Finally Done

I blogged about this blanket a couple of months ago. I made it for my niece, I had hoped to finish it before she was born and in fact I did finish the knitting. Sadly I was not satisfied with it. It was a little skawampus (I know I spelled that made up word wrong) and the back was ugly where I seamed all the triangles together. My plan just didn't work out, but I didn't want all my time wasted so I went deeper into homespun failure. I blanket stitched this cute flannel fabric on. It didn't really work out as I'd planned either. Oh well lesson learned. I'm giving it to her anyway.

Christmas Presents

Every year I want to knit people things for Christmas, but some how I can never seem to do it ( I actually have once before a very long time ago). I just get so busy and anxious about everything and of course I am a procrastinator! This year however even with the move I made darn sure I knitted something even if it is just a little something! I have the most AWESOME parents in the world! So I thought since they have done sooo much for me and continue to do sooo much for me they are the only ones who received knitted gifts.


A simple beanie for Dad to keep his mostly bald head warm.



My Mom looks great in red and I made her lace because she can appreciate the work that goes into knitting especially since she taught me how to knit when I was a young.



Here is a closer view of the lace pattern.

FO's

I am finally done with this sweater I started in the spring, I actually finished the knitting at the beginning of summer, but I need to do the button band and sew on the buttons and for some reason I couldn't bring myself to do it. It is for my super nice sister Sally. Sally has always been there for me! She even let my family and me live in her basement for free while we transitioned between selling our old house and building our new house. So I thought it would be nice to knit her a sweater to say thank you. I am not sure if it turned out the way it was supposed to, but I still think it is cute. The pattern can be found at sweaterbabe, I have a link on the side bar. The yarn is from knit Picks also a link is on the side bar.


This was a really fun pattern to knit. I especially liked not needing to do a lot of sewing at the end.

These next two patterns can be found on Petite Purls (again link on side bar). And also with knit picks yarns. Can you tell I love knit picks?
Sophia is a funny poser, she doesn't hold still and I am not good enough of a photographer to catch her naturally. Anyway this sweater was super fast with bulky yarn and cheap because the yarn was on clearance and I only used 1 1/2 skeins. She had fun picking her own buttons.
Milo did not want to pose for me at all so these pictures are kinda funny with the tv in them, but oh well. This pattern was really fun to knit as well, it was quick and small yet kept my attention with the cables. I actually alternated knitting this vest and Sophia's sweater depending on my mood and if Nate and I were watching tv I would knit Sophia's and if I was just chilling while the kids played I knitted Milo's.

Now on to new projects. I think I will start some stash busting.

Remembering

I hadn't organized my coat closet boxes since the move, but it snowed so I decided it must be done. While doing this seasonal task I came upon some memories.
I learned to knit and crochet when I was a young girl, but I didn't realize the treasure my mother had given me until I became mother myself. My friend had been put on bed rest, her sister-in-law taught her to knit which sparked my interest again. I was amazed at how quickly I remembered the techniques. With a little pride in my heart I went for it full force and haven't stopped! The gloves were the first thing I knit that I was proud of, also the first thing I knit from a pattern(the other things were just practice swatches and beenies) I still wear them. The little hat and gloves were the next thing, I made them for my son who is now 10. TEN! The saddest part is that my youngest who is almost 2 has already grown out of them :( My heart hurts to pass them on to a younger nephew. Will his mom even put it on him? Should I just put it in my cedar chest? Am I being selfish? I don't really know what to do.

baby stuff

I wish I could post weekly about my knitting adventures, but I just can't seem to do it; although it will be my goal from now on.
Here are some pictures of what I have been slowing doing over the last couple of months(besides moving).


This little blanket knitted in Knitpicks Crayon Lime and Begonia, is for my sweet new niece Adaline. It didn't turn out the way that I planned when I designed it :( The seams are very obvious on the back so even though the yarn is very soft I have to sew a lining for it. I bought some adorable fabric for the lining, but my camera's batteries are dead. The ruffles are my favorite I think they are Milo's too. Don't you love his little fingers trying to get in the picture.

I love cables! Love them. They keep my interest, yet are easy enough that I can follow the pattern while watching my favorite shows. This pattern is Pembroke and it is knitted in Knitpicks Swish Worsted Tide Pool Heather. This vest is for Milo.

Pink is Sophia's favorite color so pink is what she wants and pink is what she gets. I really don't give her everything she wants, but I do concede when it comes to pink clothes. I only have one girl so why not give in to pink? This pattern is Audrey's First Day and is knitted in Knitpicks Swish Bulky Flamingo. So far it has been pretty simple to knit. She has some really cute leggings with a similar pink and brown and turquoise that I think would look really cute with this sweater and a little jean skirt.

Hopefuly next Wednesday I can give an update with atleast one completed project.