Sunday, December 29, 2013

Cathy's Scarf

The scarf in process, sadly out of focus. Apologies from the photographer!


The completed scarf modeled by its creator. The pattern is from 
Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders, by Judith Durant.

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Karen Knits a Bright Blanket!


Karen is hard at work on this BRIGHT blanket. Everyone wants to know: Who will be the lucky recipient?

Friday, December 6, 2013

Gifts for Knitters



Here's the beginning of a nice little list to give to shoppers who are looking for knitting-themed gifts:

Needleclicks on Etsy (hand dyed yarns, niddy noddies, stitch marketers, etc.): http://www.etsy.com/shop/needleclicksEtc?ref=l2-shop-info-name

More gifts for knitters on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/uk/search?q=gifts+for+knitters

From Pinterest, an interesting selection: http://www.pinterest.com/elena_tpknits/gifts-for-knitters/

Zazzle, Gifts for Knitters: http://www.zazzle.com/knitting+gifts

A knitting-themed watch: http://www.amazon.com/Whimsical-Watches-U0410003-Knitting-Leather/dp/B002DHZTL8

Cafe Press has gifts for knitters, including clothing: http://www.cafepress.com/+knitters+gifts

Sock Yarn Club from Sweet Georgia: http://shop.sweetgeorgiayarns.com/products/sweetgeorgia-yarn-club

Here is a sweater-knit pillar candle: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/house-and-home/gifts/4-sweater-knit-pillar-candle/882709093626-item.html?ref=by-shop%3asale%3asummerclearance-houseandhome-homedecor%3ahome-home-d%25u00e9cor%3a54%3a


Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Karen Makes an Ear Warmer to Match Her Fingerless Gloves


I'm sure you remember these fingerless gloves that Karen made, shown in a previous post.


Here is the matching ear warmer that Karen has made and sent off to her niece. 


Saturday, November 30, 2013

Catching Up With Clair

Petey helps

 I get so busy with blogging that I forget to post my own projects. These are from the last several months.
Deer mittens

The other side of the deer mittens. I must have read the directions wrong!
I originally used this Noro Silk Garden Sock yarn for a pair of socks, hated them...

... unraveled them,
and made them into this shrug

More socks

My sweater, knit from Knit Picks Shine Sport yarn.
I was rushing to keep Petey from helping again, thus the wrinkly look.
It's better in person. 

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Valerie's Blanket


Valerie does so much and is so modest about her accomplishments! I managed to snap this photo just as she was folding up her latest blanket. 

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Cathy Knits (A Lot)

Sometimes Cathy has help! Max claims this knitted leg warmer.
Leg warmer (modeled on arm)

Shrug (pattern is in Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders, by Judith Durant)

We really liked the way the buttons were sewn on with beads.

And the shrug, modeled by Cathy


Sunday, November 17, 2013

Susan Makes Useful Variations from One Pattern

This little sock-like object can be used to hold your glasses or, as Susan has discovered, your fan! The pattern can be found in the book, Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders, by Judith Durant.

Fan holder

Fan holder detail




Sunglasses holder

Karen's Fingerless Gloves

From Karen: A perfect fit!  My 90 year old mom helps model the two pair of fingerless gloves made for my 15 year old niece. A matching headband ear warmer is almost done.






Friday, November 15, 2013

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

A Sweater Knit by Donna


Donna made this sweater when she first started knitting.





Monday, November 11, 2013

Thursday, October 31, 2013

A Sweet Halloween Greeting From Mary-Claire


I hope all is well in Cruces. We will be there soon. I thought you might like to see our Halloween pumpkin. She is a sweetie.

Love
M-C