WIP Scarf and Scarf

Well I seem to be in a scarf mood right now...well Kind of.
First I wanted to make a hat that could also be a scarf, I'm not sure what you would call it a, "Harf" or maybe a "Scat?" Wait Scat wont work its poo and I don't want to call it poo.
 Either way I am using one of my favorite yarns, the Denim line by Bernat I made the kids winter sweaters out of this a few years ago.  It so soft and easy to work with.
Anyhow here is my Harf Scat in progress at about 3 feet in length.

The other scarf I have re-started several times and should have done it again...but I think I will turn my OOPS into a new pattern.  It is the linen weave style of knitting At first I had a hard time noticing the pattern.  And it kind of got flopped around,  Then once I got to a certain point...and state of mind I fell in love with the look.  The idea behind it is to use the little tidbits that you really cant use for much or to dwindle down your stash a bit.  So I don't get so controlling and precise about it...ahem...like I would ever do that.  I have one of the kids pick out the next yarn. 

You can see my glitch where the yellow is but I am going to repeat the same colors and do the glitch again to make a border on each side...hopefully. 

Have fun and keep on knitting.

WIP Recycled Knitted Throw Rug

  $3.99 Click Button to download pattern

I know it looks strange but this is the coolest project I have ever created!

I cant wait till I'm done so I can share the finished product.

This project is made from recycled bags and it is the cushiest throw rug...I think just one more grocery store trip and I will have enough to finish it.

This is a great "Go -To" project, because you can only work on it when you have bags.

I will be sharing this on my Ravelry as soon as I am done and I will Link it here.

Now you know what to do with all those bags and you wont feel so guilty when you forget your fabric ones at home.

WIP - Baby/Toddler Gnome Beanie

I have been playing with my scrap yarn and have come up with a Gnome Beanie for a Baby  or Toddler.  I really love how the pattern is turning out, blue and white always looks so fresh together...and this is six shades of blue.
Cant you just see a rosy cheeked dumpling in this...to bad mine are all grown up.  OH well maybe I will do a giveaway.

WIP - Blue Wave Poncho

The Knitting:

I know its hard to see my poncho it really looks like an afghan gone terribly wrong.  You knit one side then put half on  a holder.  Knit the front..put it on the holder...go back to the other holder and kit the back...knit the front and back together finishing up on the other side.  It is very easy just seems hard.  Once finished I will share the pattern and a photo that doesn't look like a blob.

The books:

Book on CD:  Seer of Shadows

By: AVI

The Author also wrote the Poppy series that my children and I enjoyed very much.    Though this book was in the childrens section I would not advise that children listen to it.  To me this was more a Teen story.  It was well written but not one of my favorites...still I enjoy books on CD while knitting at night in bed before going to sleep.

The Seer of ShadowsThe time is 1872. The place is New York City. Horace Carpetine has been raised to believe in science and rationality. So as apprentice to Enoch Middleditch, a society photographer, he thinks of his trade as a scientific art. But when wealthy society matron Mrs. Frederick Von Macht orders a photographic portrait, strange things begin to happen. Horace's first real photographs reveal a frightful likeness: it's the image of the Von Machts' dead daughter, Eleanora. Pegg, the Von Machts' black servant girl, then leads him to the truth about who Eleanora really was and how she actually died. Joined in friendship, Pegg and Horace soon realize that his photographs are evoking both Eleanora's image and her ghost. Eleanora returns, a vengeful wraith intent on punishing those who abused her.

The Middle Moffat

By Elanor Estes

I adore Elanor Estes home town style books, the Moffats are one of my favorite families and I am happy that there are several to read.  I like to read to my kids before bed (before I snuggle into a book on CD) and anything by Elanor Estes is always a popular choice in my house by both children. (13 & 8)  You are always left feeling good.

Who is Jane Moffat, anyway? She isn't the youngest in the family, and she isn't the oldest-she is always just Jane. How boring. So Jane decides to become a figure of mystery ... the mysterious "Middle Moffat." But being in the middle is a lot harder than it looks. 
In between not rescuing stray dogs, and losing and finding best friends, Jane must secretly look after the oldest inhabitant of Cranbury...so he can live to be one hundred. Between brushing her hair from her eyes and holding up her stockings, she has to help the girls' basketball team win the championship. And it falls to Jane-the only person in town with enough courage-to stand up to the frightful mechanical wizard, Wallie Bangs. 
Jane is so busy keeping Cranbury in order that she barely has time to be plain old Jane. Sometimes the middle is the most exciting place of all.

