I have been getting things crossed of my list and it feels good.
What doesn't feel good is knitting along for a good while and then realizing that I cast on two stitches too little. And there is no good way of making the increase. Looks like I will be ripping this out and starting over again this afternoon. Something to do in the carpool line, I guess.
I have spent a lot of time crafting, but can't show and tell until after the holidays. Let's just say there will be an avalanche of craft posts starting December 26th. Lots of sewing and knitting and maybe (if the girls and I find the time), some other crafts, too.
Enjoy your Wednesday!
Who doesn't like a good swap? I returned home on Saturday to find this in my mailbox:
This gorgeous felted poppy pin was made for me by Sarah. Not only did she make this for me, she is kind enough to share her pattern. You can find it here. When I first saw it on her site, I knew it would look great on my black and white check winter coat. But the more I thought about it, I knew that it would be even better on my very own flapper hat.
I knit this in the car while traveling to Chicago for Thanksgiving. Once again, I used Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran....love that yarn! And like the others, this one knit up fast and easy. Woo hoo! It is the best color green and fits perfectly.
I was right - they were made for each other. Thanks Sarah! You've got me smiling!
This is what you get when you mix 20 minutes in the carpool line on Wednesday, some size 17 needles and super bulky yarn. 20 more minutes and I will be finished with this one. Gotta love the carpool crafting!
Getting ready to cut these fabrics.
Knitting at soccer practice and in the carpool line.
Sprucing up for our house guests.
Making Cheddar Corn Chowder.
Happy Weekend Everyone!
The weather is conspiring against me. I have finally finished the flapper hats and it is 75 degrees and sunny! I am not complaining, not a bit - it is so beautiful outside it kills me to have to be inside waiting for the plumber to show. Hopefully he will come soon and then we can head to the park.
Back to the hats! I love, love, love how they turned out. Not only am I thrilled with the results, I really enjoyed knitting them, too. They were easy, fast and inexpensive (!). Sarah's pattern is extremely well written and easy to follow. The provisional cast on almost scared me away, but because Sarah was kind enough to include video links in her post, after I watched how it was done, I knew that this was a project for me.
That provisional cast on is easy! You use a length of waste yarn that you later take out to free up your original stitches. Then you knit the facing back into the body of the hat - no tedious sewing required. How cool is that? No seams, either, because it is knit in the round. Yippee!
For Kate's (the pink one), I used Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (yes, again!). I really like the softness of this yarn. Unfortunately, one skein ($8 at my local yarn store) is approximately 90 or so yards so I had to buy a second ball.
Jane's (the orange one) is knit out of Rowan Cashsoft DK that I bought at Purl in NYC. It is a similar weight to the Cashmerino Aran, but the yardage was closer to 150. At $8.50, it was a better deal.
Do you see that wonky blanket stitch? I know that it is not my strong suit so I probably should have practiced before I attached the flowers. Oh well. It gives them character, right?
Finn - I made this t-shirt for our nephew, Finn, who turned two on Sunday. Happy Birthday Kiddo! Hope you had a ball! (note to his parents: pun intended!)
Failure to post - issues with typepad last night - so frustrating! Anyone else have problems?
Finishing Flapper Hat - almost done and so cute, I tell you.
Flying - off to school we go.
After some much needed sleep, I am starting to feel better. A trip to the doctor's confirmed my suspicions - a sinus infection. Thank goodness for the z-pack!
Besides sleeping, I have been knitting...
I swear that the ladies at my local yarn store must laugh when they see me coming. They are thinking something like, "Oh, here's that lady who only buys the cashmerino aran one ball at a time." Followed by, "At least her kids aren't with her." I have now made five separate trips and have purchased six balls of yarn! It hasn't been time efficient at all, but it is so satisfying to walk in and browse. It is also helpful that the store is only a few blocks away.
Fatty's hat is complete and I have one project on the needles with three more small ones to come. This small project knitting is so portable - I have been doing it in the carpool line, on airplanes and while watching TV. It's easy to pick up and knit a row or two and then put down until I have a few stolen minutes. Speaking of which, it's time to pick up Jane from school.