I love buying patterns as RAKs because it's instant gratification--I can purchase them, download them, and send them all in a matter of minutes. Plus it's fun to see what other people plan to make. This month, I bought Kyra (on Ravelry) the Silk Corset pattern she wanted. It's just gorgeous! I might just have to buy a copy for myself. So many things to knit...so little time.
You may (or may not) have noticed the decrease in posting I was doing last week and the week before. Part of that was because I wasn't feeling great...stupid cold. The other part was that I was struggling with a project and could barely see straight. I think I'm out of the woods with it now (or I'm at least on a sunnier path out of those woods). To keep me motivated, I dangled a big fat carrot in front of me...in this case, yarn. I came across the cutest ever adult owl sweater pattern. As soon as I saw this, I wanted...no, needed!...to make this. My reward was getting to buy yarn with the sole purpose of knitting this lovely. Once the baby blanket is finished (another reason for a big carrot), this sweater is going on my needles...and then onto me.
My soon-to-be "hooters" sweater! =)
I was going to do a neutral color such as tan or grey, but it was 54 degrees out and sunny and wonderful when I went to the yarn shop. Spring took a hold of my soul, and I walked out instead with the most wonderful Cascade yarn in Baby Rose. Me likey a lot!
A while ago I mentioned that a bunch of friends/co-workers are having babies. There is a group of us at work who usually knit up blankets for our friend's new babies. Well, with layoffs, the knitting group is down to four people, which happens to be the exact number of co-workers having babies. Instead of passing a blanket around and worrying about gauge and seaming, we decided to each do one blanket on our own, but still present them from the group. Originally I was supposed to do Shelley's blanket (she's having a boy, code name "Moose," in August). However, the baby shower for Julie is happening at the end of this month and I said I'd swap with Judith since I had nothing on my needles at the moment. I started this blanket two days ago, and as you can see, it's coming along quite quickly. (Actually, it's much bigger than it looks, but the circular needles are pulling it in). I have about four more color stripes to do, and than I can start binding off. We don't know if Julie is having a boy or girl, hence the neutral colors.
Little Miss Lolly Chops is giving away this super cute felt topiary over on her blog. She also gives instructions on how to make your own. Head on over to enter by March 12, and tell her I said Hi! Good luck!
I couldn't wait until St. Patty's Day to unveil Miss Patty. However, I'm planning to add a little knit beer to her hand and take some better pictures, so this is really only a sneak peek. I knit her body, dress, and shoes. Her hair and eyes are made from felt and then sewn on. And her lips and the shamrock on her dress were done by needle felting. I think she turned out pretty cute. Although she looks a little like she belongs in the Jim Henson family. Hmm...
I've acquired a few little goodies in the past few days so I thought I'd share.
These lil' owls were given to me yesterday from my pal Barbara. They're salt and pepper shakers...but they're true intention was to cheer me up. They did just that. Thanks, B!
I got these cool drawer pulls at Anthropologie (on super sale!). I'm planning on using them as curtain tie backs. (To come when the bedroom is done.)
I picked up the above papers and fabric tags (by Amy Butler) at Archivers this past weekend. The colors are so cheerful, and I just love the designs on the fabric tags. My pal Jess had originally given me a packet of the pink fabric tags for my b-day, and I envisioned sewing them onto something cool, which then made me think I needed more. I found a bunch on clearance, which equals "mine." I have a craft idea for the paper, but I don't know quite yet if it's going to work. More to come.
I'm working on a little dolly at the moment, but I can't unveil her until St. Patrick's Day (or close to it). Miss Patty (as I'm currently calling her) is my entry into an Irish-theme St. Patrick's day contest on Ravelry. (And for all you Rav members, I'll need your votes!). Here she is so far. I was told she looks like a voodoo doll, and I suppose she kind of does. But once I get some features and some clothes on her, I'm hoping she'll be my winning ticket.
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