tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30532673107782518002024-03-14T08:20:27.025-07:00maryMCK<img src= "http://bp3.blogger.com/_epmbCDvBnRk/SEinKiljXlI/AAAAAAAAADQ/irpBzCSfWcI/s1600/blogbanner4.jpg">Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-10664082995928589452012-01-14T09:43:00.001-08:002012-01-14T09:43:35.364-08:00Finally broke out my spinning wheel in our new house. Merino batts core spun over commercial cotton. I still can't find my knitty noddy, but some coat racks I haven't found a new home for worked in a pinch. There's 120 yards, now to find a project! <br />
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<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2KjlhKfoWh467eZiNVtnHTkxgGbKaie2KcgD7QHT2yuAxBGL5E3PlnuI_q8YgRsLErj42Ms3NNXVkb0C44RzNsx7pnQvmv_KjQwdzXPoCIoh47tDZz57CPka5okxdoCyQVxR1jbsWg/s640/blogger-image-1392624246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2KjlhKfoWh467eZiNVtnHTkxgGbKaie2KcgD7QHT2yuAxBGL5E3PlnuI_q8YgRsLErj42Ms3NNXVkb0C44RzNsx7pnQvmv_KjQwdzXPoCIoh47tDZz57CPka5okxdoCyQVxR1jbsWg/s640/blogger-image-1392624246.jpg" /></a></div>Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-75983260063912193052012-01-13T13:22:00.001-08:002012-01-13T13:22:22.589-08:00Found the crochet hook!The beginning of an idea. Rediscovering my love of free-form crochet/texture. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RhfckWyCcRUkKPVOJymnT8-30VRPQG8JEukmxH2MdwHfiZtbhCjZNsNQvAU4rYUicB5N8i0XdN6PkYfMNjNwDoBQTuBk255c_a7I1UhYYrEMr0evhN6ZFNtuxQsK8Kv_HsX49afCNw/s640/blogger-image-144827941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RhfckWyCcRUkKPVOJymnT8-30VRPQG8JEukmxH2MdwHfiZtbhCjZNsNQvAU4rYUicB5N8i0XdN6PkYfMNjNwDoBQTuBk255c_a7I1UhYYrEMr0evhN6ZFNtuxQsK8Kv_HsX49afCNw/s640/blogger-image-144827941.jpg" /></a></div>Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-50252712259630129582012-01-08T11:18:00.001-08:002012-01-08T11:18:10.822-08:00On the hunt for one of the bazillon crochet hooks I own but can never find. This is my "extra" needle bin. I rarely use anything from here but considering 90% of these belonged to my mom/grandma I'll never be able to get rid of them. I like to think they bring me good crafting vibes. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6zW4q0HQW_svBpFWflDhe9GAMwRKquP3R27Wp3-wqGyNwVBvDXudixk35Yj8b1HpUzzorfUomLF6KaLhh1qAguajtElWwNiqncxqOs6sLxkt3-ojOyUpIN_zKuaEP6xEBypQuNsHJEg/s640/blogger-image--856661508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6zW4q0HQW_svBpFWflDhe9GAMwRKquP3R27Wp3-wqGyNwVBvDXudixk35Yj8b1HpUzzorfUomLF6KaLhh1qAguajtElWwNiqncxqOs6sLxkt3-ojOyUpIN_zKuaEP6xEBypQuNsHJEg/s640/blogger-image--856661508.jpg" /></a></div>Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-27011518912579658292012-01-06T14:44:00.000-08:002012-01-06T14:46:14.103-08:00Hey girl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5apr9HRHkx8b1g2RrsvxKo_FLhXzicOxulNKip9Q8jq5qK2Az4KGhSdeCZEud7-bA1e6Sq_QrdOMMoR0cY6HhyyrtFBNo0E9FsEYzSwJTP5IDAkgfrYsQ_Dhf92SkPFvz28byl7YJBA/s1600/RG.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5apr9HRHkx8b1g2RrsvxKo_FLhXzicOxulNKip9Q8jq5qK2Az4KGhSdeCZEud7-bA1e6Sq_QrdOMMoR0cY6HhyyrtFBNo0E9FsEYzSwJTP5IDAkgfrYsQ_Dhf92SkPFvz28byl7YJBA/s400/RG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694653748823314498" /></a><br /><br />Hey girl, <br /><br />Sorry it's been so long. I promise I will be back soon. <br /><br />Love, MMary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-5452901653360820202010-04-13T11:07:00.000-07:002010-04-13T11:09:11.614-07:00Unexpected perks of motherhoodSuddenly it's a whole lot easier to schlep my sewing machine to be serviced<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/04/13/966.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/04/13/s_966.