><br />
<i>2-tblsp pepper </i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(possibly more depends on your taste, you want black dots throughout your sauce)</i></span><br />
<i>a splash of white wine vinegar</i><br />
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<i>mix all ingredients in a Tupperware and store for an hour or two. flavor gets better with age ;) use with any fried meats/vegetables or grilled too!</i><br />
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This is an interesting Stir Fry sauce. I wasn't sure about it at all but it got two thumbs up from the hubby. You can try it and tell me what you think.... got any add ins? comment and let me know!<br />
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<i>1/3 cup white wine viegar</i><br />
<i>1/2 cup <a href="http://www.wholesomesweeteners.com/" target="_blank">Wholesome Sweeteners </a>organic dark brown sugar </i><br />
<i>2 teaspoons low sodium tomato paste</i><br />
<i>3/4 cup water</i><br />
<i>1 tblsp red pepper flakes </i><br />
<i>2 teaspoons corn starch</i><br />
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<i>add ingredients to pot and heat till boil....reserve 1/4 water for cornstarch to add at end for thickening. </i><br />
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I have been enjoying working with Organic ingredients, even my neighbor has brought me his chickens eggs and his home grown satsumas! Neither lasted very long in this house. We love freshness! Our Pecan tree has produced a boat load this fall too. I really like the Wholesome Sweeteners and have arranged my recipes to include them. As well as other Organic things I receive from friends and family :)<br />
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I took a chance and crocheted a scarf for my niece for Christmas. I thought it came out beautifully, Noro sock can be a pain in the butt, but it looks great worked up!. She loved it!<br />
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<i>Ripple Scarf: </i><br />
<i>Yarn, Noro Kyreon Sock discontinued 1 ball</i><br />
<i>Pattern: Peephole Chevron multiple of 10 (add 2 for base chain)</i><br />
<i>1st row: skip 2ch (count as 1 dc), 1 dc into each of the next 4ch, *skip 2ch, 1dc into each of the next 4ch, chain 2, 1dc into each of the next 4ch: rep from * to last 6ch, skip 2ch 1dc into next three then 2dc into the last ch, turn</i><br />
<i>2nd row: 3ch (counts as 1 dc), 1dc into first st, 1dc into each of the next 3sts,, *skip 2sts, 1dc into each of the next 3sts [1dc,chain 2,1dc into 2ch sapce, 1dc into next 3 sts: rep from * to last 6sts, skip 2sts, 1dc into each of the next 3 sts, 2dc into top turn chain, turn.</i><br />
<i>Keep repeating row 2 </i><br />
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<i>I did a 50 sts scarf and it came out 9" wide and 60" . i used a tiny hook. could have gone a bit bigger.</i><br />
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Till next time! I've got a low sodium wheat banana/nut/cherry bread and the essential Kerth family sandwich/bun bread. I make this bread weekly.... We love it ;)<br />
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<br />Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-48394509946317946292012-12-20T07:39:00.001-08:002012-12-20T17:33:32.365-08:00Three Bean Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My parents and I went nuts over a soup I threw together a few days ago. Its not you average vegetable soup!<br />
I tried to make it as simple as possible, Can goods, lots of canned goods. They really aren't that bad with the sodium, you just have to know what too look for. I always pick the "organic" canned beans before the name brands "low sodium". Most of the organic brand canned, beans and vegetables are 100mg less per serving or more. Look at the labels, always! Just b/c it says low sodium does not mean it is...<br />
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This Soup is rich in Fiber, Protien and Potassium. So if you need to stay away from excessive potassium I would not recommend this soup. But, it is perfect for those with Hyper Aldostronism.<br />
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Three Bean Soup:<br />
1 can organic black beans (drained rinsed)<br />
1 can organic great northern beans (drained rinsed)<br />
1 cup shelled edemame (you can add them frozen)<br />
1 cup V8 (low sodium)<br />
1 can organic low sodium chicken broth<br />
1 can petite diced no salt added tomatoes (basil oregano if available) <br />
1tbls garlic powder<br />
1tbls dried onion flakes<br />
1 package of cheese tortellini (not the family size)<br />
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Place first 8 ingredients in pot and bring to a boil. add tortellini and cook until the tortellinis are double their original size.<br />
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this soup is best after it sits a day or two... it makes 5 generous servings. Add water and more V8 for a ruuny soup.<br />
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I have worked on so many crafty projects this past year here is one of them! A baby blanket for a new arrival! I just mailed it off so this might be a spoiler for the mommy.... Sorry Sara ;)<br />
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<br />Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-20639573887895728412012-12-18T12:20:00.002-08:002012-12-18T12:28:39.776-08:00Year in Review....So I failed to keep my "at least once a month" posting promise. I have a somewhat good excuse? Starting in April they started doing a bunch of testing because I was becoming very lethargic, and I had extremely high blood pressure with a slew of other ailments. Long story short...<br />
I have PA. What? Whats that? Its just your adrenal gland producing too much aldostrone.<br />
Thats all?<br />
No biggie right?<br />
Big biggie! My blood pressure was 199/119 daily.<br />
I now control it with a very sodium limited diet and medication. I still have trouble with my electrolytes so running/jogging really hasn't been an option for me since this past March when I bowed out of what would have been my 3rd half-marathon. <i> </i><br />
I've gained nearly 20 pounds this year :( <i>yes, and after loosing 40-45 lbs. since 2009 and running two half- marathons, a 10k and a couple of 5k's. I am bitter about this guys....VERY BITTER!</i><br />
I will be leading a very different lifestyle for now on, and I've been doing a decent job so far. Only a few BP scares here and there.<br />
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If you keep up with me on Facebook you've been lucky enough to hear me whine all year long! <i>Lucky you ;)</i><br />
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I wanted to go ahead and post some of my favorite pictures from this past year.<br />
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<b>also: now that my lifestyle has changed I am making most of our foods from scratch. I've had a lot of fun making crazy stuff up! So along with the crafty things I post here, be prepared for some kick butt low sodium recipes. Tested by my poor family!</b><br />
