The Latest and Greatest!

Got a couple of things to show off!!

First off -- My friend, Michelle, is a big Red Sox fan.  I know, I know... the Giants are the best team ever, but she insists on rooting for the wrong team on the wrong coast.  I was making her a pair of regular socks for her birthday and then a few weeks ago she mentioned that she would like a pair of Red Sox socks.  So, I made these for her:

The second project, which was actually the first project, was a great little costume for my great niece, Evie.   My sister (in-law), Shelly, sent me a text a few weeks ago with a cute little picture of a little girl in a mermaid costume and she wanted to know if I could make it.  I am not sure if she was completely, 100% serious or not, but I took on the challenge!  I had to buy a pattern there was not one available for free :-( but it was worth it.  Natalie wants one for her daughter -- whenever THAT may be!  I love, love, love this little costume almost as much as I love my great niece, but not quite.

That's all for today.  Working, still, on a wonderful entrelac blanket for my front room.  I cannot wait to finish this.  I also have a couple of unfinished projects that will need to be finished  soon so I can clear out my knitting bag and add new things!  I really have no idea what to knit next.....hmmmmmm....I looks like someone needs to go a pattern huntin'!  Christmas really is just around the corner!

XOXO

Happy knitting!!!

Velvet

Knitting projects

I really have been knitting...a lot.  I find myself torn at night between reading and knitting!  I think I want to try some audio books so I can do both!  I think knitting is very relaxing (until I have to tink, of course) and it really takes my mind off my day and lets me concentrate on creating and making and doing.

Natalie's sister-in-law, Ingrid, is having a baby girl.  I told Natalie that I would love to knit a few things for her.  Ingrid said that she did not want a lot of pink, but she loved purple...so, I complied!

This is a hat and booties!  I love the ruffle and the flower!  By the way, the flower was crocheted!  I know, yet another new hidden talent!

This is one cute little hoodie!  I made one for my grand niece about a year ago and thought I would try my hand at it again.    It came out just as cute.  I love this project!  It is probably one of my most favorite things to knit.

Lastly, I did a blankie!  This is with the entrelac technique.  I love, love, love this technique.  It looks so rich and so intricate.  This was made with a variegated yarn of purple, white and blue.  It turned out exceptional.   The second picture is a close up of the technique and also shows off my new binding move.  I did an I-cord edging all around the blanket which gave it a very nice, finished look.

So,  that is what I have been doing!  Of course, for every one thing that I complete, I start two others!  My knitting bag is always full! 

XOXO