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-25930792883029238962010-03-30T13:48:00.000-07:002010-03-30T13:53:13.249-07:00Rainy Days Be DamnedI have a <a href="http://www.target.com/Liberty-London/b?ie=UTF8&node=2241595011">Liberty of London</a> coffee mug and I know how to use it!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8C8uTbJqYmTx9e4dN2ANbWUoPNxsynUkA58KGB0xzjkxxcI7UB-7ulr4wAvn1hSh1Mqa6Xfw7OATvZ6VFPr3AbN8L0F-4V-fzVbb3BO6FyyBGzomKhSlQ82Mg15yR6godvK4Mf1wRw/s1600/photo(9).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8C8uTbJqYmTx9e4dN2ANbWUoPNxsynUkA58KGB0xzjkxxcI7UB-7ulr4wAvn1hSh1Mqa6Xfw7OATvZ6VFPr3AbN8L0F-4V-fzVbb3BO6FyyBGzomKhSlQ82Mg15yR6godvK4Mf1wRw/s400/photo(9).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454532103144026242" /></a>Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-48502384344541412972010-03-17T18:51:00.000-07:002010-03-17T19:25:40.993-07:00Giant Knitted Animals? Yes Please!Who wants to make a giant argyle giraffe? I do! I do! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAsDonki63T7qQ_EHR38fjOTgie4u0WpKNHFa0Ct_sKXy-p5_7M0v0eYqJaNMZk88Ii0Bwgw_ectVCukwuJhzBagdG1XDAhgrelaH-eDDQOs3IZiZ3ya5zSoJpwry3fdfdFg0owZX9Q/s1600-h/4330945510_baa4af5260.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/AVvXsEhPAsDonki63T7qQ_EHR38fjOTgie4u0WpKNHFa0Ct_sKXy-p5_7M0v0eYqJaNMZk88Ii0Bwgw_ectVCukwuJhzBagdG1XDAhgrelaH-eDDQOs3IZiZ3ya5zSoJpwry3fdfdFg0owZX9Q/s400/4330945510_baa4af5260.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449789282297407394" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2pZp_G8vJYIkNh8YPVKJDSSpwepdde9plSK0VNJ3_Z2URN-JGVOqhtXh2QXzQGSMIruAg8dLqlLwSy7grXmkH63X3PGQai3a1dg0WE2g0TFA3WX8SrEIAqtPaqcFcdMkKoDuvmCaWg/s1600-h/4330944148_67cc8b76d3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2pZp_G8vJYIkNh8YPVKJDSSpwepdde9plSK0VNJ3_Z2URN-JGVOqhtXh2QXzQGSMIruAg8dLqlLwSy7grXmkH63X3PGQai3a1dg0WE2g0TFA3WX8SrEIAqtPaqcFcdMkKoDuvmCaWg/s400/4330944148_67cc8b76d3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449789272708326562" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP43q5FFZjb8U8I6vb_-bWtoUBTYqyKstBadgD4Z4R5y-KMceUkIswFbS1N05lYOwbdKtCXGTazpu85a7GSz_D-vYin3dPmFmykiEDWJ-vrun8VGM_NYPVZEYWpnGKWwB1jkaxwYEfVA/s1600-h/4330204007_242a874c97.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/AVvXsEjP43q5FFZjb8U8I6vb_-bWtoUBTYqyKstBadgD4Z4R5y-KMceUkIswFbS1N05lYOwbdKtCXGTazpu85a7GSz_D-vYin3dPmFmykiEDWJ-vrun8VGM_NYPVZEYWpnGKWwB1jkaxwYEfVA/s400/4330204007_242a874c97.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449789273211860834" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://blog.lionbrand.com/2010/02/06/giant-knitted-animals/"><br />Lion Brand</a> isn't where I normally look for amazing and inspiring knitting but man, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lionbrandyarn/sets/72157623351281464/">these photos</a> have me sketching up a storm and trying to figure out how I can rearrange Dori's room to accommodate stuffed animals that are 4ft tall. Who needs a crib? I hear they're overrated. <br /><br />PS Happy St. Patrick's Day! While there was no holiday knitting, there was a holiday themed outfit<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatyJIir-vNPu11-KyXH4aPbKPBd8om9Pk0GFF3oBwzbYwj6y51iezJyyuB63LSPfthzlHM2nY_2Ls1vD2tgWejYXfVg-c7HqZhUCUCx0r7dwMY6o6WZsc6owCIdd71u9B3hTc9CMy-g/s1600-h/Stpattydori.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhatyJIir-vNPu11-KyXH4aPbKPBd8om9Pk0GFF3oBwzbYwj6y51iezJyyuB63LSPfthzlHM2nY_2Ls1vD2tgWejYXfVg-c7HqZhUCUCx0r7dwMY6o6WZsc6owCIdd71u9B3hTc9CMy-g/s400/Stpattydori.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449793516917550626" /></a><br /><br />You're Welcome.Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-13229226790999185662010-03-09T10:22:00.000-08:002010-03-09T10:28:45.678-08:00Manny the Marshmallow KitsDid you miss the <a href="http://www.thecitybakery.com/">City Bakery's</a> Knit night, but still have a hankering to make <a href="http://marymck.blogspot.com/2010/01/manny-marshmallow.html">Manny the Marshmallow</a>? <a href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com">Brooklyn General</a> just made up some great kits! Only $10 for all the supplies(yarn, embroidery floss, stuffing, DPNs) and a print out of the pattern. Super exciting! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYmzecssWJerq6jmQ27t2AhJLXeRNskJrplj6HCp2F9vJaZlGkCsDH6RaMgRW8NP-gP4cnx0QgQRXuoQA14uYUzoE_uDxggYvvZwigLPy4L4L15mTaV1VMl7C1nufsUkGTzLbaxnm0qg/s1600-h/photo(5).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYmzecssWJerq6jmQ27t2AhJLXeRNskJrplj6HCp2F9vJaZlGkCsDH6RaMgRW8NP-gP4cnx0QgQRXuoQA14uYUzoE_uDxggYvvZwigLPy4L4L15mTaV1VMl7C1nufsUkGTzLbaxnm0qg/s400/photo(5).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446702171071675170" /></a>Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-46619690918824896482010-03-04T13:29:00.001-08:002010-03-04T13:29:10.299-08:00Here's a visual recap of my day<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/03/04/961.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/03/04/s_961.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-61242545210671992622010-03-02T09:46:00.000-08:002010-03-02T09:49:52.471-08:00LeSighPattern drafting with colored <a href="http://marvy.com/product_details.aspx?ProductID=92">LePens</a>. It makes me happier than is entirely appropriate. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87A42OM5PJk9WerfHsEqn6YZGzcU5Me3MQtz8w_fRgIcuPtwNIctGDdhEkirjWEJImWKd28c5CM99RFXlRQIdVrp_SQw7fJObT6dH_1FzPW6Kuybzyp1fDYyciF52QsqC5S3m9H1BkQ/s1600-h/photo(4).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87A42OM5PJk9WerfHsEqn6YZGzcU5Me3MQtz8w_fRgIcuPtwNIctGDdhEkirjWEJImWKd28c5CM99RFXlRQIdVrp_SQw7fJObT6dH_1FzPW6Kuybzyp1fDYyciF52QsqC5S3m9H1BkQ/s400/photo(4).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444094715990777890" /></a>Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-88795922838556022672010-02-26T10:05:00.000-08:002010-02-26T10:06:01.619-08:00a Dear John of the weather varietyDear Snow,<br /><br />Please stop trying to sweet talk me with pretty views out my window and a napping baby. I've moved on with spring, it's over. <br /><br />Love, me<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/02/26/495.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/02/26/s_495.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-24363485479124484902010-01-24T19:16:00.000-08:002010-01-25T11:27:16.642-08:00Manny the Marshmallow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXvQZqv4rw9_2JucLvDVBj1UkrWnXqAApue3Js75qupqMlBvCFbaFFFkBhBGdKPw-eNPEz7lPMzo_SV58wjJbv9xZIrpCy-a6iLy-EtQmAtr0czMIgdmclzBMgmWNmSBfFssKZuPY8Q/s1600-h/marshmallow1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXvQZqv4rw9_2JucLvDVBj1UkrWnXqAApue3Js75qupqMlBvCFbaFFFkBhBGdKPw-eNPEz7lPMzo_SV58wjJbv9xZIrpCy-a6iLy-EtQmAtr0czMIgdmclzBMgmWNmSBfFssKZuPY8Q/s400/marshmallow1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430513013222813906" /></a><br /><br />What's better than marshmallows in hot chocolate? Marshmallows anytime you want! <br /><br />Manny was designed for <a href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com">Brooklyn General's</a> workshop at <a href="http://www.thecitybakery.com/">The City Bakery's</a> 18th annual <a href="http://www.hotchocolatefestival.com/">Hot Chocolate Festival</a> knit night, February 18th from 7-10pm. If you want to learn how to make Manny in person, just stop by the event or click <a href="https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0Byq3ri-ITjzrOThjYTc1ZTYtYTQyMi00MTM1LWE0M2MtMTVmNzIxZjg5NjM1&hl=en">here</a> for the pattern!Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-57589340989406108722010-01-14T17:04:00.000-08:002010-01-14T17:26:24.415-08:00Getting back to businessFor the last few years, I have purposely crafted my work life to make having a kid "easy." Easy is in quotes because it's one of those words I used pre-motherhood that I don't think even passes my lips anymore. Motherhood is many many many things (and most of them wonderful) but easy is not one of them. I would talk about how I was so lucky to be able to have the kind of job that I can work and stay home with our child. I now would like to time travel back a few years and give my naive former self a good wallop. <br /><br />But that being said, I have started to get back into the design business and am lucky enough to work with wonderful choreographers who don't mind me bringing Dori with to rehearsal. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDwx6nwmzfkKtfbGtsc01F7gKrVTbhQxQ4wYxwshvU0oKU415DpqWRVGl-GBtmL00kp6KsJXvNrM8q3g4PHdxxMcbTGwpU5hj-GplmHxPXEWDyxjyfH6GRtYL6UcvkWT8tZE8CW9zsyA/s1600-h/Doriatrehersal.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDwx6nwmzfkKtfbGtsc01F7gKrVTbhQxQ4wYxwshvU0oKU415DpqWRVGl-GBtmL00kp6KsJXvNrM8q3g4PHdxxMcbTGwpU5hj-GplmHxPXEWDyxjyfH6GRtYL6UcvkWT8tZE8CW9zsyA/s400/Doriatrehersal.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426769562914933058" /></a><br /><br />She loves watching the dancers, not to mention the chance to show off El Tigre (she smile stalks people. She will stare a person down until they look at her and then break into a 1000 watt smile that causes anyone with in 10 feet of her to ooh and ahhh. We're working on teaching her to use her powers for good and not evil. Not sure where to find the flash cards for emotional manipulation, but I digress.) Now we just have to work on getting any sort of sewing done during daylight hours(have mentioned the kid isn't a napper) and things may soon be back on trackMary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-88044139390502908942009-11-04T10:20:00.000-08:002009-11-04T10:30:47.829-08:00Rough Job, I KnowSo as part of one of my part-time gigs, I have to look through the weekly tabloids. I wish I could say I was above them, but really I love them and all their horrible tackiness. Right up there with 80's fashion and Cheese Wiz. This gem of an article was in last weeks InTouch<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEANi4CGUpOt1Y5_CcAt1qWLnCjpliZHYuKi4gMV8ZidybG7Wa1PvDlX9so1Gd4XGh6rRXIHEVs542YP1TGxgDwgGrqkfy3NttlsQJ84AagZ_XpPz4NprzTRzpvyT-mPrzzbrEN03W1Q/s1600-h/photo.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/AVvXsEjEANi4CGUpOt1Y5_CcAt1qWLnCjpliZHYuKi4gMV8ZidybG7Wa1PvDlX9so1Gd4XGh6rRXIHEVs542YP1TGxgDwgGrqkfy3NttlsQJ84AagZ_XpPz4NprzTRzpvyT-mPrzzbrEN03W1Q/s400/photo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400315352341772082" /></a><br /><br /><br />Part of me is incredibly horrified the other part is all like, dude where do I get Dori a leopard print poncho? I have to draw the line at gigantic flower headbands, but that is just a personal choice, right up there with acrylic yarn and faux hawksMary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-48970057092901484842009-10-31T11:24:00.001-07:002009-10-31T11:25:32.306-07:00Happy Halloween!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-xK8JgyuF2BwTXOl8D5Mvw8Pk46ItEfQz6wOIHHdTvMFreexHqWVcIPXDFuG0GUlJ_oH-qtjnGngdYmQVbZwLZhkuKVxJdFiu_tufLK3YfvoYScOxfvsO7tYOhZL7ghi-Nz9T5FjDw/s1600-h/IMG_1185.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-xK8JgyuF2BwTXOl8D5Mvw8Pk46ItEfQz6wOIHHdTvMFreexHqWVcIPXDFuG0GUlJ_oH-qtjnGngdYmQVbZwLZhkuKVxJdFiu_tufLK3YfvoYScOxfvsO7tYOhZL7ghi-Nz9T5FjDw/s400/IMG_1185.