KNIT, KNIT, KNIT ...DONE!

Finally ...

I'M DONE!

I have been working on this

project practically day and night

to get it finished for tomorrow.

My Mother's birthday is tomorrow

and I wanted to make her a

warm and cozy shawl.

Her arms, shoulder, neck and

back always seem to be cold, so...

 I started with this pattern...

Lion Brand 

Seed Stitch Ruffle Wrap

I made a few changes as I went along.

Because I knitted, knitted and knitted 

....it was the never ending seed stitch wrap!

Dear Daughter agreed to

model, if I promised to make her one.

It's nice and cozy warm!

Perfect for Mother Dear to keep

her warm. The seed stitch makes

the texture almost like a blanket.

 This is where I changed the pattern

just a bit. The directions have you

decreasing every 4th row, as I got

towards the bottom I decreased

every other row until the bottom

just came below my bum!

This is where I did my bind off.

(Otherwise, I think it would have ended at my knees!)

I used Encore Tweed/Chunky Weight,

Size 9 40" circular needles.

For the border, instead of adding

a ruffle edge. I single crocheted around

the edge (two rows). 

Then I added an open block

border and then did another

single crochet row.

The wrap measures

66" across the upper part

of the wrap and then

from back neck edge to

lower edge bottom

it is 58".

I must admit ...

it sure is awfully warm!

Even though I was marathon

knitting ...I may just have to

make myself one and

Dear Daughter too!

WHAT AM I DOING?

I'm not quite sure what 

I'm doing anymore! 

You see, I'm a bit crazy!

Okay, okay ...a lot CRAZY!

Do I need more things to do?

NO

Do I need to add more things to my to do list?

NO

Isn't 'Christmas' just around the corner?

And, don't I have a list of projects I

want to do before it arrives?

YES

Then why am I signing up

for one more thing to do?

I DON'T KNOW????

So call me crazy!

I jumped in and fell for this

hook, line & sinker!

Susan B. Anderson is having

a knit a long!  I just couldn't 

resist! Even though I have

many knitting needles

already sitting idle with

more projects than I can count!

I joined right in!

I'm a bit behind, but hoping to

catch up today!

I love Miss Susan B.

I met her once at a local

trunk show for her

latest book Itty Bitty Toys.

 She's as cute as can be!

Ok, enough already!

The knit a long is on the

Spud & Chloe Blog!

There are two versions of

the sweater ...

The crew neck in 'GRAPE' Spud & Chloe Yarn.

(Which is what I'm making, except I'm using Root Beer!)

OR

The boat neck!

(This is the Root Beer color! Isn't it beautiful!)

Susan is working with

Wendy Bernard using Wendy's book

CUSTOM KNITS.

(I'm waiting for my copy of the book to arrive.)

Well off to knit! I'm almost finished

with Part Two, so I'll be caught up in

no time!

JOIN IN - IT'S GOING TO BE FUN!

NEW KNIT ALONG!

Hi Dear Sweetie's ...

I haven't blogged in sooooo long!

I've been so busy working on a new

project for my Etsy Store!

I should have some new items listed

by the end of the week.

Going in a totally new direction!

In the meantime, I have found this ....

RACHEL'S KNITTING CORNER

is hosting a

'MYSTERY DISHCLOTH KNIT ALONG'

She has posted Day #1 here ...

RACHEL'S MYSTERY DISHCLOTH KNIT ALONG

 Sounds like lots of fun!

She designs beautiful dishcloth's.

If you want a quick and easy

'pick me up' knitting project, 

then join in! 

Come on ....I just know you are itching to start a new project!

PS ...Be sure to check back by the end of the week

for a preview of my new Etsy items!

CRAFTING A.D.D.

While Sugar Plum's dance ....

I'm obsessed!

The holiday decorations are in place!

The gifts have been wrapped!

The cards have been mailed!

But, can I stop? NO!

I'm crocheting!

What started out as a project quite awhile ago;

is once again being worked on.

Remember the Cath Kidston Granny Blanket?

Well ...what can I say? I LOVE this blanket.

I'm working my main color in RED!

Do you think I will get it done before next Christmas? 

I'm knitting!

It's a last minute Christmas gift!

And.....knitting!

Legwarmers for Daughter Dear!

One down, one to go!

 

... still knitting!

A simple cashmere cowl!

It was going to be a Christmas gift;

now I've decided it will be mine!

Crocheting yet again!

I'm obsessed with this project!

One big granny square done with

Noro Silk Garden Sock Yarn.

Color way S252!

And, dare I show you my sewing?

Oh yes, Oh yes I will!

Quilt Number 1!

Blocks completed, ready for sashing!

Not sure when I'll get to this one!

Quilt Number Two!

Blocks are sewn and also awaiting sashing!

I think I have CRAFTING A.D.D.!

A BOOK SIGNING ...

I'M BEYOND EXCITED! 

 Miss Susan B. Anderson

Yesterday, I had the great honor to meet 

one of the most talented woman in the knitting arts.  