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<br />Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-63195118759051723062012-03-24T18:39:00.017-07:002012-04-08T11:26:50.743-07:00April is Autism Awareness month!Celebrate Autism Awareness month with Mama Llama!<br /><br />I want to spread awareness and help a local organization at the same time!<br />Hillard has attended <a href="http://campjourney.blogspot.com/">Camp Journey </a>here in Katy Texas for 3 years in a row. They do wonderful things to keep special needs kids, including autistics, engaged during the summer months so they don't loose what vital socialization they've gained during the school year. The director is very dedicated to her special needs students and their progress.<br />I wanted to kick things off by offering a special colorway in <span style="font-weight: bold;">variegated and self stripping</span>.<br />Order yours now b/c supplies are very limited. $3 of each skein sold will go to Camp Journey to help support a student attend camp.<br /><br />The colors will be a bright Turquoise, Chartreuse, Old Gold, Teal, and Purple (these will be heavily saturated colors) You have a choice between variegated or self stripping...... In sock weight or sport weight<br />Skeins will be mailed April 20th!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqu9gzK2uLG8HGoHPMrMwSZewU6wesz1ZCLpJjN-rNIrlP4hhQSUwZ3GxYlnRzuU3fTJ3vCEdUf9zPLqhWO8doLEJqvO4Xqk1KWpN_mWmMuFpe1Zp9u1dWA_4-xSmHUJ3teAYqw/s1600/P1020527.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqu9gzK2uLG8HGoHPMrMwSZewU6wesz1ZCLpJjN-rNIrlP4hhQSUwZ3GxYlnRzuU3fTJ3vCEdUf9zPLqhWO8doLEJqvO4Xqk1KWpN_mWmMuFpe1Zp9u1dWA_4-xSmHUJ3teAYqw/s320/P1020527.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723963877630794114" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Sample skein shown in the sport weight, the colors are even more vibrant in person.</span><br /><br />Thanks!<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Update!</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"></span> We're all out!4/7/2012<br /><br />Thanks for your support!<br />Mail out is 4/20/2012Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-29238719627930371732012-03-19T12:16:00.007-07:002012-03-23T18:46:35.283-07:00Getting Crafty!I finished My Chevron Lace Cardigan a while back and I've already worn it 3 times. I get lots of compliments each time so I will probably be making a few more out of some cotton blends for the summer months. Pardon the crud pic:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE-rT-JbVL_irWJZQzFhvTEE66TN6y_2DBwLikGPaE1cs-2mCpND4JEECGOv0qVr9PRnAFpKnd70XySOBYdACKMEkn_x7Pi4idHOY_wgnTNQjw8bIre6NZMGqM4wil9snzHf-JVg/s1600/cardipic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE-rT-JbVL_irWJZQzFhvTEE66TN6y_2DBwLikGPaE1cs-2mCpND4JEECGOv0qVr9PRnAFpKnd70XySOBYdACKMEkn_x7Pi4idHOY_wgnTNQjw8bIre6NZMGqM4wil9snzHf-JVg/s320/cardipic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723271072706608402" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I was really excited to see some really great stuff come from <a href="http://www.knitrowan.com/designs-and-patterns/magazines/rowan-knitting-crochet-magazine-51">Rowan this spring:</a><br />Mission, Lily, and many other... as well from Holiday Crochet from Rowan I am working on Chantilly now....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2zpP1AcFQvbDqLRQZwlyxk_F7k58F3QRl7A01oaMqHeFP_IWym7AxOvucXVdh69FTURZ_OYbeLMVYmc7OVmCEN2KpeRIeAfesBHhcJM1cHlWQTaUYMwvLihaPCz4KibOhiONMoA/s1600/P1020517.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2zpP1AcFQvbDqLRQZwlyxk_F7k58F3QRl7A01oaMqHeFP_IWym7AxOvucXVdh69FTURZ_OYbeLMVYmc7OVmCEN2KpeRIeAfesBHhcJM1cHlWQTaUYMwvLihaPCz4KibOhiONMoA/s320/P1020517.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723271695569281986" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here are the center portions of the Granny squares located at the yoke of the garment. I have 7 more to go! They look complicated but they really true to the pattern and easy.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87OkiueJDZfxRegciLF4FzvidLrzlXOJwKH2PdIo-H62Z7f0qISdxQsYF50I3zXEdQrWeei1vqs9HXovxwd6laO85HJZD2G6UoiTPZfEmbOF06tXvRfKzBGXu2LRVVbzgE8cYZw/s1600/chantilly_frilly.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87OkiueJDZfxRegciLF4FzvidLrzlXOJwKH2PdIo-H62Z7f0qISdxQsYF50I3zXEdQrWeei1vqs9HXovxwd6laO85HJZD2G6UoiTPZfEmbOF06tXvRfKzBGXu2LRVVbzgE8cYZw/s320/chantilly_frilly.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723272263476457458" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I have been working on this a little over a week and I am about 70% finished. phew! I have so many other I can't wait to "hook" and "cast on" for.<br /><br />Just a quick update post, I hope to have this done soon and on too other things!Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-59340467587662022132012-03-07T08:44:00.016-08:002012-03-07T09:15:23.035-08:00Mama Llama Stash Sale!<br /><br />Please contact me via comment or mamallamaknits@hotmail.com to purchase the yarn, add a few buck s for shipping....I'll send you a paypal invoice right away. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OY5KENlRug8y59LXhyphenhyphenrTOAnVBIO-G24fkph5xvSK6VqRYRSfu7hgQhtHgNFl8uADnCSeOkLIwHnhg22oC8Bb4SrzylDYVJV-ATs03viJyxn2Zo-3ZY6xsKMh7eq6CFuqycMB7w/s1600/P1020494.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OY5KENlRug8y59LXhyphenhyphenrTOAnVBIO-G24fkph5xvSK6VqRYRSfu7hgQhtHgNFl8uADnCSeOkLIwHnhg22oC8Bb4SrzylDYVJV-ATs03viJyxn2Zo-3ZY6xsKMh7eq6CFuqycMB7w/s320/P1020494.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717197457896677810" border="0" /></a><br />Boyfriends Blue Jeans $12<br />Mama Llama Super Ewe 80/20/10 superwash merino/cashmere/nylon<br />113gms/ 375yds<br />size 1-3 needles<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJp_85XF0XfwLvXydD7QrXhAGAnONXEIJ-CaRHs0aHNOFLWoRrKoYzMUFTHzoIFUvc5ELJR2BmPrLm3h46O92X7qTOGR9sgGJ72LP0DVGAXPxEpSD0PaWuNSZBfAJhOSjIjjzEA/s1600/P1020495.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJp_85XF0XfwLvXydD7QrXhAGAnONXEIJ-CaRHs0aHNOFLWoRrKoYzMUFTHzoIFUvc5ELJR2BmPrLm3h46O92X7qTOGR9sgGJ72LP0DVGAXPxEpSD0PaWuNSZBfAJhOSjIjjzEA/s320/P1020495.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717198046658781634" /></a><br />Ocean $12<br />Mama Llama Favorite Sock 100% Superwash merino<br />400yds/100gms<br />sz 1-3 needles<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Wm1SmUHrE-L6E69JHEv55PIycTFVZTIeCIMxpPyG-BibJv8GVTTB-4K9lKG_5QaytlN-W_t7qCemkQKVTQq2ro4v_nJ4anXxlE0BFpgywsEo8fCrrkSLRU6NcG7wOJAGTpt7ng/s1600/P1020497.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Wm1SmUHrE-L6E69JHEv55PIycTFVZTIeCIMxpPyG-BibJv8GVTTB-4K9lKG_5QaytlN-W_t7qCemkQKVTQq2ro4v_nJ4anXxlE0BFpgywsEo8fCrrkSLRU6NcG7wOJAGTpt7ng/s320/P1020497.