First Guild Meeting of the Year (Sept-June is our year)

Here we are just sitting waiting for show and tell. Severn Muskoka Knitter's Guild. Some new faces, hope they enjoy the knitting networking and chatty group.

I Knit for the Joy of it ----- I Knit for Life

This past weekend I went to the K-W Show with Deb. She drove us from Orillia to Aurora. I Knitted from Orillia to Aurora. Then we boarded the "School Bus" that was arranged by the Aurora Guild. It was my first time. What a great group. They had draws for prizes all the way to the show and the laughter and networking was wonderful. Off course, Deb had to work the show, but I teamed up with Jo-ann and we had a great day. I hate to have my picture taken, but, there I am right beside Deb and directly behind me is Jo-ann. We connected on a sticks and string level and I enjoyed the company. Jo-Ann did make me spend money but I returned the favour.

I am addicted to sock yarn sooooooooooo I could not resist. "The Black Lamb" Merino/Nylon

80/20 Superwash Merino/Nylon 3 Ply. I will just touch it, stroke it, and down the road Knit it. How much pleasure can a MommaBear get from one skein of yarn. Love it!!!

This one is Austermann with Aloe Vera ---- nuff said. I have used it before. It feels fabulous in the ball, on the hands when knitting and especially on the FEET!!!

Oh My Gawd!!! Chocolate says "MommaBear Truly is a Kook" what in the world will she do with this leaning tower of pizza?

I purchased it from Grand River Yarns, Stoney Creek, Ontario. I could not resist, and I was "Talked into It" by Jo-ann. It is 1135 gms.; 3064 yds; wool/acrylic/viscose. This will take some thought. One thing I am sure of, Chocolate will not get a new sweater unless there is some left over when I am almost done with it.

........Until next time .......

------ You Kooks out There ----

.........Keep on playing with sticks and string.........

-----MommaBearKnits on and on------

What I am up to now!

Well I have shown everyone the latest Baby Patterns that have escaped from somewhere in my mind. But, socks still possess me. I am totally into knitting with double pointed needles, going round and round. I am sure that some of my needles ( I have a large collection) were my mom's before me so all I really have to do is start with a slip knot and the needles just pick up the pace and go for it. They are sooooooo familiar with my style of socks and box heel, taught to me by Mom I would say about 55 years ago and taught to her by her mom-in-law when she was a young woman who ventured from the heart of Toronto to marry a farm boy(man). I just hang on and away they go. I do use bamboo needles some of the time but usually fall back on my old super fine double points. I think I could knit socks in the dark if I had to. Even though I stick to the old style of heel, I do sometimes try something new, especially Deb's Short Row heels. Toe-up knitting is a nice change.

I am working on two pairs at the same time. I could not resist as I have two new yarns (new to me anyway) and I could not use one and leave the other behind. The grey pair are knit in "SRK On Your Toes Bamboo" and the pink ones are "Patons Stretch Socks" (41% Cotton, 39% Wool, 13% Nylon and 7% Elastic.) It seems to be real stretchy, hope it washes well. Oh yeah, I have started another sample of my hoodie (Huggy Bear) in Cabin Fever Cotton Tweed DK. I hope Deb will take this one on as part of my next project.

Sitting here in Lake Country, It is raining outside, it is Sunday afternoon so what else is there to do but knit. I cannot think of another thing to do today.

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What Else Is New --- MommaBearKnits of Course

Finished the lace version of Baby K. I think this one will be "Sadira"

One more pattern with the Baby K #'s. I think Hoodies are cute and will stay on the baby better than hats. I think this one will be called "Huggy Bear". Along with the basic cardigan, the basic wrap around, the textured diamonds and the colour patterns, I think I have lots to choose from. The basic wrap can also be done with various patterns, such as lace, textured and colour patterns. WILL IT EVER END???

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Labour Day Weekend In Central Ontario Canada

My name is Chocolate and I approve this picture.

It is beautiful in Lake Country this weekend. I am knitting (thanks to Deb, I am back at socks, can't help it). I am still working on Baby K and it's many offsprings. Every time I finish one I think of another. When will it end?

The Ruster Cruster has turned over a new leaf. He now has decided that MommaBear's Baby Bears are good companions. I had fun this weekend photographing the little critter. He is sooooooo loved but such a trial. Houndogs are truly a species like no other.

