candy coated rose petals

I completely overlooked reporting June’s progress as well! But still wanted to capture them anyways for 52 projects in 52 weeks. Here are the FOs so far.   [ Read more ]

• Leyburn Socks
• Blue/Gray Crops
• Saartje’s Booties #2
• Blue/Sage Crops

• Sage/Blue Pom Pom Peds
• L’s Wedding Garter
• Sunshine “Double the Fun” Dishcloth Set
• Alhambra Scarf
• Stripey Jacket
• Owl Baby Vest
• L’illo Hat
• Saartje’s Bootees (Bigger Size)
• Scrapy Socky Stripey Cardi

Check out my awesome new fondue pot I got from Goodwill for $4.99! It’s missing the little bowls, but that’s OK. I have a set of ceramic ones anyways. Now I just need to throw a party!

Another project bites the dust (but in a good way). These have been on the needles since January, but kept being put on the back burner due to other, more pressing projects. They are finally complete. I have already knit this pattern (Leyburn socks) before (see Pixie Dust Quilt Socks), but the handpainted yarn I used for that pair is now felting onto itself. Not ideal! So I wanted to make another pair. These used Artyarns Ultramerino 4.   [ Read more ]

The third of four pairs of socks I am making for mom is complete. These are some blue socks with gray cuff.

stash knit down 2009 total: 22 FOs

I meant to blog about this a lot earlier, but of course, life got in the way. A few weekends ago I was running around getting some errands out of the way that had to get taken care of. I happened across a garage sale. Typically I just drive by and go, “I probably wouldn’t see anything I want, so why bother.” But from the road side, I saw them! These wooden foldup chairs that I have been lusting after for some time now.   [ Read more ]