Hey People! Well sorry it's been a little while since I've posted. Lots of family and work crap going on. Some good crap and some not so good crap. I've got a ton of pictures to share so sit back and enjoy!

First off, I've been working on Alaina's baby blanket. It knits up pretty fast and only takes 2 skeins of Lion Brand Homespun. I love that stuff, can ya tell! Anyway, I should be all done with it by the end of this week. I can't wait to send it off to Alaina!

I've got Sweet Mary Janes on my mind! I just can't figure out how the heck to cast on to start them! Good thing Lesa is taking pity on me and is going to show me what the heck to do on Monday. YAY LESA!!! I'm making my first pair out of some pretty acrylic yarn called Jewels, I think. I'm too lazy to go look at the label. You'll have to take my word for it.
I just got some more yarn in the mail. From KnitPicks. I'll post pictures tomorrow. But I must say the Andean Silk is oh so soft and smells lovely! The Palette sock yarn ain't too shabby eigther! ;)


I would post more pictures but Blogger is not cooperating at the moment! Hmmm! Happy Knitting Folks! Thank you, that is all.....for now!

It's Hump Day

Not really much to report here folks. I'm working on Alaina's blanket, although I've been spent more time reading than knitting in the last day or so. I'm reading Jane Austen's Emma and Sense & Sensebility. Emma was going rather slow for me so I decided to dive into S&S. Wouldn'tcha know it, Emma starts to pick up and become a lot more interesting. So I'm reading both of them now. Depending on what book is closest really! I cart them both around in my little knitting tote with Alaina's blanket. So I have PLENTY to keep me busy!

I haven't touched Davey's HP scarf since meeting the Stitch-N-Bitchers last Friday. I need to pick up some more yarn. I am on the last block of crimson but I don't have enough to finish it. And of course I'll need more yarn for the fringe on both ends. I'm thinking of making it a bit longer as well. Who knows how tall Davey will be by this winter and I want it to be long enough for him to use a good couple of years. Of course, I am sure, I can always hand it down to Alaina! Her mommy is just as HP crazy as I am!

I'm still waiting on my KnitPicks order. And I still need to get out and buy some sz 7 DPNs so I can go to town on the Sweet Mary Janes. That is if I can even figure out how to cast on! I believe it's a Provisional CO??? Well, I'm sure my knitting homies will help me along.

I guess that's about it. I have to get ready for work. Oh, did I mention that I'm getting a massage today? No? Well, I am. Yes, I am totally bragging. Tasha, a co-MT and wonderful friend, and I are gonna swap today. Let me just say, she gives THE BEST massages I've ever had! And I REALLY need it! So, I hope you all have a great day! Happy Knitting! Thank you, that is all!

Alaina's Blanket

Well, after having put this off I have RESTARTED the baby blanket for my niece Alaina. This is the blanket using the pattern in my Free Pattern section. I love this pattern! Liz chose a pretty color, Lavender Sachet, in Lion Brand Homespun. My goal is to have this done in a weeks time. Wish me luck!
I guess that's it for now. Happy Knitting Folks!

Sock It To Me One More Time!

Hey People, I am have started another pair of socks! You remember that Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Yarn I got, right? Well, I've just cast on for a new pair of socks with it. Nothing fancy, I like the ankle socks. I might find something a bit more challenging to do now that I've got the basic sock down, I think! So far I love the look and feel of the LL yarn.

I just got the Sweet Mary Jane Pattern from Erin yesterday! I am so excited. I have to pick up the sz 7 DPNs to get started. But I have some pretty acrylic yarn that I'm gonna use while I'm waiting for my order from KnitPicks. I got some lovely Andean Silk in Sangria and Lettuce. I'm going to make a "twin" set of mary janes a la Jen. See the lovely pair she made!!!

I also picked up some Palette Yarn in red for my nephew Wyatt's socks. Well, that's all for now folks! Have a great Saturday!

More for Dakota

Hey People. Well, I said I would post about Dakota's funeral but I really don't know what to say. It was sad and we all cried. There were a lot of people there, the procession seemed to be the longest I had ever been in. And no one seemed to want to leave the cemetary. Matt & Shannon are the best of people and have a TON of love and support around them. Watching them through out all this I really can't think of 2 stronger and more loving people.

I talked with Shannon and asked if I could put a picture of Dakota up on here. She said yes. I also asked about the fund started in Dakota's name. It's to help out boy scouts that can't afford the uniform shirts (they are rather pricey) and the day camp that the scouts attend. If anyone is interested in donating you can contact the Bank of DeMotte for further information.