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717198652635336306" /></a><br />Fire Flame $36 (for both)<br />50/50 Silk and Merino<br />170 yds in each skein<br />Aran weight sz 8-9 needles<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSZ7eqCyI5PUMHCyFjNK8FCrGtsxC9Jgm5MxP5vve7ITk_8m-EqLMDPoz1-LaFgpYarIoMZfHlsO3_0WOfd98K7e295rUXP8WLSHhOHMwAgBCBBmVMOL-eF0GrszKUq6j4eegKg/s1600/P1020499.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSZ7eqCyI5PUMHCyFjNK8FCrGtsxC9Jgm5MxP5vve7ITk_8m-EqLMDPoz1-LaFgpYarIoMZfHlsO3_0WOfd98K7e295rUXP8WLSHhOHMwAgBCBBmVMOL-eF0GrszKUq6j4eegKg/s320/P1020499.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717199366531063042" /></a><br />Vampire (so black it looks purple-ish, doesn't show well at all in pic)$12<br />70/30 Superwash merino and seacell<br />113gms/375 yds<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_Ml-3CJvmrzYu_LqBc9yd-ljJFDM47aAfSLP1b9wi_z0vA3pLMSMcjx7XvZANT8fb-hPNqp_m8H_dQdK5L29eqGSBt7zPp6LVnKrUR7D6gFgyv535QrTCMeLkEvAse0OlIfbHg/s1600/P1020501.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_Ml-3CJvmrzYu_LqBc9yd-ljJFDM47aAfSLP1b9wi_z0vA3pLMSMcjx7XvZANT8fb-hPNqp_m8H_dQdK5L29eqGSBt7zPp6LVnKrUR7D6gFgyv535QrTCMeLkEvAse0OlIfbHg/s320/P1020501.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717200078333961010" /></a><br />Vampire $32 (5 skeins)<br />Mama Llama Aran (specialty BFL superwash wool)<br />170yds/100gms<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnccfI3nHdD_wmZawPvW1yBOgyHqCwsOkhXz9Yu_ZtDURMPR_qXiEvcruRvA8uczB_fdOg-2L5cvSbvZ2SX0JNJUX_mzQKpfATJBXnbFEDvVrq5i5JYTdKSgpf8BoRLQB5Z24Duw/s1600/P1020503.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnccfI3nHdD_wmZawPvW1yBOgyHqCwsOkhXz9Yu_ZtDURMPR_qXiEvcruRvA8uczB_fdOg-2L5cvSbvZ2SX0JNJUX_mzQKpfATJBXnbFEDvVrq5i5JYTdKSgpf8BoRLQB5Z24Duw/s320/P1020503.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717200899044637506" /></a><br />Tide Pool $14<br />Mama Llama Aran (specialty BFL superwash wool)<br />170yds/100gms<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgKnoI_ltsjczCM_HRfADRMf-OADAfZeuO-JkDtGNxDxnk6TBzyDnihv-RWbPjKtVkUi9ZlQV-3GlFV3oh7fAtc0opG3f9k8ZGP3i2ePKae6rdzbsGt2Zju_PeEYCEQGCm5dcBLQ/s1600/P1020505.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgKnoI_ltsjczCM_HRfADRMf-OADAfZeuO-JkDtGNxDxnk6TBzyDnihv-RWbPjKtVkUi9ZlQV-3GlFV3oh7fAtc0opG3f9k8ZGP3i2ePKae6rdzbsGt2Zju_PeEYCEQGCm5dcBLQ/s320/P1020505.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717201277423562738" /></a><br />Bon Dia $7<br />Mama Llama Aran (specialty BFL superwash wool)<br />170yds/100gms<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin6VZKQz1A6lnCiOLijbec8-8BDnz0IC0DL2vUJSwDpD-v8GPRZqe__1YXnWPsmHo3EJq-yF2CyvlaZOrDb2HsOFx43FUyaizVs0repzGtsmIrjWc00-2eUiCIWdnAa56OxW3VPw/s1600/P1020506.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin6VZKQz1A6lnCiOLijbec8-8BDnz0IC0DL2vUJSwDpD-v8GPRZqe__1YXnWPsmHo3EJq-yF2CyvlaZOrDb2HsOFx43FUyaizVs0repzGtsmIrjWc00-2eUiCIWdnAa56OxW3VPw/s320/P1020506.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717201678293483042" /></a><br />Alice $7 (each skein is a half skein, both total 170yds)<br />Mama Llama Aran (specialty BFL superwash wool)<br />170yds/100gms<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYgoHTwYfGwOosA1f-come2XzBz43-DbU-EVOQaIBl_sXEpIUSOcA-Bt4woKqoQeA_HJ0rtQPT4_v_pK_5R80R8zMbjdbzVj1cnUb8lhJKr7wOnSpCaj5MX9kagAAZX5gYtruBg/s1600/P1020510.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYgoHTwYfGwOosA1f-come2XzBz43-DbU-EVOQaIBl_sXEpIUSOcA-Bt4woKqoQeA_HJ0rtQPT4_v_pK_5R80R8zMbjdbzVj1cnUb8lhJKr7wOnSpCaj5MX9kagAAZX5gYtruBg/s320/P1020510.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717203274010008066" /></a><br />Bare $18 for each skein, 4 available<br />500yds in each skein.... Alpaca/Silk/wool<br />light worsted size 7 needle is best for good drape fabric<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdNKOXBuyEOKgyGUDw3xr3MhhI_zWjfKvf0_9WinB3HPJDZyX1cantzdXmmE9QCKGv7NUo2ql7MMXeJtqOiKgXZFiE1qHrf_3GY0yIWklJAwVtlj5jIQszYyhMsW-2ydWh35TQg/s1600/P1020509.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdNKOXBuyEOKgyGUDw3xr3MhhI_zWjfKvf0_9WinB3HPJDZyX1cantzdXmmE9QCKGv7NUo2ql7MMXeJtqOiKgXZFiE1qHrf_3GY0yIWklJAwVtlj5jIQszYyhMsW-2ydWh35TQg/s320/P1020509.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717202139457199810" /></a><br />Bare $21 for all 3 skeins<br />Mama Llama Aran (specialty BFL superwash wool)<br />170yds/100gms<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEvjfNW3hSO5hlhDsdXqqGGDvmXHbANImaayleaXYqrIevnOz2QR6rnFg6_SNbKCM_2zC6EgA74wLTo_FWXastd98tafT22HXVRCCiO_3e7Cn2KJBv3d3nadcozQVwcr-Q7-6VQw/s1600/P1020511.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEvjfNW3hSO5hlhDsdXqqGGDvmXHbANImaayleaXYqrIevnOz2QR6rnFg6_SNbKCM_2zC6EgA74wLTo_FWXastd98tafT22HXVRCCiO_3e7Cn2KJBv3d3nadcozQVwcr-Q7-6VQw/s320/P1020511.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717203795329662754" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9g_jwklLZGYynbd6ChC4gFa4udWFfald4KmSs3rWl5Fx_masmb2uQoj75_ikW9Q_8qo4biDIAfCx-f3XKj9xEvIvuWX698vg905kkUPCSSYPls5okrWWE300a1zbMnfk0TbHlMg/s1600/P1020513.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9g_jwklLZGYynbd6ChC4gFa4udWFfald4KmSs3rWl5Fx_masmb2uQoj75_ikW9Q_8qo4biDIAfCx-f3XKj9xEvIvuWX698vg905kkUPCSSYPls5okrWWE300a1zbMnfk0TbHlMg/s320/P1020513.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717204160544628066" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3N6c70bVW3T9z-QyxcTieNxGVGd2m1P4PS8eXDVTu4rvVmiF1LblMxaIDN0RlfsExGu2Hv7XxGWjdyGKwy67xzc5mTwyPBbxsaGsonIQwqvos8JLxTKnK06sMIo6pXCxu_cT_aw/s1600/P1020515.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3N6c70bVW3T9z-QyxcTieNxGVGd2m1P4PS8eXDVTu4rvVmiF1LblMxaIDN0RlfsExGu2Hv7XxGWjdyGKwy67xzc5mTwyPBbxsaGsonIQwqvos8JLxTKnK06sMIo6pXCxu_cT_aw/s320/P1020515.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717204308516619490" /></a><br />Bamboo Boucle, Bamboo yarn scarf kits $5 each with pattern attached (3 available in each color)Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-35730189201355584762012-02-16T12:19:00.000-08:002012-02-16T12:41:50.551-08:00February FrolicTaking a walk on a beautiful day does the soul good! Brandon and I had a long walk around the neighborhood and broke a little sweat too.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYggrtCM4whCjW8YoySD9mk43lRbSFcTRDlhDCVqxKbFbCbvHm5AoUHG43weDYxelTHzZX4DCyhrRGAfJmGO51-gNjwg3WSNnHTcEKrQWYBhoiJil3CpYRvRt3YbW1McRXaSwARQ/s1600/P1020464.jpg"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_b119kl_Fuo_gNvX0WoTGiV1-MXd5_elJtEljAPap_b2LUYn9f6qeEeWTN3gzT2i7XyLDXkQQBkXVagXYr5Hmk6kY6AStV6irFIOdfp7TSzy20nX11m6UeZseNLesk8EkCME4A/s1600/P1020459.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_b119kl_Fuo_gNvX0WoTGiV1-MXd5_elJtEljAPap_b2LUYn9f6qeEeWTN3gzT2i7XyLDXkQQBkXVagXYr5Hmk6kY6AStV6irFIOdfp7TSzy20nX11m6UeZseNLesk8EkCME4A/s320/P1020459.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709834727907354786" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDT6BlgNAACAD8CBfe_j4U5a5OZxQiiEhaT8hI4WZI2vfMfDuweKO3924MwaMnSi4odqb0GeM1xROqmLn_bDB-pvL__7QNDUWW4jzjQ7Z9NKIE0U0JUx2KpoqSILM3yPg-p6KUPw/s1600/P1020456.