Summer Camp

I haven't participated in Camp Loopy for the past couple years now because life has been too hectic. But I think I just might be able to manage it this year so I jumped in and ordered this luscious Lisa Souza Baby Alpaca Silk. 

 

I'll be knitting Tilted Texture  I can't wait to start knitting in a couple weeks!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

I hope all the moms out there have a wonderful day! We're heading to brunch at Embassy Suites in Loveland. They have an amazing buffet for certain special occasions. We went for Easter and have been looking forward to going back since. 

And since this is a knitting blog...I have a couple FOs to show. One of the girls in our complex office is expecting her 3rd baby. And it's her 1st boy!

 

A Baby Surprise Jacket  Because every new little bundle should have one. I worked this in fingering weight on a US 4 needle. I extended the sleeves and added a 3 stitch I-cord bind off. 

 

And gramps  Because how cute. I worked this one in Red Heart (shudder) and made no mods other than to omit the elbow patches. The sleeves are so wee that I thought placement would be difficult. 

I plan to gift these this week since the mom is due pretty soon. I hope she loves them and they get lots of use!

Oh My!

I can't believe it's been a year and a half since I posted. Lots of knitting has been happening. In fact, I'm working on a little sweater for my granddaughter right now.

This is Miss Daisy and it's a super quick little knit. I'm working it in Cascade 220 Superwash in Charcoal. I'm almost done with the ribbing and then will just have the little sleeves to do. I will omit the closure so it matches a sweater her mommy has.

What's everyone else working on?

Deadlines

So normally I thrive on deadlines but this one has really pained me. I participated in Loopy Academy again and just finished my 3rd and final project today. The challenge was to knit a pillow, a textured project, and a cabled project. These are my entries:

What pained me about this was the huge amount of guilt I've felt about not spending time on other projects. Mostly those super important thrummed mittens that only need a thumb and a half. If anyone is looking for me I'll be spending my time with them.

Merry Christmas

I feel like we're living in a Gallagher skit...we can't have a full size Christmas tree because we have a baby. We tried to make up for the Charlie Brown tree by stringing twinkle lights. 

She's so totally worth all of the changes we've had to make!

Merry Christmas to all!

It Grew

Not that I didn't know it would happen. I totally expected it. 

I'm putting this away until next year. Hopefully she can start wearing it then. And she should be able to wear it for a good 2 years. Can't wait to see this on her! I really love it!

Ponchopus

It's done!!! 

Ok, I still have to sew it up. And work in all the ends. And give it a tubby. But the knitting is done! It looks like an octopus right now. Best get to the finishing...

I've Been Cheating

With the cats downstairs. 

My oh my are they ever precious. And the best part? Mickey doesn't seem to be bothered in the least with this little fling. 

The Front

It is done!

Now I'm off to cast on the back. Such a fun knit!

New Age Earbud?

Nope. Baby treat posing as a new age earbud. 

I blame technology. 

Sisters

Gobble Gobble

Happy Turkey Day to all celebrating!

Winter

It's here. The comforter makes it official. 

Puppy Love

I started these cute little mitts a bit back hoping to have them to the intended wearer, along with a puppy hat, before now. My new goal is by Christmas. 

They will go to live with Dan's little ring bearer. He's crazy for dogs. :-)

Fort Crone

Thanksgiving vacation has officially begun. I expect a steady stream of kids and chaos for the next week. It doesn't get much better than this!

In the Beginning

I. Love. This. Knit. 

Ack!!!

I can't believe I forgot to post yesterday! In my defense, Maddie kept me hopping yesterday. That's a good reason, right? Here she is helping me with laundry. Oye. 

Mount Fluffmore

Now that the little sweater is done my time is going to be completely devoted to the mitts I have going. I took the time to separate my fiber so the knitting will go much quicker.

Isn't it just heavenly???

Michele shared with me a really neat way to do thrums that she demonstrates over on her blog. I can't wait to try this method on the next pair I knit. Go check it out!

Sweet Baby Madilyn

Named after my granddaughter, this little cardigan is modeled after the adorable Sweet Baby Kate pattern. 

It's available free at Adirondack Yarns with the purchase of Spirited Fibers Fingering yarn and is sized from newborn to 5 years. You can knit an entire set (hat, booties, and cardigan in 0-3 or 3-6 month size) from just one skein.

I had so much fun designing and knitting this and hope everyone else who knits it for a special little girl they know loves it every bit as much as I do!

The Hat

I finally took a few minutes to make a Pom-Pom and get this little knit finished. I've cast on for the poncho and will share that soon.