Whirlygig!

My new cloth reminds of a whirlygig! I can just see it in pretty spring colors. I used my handcrafted size 5 needles, to make this beauty.  It measures 8 x 8-1/2.  Since I used smaller needles and being the tight knitter that I am, it makes a very dense cloth.  The pattern was so easy that I was able to complete it in a couple of evenings while watching t.v.  Now that, is my kinda knitting!  Gotta run, more knitting to do.  The big question, what's next???

Watch out here I come!

Ok!  I've finished handcrafting my new #3 double pointed needles.  I've given them a try and the yarn glides effortlessly on my beautiful new needles.  Socks, socks, socks, watch out, here I come!

He Likes It!

My Joe likes it!  The black felt really helps block the light.   I must say, nice knitting, girl!  I'm proud that this turned out so well.  I'm double proud of  "my" Marine!  Gotta run, more knitting to do!

Naps Rule!

I read somewhere that for heart health, a daily nap can be the answer.  So, being the loving wife that I am, I asked my hubby to start taking a daily nap.  He drives a school bus, so it fits perfectly into his day.   The only problem is that our house is so bright and full of big beautiful windows.   It makes for a wonderful cheery house but not too good when it comes to that beloved daily nap.  So...I decided to make him sleep shades.  Being a United States Marine, I decided that my leftover cami yarn would fit the bill.  I decided to line the mask with black felt to give it that extra darkening effect.  As soon as I finish, I'll post a completed photo.  Humm....I can see a cute little pink number in my future!

Afghan Cloth

While browsing through an old knitting book, circa 1930, I found this stitch pattern.  I liked the look of the stitches, so I decided to make it into a cloth.  It feels thick and cushy.  I am thinking of combining a series of stitches to make an afghan.  There are five different pattern stitches, so I think I will make each into a cloth first.  

Pots o' gold!

Cute little pots o' gold I crocheted for my two guys.  They loved them.  Of course, who wouldn't love chocolate coins.  Hope they bring lots of luck.

Irish Lace Cloth

I've never been able to complete any lace project.  I've looked at lace patterns that are gorgeous and way too intricate for this "little girl".   Irish Lace is definately the most elegant of all laces, in my humble opinion.   I decided to give this cloth a try.  It was so easy to do, I actually copied the instructions on an index card and knitted away.  I didn't find any row confusing or hard to understand.  Definately a plus in my knitting repertoire! I can imagine a beautiful scarf made from this pattern.  Humm!  Gotta run, I need to find other lace patterns that I can create a Pièce de résistance for my happy little home!