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDT6BlgNAACAD8CBfe_j4U5a5OZxQiiEhaT8hI4WZI2vfMfDuweKO3924MwaMnSi4odqb0GeM1xROqmLn_bDB-pvL__7QNDUWW4jzjQ7Z9NKIE0U0JUx2KpoqSILM3yPg-p6KUPw/s320/P1020456.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709834602589702050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">More craftiness!</span><br />Thought I'd make myself an "earthy" looking bracelet. I had no clasps in my jewelry stash so ended up compromising with a knot. I figure the hemp will stretch as I struggle getting it on and off!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtQksM_6KrZ3tsX-CXGs4u7WXFq_KRLT7T5s3jmHUTO9hLZt_eXVp5mLhxl4Exr6VL5p4ANV7GZoc3IFaYRkl76mSo5k9cSfCM75EcfIbRzikQT-i8ahGlKaqY87B3vP5e7NI8A/s1600/P1020469.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtQksM_6KrZ3tsX-CXGs4u7WXFq_KRLT7T5s3jmHUTO9hLZt_eXVp5mLhxl4Exr6VL5p4ANV7GZoc3IFaYRkl76mSo5k9cSfCM75EcfIbRzikQT-i8ahGlKaqY87B3vP5e7NI8A/s320/P1020469.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709833230932658594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">More baby square goodness!</span> I'm using GGH Samoa and a 4.5mm hook:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbp8GkujU9QakZfa9d7rFzKncg_L2E__6bgQswrv6-eNQmAYgkxCGtB4hsODpt2ICmH6s4EEeP2uDnU-zoWbQc-X-uSw8TJfOqQ5AkH8CafcH5Lkxdwj9l1fk5jDL-IKDLYrFk6Q/s1600/P1020478.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbp8GkujU9QakZfa9d7rFzKncg_L2E__6bgQswrv6-eNQmAYgkxCGtB4hsODpt2ICmH6s4EEeP2uDnU-zoWbQc-X-uSw8TJfOqQ5AkH8CafcH5Lkxdwj9l1fk5jDL-IKDLYrFk6Q/s320/P1020478.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709833633921300146" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I wanted to try out my new found crochet skillz on something other than squares! Here is a <span style="font-weight:bold;">very half-finished</span> and unblocked dress for the princess. I plan on doing some accent flowers and some single crochet around the edges......Shes my guinea pig. Poor princess!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLPBnozeNFWggQxwV3FqEAjQD4VULoLWTI358ucB05VviClYJkER0m8tSaVFdzi8WW7XHWCPvVaHccaCTlBDW8QjhS5LhG9RnHBBjyp6-V05WKT0HAnIfMUZze5-eTjkRN9o3ag/s1600/P1020472.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLPBnozeNFWggQxwV3FqEAjQD4VULoLWTI358ucB05VviClYJkER0m8tSaVFdzi8WW7XHWCPvVaHccaCTlBDW8QjhS5LhG9RnHBBjyp6-V05WKT0HAnIfMUZze5-eTjkRN9o3ag/s320/P1020472.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709833863276326946" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Couldn't wait to get my hands on my Sunshine Yarns "Through The Rabbit Hole" skeins for a crochet scarf. I am using the Granny Stripe method from Lucy Attic24. Dani from sunshine Yarns uses the most amazing colors to dye her yarns.....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvjGKlSXyXRgYZYkr1iqVXrlJ3SRe2KDGtrBbk6uy4SgBksXNJYFU1y_r60syw81p-KkqmbzJlEBhefGAsOGKP2ITvYzob9vYAgKysnjehndlLOScCg1K24usWtZG70aLm-bePg/s1600/P1020480.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvjGKlSXyXRgYZYkr1iqVXrlJ3SRe2KDGtrBbk6uy4SgBksXNJYFU1y_r60syw81p-KkqmbzJlEBhefGAsOGKP2ITvYzob9vYAgKysnjehndlLOScCg1K24usWtZG70aLm-bePg/s320/P1020480.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709834097523617954" border="0" /></a>Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-25943333951031499582012-01-26T08:36:00.000-08:002012-01-26T12:36:53.784-08:00ProcrastinationYes folks, you heard me... It's only been 2 years since my last post, what have I been doing to fill my time? I ran 2 half marathons, read over 60 books and discovered crochet!<br />I made a promise to myself that I would start posting again at least once a month in 2012. The month is almost over! Wow, life does get in the way.<br /><br />On to crafting!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0lvXA77OcblAcTDEU41phFmJYjkNXi94wBffo190FBz5Oqgi1P60okAYABKZ9FxkbXehqQH4xTr8ZmkjPws4O34e_ufyawTDKz9vuEwSRFXFs2m8LFfoxAxy9KPahv-GFlxQ-bA/s1600/P1020450.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0lvXA77OcblAcTDEU41phFmJYjkNXi94wBffo190FBz5Oqgi1P60okAYABKZ9FxkbXehqQH4xTr8ZmkjPws4O34e_ufyawTDKz9vuEwSRFXFs2m8LFfoxAxy9KPahv-GFlxQ-bA/s320/P1020450.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701982439758488226" border="0" /></a><br />Like I said, I've discovered crochet. Last year my niece and her hubby were expecting and while knitting is a passion for me, it takes a toll on my hands. Crocheting is more forgiving, and lets face it, its a quick fix. Crochet uses a ton more yarn than knitting does, but takes half the time to get a finished product. This is one of two granny square blankets I have made this month.... The model is my new Great Niece, Hayden, who safely arrived the week of Thanksgiving.<br /><br /><br />This is a photograph of the progress on my African Flower blanket. I started this project back last May and hopefully I can have the entire thing done before the year is out. Only 80 more dang flowers to go! The attach them. Yikes!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbEwuPZym7TZp_NsBn1sn3oSEMfLEU1LO26d8UAXYheDEzrRWq5gIJ4PNiFTjsLpo0gvnw8rM0-qq3sv_ykmd-XkBYxHDhArsmOWrZdY21GCqP9asZDB6H7nIw0Ikd4Om507zyg/s1600/P1020454.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbEwuPZym7TZp_NsBn1sn3oSEMfLEU1LO26d8UAXYheDEzrRWq5gIJ4PNiFTjsLpo0gvnw8rM0-qq3sv_ykmd-XkBYxHDhArsmOWrZdY21GCqP9asZDB6H7nIw0Ikd4Om507zyg/s320/P1020454.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701984200487537362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I've done several other projects. I'm not proud of the photography. The are the two large crochet blankets I have finished. Took the photos with my smartphone.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Wl8ZW9H5CTJaxcPGKtJQuuF1ZTF8FAradjvHz49guKXo-ZHuADGU6ZZ1UsMmn__c_zuWbnOVG2SvDqG_bSk7Mse_dZ-ViX-sbqqnf0ollN9mdlPYWof0Sh186DfGzI6ITXsZeQ/s1600/haydenblanket.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 113px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Wl8ZW9H5CTJaxcPGKtJQuuF1ZTF8FAradjvHz49guKXo-ZHuADGU6ZZ1UsMmn__c_zuWbnOVG2SvDqG_bSk7Mse_dZ-ViX-sbqqnf0ollN9mdlPYWof0Sh186DfGzI6ITXsZeQ/s200/haydenblanket.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702041107670047618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBwG8Ci9aaOPjnJI_W1kyjFJJhFKRinEHOZh9cOiNW2owgBpW640VfBD81r00ZrKIVopApatJlOEZdol3x7R_wNNiMMkQeC1fTcmw64iamLKVFDETzwr68CdMhYPp_61tC1FAZRg/s1600/joesblanket.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBwG8Ci9aaOPjnJI_W1kyjFJJhFKRinEHOZh9cOiNW2owgBpW640VfBD81r00ZrKIVopApatJlOEZdol3x7R_wNNiMMkQeC1fTcmw64iamLKVFDETzwr68CdMhYPp_61tC1FAZRg/s200/joesblanket.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702041679640044210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I found some inspiring blogs along the way:<br /><a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/">Attic 24</a><br /><a href="http://skinnytaste.com">Skinnytaste.com</a><br /><br />My sisters blog, <a href="http://rinehartworld.com">rinehartworld.com</a>, is fun to read. She lives half way around the world and writes about their vacations to wonderful places and also living abroad.