Last year ended up not being as crafty as I would have liked. I finished one project. One. And it took longer that I should admit to to finish a hat. Granted, it was a rather complicated hat, what with short rows, horizontal cabled band that was started on a provisional cast on, then knit to the band of the hat as I cabled along. I learned a lot. I am happy with the results, I just wish I had finished it sooner.
SO, here it is. The
Bloody Stupid Johnson hat. As modeled by the Bean.
Next up for knitting, the
Aviator lace scarf. I picked this on a pay-it-forward promise to one of my best friends. We have known each other since 1st grade, and though we have not sat in the same room with each other for several years, we have and will always pick up right where we left off.
This scarf has been difficult. I frogged & restarted several times, as my stitch count would get crazy from row to row. After a couple long car trips, a new row counter, and a little more practice, I think I've got the hang of it. Progress is being made, and maybe, just maybe it will get done by next Christmas.
Last week, my friend and I joined the local knit group that meets at Starbucks. It was a great evening. Both of us had our work oohed and aahed over, which makes a person feel good. It also inspired me to work harder on my craft projects. I will spend quiet time at home working on the lace, and start some easier projects to take to Knit Night.
First up, I will make the girls some ballet sleeves/shrugs. I like the look of this
one. I will be using a sock weight or sport weight yarn, so it will take a little longer to get done.
Legs and I went to Jo-Ann's today and picked some yarn. I got a basic black that I know won't be out of code for ballet class, a pretty variegated purple for Legs' sleeves, and some self striping yarn for me. We also found a pattern for pants that may actually fit her. She is growing by leaps and bounds this year ... I think 3 or 4 inches at least. At the beginning of the school year, I could put my chin on her head, now, not so much. Store bought pants just aren't cutting it. She's excited about spending our day off on Monday making a new outfit.
OK, that's enough for now. I have some prep work to start.
