A Tale of Woe and A Christmas Carol

Tale of Woe. Today was the last day of school for the kiddos and I flat ran out of time to finish my teacher gift knitting. I managed to finish Manitou Passage in the nick of time. She turned out quite purdy and I was almost sad to see her go. She is off to a good home. Now what to do with that half skein of Calmer...

Cream of Spinach is also out the door. This was one of my absolute favorite knits. It is entertaining to knit, easy to memorize and portable. My recipe for a favorite. My son broke his arm and this baby got me through much waiting room time.

As for some of the other scarves in my sidebar. Can anyone say....Valentines Day gifts? I think I am off my scarf binge and back to Buncha Squares. It is starting to give me the hairy eyeball.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot... A Christmas Carol. Fantastic stage production put on by the Ford's Theatre in DC. DH and I took the little kiddos accompanied by another family. It was an amazing production and captivated all of us from start to finish. Dinner afterward at Austin Grill = fun time had by all. Definitely a tradition in the making.

Love for Ravelry and ANOTHER Scarf

I just added these fun progress bars courtesy of Ravelry. I just love a new toy.

As for the actual knitting... I am almost finished with Cream of Spinach from Larissa Brown and slogging away on everything else. I am dreaming of what I am going to knit after Christmas for moi.

Back to the knitting.

Gift Knitting....

This year I am knitting several scarves for teacher gifts. My boys have some great teachers this year and I hope these go over well! There can be a fine line between handmade goodness and homemade horror! This is Manitou Passage Scarf by Jen Showalter. meangirl.blogspot.com/2007/02/as-requested.html A terrific reversible cable scarf pattern that is fun and easy to knit. I am using leftover Rowan Calmer.

Next up is a modified Palindrome. Another reversible cable scarf. I am loving these! I cast on 28 stitches instead of 30 for a narrow scarf. It is knit with Lion Brand Organic Cotton
http://www.cometosilver.com/patterns/palindrome.htm

Loopy and Luscious http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/PATTloopy.html knit with Debbie Bliss Cashmere and Rowan Kidsilk Haze.

Love to write more but the clock is a tickin!

The Good AND The Bad

Shameless use of adorable dog for cute factor. Clapotis from Knitty . Rowan Calmer Yarn. YUUUUUUUUUUMMMMY. Lightweight around the neck and warm to boot. No itch factor. Thank you Duke for your perfect "bored model pose".

Buncha Squares from Mason Dixon Blog circa August. I am link impaired but promise to "get it" soon. I have 1 1/2 squares to go and CANNOT WAIT. This is my go to knitting for anytime I have to Wait which is a lot...THANK YOU KAY AND ANN

Not Plain Jane Hedgerow Socks
My first venture in sock knitting..

Fun and easy to knit. Great Pattern.

Yummy on the feets:)

Polka Dot Parade

I found this pattern on Ravelry from Cindratee on Ravelry. She created and executed a scrumptious blanket using Knit Picks Merino. I used Debbie Bliss Rialto and had a blast knitting every inch. The color changes keep this knit from getting tedious. I used applied i-cord for the border. Thanks Cindratee!

THE UGLY

Bucket Hat from ChicKnits like Bonnie NEVER wanted to see it. Front Load Washers Don't Felt. I feel like I should start a support group.

To the Market

The Market Vest is finally finished. I am thrilled with how it turned out and cannot wait for the weather to cool off to wear it.

Cast on the Buncha Squares blanket from the Mason Dixon Knitting blog.

Got the Finishing Bug

Rowan Dolly Bag
Has been lonely without handles until today









Fetching from Knitty.com

















Tomato from No Sheep for You by Amy Singer. This is probably the first thing I have ever completed from start to finish without giving it a little holiday!

Tomatoes and Such

Market Vest by Stephanie Steinhaus in Blue Sky Alpaca sportweight. I got hung up on the neckline and it has been hiding in the felted bag at bottom corner of picture since fall of 06. I think I am ready to let her see the light of day once again and get 'erdone

Tomato from No Sheep for You by Amy Singer. LOVE this book and this pattern is f-u-n and fast. I am using Debbie Bliss Pure Cotton on size 8 circs.

Entrelac Shawl by Debbie Bliss..