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398831968006650418" /></a>Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-9634765227902818792009-10-24T11:57:00.000-07:002009-10-24T18:14:34.392-07:00Ladybug Time!As you can see in the photo I have some ends to weave in and black dots to add but over all Dori's Halloween costume is almost done! With a week to spare no less. <br /><br />Anyone want to lay down a wager those dots are going to be added around 1am the night before Halloween? <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/24/509.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/24/s_509.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-74563128606618036982009-10-22T16:36:00.001-07:002009-10-22T17:04:54.058-07:00So taking pictures of peoples outfits anonymously via iPhone and ridiculing them on one's blog is catty and mean. I had to remind myself of that SEVERAL times today walking through Soho for work. It was like Ugly Betty Exploded all over Broadway. I may be wrong but I think 6" heels are a wee bit over kill while standing in line at the bank, no? All though this is coming from a woman whose new fashion objective is to not leave the house with any visible spit up/milk stains. <br /><br />This also comes from a woman who is not so secretly living out her Punky Brewster fantasies on her child<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhha1PFlHOsqofLWs9aeGuXAbQ23LutYOoBzLNoFP6M-Ib1tcWTVbBIAv4gl3Ikul0Cg1hVu5wj49wlSxuZPMrp2z5-2-v7s9G3jB1KSb91iX10_bys1USEiLXnaMVOWSuaHFwoMKCHyg/s1600-h/n651330933_3136602_3738475.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/AVvXsEhha1PFlHOsqofLWs9aeGuXAbQ23LutYOoBzLNoFP6M-Ib1tcWTVbBIAv4gl3Ikul0Cg1hVu5wj49wlSxuZPMrp2z5-2-v7s9G3jB1KSb91iX10_bys1USEiLXnaMVOWSuaHFwoMKCHyg/s320/n651330933_3136602_3738475.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395575893774188130" /></a><br /><br />And who also might put her child in all things holiday related until the child can verbally beg her not to<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDspqYWkFXEkHk1VSonAupBdBc31yRytWPRDBPpiQ3VBztsI4RKswzcH27vhmCXVNDNxpuXgslf9GkXwF57K28PEmGIcjF1QiuIOcbucH8qs58hkuyCK1B6SjRB8beBmTK3YjcfzBU-g/s1600-h/photo.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/AVvXsEgDspqYWkFXEkHk1VSonAupBdBc31yRytWPRDBPpiQ3VBztsI4RKswzcH27vhmCXVNDNxpuXgslf9GkXwF57K28PEmGIcjF1QiuIOcbucH8qs58hkuyCK1B6SjRB8beBmTK3YjcfzBU-g/s320/photo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395576734513826018" /></a><br /><br />But thankfully that day is far far awayMary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-7986935942964114802009-10-21T08:02:00.000-07:002009-10-21T08:03:52.226-07:00Apparently somebody else at Coffee Den has a thing for mermaids too<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/259.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/s_259.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-8188315018399923892009-10-20T05:51:00.000-07:002009-10-20T19:47:33.772-07:00Meet Sydney the Stash-Busting Snake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LHBkd5woQiN2LlGbMqJkUtkRj_7yiuovf1-UiOT0z_1PKbgNabTVNySqY1N0Y11iaQ0KZnhi2iOaOxyG7PsH63nOdsNtUpgidKQfiQX77k9xYQD0VHQV7qmRZH3yda3LqOT1hG1ciA/s1600-h/IMG_1101.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/AVvXsEh7LHBkd5woQiN2LlGbMqJkUtkRj_7yiuovf1-UiOT0z_1PKbgNabTVNySqY1N0Y11iaQ0KZnhi2iOaOxyG7PsH63nOdsNtUpgidKQfiQX77k9xYQD0VHQV7qmRZH3yda3LqOT1hG1ciA/s320/IMG_1101.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394665929482254946" /></a><br /><br />I've had the idea for Sydney for awhile, but it took a bit to work out the details to make him coil on his own (funny what lack of sleep will do to your knitting skills). basically he's just a three row repeat with short rows, switching up the colors as you choose. pretty simple, and a great way to practice wrap and turn short rows if you're just learning. <br /><br />And best of all he's <a href="http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0Byq3ri-ITjzrMTAxYjJiMWQtMTI3Zi00NzFhLTk0OTMtZGQwMmY3M2U1ZTlk&hl=en">Free</a>!