It felt good to get the fact that pain has invaded my life off my chest. So that's over and thank you for caring. After two days of proper meds I am walking upright and able to sit for short stretches and actually feeling much better. I see the light at the end of the tunnel and know good health is around the corner. And I am sorry for being so crabby about it all.
I found this on Amy’s today so thought I'd post this to distract you from my pain. ;-)
Favourite needles for 2004:
Bamboo are my favorite for small things like socks. But, Addi’s are my favs for knitting sweaters and especially sticky yarns.
Favourite On Line Shop for 2004:
Elann and WNW were both fun place to shop and had great prices, too.
Favourite Yarn for 2004:
This is a hard one as so many were wonderful and new to me. I'll say the alpaca that I made into Blaze was such a joy to knit and wear that it will fill this slot. Koigu, both Kersti and KPPPM were wonderful and Anne’s incredible alpaca/angora was the softest yarn ever. (Anne's here BTW!)
Favourite finished object and KAL for 2004:
I love nearly every KAL this year but the three I wear most are (or will be) Sally’s Raglan, Clapotis and Blaze.
Exciting new technique for 2004:
Learning to Blog!! There was so much to figure out at first and I knew nothing about HTML or even if I could have something to say that anyone wanted to hear. It has been more fun than I could ever imagine.
Do you have some favorites to share?
Okay, that took OUR minds off your pain, but how's that working for YOU? :)
Hope you feel better and you shrug this pain in the ass quick!
Posted by: sandy | December 29, 2004 at 08:32 AM
Good!! (... that you are feeling better, that is!)
Favorite Needles... gotta stick w/ Addis, but they are sometimes too slippery and then I go for the bamboos. Overall, circs are my ultra faves.
Favorite Online Shop... Well, Patternworks has those killer seasonal grab bags. Elann is good, but so high pressure! I gotta give a thumbs down to the boys at Threadbare... I wrote them asking about an item and never heard back (no they were not moving). Let the lightening strikes begin...
Favorite Yarn: Colinette Prism and Manos. Can't get enough of either. Someday I will be rich enough for a whole sweater out of each.
Favorite KAL... um. I did some, but was not such a good participant or hostess. So I will pass here.
Favorite Technique... socks on circs, baby! (or just using two circs for dpns in general). Next year it will be poly-color knitting, I just know it!
Thank you for all that you have shared with us in '04, Margene! The knitting, the zen, and the desert mountains... oh my!
Posted by: chelsea | December 29, 2004 at 09:10 AM
Chels, I'll help you deflect/share a little of the lightening bolts re TB. Same experience here. And I know we're not alone. Glad you're feeling a wee bit better, Ms. Stoic Margene.
Posted by: Norma | December 29, 2004 at 09:32 AM
Was sorry to read that you were in pain - glad to then read that you are doing somewhat better... Love your favorites list - and Blaze is amazing!
Posted by: Melissa | December 29, 2004 at 09:49 AM
The only real question: do you feel well enough to knit? :)
Glad you are feeling better.
Posted by: claudia | December 29, 2004 at 09:55 AM
What I learnt in 2004 ?
New technique : Tubular cast on, sewn cast off, sock knitting, a little bit fair isle.
Favourite yarn shop : Getknitted (UK), Chez Casuelle
Favourite yarn : Lorna's Lace sock
Blogging : start my one blog in April and formed the Hong Kong bloggers gathering.
I think 2004 is my good year for knitting. I have more FOs then previous year !
Posted by: Eva Shiu | December 29, 2004 at 06:33 PM
Hmm....now I'm wondering---what's high pressure about Elann? I've not taken that hard a look at it....
My most used project in 2004 - definitely my little PDA cover and my Everyday Cardi. Love them both!
Posted by: Kim | December 29, 2004 at 07:54 PM
so glad you're feeling better. hope you'll be back at 100% soon!
Posted by: melanie | December 29, 2004 at 08:11 PM
Sorry to hear that you are in pain. Hope that you get to feel better soon.
Favorite Needles--Addi Turbos, but I do like Crystal Palace a lot too.
Favorite On Line Shop--I like Elann, The Yarn Barn, Kaleidoscope Yarns, and Patternworks
Favorite Yarns--Koigu Kersti, BS Cotton Fleece, Berroco's Suede
Favorite Projects--Gigi Sweater, French Market Bag, Klaralund Sweater Broadripple Socks
Favorite Technique--Slip Stitch Knitting--It's easy, breezy, and beautiful
Posted by: Vera | December 29, 2004 at 11:24 PM
Margene, I don't know where I have been but I am sorry to read about your pain in the butt. Hang in there--I am sure it will all work out in the end. :) Alright, can you tell Kevin is reading over my shoulder and ghost writing? The GC should help you feel better. Way to go Smith. :)
Oh, and Lara is not a favorite, huh? Should I skip it? And I have had 1 out of 3 good experience with Threadbear.
Posted by: Kathleen | December 30, 2004 at 06:32 AM