<br /><br />The boys are growing like weeds! Can you believe Hillard will start Jr. High next year? Both the boys wear the same shoe size as me, and I give my 7 year old 2 more years before he towers over me!<br /><br />Okay, I posted in the month of Jan. yeah me!Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-25876077673507394342010-07-27T11:28:00.000-07:002010-07-27T11:31:47.240-07:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherinekerth/4835244746/" title="mosaicI by catherinekerth, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/4835244746_6154ee93bd.jpg" width="251" height="500" alt="mosaicI" /></a><br /><br />I just dropped off an order. Yarntopia in Katy, TX. <br /><br />The pinkis/orange-ish color was not in their order, I apologize for that mistake.<br /><br />Contact them for more information about yarn weights and purchasing!Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-87879815578970925282010-07-20T17:51:00.000-07:002010-07-20T18:09:20.066-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirj9D40U1IWxglYgHQMHjTBUSOmSL0Hg5-wcJD4i3pRH_t7joPNQ4VfOBGnLoQKPSQu1pY5vKWkhTJKke1NmOAdT6kEewLGrtK-byoyLteFDshRLJ_d7RNmZFw6FYmEhaEdrffEQ/s1600/Pink_Mag_show.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirj9D40U1IWxglYgHQMHjTBUSOmSL0Hg5-wcJD4i3pRH_t7joPNQ4VfOBGnLoQKPSQu1pY5vKWkhTJKke1NmOAdT6kEewLGrtK-byoyLteFDshRLJ_d7RNmZFw6FYmEhaEdrffEQ/s400/Pink_Mag_show.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496155848803602546" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I have the opportunity this Sunday and Tuesday to be apart of an art/craft show at the Pink Magnolia in downtown Katy.<br /><br />There is going to be a lot to see, touch and purchase! Jewelry, pottery, home decor, and of course hand dyed yarn!<br /><br />Monday evening I am attending a Knitting Guild meeting at the Spring Creek Bar B Que restaurant (I-10@ Westgreen). I will have yarn with me!!!!<br /><hr /><br />Color Co Op!<br />Here is the new inspired colorway for the Color Co Op<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAvDQw3mXz1seKABM1vD60z5ozlwnAB1-H9jpBMKmSZy7TKJvl23wORpgud3v1UsNJJGKNFH73GAHChiO-U3Cpn0rJ0iZpuTNvIhP52ggtlX6YnVciFeH1pdyK71iGjwR9skPI1g/s1600/Laptop_Disc+169.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAvDQw3mXz1seKABM1vD60z5ozlwnAB1-H9jpBMKmSZy7TKJvl23wORpgud3v1UsNJJGKNFH73GAHChiO-U3Cpn0rJ0iZpuTNvIhP52ggtlX6YnVciFeH1pdyK71iGjwR9skPI1g/s400/Laptop_Disc+169.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496159002558296690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://colorcoop.blogspot.com/">What IS the Color Co Op, and how can I join??? Did you ask that? Go here and check it out</a>. I love dyeing from the inspired photographs that our members send in. I am also a member... There are so many fabulous dyers! Miss Babs, Dragonfly, Unique Sheep.<br /><br />Tonight I will be busy dyeing for a local retailer, Yarntopia. They plan to stock some of the best yarns that I offer! I am so excited to share it with you guys. Until next time.Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-66079240061485262792010-06-28T14:15:00.000-07:002010-06-28T14:22:33.247-07:00New Yarn LinesAfter my long break from dyeing I decided to jump back in and stream-line/simplify the yarns I offer. I am really pleased with the results. Here is a sneak peek:<br /><br /><a href="http://mamallamaknits.com/mamallama_YarnLines_7_10.pdf">Mama Llama Yarn Lines</a><br /><br />I will be updating the Etsy store sometime next week, some sale yarns as well!Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-47452559752273459392010-06-08T04:58:00.000-07:002010-06-08T07:17:18.842-07:00Stash Sale! Start of Something Good!Summer is here and both the kids are signed up for 2 weeks of camp! Hillard had attended <a href="http://campjourney.blogspot.com/">Camp Journey</a> a camp geared toward special needs children.<br />It is Brandon's first time at camp this summer and I thought he might be more comfortable at the YMCA.<br /><br />World Wide Knit in Public day is almost upon us and I was invited to participate in two gatherings. I am donating door prizes for both events. The Katy gathering will be at Randall's on S. Mason Rd from 1-4pm. I will have Mama Llama yarn there so come join us!<br /><br />I am just beginning to go through and re organize my stash. I haven't even really gotten to the good stuff yet. Click the picture for more info about the yarn. Let me know if you're interested in buying any of the yarn below, catherinekerth@hotmail.com :) shipping is a flat $4<br /><br />$8<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherinekerth/4681462263/" title="Rowan by catherinekerth, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1292/4681462263_0a6d32cc93.jpg" alt="Rowan" width="500" height="375" /></a><br /><br />$8/ THE COTTON 100gm SKEINS are SOLD.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherinekerth/4681461341/" title="Regia by catherinekerth, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4681461341_43463fefac.jpg" alt="Regia" width="500" height="375" /></a><br /><br />$20/ comes with patterns form a Woolgirl Kit<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherinekerth/4682090944/" title="Lace by catherinekerth, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4682090944_1e22074cfe.jpg" alt="Lace" width="500" height="375" /></a><br /><br />$8/ this is DK weight =fast knit! SOLD<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherinekerth/4681459629/" title="Duet Sock by catherinekerth, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1272/4681459629_4d9005a3ce.jpg" alt="Duet Sock" width="500" height="375" /></a><br /><br />$12<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherinekerth/4682089124/" title="Claudia Hand painted by catherinekerth, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4682089124_b6a04142f7.jpg" alt="Claudia Hand painted" width="500" height="375" /></a><br /><br />$10<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherinekerth/4681458365/" title="Ebay_Stash_Sales 006 by catherinekerth, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4681458365_b2313f21a0.jpg" alt="Ebay_Stash_Sales 006" width="500" height="375" /></a><br /><br />$12<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherinekerth/4681678209/" title="Ebay_Stash_Sales 017 by catherinekerth, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4681678209_02ecc55e19.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Ebay_Stash_Sales 017" /></a><br /><br />$16<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherinekerth/4682307412/" title="Ebay_Stash_Sales 018 by catherinekerth, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4682307412_5eab864255.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Ebay_Stash_Sales 018" /></a><br /><br />$8<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherinekerth/4682306164/" title="Ebay_Stash_Sales 019 by catherinekerth, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4682306164_d1f88bc962.