WIP - Wednesdays Yarn Along

Slippers and Hexipuffs

Well this week I have gotten back to my dear sweet boys slippers.  I am making this pattern up as I go along.  And writing everything down...seems smart as I need to make another one.  I will also be adding leather to the bottom so they last longer.  He has 3 pair already from previous Christmases and loves each one.  But this years I want to make them extra special, showing my love and appreciation in every stitch.

Here is a close up of the pattern on the cuff of his slipper.  He said he wanted lamas  this years...some a luscious lamas will be on the top right where he can see them. 

The other project I am doing is Hexipuffs, you will find the pattern on the Beekeepers Quilt at Ravelry.  These fun little Hexipuffs are quick to make and you add a little sunshine to each one with lavender mixed in with the stuffing.  I will be making a cushy cushion for my chair with the first batch to see how I like them.

I just started the book Ruby Holler By: Sharon Creech.  (click on to get more info) I have only made it through the first chapter that was only four pages. 

We are staying at a friends guest cottage for awhile.  She has a lovely piece of property that she has turned into a family fun retreat.

Isn't this a cute place?  Hummingbirds flit all around this tree.

Her Grand kids are home schooled by her, so after everyone is fed, schooled and fed again....they rush out the back door of her home and mine rush out the back door of the cottage, the dogs follow pursuit and all  head for the swinging tree.

WIP Wednesday -

My Christmas Fairy is almost finished...I just need to add one more shoe, skirt, and a few other things to make it extra special.

My Shawl is growing I am on the third and last skein of yarn. Its hard to show it as its wider than the circular needles are long. 

I have been reading "The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester"  By: Barbara O'connor.  It is a fun read about three boys who are rotten, a toad named Tooley, an irritating girl name Viola, and Earlene the housekeeper.  We have really enjoyed it.

How is everyone Shawls coming along?  I know everyone seemed to decide on Shawls at the same time.

WIP Wednesday - Knitted Shawl and Christmas Fairy

 My shawl is getting too big to photograph on my table...I am going to have to photograph it next week on my bed.

But at least it is growing, I should be starting on my next ball soon.  I am thinking of picking up the edge and adding some sort of ruffle or lace. I'm not sure what to do, maybe you guys could give me your opinion...Ruffle or Lace?

Here is a close up of the lace pattern, you really wont see it until I block it. It looks like popcorn stitches right now.

I have started on my next Christmas ornament...a snow fairy. I hope to have it done by Friday so I can post the directions to share with everyone.
My Son read this book "The War With Grandpa" in two days.  I could hear in laughing down the hall as he read at night.  I cant help myself, when I hear someone giggle I want to find out why...so I can giggle too.  But he just said, your gonna have to read it. So Its sitting on my night stand.

What is everyone reading?   Is anyone else getting started on Christmas like me?

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WIP-Wednesday

WIP Wednesday

Yes, I know it is June...but I have to fill up my Christmas Chest for gift giving. Plus I am thinking of re-opening the ETSY shop in the fall.  So I have started some knitted ornaments and I am reading over some ideas in The Christmas Craft Book.

This is a gift I am giving to my Son for Christmas...He is crazy over slippers this will be the third pair I have made him.  Can you see the little green bead marker?  My little girl made them...she is so talented.  I am going to put some on the ETSY shop for her.  She is so cute making them.  We went to the local KIP last week and she sat quietly making these and sold three pair.  Enterprising little minx.

This one is getting longer...it is my take with project. Its such an easy project and all my others are color working, so unless I am going to the local yarn shop to knit, I take this one.  Some people just don't understand that, yes, I need this much table space for my yarn (I have to switch them around so they don't get tangled) the chart and my little note pad so I can keep track.  My goodness don't they knit.

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Well, what is every up to?  what are you knitting? are you causing as much trouble as I am knitting in public?

WIP-Wednesday

I am working on a shawl for myself for the fall, finnally something for me.  The pattern is really easy and gives you a little open work for interest and fun. This is a great take along, you don't have to look at any charts or patterns, its really that easy.


 The Pattern  Aunt Barb's Simple Shawl is on Ravelry.

Lila's Photo of Finished Shawl

The yarn I used is Starry Night by Red Heart Boutique the Eclipse line.  It's not as soft as I would like it but the colors worked with  my cold weather clothes.  Its hard to tell from the photo but the green isn't so bright and there is a stripe of turqoise and brown that doesn't show up very well.