In keeping my mind off the fact that the due date is one week away (and the added part of that which is that the due date is really just the midpoint of the two weeks prior and post in which baby could arrive) and keeping my mind from wondering if every little twitch or… Continue reading Another Hat & Scarf idea for a teen guy?
Category: FOs
An Unoriginal Post
A finished object! The Unoriginal Hat by the Yarn Harlot. Yarn: Fat Sheep Yarn, Raspberry colorway, from Farmhouse YarnsMods: I used two US11 (8.00mm) circulars because I don't have 7mm dpns but I do have a big head. Other notes: It could be pregnancy brain or just not paying attention, but for whatever reason I… Continue reading An Unoriginal Post
Baby Knits
Two FO's to blog about today - first off - baby booties!Pattern: Saartjes Bootees (pdf file)Yarn: leftover yarn that I used on the Carolina socks, Sockenwolle "Light" from handgefaerbt.comSuch a quick project. I do think I would like them better in a solid color or two, but for now, these are great! Second, a Christmas… Continue reading Baby Knits
Dust in the Wind
I finally completed my largest knitting project to date - the tilted duster has all the seams complete and ends woven in! Excuse the poor lighting in the photos:It needs buttons and probably a blocking too (haven't ever done that - little nervous). But I also like it with the collar down:I'm undecided about it.… Continue reading Dust in the Wind
Oddest Project Ever
A few weeks ago my grandmother requested a doorknob cover / cozy. After a little hunting online, I did find a pattern. I dug into my stash, found some cotton yarn (in a navy blue color) and got to work. I finally finished it today and then wanted to try it out before sending it… Continue reading Oddest Project Ever
Halloweenie-fest ready!
Even though the astronaut costume didn't work out, I did manage to finish the zebra sweater for Jackson. Apologies to Steven Pastis - author of my current favorite comic, Pearls Before Swine. I especially love the crocodiles - the males speak in this "barely articulate" manner, and greet their zebra neighbors with a great "Hullooo… Continue reading Halloweenie-fest ready!
Candy Corn
This weekend we're going to a friend's "Ocktoberfest". They had a little boy back in May and I never got around to sending them anything that I did knit (tomato hat, mason dixon bib) - I am going to keep those items. Instead, I took the opportunity to knit up some more seasonal themed items.… Continue reading Candy Corn
Knitting. Seriously.
Playing catch-up here. Aside from a wee bit of embroidery and possibly adding the edging, I'm calling this hat done - Football Hat from "Itty Bitty Knitting" (Just got "Itty Bitty Nursery" so cute!)Go Jets!I had previously found on the web, but didn't bookmark, a tip / hint about knitting an edge instead of the… Continue reading Knitting. Seriously.
Knitting FOs!
How in the world did it get to be September?? Not being in school (as a student or teacher) for only the second September that I remember is very very strange. I'm excited for fall, but in my head it still feels like July or early August! The knitting front has been a bit slower,… Continue reading Knitting FOs!
Candy Cane Hats
I am one of those people that just cannot do Christmas prior to Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and I want to enjoy fall and Halloween and Thanksgiving first, thank you very much. This year though I have to make an exception, given that I may or may not have had the baby by… Continue reading Candy Cane Hats