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Ebay_Stash_Sales 019" /></a><br /><br />$18/ there are 8 balls in pack<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherinekerth/4681675257/" title="Ebay_Stash_Sales 023 by catherinekerth, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1300/4681675257_60e8da3417.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Ebay_Stash_Sales 023" /></a><br /><br /><br />Okay that is just for starters!<br />I'm not sure if I should put the rest on Ebay or sell it here on my blog for a fixed price... Does anyone read my blog anymore? I've been really lazy about keeping up with it!<br />I will sell some Mama Llama stash soon as well.Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-17548398090438650352010-05-11T04:40:00.000-07:002010-05-11T04:55:00.031-07:00Wow! It has been a very long time since my last post.<br /><br />In March I started a KAL for the Color Co Op group on Ravelry and had a hysterectomy on the 29th and took a 6 week mandatory break from dyeing. Yesterday my 6 weeks ended and I'm looking forward to getting my hands dirty again :)<br />I've been reading so many books in the past 3 months that I have only knitted a few items.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherinekerth/4405110960/" title="MarchKAL 002 by catherinekerth, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4405110960_7b66140cff.jpg" alt="MarchKAL 002" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catherinekerth/4417982043/" title="P1020011 by catherinekerth, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4417982043_364e3f051d.jpg" alt="P1020011" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><br />My book list includes:<br />Percy Jackson and the Olympians seies<br />Hunger Games Series<br />Boneshaker<br />forest of Hearts<br />Handmaids Tale<br />Book Thief<br />If I stay<br />Forest of Hands and Teeth<br />The Maze Runner<br />The world We Knew, The Dead and Gone, This World we Live In (survival series)<br />Three Cups of Tea<br /><br />I know most of them are Young Adult Sci-fi but I liked them. Very easy and entertaining reads, great story telling.<br /><br />I allowed myself only 1 club this year and I joined the <a href="http://colorcoop.blogspot.com">Color Co-Op</a>. There are some very talented dyers and I look forward to my first shipment! I'll share with you guys when it arrives!Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-12156046656853350382009-11-03T11:12:00.001-08:002009-11-03T11:30:16.386-08:00Twilight Inspired YarnIt is the first Saturday of the month this weekend and that means booth time! I am going all out this Saturday with Team Edward/Jacob basket door prizes, Movie Inspired Quick Knit kits, Inspired colorways, and I will even have Inspired Soap as well. This is a small peek of whats to come:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Movie Inspired Quick Knit Kits</span> (<span style="font-style: italic;">designer</span> Nancy Fry, <span style="font-style: italic;">yarn</span> Mama Llama "Special Addition Aran Weight")<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twilight-bellas-la-push-knit-hat">La Push Hat</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/notes-for-moss-stitch-palm-variation-to-bella-mittens">Bella's Mittens</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twilight-rosalie-hales-lunchtime-scarf">Rosalies' Scarf</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twilight-rosalie-hales-school-hat">Hat</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/new-moon-inspired-alice-cullen-fingerless-mittens">Alice's New Moon Wrist Warmers</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Movie Inspired Coloryways</span> <a href="http://flickr.com/catherinekerth">http://flickr.com/catherinekerth</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpMV6nI8l105e3jFJaByHa-pYh8aC_TRI_viU9nFzYxFBPJMP_yozUnzYVDZoxiTBNiMPogZZ1yXblEeiMj1eiD3RecuLb_8Md4ke7hE7ChiMwesJrtZ5T6VvSaZ-dD48FaQYMmA/s1600-h/mosaicbebc3f900032ea8cf52fe7c034896e025f4f65d7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpMV6nI8l105e3jFJaByHa-pYh8aC_TRI_viU9nFzYxFBPJMP_yozUnzYVDZoxiTBNiMPogZZ1yXblEeiMj1eiD3RecuLb_8Md4ke7hE7ChiMwesJrtZ5T6VvSaZ-dD48FaQYMmA/s400/mosaicbebc3f900032ea8cf52fe7c034896e025f4f65d7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399959001629563858" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The Booth is open from 10am until 2pm and I will have crafts and cookies for the kiddos at 1pm. It will take place at Katy Heritage Park on George Bush Dr.<br /><br />See ya'll there!<br /><br />I will be selling Inspired kits and yarn via internet sales after Saturday Nov. 7thCatherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-79517325454502136072009-10-04T08:13:00.001-07:002009-10-04T08:37:06.674-07:00Big FunThe First Saturday of September and October Mama Llama has been apart of something exciting! First Saturday in Katy, TX. It is located in Heritage Park and we like to call it "Art on the Porch" as well. Here are some photographs from September.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRaJ_SlVsjpmOH0FPG0jPEVgiKYvRs2hlhhABZNH4vsdIA0u5KP3ckaA4_VR27PPGtG6v-9rxXOdJw-3LaKx9M4QPybm4NfW61AE0IC7Zibm1Cz5K8LDjpXgzQd9_q-npBX8AkgA/s1600-h/Yarn_projects+117.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRaJ_SlVsjpmOH0FPG0jPEVgiKYvRs2hlhhABZNH4vsdIA0u5KP3ckaA4_VR27PPGtG6v-9rxXOdJw-3LaKx9M4QPybm4NfW61AE0IC7Zibm1Cz5K8LDjpXgzQd9_q-npBX8AkgA/s400/Yarn_projects+117.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388767483620583522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQ3IL5ukLO__A074Rqec1cHV4JLdweFihQuGQE4eTZ7eKXsE97zlgJZdinCn2Gw2ztQIFFVj27d4I48f11tNkT3yAOfGcFTTyO8d1mb3qzqOe0rz42cSNEx8PN3o4xqsaIL98mQ/s1600-h/Yarn_projects+120.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQ3IL5ukLO__A074Rqec1cHV4JLdweFihQuGQE4eTZ7eKXsE97zlgJZdinCn2Gw2ztQIFFVj27d4I48f11tNkT3yAOfGcFTTyO8d1mb3qzqOe0rz42cSNEx8PN3o4xqsaIL98mQ/s400/Yarn_projects+120.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388767336710690498" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuz5qB9kVnxRvfiWFLdVCcjPZLNmpVkDku5UF9ITCOOQiwtm-79FSfS4tyFg1wcfh_X8NsT_znI-Npi0Uf5nVgQ4BlpbrABkOg-hK_RAtRNGn_ypiQ8rl90MFx2Vga5UtOFbiV4A/s1600-h/Yarn_projects+116.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuz5qB9kVnxRvfiWFLdVCcjPZLNmpVkDku5UF9ITCOOQiwtm-79FSfS4tyFg1wcfh_X8NsT_znI-Npi0Uf5nVgQ4BlpbrABkOg-hK_RAtRNGn_ypiQ8rl90MFx2Vga5UtOFbiV4A/s400/Yarn_projects+116.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388767177309602130" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love meeting everyone and I hope to encourage more people to stay and hang out, and knit now that the weather is getting cooler. Please bring your lawn chair and visit!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Artreach </span>is the mastermind behind the monthly festivities and they want to encourage to bring your kiddos between the times of 1-2pm for free crafts and fun!