New project

And it isn't a scarf.

The yarn is an organic cotton and recycled soda bottle blend I picked up at Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival a couple of years ago from Little Barn.  I was intrigued by the fiber mix and loved the color.  I also knew exactly what I wanted to make, well sort of, it had to be a sleeveless sweater perfect for wearing on the 4th of July.

Last fall I found the pattern, a fitted tank from Blue Sky Alpacas.  The long ribbed bottom is neat and this will be great for work or my next life.

So here are the first 2 1/2 to 3 inches on the front or back, they each start out the same.

Projects continue

I am working more on potential gifts with stash yarn from mom.  This collection of purples will be a wonderful stripe scarf but doesn't have a designated recipient yet.  I love the texture of the Nobo with the smoothness of the cottons.


This happy face greeted me at my desk.  Many thanks to Mrs. B for the one acknowledgement of my return.  Gotta love all that support.

Monday was my first day back at work since Feb 1st.  I'm on light durty and reduced hours for the next several weeks.  The back injury is still going through it's changes with therapy and pain management, but it was pleasant to be out of the house for more then doctor's appointments or therapy for a change.   Of course therapy and appointments also continue, so by the time the kids are in bed I'm wiped out.    Tomorrow continues the fun for week 2.

One to grow on...

Even though it's been along time since posting, I have been knitting.  After finishing Bubbie's hearts, I moved into my first non-scarf project - a baby blanket.  The baby receipent for this blanket is a new little boy at church.

Even though he was thoughtful and told his parents he was coming, I'm never too trusting of ultrasound results.  I picked up this waterfall color since it was wonderful for either a boy or girl.  Being for a baby, I love Lion Brand Homespun for it's comfy, cozy hand and it's wash-ability.

This week brought in a preview of the summer, but I hope to have this finished up to be used for some of the cool spring evenings yet to come.

"I thought this was for me not some baby.  At least it won't be living here, I've enough enough trouble with the ones living here already."

Love for Bubbie

This is the latest project on my needles - the last IOU from the holidays.   Thankfully Bubbie is our wonderfully patient Jewish grandma.

Using the Double Seed Stitch Heart chart from Knitting Stitches, by Mary Webb, the four hearts are for each of Bubbie's grands - genetic and chosen.
Since Bubbie doesn't like fluffy, fuzzy, or heavy weight scarf, so I used Lion Brand cotton yarn in purple and lavender.



This was the first time I used a charted  pattern.  I find them so easy to understand, easier than directions.  I am so happy with my end result.

knitting round round

These are pieces for one of two scarves I didn't finish in time for Christmas/Hanukkah but the recipient did get another gift.

Now I can knit in the round - 22 stitches round and round and round. This first tube of three is complete except for weaving the ends.  Help from my mom is needed for that finishing touch.

Being laid up with back spams has kept me home and away from my sewing machine, so now the second tube is in process.  Since this is still a gift, shifted to birthday from Christmas, the last tube will remain a secret until the project is finished.