January 2010 « Redshirt Knitting

Glad DOT is trying to reopen I5 but I can't be the only one who gets queasy at the phrase "temporary bridge." http://t.co/3HWys6TjSG about 4 hours ago
Sims Sunday postponed until Monday http://t.co/ARK6iO68wl about 4 hours ago
@TheBellwether Hi! Tried to visit your blog but Chrome blocked it for malware, "content from snipurl has been inserted into this web page." about 5 hours ago in reply to TheBellwether
@RachaelHerron It's such a tough decision to re-home a pet. I've had to do it in the past. I'm sure you're doing the right thing. about 5 hours ago in reply to RachaelHerron
Pressure washing is this thing where you use a high-pressure jet of water to blow the filth off something dirty and alllll over yourself. about 5 hours ago
@RachaelHerron You know that thing where you set fire to old photos of your ex to free yourself? Doing that, but on site. about 5 hours ago in reply to RachaelHerron
RT @juliussharpe: Before you get married ask yourself: is this the person you want to watch stare at their phone the rest of your life? about 5 hours ago
@ktslager and tomorrow I will have spanned! about 5 hours ago in reply to ktslager
@perclexed /me agrees about 5 hours ago in reply to perclexed
@thegeorg luckily I'm safe there! about 5 hours ago in reply to thegeorg

Sims Sunday: Vacation!

By Erika, on January 31st, 2010

Finally the twins grew into teenagers. Here, Pelikan is waiting for the adults to stop talking so that she can blow out her candles.

As they chat, their guest is thinking about getting a new computer, while Klango is thinking about himself. Eerie how true-to-life this game can be at times.

I wanted . . . → Read More: Sims Sunday: Vacation!

Another Thermis

By Erika, on January 28th, 2010

I’m actually only faking it in this picture – I hadn’t yet attached the buttons or woven (weaved?) in the ends.

For this one, I used twisted rib (ktbl, p) throughout. I like the look better, and I think it will help it stand up better when worn.

I also skipped the . . . → Read More: Another Thermis

I finished the Newfoundland chiengora fur hat last weekend. Here it is in its tubular glory, along with the neighbor’s cat. (Oh but Brady is outraged when the neighbor’s cat stops by. Much less if I’m outside petting it. I was in BIG trouble when I got back inside.)

And here it is cuffed . . . → Read More: Dog Fur Hat Completed

DEATHFLAKE

By Erika, on January 26th, 2010

I usually try to post something on Monday evening, to bump Sims Sunday off the top of the page. I feel bad when Sims Sunday stays longer than that. Is there anything sadder than a “Sunday” post still sitting there on a Tuesday? It’s like a Christmas tree lingering through Easter.

But life has . . . → Read More: DEATHFLAKE

Sims Sunday: Shameless

By Erika, on January 24th, 2010

Another odd painting by Klango.

This week was all about whipping my little Sims to make money, so that I could continue building their house. With Olivia working at the science lab, Pascal climbing his way to the top of his musical career, and Klango painting a masterpiece every day, we were getting a . . . → Read More: Sims Sunday: Shameless