A change of pace

My cat, Madi

Normally, I would have started my next project right away but with the seasons changing I have found myself wanting to sit by the fire place and read as many books as I can get my hands on! This past week I have been reading Emma by Jane Austen out loud to my cat, Madi, because I get an enjoyment watching her sit in front of me and cock her head sideways at me. I told my husband that she is dreaming of Mr. Knightley and I have no doubt that she has decided that she prefers the high society. 

She is making my life very interesting! :) 

My Broadway Sweater

This is my broadway sweater!!

It is so soft and cuddly!! 

I can hardly wait to wear it.

The sleeves are a little bit longer then I had hoped but 

all in all I think this turned out good! 

Now to figure out what I am going to work on next...

Capelet Heaven and another Sneak Peak

I found the perfect buttons for my Blackberry Basketweave Capelet! I just have to share it with you!!

Also, here is a sneak peak of the other sweater I am currently working on...

I hope it turns out as great as the basketweave capelet did! :)

My Blackberry Basketweave Capelet

 

This sweater has been my favorite since 2009 but I never was able to follow the pattern. 

I was in the middle of another sweater (that I am still currently working on) and decided I wanted to try

to make this basketweave sweater as well. 

I have had so much fun and can hardly wait to wear it!! 

Tomorrow I need to go buy some cute buttons.

What do you think!?!?!

 

I will post another picture of me wearing it as soon as I add the buttons.

I am so ready for winter!!! :)

(the first picture came from the Crochet Today magazine)

Sneak Peak

I know it has been a while since my last post but I am still here and well! I have been working on two BIG projects that are taking some time to complete. As soon as I am finished I will share them with you. Until then... here is a sneak peak of one of my projects that I have been wanting to make for over a year!!

Until then, enjoy a crafty moment.

My first knitted projects

My sister-in-law is due July 1st and this weekend I made a cocoon for her. I can not wait to hold Zoey in this cozy baby wrap!!! It came out bigger then I thought but hopefully it will be just right. If it doesn't fit I will be okay... It gave me time to practice my newly learned knitting skills.

I also wanted to give you an updated picture of my zigzag scarf. This has been a fun project! I can hardly wait to be finished so that I can see what it looks like on.

That is all for now but I am looking forward to seeing what else comes off of my knitting needles this year!

Movin' on up...

 On my knitting needles -

 I am so excited to report that knitting (so far) is not as hard as I first thought it was!! If only I had books and youtube when I first tried to learn nine years ago. (wow!! NINE years... I feel so old. Time sure does fly!!!)

So.. 

this week I practiced the knit and pearl stitch.  I could bore you with a ton of details but in a nut shell... I am just practicing and hoping that this is the beginning of a new addiction. However, I will provide more details and pictures as I get better and have something to show off.




On my crochet hook -

When I finished my sidewalk shawl I mentioned to George, my husband, that I wasn't sure what I wanted to make next. He reminded me of how badly he would love a blanket. I pulled out some blue yarn and started a pattern that I have wanted to try for a while. 

 

 The pattern says that the finished blanket will be 52" x 52". George has asked me to make it a little bit bigger then that so that he can wrap up in it and get cozy. I haven't determined how much bigger I am going to make it yet but I am sure it won't be hard to do.

And so much more -

Today I ran into Hobby Lobby to get more yarn for George's blanket and I ran into the jewelry section. I picked up some sample booklets on making your own jewelry and there are some cute ideas! I don't know how good I would be at making jewelry but I may just try my hand at it. I may just become a jack of all trades. :) Who knows... I may start making my own cards too. Watch out world... Here I come.

Try something crafty this week!! You won't regret it.