Wishful Knitting

Just look at that happy kid- I suppose this is what/who started me down the path of late nights and tingling digits. Seems I have gotten into the habit of making my girls a new stuffed toy every Easter. This year, she wanted a guinea pig. For weeks I tried to get her to change her mind, to no avail. I couldn't find a knitted pattern- in hindsight, I am sure I could have just come up with something, but instead, I found this site: Planet June . While I have tried basic crochet before (with the help of the Happy Hookers ), I hadn't tried anything like this before. So, I gave it a whirl- and, judging from the smiles, I think it went well. Lucky for me, Nanny-o has been here for Spring break to do the hard part...the faces! And, as usual, we have to do it late at night, the eve before Easter. Hey, it's tradition. It's when we do our best work! (heard that before?) Note the blue rooster pitcher filled with red wine : ) Thanks for your help Mumsey! The pattern is the...

The elder daughter, filled with awe, quietly observed, "Mom, she's knitting that blanket AND using that blanket." Ten seconds later, they couldn't resist any longer and jumped under that handknit- smart girls. I'm not sure how much knitting we got done, but we had fun. Come back soon : )

I made this for a baby shower recently. The pattern is from Last Minute Knitted Gifts . It was easy and fun to knit- but there is an error in the pattern that isn't corrected on the errata page. Following the given instructions doesn't leave enough openings to thread the tie properly. This time, (as I was running out of time and wanted it to be washed and ready to wear) I simply overlooked the defect and tied the hat. Next time I make it, I will add another eyelet. The yarn is Mission Falls cotton- from the stash. I also made this.... I have started to crochet little items (read....current obsession). It seems so freeing to be able to create simple sweet designs with only a hook. The baby's name will be Sofia and the shower was the day before Easter.

To say I "love" this sweater does not do my sentiments justice. I really, really adore this sweater. I wear it all the time and it's perfectly suited for this time of season change. It makes me feel like I know how to knit : ) It's comfortable and snuggly. The pattern is great, easy to follow and I didn't hit any stumbling blocks. I used EcoWool and it's lovely. I am also happy with the color. As you all know, the pattern is Starsky and it's from Knitty.com(Jordana Paige). I love it...okay, nuff said, you get the idea? Now that I have extolled the virtues of the sweater, there is, one problem.... Yes folks, there are some "unsightly bulges" with which to contend! YUCK!!! My dear mother-in-law thinks that it was the lighting and the photography. I dare disagree. It was very kind of my father-in-law to take the pictures on the streets of Spilimbergo, and the quality of pics is fine. I don't believe there is a change in "lighti...

These are happy feet. I finally finished the "guiness" socks for My Man. In the end, he opted not to go with the "sloth toe" (ie flip flop friendly) style...I wish I would have taken a picture of said toe. He decided having fabric between his toes would bother him. The pattern is an old Lopi pattern for slipper socks. The yarn is Lamb's Pride Bulky.