(pattern link)<br /><br />The sample is knit in Lamb's Pride Bulky (by the lovely <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5152863">Kusi Coya</a>), but anything would do. Just make sure all the scraps are roughly the same weight, or switch up your needle size accordingly so the fabric stays tight, and you will have one interesting looking snake :)Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-46816747509839931072009-06-16T15:29:00.000-07:002009-06-16T15:39:25.695-07:00The Grand Marshall of the Parade Makes Her ApperanceSo not the finished object I was expecting to post, but the most important one by far. Welcome to the world Doreen Mae Kelly<br /><br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidsFuIDuqzVNDNUMEykSW1msS6VoyZvCHig7HnkyYfKqSoH6URZvsUT0osbjB25ZyKw78EhzMLoe9b5mJKEmKoIh4jkY8kCiLtA8nlc7yer-T9JKW3HQYnHBygeWf0qnMNO1cFK_lRog/s1600-h/Dori+just+born.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/AVvXsEidsFuIDuqzVNDNUMEykSW1msS6VoyZvCHig7HnkyYfKqSoH6URZvsUT0osbjB25ZyKw78EhzMLoe9b5mJKEmKoIh4jkY8kCiLtA8nlc7yer-T9JKW3HQYnHBygeWf0qnMNO1cFK_lRog/s320/Dori+just+born.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348057381685660674" /></a><br /><br /><br />Born June 13th 8:26am 7lbs 8ozs 20 3/4” <br /><br />And I have to say, the kid has spectacular timing, I went into labor about 6 hours after finishing her crib skirt. She was apparently very excited that her mother managed to make matching curtains and crib skirt, BEFORE she was even born. She just had to see them in person. <br /><br />The rest of her room still looks like a tornado hit it, but dammit, her crib looks awesome.Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-28889604011497423072009-06-11T06:45:00.000-07:002009-06-11T07:39:01.666-07:00And the Parade Begins....ShortlySo things are getting down the wire here in the McKenzie/Kelly household, only 6 days till my due date. Due to blood pressure that would just not behave itself I have been doing a lot of hanging out around my house on modified bed rest for the last few weeks. Actually not to bad of a gig, I don't just have to stay in bed, I really just had to cool it on the compulsive Ikea runs, oh and working. <br /><br />That leaves time for a lot of nesting/crafting. Unfortunately the sun has decided to take a vacation from NYC this week, making photographic proof of the crafting kinda impossible. Here's a shot of my finished <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MaryMcK/hemlock-ring-blanket">Hemlock Ring Blanket</a>(Ravelry) to wet your appetite and I promise a Finished Object Parade will begin shortly, or as soon as the weather Gods permit<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrprcuoIuEL-8cIK7E4MXg1B9DG_7FOJxOCo-_RB10l_VLNbftD6TVWFVU7ybDtundkPBUNnJaFqzrJgHg0bbdsfA-Nw6MbZN98IXRivw8uOl0XlhcBQlMPgc-gKhJsjGkb0nIt1wjug/s1600-h/hemlock-1.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/AVvXsEgrprcuoIuEL-8cIK7E4MXg1B9DG_7FOJxOCo-_RB10l_VLNbftD6TVWFVU7ybDtundkPBUNnJaFqzrJgHg0bbdsfA-Nw6MbZN98IXRivw8uOl0XlhcBQlMPgc-gKhJsjGkb0nIt1wjug/s320/hemlock-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346068194155595250" /></a>Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-43928444249036793482009-05-20T08:44:00.001-07:002009-05-20T08:44:32.169-07:00Again with the mermaidsSaw this at my local coffee shop. Not sure why she's so angry but I kinda like it<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/05/20/122.