Hot off the needles!

Hooray. I finished my first pair of socks. I am pleased with the result, but I didn't need nearly the amount of yarn I purchased. I'll have to search for the receipt. Hmph.

I decided to take a picture of me wearing the spring weight sweater out of Blue Sky Cotton. The neck is still a mess, but I'll work on that tonight.

My first real sock!

I started this, frogged about 1/4 of one sock, and started again. I'm learning the hard way about how important gauge is for socks.

I absolutely love the colors and patterns in this Crystal Palace Bamboo Wool yarn. I'd get enough for a second pair, but the boys need to eat.. tee hee.

I'll post another picture when I'm finished.

Three new fo's!

It's about time for an update... I can't say that I didn't warn you. As the weather warms we spend more time prancing and playing outside. The downside to our recreation? I spend less time knitting.

I did, however, find time to throw together a new double point needle case. I looked around a bit first, but couldn't find a cute one that was also affordable. I made this standard roll-up case out of three sheets of craft felt.

I finally finished my circle tote. The pattern is available at Leigh Radford's site. http://www.leighradford.com/ It was a PITA, but totally worth it.

I also finished my first no-pattern sweater! I used the basic guidelines for a top-down raglan and incorporated my own shaping on the bodice and sleeves. The Blue Sky Alpaca cotton that I used is awesome... very soft.

Whoo hoo!

I finished the baby gifts, and I'm onto a rather spooky intarsia project. I'll post pictures later when I have time. Until then... I'm off on another mommy adventure. lol.

Why am I such a night owl?

So it never fails. I start the evening with good intentions: in bed by ten or ten-thirty. By the time midnight rolls around I'm wide awake and itching for more to do.

I thought I'd post a picture of my oldest son with needles and yarn in hand. He likes to stab at the ball of yarn and "knit" just like Mom. Awwww...

As promised, I also included a photo of the first part of the late baby gifts. I found an awesome baby bootie pattern in Stitch and Bitch Nation and I actually had the same exact yarn it called for hidden within the depths of my stash! (Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride bulky.. in blueblood red) Even though I haven't blocked these cuties yet, I am still very pleased. Let's hope they fit the baby for whom they are intended.

Next up: part two of the baby gifts - the embroidered onesie that is killing my fingers.

I'm not sure what went wrong with my photo uploads. I will try it again.