Moving along!

Clapotis is coming along nicely. I keep reminding myself how much $$ I spent on this yarn, and I DO NOT want to have to frog it. So, I'm being super careful. Almost done with the increases, and I can't wait to drop some stitches! Wheee!

YES

I have finally finished the two Christmas presents I've been slaving over since September. Man, that feels good! I can finally cast on for something new! I've chosen a small project: Knitty's Tudora and a big project: Knitty's Clapotis. This should keep me busy for awhile. I tried to pick patterns that were not going to bore me to death and that would both offer me something new (cables and dropped stitches).

I also dashed off a quick felted bowl this weekend. I'm not sure when I'll actually get around to felting it though. When I popped into my LYS to get the size 15 DPNs, my girl there said, "You're making felted bowls aren't you." Love it!

A new obsession...

I must apologize to my blog for ignoring it lately. You see, I have a new web toy to play with, and it is called Ravelry. Need I say more?

Be patient... Christmas gifts will be unveiled soon! Like... after Christmas!

Time flies...

I'm a new auntie! My sister had a baby girl, and we've been so busy! Me with knitting, of course. I have a few Christmas presents in the works and a few others besides. I've also been spending so much time on Ravelry.com, that I've completely forgotten my little blog here. I don't dare attempt to join a ring!

Tonight I cast on for Fetching, those cute little fingerless gloves from Knitty. Sadly, I don't think they are coming out quite right. I'm not sure exactly what it is, but I'm considering frogging it 4 rows in. My join isn't great and for some reason my purl stitches in the rib are all stretched out.

On the brighter side, I'm also making My So-Called Scarf from Sheep in the City. Now this is some good knitting! I'm using Patons SWS in Natural Earth. The hubster picked it out all by himself -- he has been whining for a scarf, so I will oblige.

First official gift finished!

I really hope my sister-in-law doesn't happen on here in the next few days, because this is her birthday present! It's the Sunny Set from this summer's issue of Crochet Today. I used the Red Heart Soft Yarn. It's so soft! I love this stuff.

New Hat!

I just finished the quickest hat in the universe! It's the Newsboy hat from Crochet Today Feb/March issue. I worked up a quick one in Red Heart super saver to see if I liked it, and then I went to my LYS and picked up some Kathmandu Aran because this hat was just screaming for tweed. I went down a hook size for my second version, so it would fit a little snugger. The bill is kinda dumb. I think I'd like it better without -- but then I guess it wouldn't really be a newsboy cap then.

Diaper cake - Yum!

I made this for my sister's baby shower. I was very pleased with how it came out, although it didn't quite hold together as well as I wanted. No big deal though, since she'll be taking it apart anyway.

Knitting!

I am taking a beginners knitting class at a great little yarn shop called Ewe-nique Knits. Everyone there is so nice and helpful, and I've been having a great time in class. I have two knitting projects going right now: a baby sweater and a baby scarf. Stay tuned!

A few more FOs

Over the summer I've actually complete a few more items. Unfortunately, I gave them away before I took pictures. The first one was another Seija Set from The Happy Hooker. This time I used Ella Rae Amity in yellow, brown, and white. It came out great -- so warm and cozy.

My next project was the Baby Blues dress from the Crochet Today July/August issue. I used some leftover Ella Rae Amity in Brown and Encoreyarn in a light green. It came out so cute. I can't wait to see it modeled on my cousin's lovely daughter.

Seija Set

Finally! Another finished object! I got a little burned out doing this blanket. It was just so tedious -- I'm not sure I'd ever make it through an afgan.

This baby blanket and hat set is also from Stitch'n Bitch: The Happy Hooker. I made this for a friend at work who is having a baby boy. It was done in Caron Simply Soft Dark Country Blue, Light Country Blue, and New White. I ended up with a ton of extra yarn, so I must still suck at math.

Bunny Slippers are hard!

My next project was supposed to be the Fluffy Bunny Slippers from Stitch'n Bitch The Happy Hooker, but they are giving me some trouble. I knew this would probably be the case after much reading on several different forums. I don't have pictures yet, but the upper sole is way bigger than the bottom sole. Unless I'm misunderstanding how this is supposed to work, I definitely cannot see how these two pieces will fit together.

I needed a break from those slippers (maybe a permanent one), so I started on the Seija Set for a friend at work. I'm doing it in Caron Simply Soft in Dark Country Blue, Light Country Blue and New White. It's coming together nicely so far, though all the joins are a pain in the butt. I'm trying to weave in the ends as I go.

For your viewing pleasure...

the One Skein Scarf from Stitch'n Bitch The Happy Hooker. My lovely sister-in-law bought me this absolutely gorgeous yarn a few years ago for Christmas. I had just learned to crochet then, but moved on to other things for awhile. This yarn has sat waiting for some needle-lovin' for a long time. It's a blend of hand dyed Merino and Corriedale wools by non-profit organization Manos del Uruguay. I decided to lengthen the scarf a bit from the original pattern. Any runway models out there need a scarf?





Here is a close up:

Let me introduce my model, Snickers

Snickers is wearing the Seija hat from Stitch'n Bitch The Happy Hooker. I used some old garage sale yarn in this, thus explaining the circa 1975 color theme. I added a little crochet pansy to the top to cover the hole left by my unexperienced hands.

Don't laugh...

at my purple bag. This is my first complete crochet project, and it's a little rough. I used some purple/black/white variegated yarn I found at the dollar store (what better to practice with, right?). The pattern is from www.lionbrand.com. Yes, it's ugly. Yes, the handle is uneven. Yes, I am very proud of it.

Yay!

I just started crocheting, and I needed a place to keep track of and share my little projects. So, blogging I am. I will share my scrapbooking stuff too (when I actually do it), and anything else I manage to "craft." Occasionally, I will subject you to pictures of my cats as well.