Knitting Update

2013 started out with some ambitious knitting.
I treated myself to a few Ravelry patterns I had my eye on for a while now.
By the second week of January, I had a couple of projects on the needles.
I think of knitting as my cardio. Known to many as a relaxing hobby, for me it's intense and part of the enjoyment is watching my project take shape...asap. :-/
Last week we experienced - what this Cali native considers -strange weather.
For several weeks now, the temps dropped into the 30's and 40's in the evenings; 50's and 60's in the day. Brrrr.
It was so cold I kept getting brain freeze; hence all the knitting.
Today was nice and warm. Go figure.
Tomorrow, cloudy and the next day we expect rain.
Thanks Mother Nature. Thanks a lot.
I started knitting a pair of arm warmers in the midst of our cold snap.
Showed them to my friend. She loved them. They are now hers. :-)
I was halfway done with the first arm warmer, tried them on, and noticed they were a little too big around the arm. It wasn't a bad thing, but I wanted snugness. Added ribbing all-around. Problem solved.

The color is a beautiful burgundy. The picture shows them in a reddish tone. Darn camera. Picture below is closer to the actual color.

 

 Starting a new pair in blue for my friend's daughter and...

a fun poncho.

Happy Knitting. :-)

New Year Knitting

Good-bye 2012! Hello 2013!

Wishing everyone a safe and sober New Year's Eve and a Happy and Prosperous 2013!

Merry Christmas

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season!

Knitting

Just a couple of fun hats for the winter. 

This hat is actually for a little girl who loves purple.
A simple knitted hat with two cables in the center for a touch of whimsy. The color is a dark lilac not a dusty blue shown in the picture. My camera distorted the color again. I tried fixing it but made it worse. I need a new camera, ugh!

The brown hat is the button beret designed by Jodi Lewanda.
I added a few rows to add height, unfortunately, it didn't turn out exactly like the pattern, but it works. I'll throw it in the wash and hope it shrinks a bit. ;-)

The third project I had been working on for quite some time was the sweater tee. Finished a few weeks ago and I've already worn it.
I'm really happy with the way it turned out. Big, comfy, and very warm... perfect for leggings or jeans.
My next project is a soft scarf for a friend's mother.
It's Saturday, 2 days and 9 hours before Christmas, I have to brave the crowds at the big W. I'm going to need some caffeine to carry me through. First stop, Starbucks.

Ho, Ho, Ho!

 

My poor blog has been neglected for far too long...again.

Tonight or on this very early morning, I'm popping in to wish everyone a great holiday season. 3 more days and 20 hours (as of this moment) till the big day. Nothing extravagant planned in these parts...just another day with a lot of baking. 

This year I decided to create my own Christmas cards to share the joy during this festive season. BUT, I waited, no, I procrastinated and ran out of time. I had grand plans for my cards...Sewing cut-outs, gluing on buttons, ribbons, and scrap booking paper strips - so much for thinking big.

Oh well, I'll always have next year.

Fortunately, my MS works has a greeting card program and was my saving grace.  

A few people who read my blog will receive one of my two designs. I really hope the bright colors bring a little bit of cheer and joy to your holiday season.* 

 

God Bless

*In memory of the victims from Sandy Hook Elementary.
 12-21-12 9:30am EST