tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40698676896560499492011-04-21T12:56:05.371-07:00Dianenoreply@blogger.comBlogger81100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069867689656049949.post-21802028718598204842009-01-01T11:00:00.000-08:002009-01-02T14:09:34.291-08:00

This was a sock monkey hat I made for Preston to go with his stuffed sock monkey I sent him at Chistmas. Amanda said he loves the little monkey, so I hope he'll like the hat, too. I'll be mailing it to him this week.I made several of these teeny, tiny 2" wide mini knitting purses, 'cause they're so cute!Jamie, Brittany, and Lara trying on their new hats and scarves I made.And, my promise to

Dianenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069867689656049949.post-10963595348785356592008-12-22T14:59:00.000-08:002008-12-22T15:04:21.532-08:00

This is a hat and scarf set I made for my daughter, Brittany, for Christmas. It turned out cute, but the yarn was so bulky and heavy to handle. The good side, though, is that it knits up quickly. I used Lion Brand WoolEase Thick and Quick, which is cozy and cuddly for a winter knit set. Hope she likes it!

Dianenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069867689656049949.post-70107196210340621352008-12-12T08:50:00.000-08:002008-12-12T09:16:20.091-08:00

I made these caps for my grandson, Preston, and his dad, Ray, so they could have a "look-a-like" outfit when they are out and about. So far, it's the only knitting I've finished for Christmas. Got to speed things up!EEEEK!!!!!!!!! I've promised myself I'd have everyone something knitted by Christmas and it's NOT happening! Amanda wants a blue shawl which she picked out in my pattern book, Lara

Dianenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069867689656049949.post-48456531876290560092008-11-24T19:14:00.001-08:002008-11-24T19:16:50.275-08:00

Yea! Amanda's here for a visit and she loves her shrug. I couldn't wait for Christmas to give it to her. I'm glad she has it now to enjoy it while the weather is already pretty cool here.

Dianenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069867689656049949.post-435225568578928392008-11-17T09:33:00.000-08:002008-11-17T09:41:22.761-08:00

This yarn is so luxurious feeling! It's Paton's Nuance, a mohair blend. I'm using plastic Lion Brand scarf knitting needles #15 which is getting on my nerves really bad because the yarn won't slide very easily. That can be a good thing for a beginner knitter, but I think I'll go buy some aluminum needles today to make the knitting go a little faster. I'm not sure who this is going to yet.....

Dianenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069867689656049949.post-58642119994575528952008-11-17T09:25:00.000-08:002008-11-17T09:32:24.699-08:00

Here's the shrug still on the needles .........AND This is the finished product (modeled by MOI, which actually fits too tight!. It will look much better on my daughter, as it won't be so tight on her! I love how it turned out and now I think I'll have to make two more for my other two daughters!

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I'm struggling along making a knitted shrug for my daughter, Amanda. It's almost finished and I'll have to find someone her size to try it on pretty soon. The reason I said I'm struggling......is because the pattern said to "pick up stitches" along the neck opening which I found difficult. I truly need help with this the next time I try a pattern with picking up stitches. It's not supposed to

Dianenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069867689656049949.post-7519542693684752592008-11-13T17:23:00.000-08:002008-12-12T09:03:58.835-08:00

Well, I HAD to try this out........crocheting with used plastic shopping bags. To see more projects made with recycled plastic bags, go to You Tube and search "plastic bag crochet". I made 2 coffee cup insulators with a couple of bags from Hobby Lobby and Wal-Mart. This is a fun, fast project. People always want to know where I got it whenever they see me with my coffee.

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