MommaBearKnits on into the future.

SADIRA a.k.a. SADIE

First I had to choose the gifts for Sadira, the "STAR" of the day.

Of course Chocolate was a big help. His final choices are displayed.

Mom (Lindsay) was a happy mom today. Sadira was presented with a great variety of wonderful gifts.

And now the "STAR" SADIRA, a little red headed beauty resting on one of her gramma's lap.

And another grandma. What a lucky little Sadira.

We ended the day with a photo opp!!!

Sadira is part of a four generation group, her mom Lindsay, her Gramma Kathy and Her great Grandma Pat. A stong group of wonderful women.

Great Day, No Knitting, but MommaBear was thrilled with the compliments for the gifts. Everyone was very generous and all the gifts were totally cool.

MommaBear Is Still At It; Knitting That Is

Yesterday we hosted a Kirton Family reunion at the Orillia Fish and Game Conservation Club Tree Farm. PoppaBear is a life member of the club and the location is fabulous. Sorry, no pictures, my camera decided that the batteries were done, all eight of them needed to be recharged. I guess rechargable batteries are good but they seem to loose power when they are left at rest too long.

Coming up next Saturday I am going to a baby shower. How lucky is that baby going to be. I will be proud to present her mom with plenty of knitted stuff. Sadie (baby's name) will have lots of love and attention. She has seven great-aunts just on her one gramma's side and who knows how many on the other side. Her gramma and plenty of other relatives will be there for her. Even her Great Grandma will be a part of the day. How good is that?
Chocolate wanted to show everyone that he now has socks to match his new cardigan. He has volunteered to be a spokesman for MommaBear and her patterns. We will see how that works.

PoppaBear raked the area under our bird feeder and deposited them in the back area of the yard, not expecting anything other than perhaps a little greenery - or not! Now we have this wonderful little collection of sunflowers. How neat is that. I don't expect that they will mature to bear seeds but they are pretty none the less.

Soon I will have more projects to display. Keep checking on my blog and I will keep posting.

Until the next time
MommaBearKnits and she is counting the days to Freedom 65.

I know there is help out there for Alcoholics, Gamblers, Eaters but what about Knitters, Help Me!

Left: Work in Progress. Below: Work in Progress

Left: Another basic using the Baby "K" numbers

Below: Baby "K" the cause of my increased addiction

Left: More basics from the #'s

Above: Diamond and Ridges, suitable for toddler
Left: Love it but pattern too deep for all the sizes, put on back burner for a possible 2-10 project.

Below: More diamonds and ridges but different.

HELP ME! I need a mentor before I have to add on a storage room for the knitted garments and stash. I want to get the help I need before January 2009 or all is lost. Then I will be retired with more time,

OH MY GAWD! What will I do!

Oh Well, MommaBear

will keep up the good work

for a long time to come. (She hopes)
Oh I forgot to mention that the Baby "K" obsession is just a very small part of my UFO's.

Back at it; Designing That Is

I am still working on baby cardigans. This one will cross over and button up on the sides near the bottom.

Butterscotch is a good model. I will keep on Knitting as is my passion. MommaBearKnits.

Chocolate has a new Cardigan

I have been dissapointed that all the baby cardigans that MommaBear made were too large for me. The only thing I had to wear was the Diamond Poncho that mommabear designed a few years ago and made me one. I loved it but I am tired of wearing it when all the others are wearing new patterns.

Sooooooo MommaBear knit me a tiny cardigan. She used the numbers for the preemie DK cardigan but used fingering yarn. Isn't it cute. I love it.

I am proud to model my new cardigan. Remember MommaBearKnits.

HAPPY CANADA DAY

My Name is Chocolate. We had a great Canada Day.

We just stayed at home in our own back yard. Had a great party.

We toasted Canada with wine (white cranberry juice).

We are baby bears after all.

We ended the day with a flag raising.

It was a great day.

We wrapped the celebration up by 3:00 p.m. Some of us still need to nap. And MommaBear and PoppaBear will have a nice dinner and tomorrow it is back to work for MommaBear.

Walking the Bugle and Taking Pictures of Nature

It's true, a picture is worth a thousand words. MBK