Miss Susan B. Anderson! 

That's right! She was here in Salt Lake City
at The Wool Cabin for a book signing of 

her latest book ''Itty-bitty Toys.  

The Wool Cabin also offered a limited number

of seats to take a two hour class with Miss Susan B;

and I was able to snag a seat! 

She shared a new little pattern, just for those attending.

It was fantastic ...and now I realize 

I do not need to be intimidated 

by new knitting patterns. 

She made it all so easy and her patterns from this book are  ......

OH...SO EASY!

A larger than life size cover of her new book!

These are adorable little pincushions which are offered here.

The display table was chock full of the 

cutiest little critters from Susan's new book.

There were little duckies!

There were little puppies!

and ...this is what we made in class!

This cute little bunny!

 But, wait there is a surprise!
You turn the little bunny inside out.....

and...it becomes a little chick!

Now how adorable is that? 

I'm off to knit my next Itty-Bitty Toy project.

I hope you all enjoyed my visit with Miss Susan B! 

I MUST BE ON ANOTHER BLOG BREAK!

YIKES ....does time ever fly by? I can't believe it has been so long since my last post. Let me just say things are crazy-busy around here 24/7! I have been so sad because I just don't get to my craft room any more to do any sewing! I watch my two grandchildren during the week; let me just say the youngest is two! Need I say more! Since I haven't been sewing ...the to do pile of quilts is stacking up! In lieu of sewing, I've opted to knit lately. At least while watching a two

year old I can get a few knit stitches in here and there!

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Here's a peak of a few of the items I've been working on!

I've finally finished this shrug for my daughter. Wow, was it ever a project. It's knitted with Noro Silk on size 2 needles. For all you non-knitters ....size 2 needles a very small!

It's such a cute shrug. I didn't show a picture of the sleeves; but, they are sewn together at the cuff and then there are four buttons which go up the arm.

I love the drape on this shrug and I like the colors as well! One project finished!

Here is the second project ...finally completed. And, yes it's for my darling daughter! It's the Wonderful Wallaby Sweater by Cottage Creations. It a great pattern ...sort of like a really neat sweatshirt, only a bit more stylish! There is a great kangaroo pocket in the front.

And ....a great hood! One more item finished!

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Here are a few items I'm currently working on now!

Once again ...an item for darling daughter! I do believe she is a lucky lady to be getting all these hand knit pieces! I've started a pair of anklets in a marvelous hand dyed sock yarn. Of course ...they have to be pink!

I'm using this new book I purchased. It has a wonderful assortment of sock patterns. What makes it so wonderful is that the patterns are written in an array of different sizes.

Last, but certainly not least ...I'm making a 'Wonderful Wallaby' sweater for me in this gorgeous shade blues! The yarn is Cascade 220 'Paints'. I thought it was about time I knitted something for ME!
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Hopefully I'll be back a lot sooner than I have been! I tell you it's just really CRAZY-BUSY around here! What more can I say?

OH ....BABY!

OH ....BABY!

If you remember from my last post

I was working on a baby gift

for my niece.

The baby was delivered by

C-Section on August 20th.

We are so excited ...it

was a little girl!

(I don't have any photo's of her yet!)

But, in the meantime ...I thought

I'd share my finished gift!

I crocheted this adorable Bath Set.

It consists of a 100 % cotton hooded

bath towel and two little washcloth's.

The bath towel is about 25" x 25", and

each little washcloth is about 8".

I love how it turned out. The

crochet stitch makes it very

thick and soft. Perfect for

baby's bath time.

And, of course ...

since I now know it's a girl!

I had to make this ....

A little brown beanie with

a huge pink flower!

(Since I don't have a little baby

at home ...I used the next best thing!)

Don't you just love this pink flower?

It just shouts 'LITTLE GIRL'!

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Finally ...it's all in the details!

The wrapping!

I always try to use a see-through

cupcake box if I can when

wrapping up baby gifts.

Using a cupcake box makes a

great way to wrap gifts!

I adorned it with the perfect

little stick on design!

And, a nice satin ribbon.

And, finally attached a cute little

brown envelope with a little

message tucked inside!

*****

I hope you've enjoyed seeing my

baby gift. I know there were lots

of pic's, but I just couldn't help it!

It turned out so cute!

Now ...if I can just get my

hands on a photo or two of

the new baby!

LOOK WHO'S KNITTING!

Sweet Darling Granddaughter!

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I was babysitting yesterday and remembered I

had purchased this on my recent trip to California....

I was saving this for a special time

when it was just the two of us.

This is such a wonderful kit.

For ages 5+. It has everything

in it to begin learning how

to 'spool' knit. Just the

right thing for a little one.

So, we spent a good portion of the

day learning to 'spool' knit.

She's so excited! She ran around

the house chanting ...

I'm knitting, I'm knitting!

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Makes a 'Grandma' proud!

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Then we made these....

YUMMO - Chocolate Chip Cookies!

What a way to end a good knit day!

Warm cookies and a glass of cold milk!