Coffee Hugger!

This is my first cabled project.  I wanted something small and easy and this pattern was perfect.  Since there was only one row of cabling, the pattern was very easy, I was able to complete it in a couple of hours.  I will definately make more of these.  Maybe next time, I will try it in a solid color so that the cables will be in all their glory!

Yippee! The Knitting Circle!

Ok, it's in the works.  I am organizing a knitting circle!  I am so excited.  I have the meeting place set up, our local library will host this event for me.  They will have a sign-up sheet set up and will post it in our local newspaper.  Now, I need to think about a time and day for the knitting circle to meet.  Any ideas that you can share would be so appreciated!  Yippee!

If you don't have a local knitting group either, I encourage you to start one up, too!  I know there are plenty of people who would enjoy knitting together and making new friendships!  I love knitting!

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.