So I've been wanting to start blogging again but I always find something gets in the way...so here we go let's see if I can make this happen more frequently. I am currently trying this out on my iPad thinking it might happen more often if I can update from there. I have my iPad with me most of the time and I also use it to update projects on Ravelry. Of course I have let my Ravelry project updates lag behind too but not as bad as my blogging. Some of you may know that I also have a cooking blog with my son. I haven't been updating that either.
If you are looking to catch up with me on Ravelry I'm Mrsderv and would be very happy to connect with you.
Okay so now that I have made my excuses...not really... let's get onto the knitting!!!
Socks - I cast on a pair of socks because they are so light weight. We have had such hot weather that my larger projects are just too much. I've only finished one other pair of socks and it was years ago. I don't really know my limitations so I'm attempting 2 socks on 1 needle. The pattern is called Twilight and the yarn is Happy Feet from Plymouth yarns.
When I bought the yarn to start my new light weight project I talked myself into buying a new project bag I have been eyeing at my local yarn store.
I LOVE the colors and its a great bag too. It has pockets on the inside and one pocket has a zipper.
If you know me then you know I never have just one project going. I have been watching the knitabulls video podcast. Diane came back from SSK and started the Brickless KAL. So of course I had to get on board. I did manage to find the yarn in my stash BUT I don't have quite enough so I will have to buy more yarn. I am using my awesome yarn bowl which I love!
I'm also working on a sweater for my Grand Niece (how can I be old enough to say that). I'm so excited about it because its my first sweater and its basically done. I need to buy so ribbon for the button band, sew up the seams and block and its done. I'm trying to decide if I will wait and give it to her for Christmas or if it will be a just because I love you gift. We shall see! Believe it or not I haven't taken one picture of it yet so I can't post one.
Let me see I'm also working on a color affection shawl but it got to heavy sitting in my lap and I'm really bored with it. I have a pair of duffers on the needles that are about 80% done but they are 100% wool and with the humidity they are no fun to knit.
I do like to play around with crochet so I've been working on a pattern for cupcake coasters...here is my progress so far.
The first one was a free pattern, the second one is with my modifications. I like the second one but they both work great as coasters.
Wow I probably could come up with many more items to list but honestly these are the items I have spent the most amount of time on lately. There have been so many times that I have wanted to write a blog post but didn't because I haven't been posting so now that I have broken the ice and broken the time block I hope you will hear more from me.
Happy Knitting!
