Latest Projects

I frogged the baby blanket since I didn't like the way it was turning out. I don't know what I am going to do with that yarn at the moment but I will figure it out.

I am working on crocheting potholders at the moment. I am still working on the first one and I am taking my time with it. It is out of Peaches N Cream and the color is Earth tones. I like the way it is turning out so far. I will post a picture as soon as I get the first one done. The pattern is from: http://www.mielkesfarm.com/diagonal_hotpad.htm.

I am also knitting a shawl for myself. I am using Brown Sheep's Cotton Fleece and the color of the one skein is Sedona Red. I have to buy more yarn when I am ready for it. Only way to get the pattern is by joining the list. The list name is MMarioKKnits. The group is really nice too. What I have seen so far, his patterns are very easy to understand.

What I've been working on

I made an tree top angel for the Christmas tree last year. I had her finished in time for Christmas and that made me happy. I don't have a picture up yet, but will get one up as soon as possible.

Right now I am working on a simple square baby blanket that will go to my aunt and uncle. It is being made out of baby terry yarn that was given to us. I am hoping to have it finished by the end of February so we can get it mailed to them.

I also am working on making a strap for a dog harness. I hope to get it finished soon, but not in a real hurry at the moment. It is being made out of some bright green cotton/acrylic sock yarn that was given to my family.

Projects in Works

I have finished the pair of socks I was working on last week. The only problems is that they don't fit anyone. It took almost a year to complete the pair of socks.

I started another shawl about two weeks ago. I have one more repeat before I start the border for it. It is out of handspun Alpaca/silk blend plied with merino dyed willow green from Wilton's cake dye. The pattern I am using for it is "Alix's Lacy Prayer Shawl" from Debbie McComber's new book "Back On Blossom Street". I hope to get it done when I get home.

I will be going out on the road with my dad for about a month. I will be taking a pair of socks for me and a baby blanket that I will give to Helping Hands. I am looking forward to having time with my dad.

What I'm working on

I started cardweaving yesterday. I found that it is very easy once everything is setup. I made a simple bookmark for my first project. Here is a pic of it:

I am still working on a shawl that I started last year. I haven't started the lace section of it yet. I am doing the "Wool Peddler's Shawl" out of gray Peruvian Highland wool. I am also still knitting on the second sock of a pair that I started last July.

I am working on a crocheted backpack for my sister. I started it once and ripped it out and started over using two strands of yarn. I hope to get it done by the end of the month.

I have a blanket that I am going to crochet for a friend when I get the yarn. I haven't had a chance to talk to him about the yarn for it yet.