Monday, June 20, 2011

The P-Orbital

I have to be honest that I might not know what I'm talking about.

Physical Chemistry was probably my weakest subject, which is why I focused more on Organic Chem and Chemical Biology.

I do, however, know what a p-orbital should look like and it vaguely brings up memories of HOMO and LUMO, and energy diagrams and what not.

So here's my interpretation of a p-orbital:

He's a little smirky, kind of like he knows I have no idea what I'm talking about. But here's to P Chem and the 2 semesters of I have no idea what I'm studying, but I passed with flying colors anyway and 7 years later, remembering nothing...there was a cat in a box at some point. =P

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Saturday, June 18, 2011

New Smaller Caffeine Molecule

Ever since my caffeine molecule got sold, I've kinda been pining away for it. So I decided it was time to create another one, but smaller. The smaller version measures 11x10 inches:


While the original measures 15x13:

I think I prefer the smaller one. It's more portable and much easier to put together. It will be our centerpieces at craft fairs this year!

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Stitch London Specimens

Stitch London teamed up with London Science Museum and had an open call for science themed knit and crochet work. They will be on display in the London Science Museum on June 25 and 26!

Check out our cataloged items on the Stitch London Archive

Ice, Water and Steam

Ethanol

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Monday, June 13, 2011

Weekend Project: Benzene

It's been awhile since I've made something new. So I decided to tackle benzene, using light blue and gray yarn:



It's listed on Etsy.

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Saturday, June 11, 2011

International Yarn Bombing Day Activities

The Michael's on N. Clark in Chicago was hosting a little yarn bombing and knit-a-thon and here's what greeted us out front:



And here's me trying to sew some crocheted pieces on a railing:



It was such a fun day to crochet and see some pretty yarn bombs!





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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

A Crocheted Basket

I had a cone of double worsted cotton yarn that I couldn't decide what to do with, so I made a basket that would be nice for craft fairs. I love:





Basket full of waters:



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