Month: July 2011 (page 1 of 5)

Purple Ripple Afghan

Purple Ripple AfghanPurple Ripple Afghan
This is like my second major crocheted thing. So I guess I’m not really allowed to tease crocheters anymore, am I? ONE OF YOU, HOOKERS; ONE OF YOU. Anyhoo, last year at the Wollongong knitting retreat I won a packet of purple Patons Shadow Tweed at the trivia contest. I had no idea what to do with it. Then I saw my friend Devvy post a photo of her ripple afghan on Ravelry. Gorgeous! I have fond memories of family members with crochet afghans on the back of their sofas when I was growing up. It was time for me to make an afghan.

I used the same pattern that Devvy did: Easy Ripple Afghan. I can’t remember how many stitches I chained to start; it was probably the 178 suggested in the pattern. I used a 6mm crochet hook. I started it last winter, set it aside in the warmer months, and then picked it up again this year when it got cold. It was nice to sit under it while I was working on it! I used up all ten balls in the packet. I wish it were a bit bigger, but the wool is discontinued and I can’t seem to find anymore. (It’s colour 6909 if anybody has any they’re willing to part with!) As it is, it’s a nice lap rug for one person and it fits perfectly on the back of the couch. A very satisfying little project… (Continue on for more photos.)Purple Ripple Afghan

Purple Ripple Afghan

Purple Ripple Afghan

RunningBlog: Week 30

Week 30
Last week’s mystery weakness hung around, making me tired and achey and pukey. On Thursday it finally manifested – I’m sick! Not sure what this virus is, but it wiped me out. I ended up taking Thursday and Friday off (from work, from running, from everything). The Snook’s got it too! Fine birthday present from me. Anyway, we did manage to get in a couple decent runs before it finally laid us low. Last Sunday was our long run of 15km, which was also the Snook’s longest ever. We did it at a comfortable 2:1 ratio and pace. On Tuesday I headed out for a run on my own to break in my new Mizunos. Wednesday I went to Spudds, but I was feeling really weak and crappy by that point. I should’ve known something was up!

July 24: 15.20km
July 26: 6.00km
Total this week: 21.2km (13.25mi)
Total in 2011: 725.65km (453.5mi)

In order to meet my goal of running 1200km in 2011, I should be at 692km. So I’ve still got a nice little cushion there…

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Advanced Style

Advanced Style: Age and Beauty. A very short and charming little video about the amazing personal fashion styles of some older women. You should watch it – these ladies are amazing! I can’t wait to be like that when I grow up. And I covet those leopard-print sunglasses…

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Girl Geek Dinner

Girl Geek Dinner
Another video! A few weeks ago the Snook and I went to Google for the latest Girl Geek Dinner. The talks were excellent and we had a lot of fun. (I even won a Computer Engineer Barbie!) While we were there, the organiser Kellie asked if I’d mind being interviewed for a little video they were putting together. Here it is…

The Ship Song Project

The Ship Song Project
Wow. To celebrate the Sydney Opera House, a number of Australia’s most famous musicians got together at the House to record a cover of Nick Cave’s “The Ship Song.” It seriously gave me shivers.

I also really, really like Amanda Palmer’s version

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