<br /><br />In November I will be giving a demonstration with a plastic loom and hand weaving as well. Providing the weather holds I will have cookies and juice for the childern that participate. And they get to walk away with a project and pride :)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">November 7th booth will also be Twilight Saga inspired with brand new rich colorways, Twilight and New Moon movie "Knit Kits", Door Prizes, movie posters and lots of other fun stuff!</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Be there!!!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cassinin/Hubble Inspired Yarn Club</span><br />Introducing the 2010 Mama Llama Yarn Club! I am very excited to bring our families favorite Tuesday night program to fiber! Our family enjoys watching The Universe on the History Channel Tuesday nights, it is apart of their Space Tuesdays line up. This yarn club is going to be beautiful with exclusive Yarns, patterns, stitch markers, and soaps all inspired by a photograph by either Cassini or Hubble. The postcard of the photograph that was used for inspiration will be included in the package.<br />Sign ups begin later this month Please email me at mamallamaknits@hotmail.com to be put on the "interested in more information list".<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Twitter</span>:<br />Mama Llama is now on Twitter. To follow us look up MamaLlamaKnits. Peridocally while I am dyeing batches I will throw in an extra skein and give it away free to a lucky follower, you just have to pay attention for your chance to win :)<br /><br />thanks ya'll<br />Catherine<br /><br />ya'll take care!Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-22136474732756013192009-08-24T18:20:00.000-07:002009-08-24T18:25:17.908-07:00Alice's Mitts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggETbkWz5IuTMHC_xuhDTUbYsd2RGAOkZCzGWTzT4Kizx_NKgPk4PAaZuxsN8rzTHOwAGoI6S4RjpN6WDmMeH1gSkoUiWJVqCqCrBCcluYJELUNm_5kP73KujvNn2iOxdxIzSD_A/s1600-h/mittsandyarn+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggETbkWz5IuTMHC_xuhDTUbYsd2RGAOkZCzGWTzT4Kizx_NKgPk4PAaZuxsN8rzTHOwAGoI6S4RjpN6WDmMeH1gSkoUiWJVqCqCrBCcluYJELUNm_5kP73KujvNn2iOxdxIzSD_A/s400/mittsandyarn+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373705388109227314" border="0" /></a><br />muhahahaha! They look pretty darn similar , right? (see previous post)<br /><br />Specs: Mama Llama Bounty Ewe (doubled)<br />Sz 9 needles (magic Loop)<br />Colorway Bom Dia<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kit available $16 includes shipping</span><br /><br />Kit includes: 2oz Mama Llama Bounty Ewe in colorway Bom Dia<br /> Divided up in balls ready to knit!<br />PatternCatherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-34734132720230964382009-08-21T10:45:00.000-07:002009-08-21T14:28:28.640-07:00Thank You AliceWell, the costume designer that dressed you, anyway..... Not only are they keeping us knitters busy with cool knits from the first movie <a href="http://subliminalrabbit.blogspot.com/2008/12/bellas-mittens-updated-pattern.html">Bella's Mittens</a>,Baseball scarf <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twilight-bellas-la-push-knit-hat">La Push Hat</a>, and Carlisie's awesome zipper sweater and baseball scarf; In the new movie due out 11/20/09 Alice is sporting some AWESOME fingerless Mitts that are sure to capture everyone's eyes!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEmox8Y0JiHSXEekuHtyvIGGpijXBISKA3IGeUcoqOi9rIsiImCRZBeSJ6n58ZH9OJaJhoI-osVRLNHpOXwv_sU8uCr_FGoPJrR5QgqgFK88ESLEpgTYP1whV_9runq0u2FtzOA/s1600-h/alice_fingerless_Mitts.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEmox8Y0JiHSXEekuHtyvIGGpijXBISKA3IGeUcoqOi9rIsiImCRZBeSJ6n58ZH9OJaJhoI-osVRLNHpOXwv_sU8uCr_FGoPJrR5QgqgFK88ESLEpgTYP1whV_9runq0u2FtzOA/s400/alice_fingerless_Mitts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372478396157031442" border="0" /></a><br />The thing that pleased me most is that it is extremely similar to the Bom Dia colorway! Woo Hoo!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRlghGDyICC1FPir7GjyA7EjojFGHzVgRSzR33yRBFzY9vUgOcfJ2a9jp0KEzTR1mNijaAYg4CSs8H_Vh-4citcSKfrTdMNZTWz2AwtgfQEg50e9TaO1lt2JSo0O_71tfQ5lZWrQ/s1600-h/yarnandblog+023.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRlghGDyICC1FPir7GjyA7EjojFGHzVgRSzR33yRBFzY9vUgOcfJ2a9jp0KEzTR1mNijaAYg4CSs8H_Vh-4citcSKfrTdMNZTWz2AwtgfQEg50e9TaO1lt2JSo0O_71tfQ5lZWrQ/s400/yarnandblog+023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372531697754687938" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Next post will definitely have a picture of a pair of these in it, with a matching slouch hat too boot. I'll write down my patterns and post them for free.....<br />Hmmmmm.... maybe put a few kits together? Probably jumping the gun on that one.<br /><br />My Bella's Mittens "test pair"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjtMqAG7tPJgFv-TAme9NN4mmgEokV2JoJ2kE0g4Q3aHrOl4DxcYo3jIdpP9YJat6rdPfCoFNvlH3c0GD_Xywm6V3GsZxBiv_-ZvCAnBM_e6kLuvWcd1t9qOvD3gZMVNMnIP_LQ/s1600-h/yarnandblog+019.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjtMqAG7tPJgFv-TAme9NN4mmgEokV2JoJ2kE0g4Q3aHrOl4DxcYo3jIdpP9YJat6rdPfCoFNvlH3c0GD_Xywm6V3GsZxBiv_-ZvCAnBM_e6kLuvWcd1t9qOvD3gZMVNMnIP_LQ/s400/yarnandblog+019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372531954651060226" /></a>Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-42226496332745939422009-08-11T11:05:00.000-07:002009-08-11T11:19:26.613-07:00I survived Sock Summit '09<span style="font-weight: bold;">Portland, OR</span><br />WOW! What an amazing experience! I had the chance to meet so many wonderful people, I have to say that was my favorite part. Our booth neighbors were amazing people and they helped us until the very end. Ever morning I would wake before the alarm excited to see what each day would bring...... I never tired of smiling :)<br />That being said; Saturday sure through me for a loop! Thursday night and Friday went so well that Saturday seemed very slow, it kind of disappointed me. Wasn't Saturday suppose to the big day? Sunday made up for it big time! I don't think the booth was ever empty, always teaming with people coming to talk and feeling the yarn and stitch markers.