Crochet Bag

A friend of mine came across a crochet booklet - Leisure Arts Cute Critter Purses to Crochet. We both decided it would be great for making presents for the young nieces and great nieces we have.

I chose to create the puppy for my great niece's 4th birthday which is in June. When I had got about half way through it, my daughter informed me she has been invited to a birthday party for her boyfriend's 2 year old niece and guess what, she decided that the puppy I'm making will be perfect as a present.

All change, I can no longer use buttons for eyes, so out with the embroidery needles, and time to rush as the party is this weekend.

Despite the change in plans, the puppy has been finished and is now ready to be wrapped.

Knitting with "Friends"

I have started my socks using the Artesano Hummingbird. It is the first time I have ever knitted with Alpaca and I never realised how wonderfully soft and silky it feels.

One of my dogs and one of my cats was also interested in what I was doing and decided to sit with me to "help". Having a German Shepherd who thinks she's a lap dog can make knitting tricky at times.

Surprise in the post

When my mail arrived this morning I couldn't believe my luck. Knit Today Magazine has sent me a skein of Artesano Hummingbird, Brittany Birch 3.25mm DPNs and a pattern for Artesano Floral Socks.

When I subscribed to the magazine I was not aware I would be sent any free gifts, so I was really surprised and thrilled. I can't wait to get started on my socks, might have to put my current shawl project on hold for a bit.

Lace Scarf Completed

Happy am I!

I have completed the Lace scarf, and only just in time. It is intended for myniece's birthday, which is today, so it is now wrapped and I'm delivering it later today, I just hope she likes it.

Perfect Afternoon

I have just had a perfect afternoon. The children were all at school, the dogs were happily sleeping after their walk and I sat with my feet up listening to Mansfield Park (Jane Austin) on audio whilst working on the Lace Scarf for my niece.

I can't think of a better way to relax and unwind.

Newsboy Cap

I have just finished knitting the Newsboy cap from Stitch n Bitch Nation. It's for my 15 year old daughter.

She saw some Paton's Symphony yarn, in bright orange, on sale in a local department store and wanted to have a hat made from it. The only pattern she liked that was designed for chunky yarn was this one.

The hat looks a little large because she likes to hat quirky unusual hats, so I deliberately made it extra large. She loves it and because the yarn is acrylic, at least I can wash it regularly.