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/05/20/s_122.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />-- Post From my iPhone <br />Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-9947951173966509092009-04-28T14:25:00.000-07:002009-04-28T14:34:14.820-07:00SeriouslyI hate to admit it, but in college I had a brief love affair with Kate Spade. Sadly it all had to end when I moved to Chicago and every Northwestern Sorority girl was carrying a Kate Spade like their life depended on it. There have been a few times since that I have been reminded of exactly why the break up was neccecary (like <a href="http://mcknits.blogspot.com/2007/11/oh-kate-spade-now-i-remember-why-we-had.html ">here</a>) but dear God, never so much as when I walked passed this window display near my office. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8ALRxusnRrhTZ2N8woPa_a9cR-SJDhJnc61RwO_LvzjPulLNbwgAvC0775Nn-5v-FWvhNfaD-_1qNMkcuXKewVMGJQLOsQ87Xm-LSWPp-8Chnsv1JFhBgikvwe9GAfFFG_H-eMWb9w/s1600-h/photo.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/AVvXsEjF8ALRxusnRrhTZ2N8woPa_a9cR-SJDhJnc61RwO_LvzjPulLNbwgAvC0775Nn-5v-FWvhNfaD-_1qNMkcuXKewVMGJQLOsQ87Xm-LSWPp-8Chnsv1JFhBgikvwe9GAfFFG_H-eMWb9w/s320/photo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329858074921039858" /></a><br /><br />The woman has gone and lost her damn mind.Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-11056427274734140962009-04-24T06:34:00.001-07:002009-04-24T06:48:01.116-07:00Magnum P.I-tasticMy new obsession,<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTihVfGbKt64esRlvwtjNVMnWHaGEmDiYsH2fuzmJNAJM-bEphqzdSWUbv4VyDMvRn4xsNup7N3bXQH3m-CrbP5dUls0kOvXbJQkIjrbMhu5Ozr7amdK64M71Gqwv7CtYruH1ZWnCrA/s1600-h/robert+pattinson+pillow.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/AVvXsEgZTihVfGbKt64esRlvwtjNVMnWHaGEmDiYsH2fuzmJNAJM-bEphqzdSWUbv4VyDMvRn4xsNup7N3bXQH3m-CrbP5dUls0kOvXbJQkIjrbMhu5Ozr7amdK64M71Gqwv7CtYruH1ZWnCrA/s320/robert+pattinson+pillow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328252253680730306" /></a><br /><br />More the screen printing with felt, less Robert Pattinson. Thought the recipient of the pillow was definitely more thrilled with the Robert Pattinson aspect. <br /><br />The technique is something I really want to explore more. Here is my second go around<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQM8CjmLkIqyoRKWa1vmg41K8HTxondD1tqy9U4gfDWCjEZLbafY9zgXUJ0MYd1yFpTs5oXmDbIcdpSU7SGp7iczKtlvh6omrCvuZKiciEAsAZQiaKFcKSF3GdfcsgZ2rXJtVRDaeB6A/s1600-h/magnum+pi+web+quality.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQM8CjmLkIqyoRKWa1vmg41K8HTxondD1tqy9U4gfDWCjEZLbafY9zgXUJ0MYd1yFpTs5oXmDbIcdpSU7SGp7iczKtlvh6omrCvuZKiciEAsAZQiaKFcKSF3GdfcsgZ2rXJtVRDaeB6A/s320/magnum+pi+web+quality.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328251484636598610" /></a><br /><br />Not sure if it's going to end up a pillow or just framed. But one thing's for sure, nothing says Friday like a little Tom SelleckMary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053267310778251800.post-61367602924795372742009-02-03T05:41:00.000-08:002009-02-03T05:43:46.720-08:00Who"s got two thumbs, and in extreme need of stitch markers?This girl.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFg60c224QlPtS9srKvk6HS_SPZzWHhXxyFtc_Q9VcPLOIYdJpqjzZ03sxNGeB5zIcO7llIjoqRNEoUyq2Wjy2Qn1-aA0tiKMpVIgXic1jVn66yNZVEcXefNQ-jIdT9IcHvn_nOaEu_g/s1600-h/photo(7).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/AVvXsEhFg60c224QlPtS9srKvk6HS_SPZzWHhXxyFtc_Q9VcPLOIYdJpqjzZ03sxNGeB5zIcO7llIjoqRNEoUyq2Wjy2Qn1-aA0tiKMpVIgXic1jVn66yNZVEcXefNQ-jIdT9IcHvn_nOaEu_g/s320/photo(7).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298566187447736658" /></a>Mary McK-http://www.blogger.com/profile/15416592384003782345noreply@blogger.com1