Found

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child, knitting, purple, sweater

This is a little sweater I came across in a storage bag of special baby clothes that I have held onto. I made it about 6 years ago for my daughter,and I love this little sweater. It is the Nordic Snowflake Pullover from Knitting for Baby written by Melanie Falick and Kristen Nicholas. You might be wondering why I am pulling this out now after six years, well because this was pre-ravelry and pre-blog so it has never been properly documented. Not that I can remember all the details, but I am almost positive that I used cascade 220 for the yarn, just don’t ask me needle size because I haven’t a clue.

So now it has a special little place other than my closet where it can be preserved forever:)

Lyvi’s Blanket

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baby, Blanket, crochet, granny

Finally I have finished sweet Lyvi’s blanket, and she has arrived! Actually it was delivered to her a few weeks ago and her mama says that she is enjoying it immensely. I am really happy with how it turned out and with the yarn I chose.

The yarn is cool wool by Elizabeth Lavoid, details are on my Ravelry page.

The part I think I ended up being most excited about was the border.  I used Lucy’s pattern from Attic 24 candle trim.  I love the way it turned out.  It is colorful, flowery, whimsical, and warm…everything that reminds me of Lyvi’s mama who has been one of my best friends for over 20 years.  She is an amazing woman and Lyvi is one lucky baby.

Sugared Violette

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mom, Shawl, violet the

Well it has been awhile. Life has been moving at light speed, but fortunately I have still been finding time to knit and crochet. February 13th was my mama’s birthday and I completed her gift a week ahead of schedule! (if you know me then you know that I am usually the queen of last minute). I think she liked it…she doesn’t typically sport shawls or scarfs but her favorite color is purple and she does appreciate handmade art.

The pattern is called sugared violets, details can be found here. The pattern was lovely to knit and it worked up really quickly. The yarn and pattern combination created a light shawl/scarf that works year round I think…of course the color reminds me of spring. I think it will work well when there is a little chill in the air on spring mornings.

Queen Anne’s Lace

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crochet, Queen Anne, scarf

 I can finally post this finished project that was a Christmas gift for my little sister.  The pattern is Queen Anne’s Lace Scarf.  I LOVE this pattern.  It was fun, fast, and fabulous:)  Seriously, instant gratification.  The yarn is mochi plus rainbow.

I added a funky little button at one end so that she could double it and wear it as a neck warmer (like I am wearing it), or she can wear it as a single and button it in any of the holes created by the lace.  I am really happy I added the button.  I think it makes it a little more versatile.  Doubled it is cozy and warm and as a single it functions more as a fun accessory.

Anyway, she says that she loves it and has been wearing it often so yay, mission accomplished:)

Find it on my ravelry page here.

Sugared Violets

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knitting, Lace

So I have several wips that I am working on….. Some of them have been in cozy hibernation for almost a year (or more), but when I saw sugared violets I knew It would be perfect. Perfect for my mom’s birthday on February 13th. This will be for her done in her favorite color purple. Hopefully she will love it. As soon as I finish it I am vowing to plow through some wips……unless of course I happen to get “distracted” again./em>

Progress

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Blanket, crochet

a little bird told me

 

Anna requested a new hat since the weather is getting colder.  Last year I made her the fishy hat which was a big hit so I found this pattern on ravelry and she loves it.  She even wore it to the grocery store this afternoon even though it wasn’t really cool enough to warrant a hat.  When we were checking out the bagger told her that she liked her hat and Anna replied, “my mommy made it”.   “sigh”  I do love this child.  She is a free spirit and quite challenging at times, but she does appreciate funky handmade goodies.

Pattern: Woolly Owl Hat by Kat Goldin

Yarn:  misc. wool from stash, main body of hat is a bamboo wool

It was a really great pattern to crochet.  From start to finish it only took me a couple of evenings to complete.  I do love projects that are fun, instant, gratification.

Falling Leaves

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cables, green, knitting, scarf, silk, wool

just enough

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family, knitting, nature

Yesterday was a beautiful fall day in Ohio so we decided to spend it outdoors as much as possible. After my daughters soccer game we went to a local park/campground to enjoy the fall weather and sunshine. I took my Just Enough Ruffles scarf which I just started two days ago and will probably be finished today. I love this pattern because it is really easy to memorize the entire pattern making it fairly mindless knitting, and it is super duper fast. I am knitting it in yarn from my stash which I know is 100% alpaca, but I have lost the label so I am not sure of the brand.  I do believe it is three natural colors plied together.

My husband and I enjoyed the weather while the kids played on a nearby playground.  It was nice to get away for the afternoon.  We found ourselves wishing we had some camping gear and supplies to make some smores.

At the end of the day though we had to return home after enjoying the sunset from the top of the damn.

Spinning

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handspun, Spindle, yarn

About 12 years ago I learned to knit, then 4 years ago I learned to crochet, and now I spin! I really really want a ladybug wheel or a sidekick, but until that day comes I am learning to spin in this Ashford spindle. This is my very first handspun skein! I have no idea what I will knit with it yet, but for now I am enjoying it as it is. Yay. Happy.