we like to walk around

It's beautiful around here.

p.s. phoebe is wearing the sweater I had been knitting her for the past year. It's actually finished, and it fits. :)

wool covers, for the diapers

I'm cloth diapering again. I have in the past, and I've also given up in the past as well. But I just can't stay away.
The diapers I was buying were discontinued. So in my search for the next best option, tons of dipes were crossed out and, for some sick reason I can get over the delicious smell and qualities of wool. So, I've been knitting up a bunch of these.

I like this pattern even better than the last, because its a bit more versatile. Also I like the look a bit more.

knitting again

My little knitting hiatus is over and I'm thinking sleeves. You know, the ones I didn't finish on that cute little sweater I'm trying to make. Yes, I'm ready for those to be done, and I just cast a baby blanket for a friend. She had a little girl as sweet as a peach, and I'm going to attempt to make something as beautiful as these.

Wish me luck.

I like the children

I want to have some of these print in my kids room. Yes their collective room. They love being together. I can't see us separating them boys and girls yet. Phoebe would be too lonely. And the boy would miss her so. It is very cute to see them so stuck on each other. And this is really fun for me. For more than one reason. But one of those reasons being that I love the idea of the gender neutral nursery. Full of things all children love.

Here is the border on the sweater with out the button holes. Even though the button holes are complete. I"m getting so close I can smell it.

some progress

I am a little less excited to show you my wonky hood. I thought I knew who I was, and decided I didn't need to count stitches because "I can totally tell where I need to decrease" I didn't really.
But, it's pretty much completed now, and the next step is to knit a border around the whole sweater.


We had some little Martha Stewart puppet crafts stored away and got to do them. The kids loved this, but never used them again after that day.

a hood

After 3 weeks time, and picking up, then taking out stitches 20 times, the hood is on. I'm so glad it's on. I am a little bit closer to finishing. Wahay!
I really shouldn't be so excited, the sleeves are yet to come, not to mention button holes. :/

the jacket's end?

I really should have some better progress to show you. But I am finding it impossible to pick up 60 stitches for the hood. I mean, I am only getting 40. 40!!!

That is 20 missing stitches. I must be doing something terribly wrong. Because that is just ridiculous.
I'm going to search you-tube for its wisdom. If that fails me I'll be heading downtown to seek help at the local shop.

The frustration compels me to put down the needles. In search of another project.But,I really want to finish this. So I'm going to keep trying.

I don't know if you can really tell in these pictures, but we finally got a hair cutter.

on socks and stuff

Because my research, has led me to this pattern, and one that was very graciously shared with me from my local yarn shop. I'm going to try to borrow that book from the library, just because it looked like the best resource, a sock knitter could ever have need for. I bought this yarn. But I am planning to make my way back to buy some more in a different colorway. Yay for his and her socks! I know I am way ahead of myself. I'm not even done with this. But look I am ready to make the

progress on the jacket

Yeah, not that much progress. I know. Please don't be so hard on me. I'm really trying.
I am past the point at which the sleeves will be attached and, I am 2 inches down in stockinette, when I need to be 10 and a half. But I'm still motivated! I'll update you again. I really wanted to talk about my next potential project.

Socks.

I've done baby booties, but what I am referring to here, is a pair of sock that will please a full grown adult. Either Joel or I will do. I am still on the hunt for some beautiful yarns. Something
like this, or this even. Theses hand painted ones are so beautiful!

claudia hand painted sock yarns
I know socks don't last forever, but I'll be using something like a size 1 needle. Do you know how small those are? They are very small. Small enough, that after all the knitting is done, and my fingers stop bleeding, I want the finished product to dazzle me.
So I need do some real good research. Has anyone done socks before? Ali? Do you have a favorite pattern? I would gladly accept any help at all. :)

texturific

I think that I might need to own this sweater. Yes it is a knitting pattern, but I don't think I have this necessary skillz.

work in progress

I found this cute pattern for a girls hooded jacket that I would love to see on Phoebe this fall. I have yet to ever complete a sweater. It would be nice if this were the first. I'm almost done with the cabled section and I'm still motivated! Wish me luck.

beautiful baby blankets

Love these baby blanket kits from Purl Soho. The color combinations are brilliant. They also look like they would be heavy and warm. Makes me want to wrap small people in it.

in which we take a picture of the baby wearing his hat, yet again

We had a wondeful and rainy reformation weekend. Including a packed mall full of trick or treaters, and blast of a fall festival at our church. I should also mention family dinner was chicken Parmesan, ceasar salad and homemade garlic knots. Needless to say, my house looks like a tornado hit it, and I will be busy all week trying to recover some sort of sanity to our lives.
I have knitting projects in the making. I always do. I also always mention it, but never remember to take a picture of the finished projects. I need to get better. In the meantime, have a wonderful Monday.

knit-a-licious

I have been working on this sweater, from Last minute knitted gifts. I am proud to say I'm getting close to the end. (this will be my first sweater.)

I can't get myself past the idea of my children wearing hand knit sweaters. This one is for Ezra. Hopefully I'll have it finished for his first birthday in November. That should give me enough time.

In the meanwhile Joelle Hoverson had to go and do it again.

Did you see these?

I think I might need to buy this book. Very soon.

finished project

Baby showers are a plenty these days. So I've been knitting up some hat and sock sets. They are super wash merino wool. This makes them soft enough to put on a newborn, and light enough to wear on our cold rainy spring days.

not on purpose

I never meant to stay away that long. Yes adjusting to having three children under the age of three has taken along of my energy and time recently. But I didn't want to neglect this place for this long. I have some knitted things to share. I am going to be selling these baby legwarmers at a friends new consignment shop down town. But have yet to drop them off.

Its on my to do list.

it's not nesting yet,..

It's just a form of mental preparation. Since we didn't know phoebe was a girl before she was born, I already have some gender neutral newborn pieces. Enough to hold me for at least a month I think.

let the madness begin

I always take a break from knitting some spring/summer. But faithfully the itch comes back. I'm not sure if this is right on schedule or early but,.. I was beginning to miss the feel of needles in my hands. I just recently joined Ravelry. And I'm not sorry I did so. I found a pattern for this hat that I spied all last winter on Urban outfitters. So I was beyond thrilled to find it. I didn't have the right size yarn to work it so I used what I had as a trial, it came out miniature. A perfect fit for little miss Phoebe. Also her self proclaimed favorite color is Yellow.

Christmas is coming,

The goose is getting fat, put another penny in the old man's hat. I sing this sometimes. At random intervals during the day. And dear little Sammy has started to sing it too. I sound ridiculous, he's just cute.

I knit myself a hat from some super chunky yarn I had bought last year. It came out cute, and I've been wearing it all weekend, inside and out. But after seeing this, I realize I did not make what I should have made, and now I need to find some more yarn. But Since I have an overflowing stash this should not pose a problem.

Whilst browsing I stumbled upon this. Since I use skype about 4 times a week, it made its way right onto my amazon wishlist via that sturdy little button they give you for free. The button is right there on my toolbar, and did I mention it's free?! Brilliant.