Friday, July 13, 2012

Birthday Hat - DONE!

Celebrate hat - DONE!
It's DONE! - with a wonky "1" sewn on. It is lined in yellow with plastic canvas between to help the hat stand up and hold it's shape. I will probably need a strap to hold it on his head. I haven't decided if i'm going to attach the pompom to the top.

Friday, June 29, 2012

Party Hat - WIP

Party hats - WIPWould you believe I have a second post this month? It 's a Party Hat from Petite Purls. There's a crochet and knit version. I took out my crochet needle and got the first side done. A few more rows for the liner and it's ready to be assembled. I'm using Peaches and Creme worsted cotton from my dish cloth stash...
CaseyDoesn't he look pleased with my progress?

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

KP Firefighter socks - DONE!



Socks!Yay! one more pair of socks done! It takes me a month to knit a pair of socks these days. I seems to have small pockets of time that I get to knit. These stockinette socks are just the ticket! I started these last month as a gift and I just love the way the red just pops.

Since these socks are for someone else, this is also the first time I am using sock blockers. I need to get (or make) a pair of sock blockers in my size. Don't the look nice in the photo?

Now all I have to do is wrap them up and get them in the mail. I sure hope they fit!

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Boy's Day 2012

Fwd: boys day pic 2012Did you celebrate Boy's Day on May 5th? or as it is called now, Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi)? Casey did. He dressed up in an outfit that belonged to his dad and sat with his koinoboi.

Friday, May 4, 2012

More socks - in Felici firefighter

Socks - Felici in FirefighterRemember I ordered some sock yarn recently? Well, I used it to cast on another pair of simple socks. I used to avoid self striping yarn, but when you don't have time to follow a pattern, it is the best way to create socks with some interest. I picked up the Firefighter colorway and casted on a pair of socks for a friend. This will be my first gift socks to go outside of the family, without the wearer nearby to check for fit. This is also my first time knitting with Knit Pick's Felici. I love the pop of red between the neutral gray. 
I cast on 60 stitches with a 2x2 rib and plan to start the heel when the leg reaches 8 inches. Just a half inch more to go. I love mindless knitting! 

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Socks - DONE!

Socks!It sure took me long enough, but I am pleased to report that I have finished the simple socks! Started waaaay back in February, these socks are done and off the needle and on my feet! AND I almost got the stripes to match.

I have a bit of each skein left over, but not quite enough for a second pair, maybe Casey will get a matching set...

What shall I do next?

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Six months...

6 monthsSix months!?! where does the time go? Apparently a lot of time is lost playing with this little guy. Especially when he gives smiles and giggles like this <---- However, all those smiles and giggles makes it hard to get a clean photo. Thank goodness for digital cameras, can you imagine how much film I would be using if it wasn't for a digital point and shoot or camera phones?

Happy Un-birthday, little one!