A Finished Project!

It seems I have more unfinished projects than finished ones, but I promised I would post a picture of my finished knitted hat.  The pattern was easy to follow and I really enjoyed getting back to knitting.  I loved the yarn I used as it is soft and colorful, however in the future I think I will use a solid color for this pattern.  I'm not sure if I like the self-striping for this particular pattern.  Gotta go!  On to the next project!

And the finished project on model #2

I've taken a long knitting hiatus, but I found Laurie's blog and beside making me pee my pants with laughter, it makes me want to knit (and drink wine).  Really though, the days are getting shorter, the nights cooler, and the treetops are tinged with the most beautiful amber color one could imagine; knitting season has arrived.  So I allowed myself 30 minutes in the yarn store (any longer and I have to visit the bank for a short-term loan) to find something lovely with which to knit a hat.

So the yarn I chose is Chunky Mochi, color #805 by Crystal Place Yarns.  It is 80% merino wool and 20% nylon.  The hat pattern I chose is called "Brimming with Style" and I found it in hats gloves scarves by Louisa Harding.  This is what it looks like:

I'll post my version once its completed.  I'm not a fast knitter, so don't hold your breath while you wait!

Keeping Promises

I promised in my post on December 6 of last year that I would post photos of the finished hat I was getting ready to start knitting.  It is suddenly sad to me that this much time has gotten away from me.  I've made a promise to myself to spend more time doing the things that bring me joy and to slow down and savor my wonderful life.  So here's to promises.  Pictures of finished hats, and a return to blogging, knitting, sewing, writing, loving, laughing, living...

The promised finished product.  Maybe Julia will decide she likes hats this year... or not

A bonnet made from a recycled wool sweater and corduroy skirt

In honor of Journalfest... potholder journals

A Bo Peep skirt made from a recycled pillowcase

Hats Off!

This is the hat I knitted most recently. I added a pin to it that I love. The picture below is Julia modeling her new hat. I loved the way it turned out so I decided to knit another similar one but larger. I love the yarn I have chosen because it is so bright and cheerful. It is very textured and reminds me of popcorn. This doesn't make for quick and easy knitting, but I am sure the finished project will be very interesting. The yarn is from Yarn Bee and is called Artistry. The color is Picasso. I've included a picture of the started project. As soon as it is finished I will post of picture of it also.