Needlepoint - Hibicus - DONE!

Here's a pic of the needlepoint coin case that I was working on. I has been done for awhile, but I've been looking for some fabric to line the inside. Still haven't found the fabric, but I will keep looking.

In the mail...

Earlier this year, I answered a survery for a local craft store. And won a box of scrapbook supplies. It's a wonderful assortment, including a scissors set. I'm looking forward to trying some new (to me) embellishments in my projects. Thanks Ben Franklin Crafts Hawaii!

Daisy Market Bag

While waiting for the yarn to finish my socks, I cast on a Daisy Market Bag. I found a cone of Peaches and Creme cotton yarn in my stash and thought the bright yellow would be perfect for a market bag. I decided to use the modifications posted by Woolwinder on Ravelry and love the way it turned out. It is a quick knit - I think I'm going to cast on another one as written.

Leonard's Bakery - Kapahulu

It's been awhile, but I've been craving some Leonard's malasadas. You know from the bakery in Kapahulu...

As usual the parking lot was full, but I was able to sqeeze into a parking space not too far away. And as usual there is a line. Apparently it is a stop for tour buses, so there are benches outside where you can sit and enjoy your malasadas and coffee (if you can a find a seat).

 In addition to the usual assortment of bakery goods, there are all sorts of wearable items with the Leonard's logo on them for sale. But really, I was there for the malasadas! Fresh from the fryer - yummy!

River Rapid Socks update

I couldn't find a coordinating color to finish the toes for my Rapid River Socks. Ravelry to the rescue! I found someone with one skein of the same dye lot who was willing to part with it. It's on the way to Honolulu!

Meanwhile I'm well on my way of the second sock. Turned the heel and just about finished the gusset decreases. Now to wait patiently by the mailbox until the yarn arrives.

River Rapids Socks

 I had yarn left over from my 2010 TTL Mystery socks. It is Knit Picks Essential in Duchess Heather. I decided to use it to cast on some River Rapids Socks. It was a free pattern, but the blog no longer exists, so I'm not sure how much longer the pattern will be available.

Anyway, I cast on knit happily along, but realized I will not have enough yarn to complete the foot. I think I will be able to make just past the gusset decreases. I'm not ripping it out. Yes, I knew there was only two partial balls when I cast on. No, I'm not ripping it out. I'll just use the second ball to cast on the second sock. Hmmm, what color should I use for the rest of the foot?

Feather and Fan Scarf

 Someone asked for knitting lessons, so I taught her how to do a garter stitch washcloth. She called and was ready to move on to something else with some practice on how to read a pattern. We decided on a feather and fan scarf. After quick search of ravelry, I found this pattern. 

I decided to cast on to work along side her. So with a big ball of Vanna's choice I ended up with this. I worked the pattern as instructed until I ran out of yarn.

Yay! I'm moving out of my crafting slump.