Kathy from SassyKrafty was my 100th comment (sometime late last night, I stayed up as long as I could to see who it would be, but fatigue won out over curiosity). I think contests are my new favorite thing. Now I will have to think up more reasons for contests – hmmm, the mind reels….

Now, Kathy, all you have  to do  is choose your prize. Can’t wait to hear from you.  

Thanks to everyone for all their nice, helpful and funny comments – I love it!

Just looking at the first picture, nothing to be in a funk over, cute ruffle, lovely yarn, fun stripe – but then there is the second picture and it just all goes down the drain, more holes….. I tried a short row heel and well, for my first try, not so bad, but certainly not so good. It will be frogged and I will try again.

Then there is the anklet (or as I prefer to call it, the “pilates” sock) I started, tried on and then realized it was too small – so off to frog that too. Not even worthy of a picture. Ugh!

Next, I decided I better get this little square  knitted – using Manos Cotton Stria in a soft pink and a Rice stitch, it’s turning out very cute. Will be sent off in Monday’s mail.

On the completely self-absorbed, knit for me front,  I  have been wanting to knit a great spring scarf and then this shows up from Liz (seriously so squishy,  the colors are so fun  and delightful, I can hardly stand it!):  

Oh, how I love etsy!!!! It is a wealth of artsy and fibery treasures. So, in an all consuming quest for the perfect knitted spring scarf, I cast on for this today:

Have a lovely weekend, I hope you get lot’s of knitting done and who knows, someone may just be the 100th to comment yet this very weekend….. Can’t wait to see who it is!

Knitters Treat Exchange Questionnaire

1. What’s your favourite type of yarn?

• Sock yarn.
• Natural fibers and blends are great. Love alpaca, cashmere (who doesn’t), soft merino, nice cotton, cotton blends, etc.

2. What’s your least favourite type of yarn?

• Probably would have to by acrylic and ribbon types of yarn – i.e. the fun fur types.

3. What’s the first thing you do when you visit a new yarn shop?

• Head straight for whatever colors  catch my eye…. usually the hand dyed yarns or sock yarns.

4. What other crafts do you do / would like to do?  

• Must learn to spin and dye yarn!

5. What magazines do you currently subscribe to?

• Martha Stewart Living
• Real Simple
• Vanity Fair

6. Put this type of magazine in order of preference:

• Knitting  
• Home/Fashion
• Food
• Celebrity

7. What items do you like to knit / crochet?

• Socks
• Hats  
• Scarves/Wraps (always wearing one)
• Anything for babies
• I am working on an adult sweater – my second. The first one turned out too big…
• Would like to start a ripple blanket

8. Are you allergic to anything?

• Horses – not sure if that is relevant

9.  What do you like to* smell of?
(*This is not a typo. The question is: What do you like to smell of)

• Love cinnamon  (smells like baking)
• Citrus scents
• Coconut (beach smells)
• Not a fan of maple smells
• A baby’s head
• A bonfire/fireplace

10. What’s your favourite way to relax?

• Knitting
• Watching re-runs of M.A.S.H. or Friends (while knitting and sitting on the couch with my dog and hubby) – then there is Gilmore Girls with my girl “S”
• Treadmill
• Pilates
• Cooking

11. You’re stood in front of a Victorian style sweetshop, an Italian cafe, an old fashioned bakery and a dainty tea room. Where do you go first?

• Old Fashioned Bakery

12. What do you come out with?Cupcake

• Cupcake  
• Cookie

13. Where do you go next?

• Italian Cafe – Skim Mocha w/ extra shot of espresso w/ cinnamon sprinkled on top (with foam)

14. Any other words of wisdom for your pal?

• Not that I can think of. Should any come to me, I will share.

As I near my 100th comment, I  feel like mixing things up a little and having a contest. Now doesn’t that sound like fun?

Don’t worry, it’s an easy one. All you have to do is comment.  Really, just comment  - you can ask me questions (they don’t even have to be related to knitting/yarn or anything crafty), talk about the weather,  hobbies, tell me  the name of your dog, your kids, a favorite recipe. Really, anything. Nothing else to it.  

Then, if you happen to be the 100th person to leave a comment, you’ll get a kicky little suprise from yours truly.

Let’s see, what should it be? Maybe some:

• Sock yarn (a skein of Vesper – yep, Vesper)
• More Yarn (a skein of Malabrigo  in Jewel Blue or Chocolate)
• Book (Love Walked In  - such a good book, I accidentally purchased two copies!)
• Chocolate
• Coffee
• And other miscellaneous goodies of my choosing just to keep it a surprise…..

How about I let you decide? Just pick from the list (thought it would be only fair to throw in some non-knitting goodies for my friends that visit who have not yet taken up the needles).

O.K. ~  start talking.    

Thank you to  everyone for their nice comments on the new blog and our anniversary – very much appreciated.  Please bear with me as I figure out WordPress, slight learning curve.

Mr. Plucky brought me these lovely tulips – nothing says Spring like tulips!

Then, we were off to Chicago. Knit 1 offered Malabrigo Chunky – I have never seen the chunky before. If it’s possible, it’s even lovelier than the worsted. Look at these colors (cactus pink, bobbi blue and lettuce)….

Then, what should show up in the mail today? This bit of squishy loveliness known as Posh – boy that Dee is good! So good, that even Sammy thinks it should be guarded. Good dog~

It’s 74 and partly sunny today – just when all this fun wool shows up… oh well, off to the stash it goes.

Thanks for visiting the new Plucky Knitter!

Right now I am just trying to figure out WordPress….so check back tomorrow for an actual update.