Success

Although my turkish cast on is not perfect I'm moving forward. At least this time around there are no big holes.

I wasn't able to find a size 0 at the store so opted for the 1's. They are working so much better and I may actually get my first sock done. Success!

Partial Success

Being a stubborn woman who has taught myself everything I know, I decided not to give up. I've finally figured out what the problem is. I'm not liking the size 2 needles. They are just too big for this yarn. I'm headed to Joann's to pick up some zeros and get back at it. I am beginning to see a little light at the end of the tunnel. Here is what I got done on the 2's.

Done with the socks

I am officially done with the socks. I've tried and tried and never seem to get past the first row. I keep twisting the needles. The yarn keeps splitting and the point on my dpn's isn't sharp enough to get through the splitting yarn. This is just not working. Mary Anne Please move back to Texas!

Luv the Luvy

I had just enough yarn to complete the little Luvy. I added a pink/brown bow to feminize her. Precious.

Socks

Today is the day I start my socks. Turkish cast-on here I come.

Whoops

I am working on a Luvy for a dear little one but realize I am running out of yarn. The idea was to use up yarn in my stash. the dilemma is now whether to buy another matching ball to finish it. Or to use a different color for the bunny ears that will come next. Hmmmm...

Paper Bag Covers

Being that my kids are homeschooled they haven't had the need to make book covers. This week I taught them all how to use the old paper bag trick. They liked them and now have all their journals covered.

Little Bits Journal

Little Bit has been working hard on her journal. Here are a couple of pics. Her work includes Stamping, Stickers, Watercolor Paint, and of course her precious little words.

Fairy Houses

My kids and I have been delving into the world of fairies. The little flower fairies that help the plants and grow and thrive. A very cute book by Tracy Kane tells a story of fairy houses being created in Maine. A big tradition up there which we decided to bring here to Texas. Here is a picture of their first fairy home. They are getting more creative as they work them. We hope to provide wonderful spots to encourage the fairies to come take good care of our garden.

Journals

Journal samples to show the kids in a class I'm going to teach this week. The kids will make their own journals. Try out different binding methods. Then they will swap journals and embellish a page in each of their friends journals. They can draw, doodle, stamp, write, add quotes or poetry. Whatever speaks to them. I'm excited to see how it goes.

Ramblings

This week has been super busy and I haven't gotten to any knitting. It sits in my bag next to the couch calling me back. the projects I have cast on currently are just not working for me though.

I am going to hunt for some new fun patterns, cast on my socks, and get out of my knitting rut. Wish me luck!

Now off to see if I can remember how to do the kitchener stitch....

Embroidery closeup

Embroidery

First time embroidering. I used my journal duck as a template.

Pinks

I'm lovin' the pinks these days. Very feminine and fun!

Alpaca hat

Livy's new hat made from Grandma's special alpaca yarn sent for Xmas. Livy started it but had me finish it for her.

His and Hers

Connor and Livy's new water bottle covers in coordinating colors.

Red bottle

My next cover in a deep red, pink, and tan color.

Bottles Galore

The brown cozy is a fabulous organic soft cotton. The peach is from a ball of dishrag cotton. Both are great and cover my Kanteen's nicely. I have one more of my Kanteen's to go. I'm thinking a reddish color on that one.

Tree sweaters

Here is a picture of my little knitted Christmas tree ornaments. They are getting packed away for another year today.

Birding Journals

Watercolor homemade birding journals. And yet another hobby fills my life.