I want...

From sailonbaby on Etsy. So cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love,

Mon

Learning

I bought the cutest kid knitting needles for Hazel. Not sure if she has the coordination to fully knit quite yet but we are working on it together. I cast on for her, of course, but she seems to be catching on. With her personality, she wants to finish it right away so explaining to her that knitting takes time has been interesting.   We are working on a Barbie blanket!! A friend at work said that she would knit Barbie blankets for her girls, and I thought with it being Fall and all, they might appreciate some warmth. :) I figure a few minutes now and then won't burn her out, and I'm mostly holding the needles and having her loop them through. It is kind of stressful on my part, not gonna lie, but it is teaching me patience!!!

Lots of love,

Mon
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headband.

I made Hazel Rei a little headband that she loves to wear like a hippie. She wanted a flower on it so I tried my hand at knitting a rose.  It mostly came out like a ball but it could be the yarn was maybe a little too thick! It was a fun & super easy project!  Hazel loves it!

I also made Jade one too, except made a little bow.

Love,
Mon

Leg Warmers

I came across a Do-It-Yourself knitting kit at TJ Maxx, which was only $3 and included three balls of yarn. So I bought it. The kit comes with instructions + supplies on how to knit your very own leg warmers. So yes, I shall attempt this project. I have been sick on and off lately and really need to start (or finish a few lingering projects).  Not sure if I will even wear these leg warmers but I'm sure in the dead of winter my legs will need some warmth!

Holly Homemade

I looked at myself next to the woman beside me at church. She had her designer purse, it was beautiful. I had my handmade tote. She had a designer coat, it was lovely. I had my handmade scarf. So yeah, sometimes I feel a little holly homemade...but the truth is that I love making things, and as I get better at it, my look will improve.  Another truth: I am a funky hippie at heart <3

Our local library had a really great knitting book. The images were lovely, I long to be good enough to recreate such lovely pieces....maybe someday.  Now it was just good to have some coffee and look at a book of beautiful things.

Here are a few of my favs...

This bag is made with heavy kitchen twine that you knit with...interesting!

Dear Friend,

I have been asking you for your address for some time. You have given it to me a dozen times so I apologize for my irresponsibility. You see, I want to send you a very belated gift because I love you so. I have made you something to keep your neck warm. I am sending it to you because you had posted the pattern and I loved it so much. So thank you for the idea, thank you for being born, and thank you for being a kindred spirit to me and a dear friend (one of the very best)!!!

Love,

Your friend.

**I must really love you because I am letting go of one of my beloved vintage buttons, so take good care of it.

Gosh Darn you Japanese Yarn.

So, I walked into my local yarn store, which is called The Knitting Basket. I was overwhelmed by the beautiful colors & textures of yarns. I gasped at the cashmere, the wool, and yes it was all very, very pricey. My dear friend Kacy had sent me an email telling me about this Japanese yarn, called Noro that I must have because it is lovely & it stripes. So once I found this yarn at the Knitting basket I was so excited. It was right in front of me, so gorgeous and colorful...I was ecstatic. Only it was $12.50 for a small skein; But it was silk, mohair, and wool, and so beautiful. So after the rationalization in my head (I'm worth it and all) I purchased it (thank you husband) and left the store happy, very very happy.

My friend Kacy also emailed me a pattern that would accentuate the colors, so I started the project, and found out that I need about 2 more skeins of yarn to get it to the length I want...goodness gracious. At least I will have a lovely scarf after I'm done!

I will just be broke.

The death of me

My newest knitting project may just be the death of me. I saw the picture and decided that I must have it. Since I feel comfortable with the knit stitch, and the pattern was FREE, and it said it was "easy" I decided to give it a shot. My sweet, lovely mother helped me purchase the yarn, which was quite costly since it is wool, and the knitting needles. She also showed me the purl stitch, which was a bit challenging for me (and still is). Why then would this lovely shawl be the death of me? Well you need to cast on 91xs, then it is knit, purl, knit, purl...91 times!!!!!!!! I live a very distraction filled life so I was sweating and shaking, and hoping that I would not be needed by my children because I would surely lose count. However I did finish my 1st row...I don't know if I will finish it by this winter, or winter 2012, but I must have it so I will persevere. Wish me luck :)

Scarf Swap

I had the idea of knitting a scarf for a friend, and having that friend knit a scarf for me. So it would be a wonderful scarf exchange of sorts. So dear Joanne, I have finished your scarf!! The second scarf I have ever knitted, and I am happy with how it turned out. Not as long as I would have hoped but I love the natural color and the cute little buttons. I hope you like it and I can't wait to see my scarf. Love you....

a new hobby

My beautiful mom was here for a bit in May. I never really thought of learning how to knit, thinking it was way "over my head"....but loved the idea of learning to do something from my Mom, and knew that it was something that I would always cherish. So, I finished my 1st scarf and I am happy with it.

It is simple, and yes it has flaws but I feel proud of myself and I am in love with my bamboo knitting needles.

Thank you Joanne for encouraging me to start this :)