<br />Of course if you know me I always seem to leave my camera at home....This time I brought it with!!!! But I forgot my memory card at home..... I know, I know!!!! Jenn (AKA KnitWit Momma was helping with my booth and she had the foresight to remember just about everything I forgot. Next post there will be pictures, PROMISE ;)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Etsy store Updates and new Newsletter</span><br />My boxes of yarn are with the UPS man right now and I expect them early next week. When they arrive I will be filling my Etsy store. I also managed to retain over 200 emails for the new formatted Mama Llama Newsletter. What was that, you're not signed up? <a href="http://mamallamaknits.com">Here is a link to the website and its on the left-hand margin</a>. I apprecite it ;)Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-48378651248019189552009-07-28T17:40:00.000-07:002009-07-28T17:48:17.646-07:00A small taste of whats to come<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ZvYjxGKfbTCkzTtW92I1r3OQrvbA3cQNpEKGCy__mLYypyi9dGyoAWHc6q2Cghci0PLjFzCfodCHqm2_fLucC38Lu1XgMFBluJ9EKMcm72GnOWWpb0o4X_Ni7kSHHh0pra_xgA/s1600-h/SS09Mosaic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ZvYjxGKfbTCkzTtW92I1r3OQrvbA3cQNpEKGCy__mLYypyi9dGyoAWHc6q2Cghci0PLjFzCfodCHqm2_fLucC38Lu1XgMFBluJ9EKMcm72GnOWWpb0o4X_Ni7kSHHh0pra_xgA/s400/SS09Mosaic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363675967402437618" border="0" /></a><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3767589800/">Travertine</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3766787795/">Venice</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3767582840/">Bella</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3767578944/">Jude</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3766778859/">Day</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3766776685/">Zelda</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3767588482/">Linen Toes</a>, 8. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3766786407/">Bird of Paradise</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3766783721/">Lily Pad</a>, 10. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3767577648/">Colorsong</a>, 11. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3766778093/">Earth</a>, 12. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3767573190/">Penny Ln</a>, 13. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3766789315/">Decadence</a>, 14. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3766773979/">Jellyfish</a>, 15. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3767580164/">Berkley</a>, 16. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3767571258/">Mario</a>, 17. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3766777419/">Fall Leaves</a>, 18. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3766773081/">Hero</a>, 19. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3767572472/">See Spot Run</a>, 20. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/38964475@N00/3591698036/">Sprucey Lucy / Mama Llama Sea Ewe- Jude</a><br /><br />2 new beautiful sock patterns deigned by <a href="http://ayenforyarn.blogspot.com">Lisa Dykstra</a><br />12 new colorways<br />5 new yarn lines<br /><br />It has been an exciting 6 weeks and it all shipped to Portland, OR this morning. Take good care of my parcels FedEx!Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-16771517993801010572009-06-23T06:53:00.000-07:002009-06-23T07:08:40.169-07:00The Difference in Fibers!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQPNxvpgz7Bm6z93j5KFqXzy4JgAcQODoTjBQDk9TERTAOMJ9X4Tye78y1C_QYD3EdavvM5HUDtoPH8eTj27KTQIAxDQEtfFnDJPQjcW3hEcW-rb1mnNZGzvMzIe2ADxuOgpOfg/s1600-h/jude.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQPNxvpgz7Bm6z93j5KFqXzy4JgAcQODoTjBQDk9TERTAOMJ9X4Tye78y1C_QYD3EdavvM5HUDtoPH8eTj27KTQIAxDQEtfFnDJPQjcW3hEcW-rb1mnNZGzvMzIe2ADxuOgpOfg/s400/jude.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350522978810612690" border="0" /></a>Mama Llama Sea Ewe,<br />Jude, Dip 1<br /><br />I came up with a really neat colorway by over dyeing a skein 3 times.... I named it Jude. Yes, after the Beatles song in case you are wondering ;)<br />I had started out with the new Sea Ewe yarn that contains 70/30 Merino and Seacell.<br /><br />Keeping the exact same formula I ventured into different yarn lines:<br /><br />When dyeing a new colorway in a skein made of different fibers you are bound to rediscover its beauty!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4W0UryPanLpvb4iIIp1E6aKv9h5PfV2vIJzExlhEx621UfuOpU1jOC1lETJeWLzo8FEvKKp6Eb5Iz3PLC1E9d9wU8gqLWL9AcIPmslU81iVgGnjzXcevKf9lCrV2A3Ic7eHYbYA/s1600-h/P1010453.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4W0UryPanLpvb4iIIp1E6aKv9h5PfV2vIJzExlhEx621UfuOpU1jOC1lETJeWLzo8FEvKKp6Eb5Iz3PLC1E9d9wU8gqLWL9AcIPmslU81iVgGnjzXcevKf9lCrV2A3Ic7eHYbYA/s400/P1010453.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350522216375553442" border="0" /></a><br />Mama Llama Original 3ply,<br />Jude, Dip's 1&2<br />(dip 1 is always darker and more vibrant)<br />Honestly this picture doesn't do Dip 1 justice. It is truly a work of art. And this photo captured Dip 2 as is.<br /><br />Ready yourselves for lots of Fiber Photos as I prepare for Sock Summit!Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11209043.post-88572925838833921872009-06-09T20:45:00.000-07:002009-06-09T21:03:01.140-07:00Checking inHmmm, how do I put this? Its been crazy! The end of school, family grads,and a ginormous trade show to prepare for. Yup its been busy around here.<br /><br />I was touched and proud to be a recent guest dyer for Woolgirl's Embrace the Lace May club package. Sivia Harding is such a talented designer and I don't think many people could make this Mama Llama Lace Cashmere 2ply look any better! Its is simply breathtaking!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPNbMXLg_dF1Rhmd2PSRdk58zzZzANDgZq4kuq77Q209rF95CdSDqovJ5hmSnxp4hCNc24XPnnATsSI4KhFXyMsRHFBjALbiWjGu_mQnH9ALK5HAw1VDElodaXoB26PvMxBe3Saw/s1600-h/heart_to_heart.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPNbMXLg_dF1Rhmd2PSRdk58zzZzANDgZq4kuq77Q209rF95CdSDqovJ5hmSnxp4hCNc24XPnnATsSI4KhFXyMsRHFBjALbiWjGu_mQnH9ALK5HAw1VDElodaXoB26PvMxBe3Saw/s400/heart_to_heart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345541605590876418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD77BOJ2Nr2fMUrFDtebVyw0rbFgO2NCGShKmJfNR7XEiQnrC4wmA27FwKqdtt9TsEYLRgXcTNrNLLuhjfjnCPwqVpx7HHw8bvYz7hn_tuJh7HRvBDXjchL9y3mo06G7PjawK8UQ/s1600-h/heart_to_heart2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD77BOJ2Nr2fMUrFDtebVyw0rbFgO2NCGShKmJfNR7XEiQnrC4wmA27FwKqdtt9TsEYLRgXcTNrNLLuhjfjnCPwqVpx7HHw8bvYz7hn_tuJh7HRvBDXjchL9y3mo06G7PjawK8UQ/s400/heart_to_heart2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345541751789108722" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The theme is "Charity" and Chris and I were asked to write a little something for the newsletter that goes out with every package. We were very honored to share our life with a special needs child. Donations are being made to Autism Speaks. Knitters are AMAZINGLY GENEROUS!<br /><br />I feel pretty pressed lately and I hope I can get everything done in time without disappointing anyone including myself. I've been short with the kids and nights seem sleepless with anticipation. I have samples half way done and I fear they will remain that way and never make it to Sock Summit!<br /><br />I hope to post FO's soon:<br />Original 3ply swingy sweater -60% done<br />Socks from the toe up KAL- June socks 30% done<br />Socks from the toe up -Van Dykes 1% done :(Catherine Kerthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00119659743929620654noreply@blogger.com0