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Cutest Girls sweater

2008-08-11T21:35:00.000-07:00

I made this for a co-worker then she said it was too small for her Daughter then changed her mind completely about wanting this. So I now have this cute little sweater size 6 girls. I have made one like this for myself but have to take a picture of it still.

Just a few more baby items!

2008-08-11T21:29:00.000-07:00

This is an Angel Sweater from Oat Couture, yarn is Cascade baby yarn. size is 6 months

Cute little pants, made with Fancy Image Yarn DK weight, Knitting Pure and Simple newborn size
This jacket goes with the pants, free pattern from Knitting Pure and Simple site.

Just a few baby sweaters that I make because baby items knit up so fast! These sweaters made with Encore and once again Knitting Pure and Simple patterns. The bottom sweater is a hoodie and will be sent up to Juneau for a friend of ours up there who's wife just had a baby boy in July.

Fabulous afghan!

2008-08-11T21:28:00.000-07:00

Loved this kit! It's hand dyed/hand tied from Fancy Image Yarn. I can't wait to make more of these. Very fast knit and it's so soft!!

Easy Lacy Ponchos

2008-08-11T21:23:00.000-07:00

Ahhh the Easy Lacy Ponchos! I made uhmmm eight of these within 3 months. The first one I made was the red, then people at work loved it so I made two more and sold those. Then Family came down from Anchorage so I gave them two poncho. Then finally I made the pink and blue ones for two of my Cousins that recently graduated. I do have a black one which I didn't get a picture of. The yarn Fancy Image Yarn pattern, Knitting pure and Simple.

Knitting Lingerie Style, tank top

2008-08-11T21:21:00.000-07:00

I made this using cotton yarn and the pattern is from Knitting Lingerie Style. Thinking I will frog and start over, the fit is too big. Love the color though.

Kacy in a sweater

2008-08-11T21:18:00.000-07:00

See what happens when Kacy walks around meowing (begging) for food. She gets put into a baby sweater! Works everytime, as soon as this is on as soon as it's off she's quiet. I love how Toby was giving her support haha. The sweater is made with two strands fingering weight hand dyed yarn using Knitting Pure and Simple patter. The yarn of course from Fancy Image Yarn.

Happy Birthday Me!

2008-03-01T12:43:00.000-08:00

My birthday was February 10th. The above yarn was a gift from my Mother in law Lorna. The yarn kit will become a very bright and happy cardigan for me! When done will look like the cutest baby sweater that I made last year.

Curtis spoiled me as well and gave me a yarn of the month subscription from http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/ and the book Knitting Lingerie Style. I can't wait to make more knitted lingerie!!!!

McKee sweater

2008-03-01T12:40:00.001-08:00

Here is the start of a sweater called McKee and is for a friend named Katie! Katie used to work with us at Shelton Chiropractic. After seeing all my completed items she comissioned me to make her a sweater! The yarn is Nature Spun worsted and the pattern is from Noro Knits.

Yet another Sleeved Poncho!!!

2008-03-01T12:38:00.001-08:00

Here is the sixth sleeved poncho on the needles again! I've been talking about making this out of wool for over a year! Finally this one is made with Cascade 220 and I can't wait to have it finished!!!

Oh lala! Knitware for our anniversay!!

2008-03-01T12:33:00.000-08:00

OKAY so our ninth year wedding anniversary is March 26. We're going to Quinault Resort and Casino for the night. So what a way to involve Curtis in my knitting. I made Trish Mini Basque Corsolette, Monica Stockings and Madeline Shawl Jacket. All patterns from www.whiteliesdesigns.com The lingerie and stockings both made from Cascade Fixation and the shawl jacket is made from Crystal Palace Cotton Chenelle.

Felted boots!

2008-03-01T12:31:00.000-08:00

Here are some felted boots I made for myself and Curtis. Mine are the red ones and his are the grey. These are sooooooo comfy and nice and warm. Pattern used was from www.fibertrends.com and yarn used was Nature Spun Worsted and Brown Sheep Worsted.

Easy Christmas Stocking

2007-11-22T07:46:00.000-08:00

Another recent knitting project (yup bet another) This is a Christmas Stocking it measures 19 inches cast on edge to toe. It's made with Plymouth Encore Worsted.

Little Girls Dressy Coat

2007-11-20T10:15:00.000-08:00

Ah it's been awhile since I've posted here. Here is a recent completed project. Little Girls Dressy Coat, pattern from http://www.knittingpureandsimple.com/ and yarn is Lamb's Pride Worsted and Patons Be Mine the size is 2T.

Cute cute baby sweater!

2007-10-22T20:40:00.000-07:00

OK starting with the yet again another baby sweater! I made this for a friend who is pregnant and due in December.

Then my bolero, except I made it bit longer and turned into cardigan. I love the fun fur the project just needed something. Toby gave his approval as well!

Yay Phoebe has a new hat!

2007-10-22T20:38:00.000-07:00

How cute is this hat! hahaha this pattern came from a Debby Ware book same as the booties. I made them using Cascade Cherub dk baby.

Yike haven't posted since July! Here are some projects I have finished since then!

2007-10-22T20:30:00.000-07:00

OK starting up top is the lapghan I made for my Mother in Law Marge. It's made with Encore and using a pattern given to me from my LYS who got a bunch of those patterns from Debbie Macomber. Sadly Marge passed away last month, love her dearly.

The baby sweaters....again with Encore because hey it's easy for a first time Mom to clean. Both patterns from Knitting Pure and Simple.

Ahh the socks, made for a friend of mine who doesn't knit socks. So instead she feeds my addiction and buys me yarn to make socks for her. These socks from my LYS fingering weight bamboo/merino, sock pattern came from online site.....oh gesh can't remember the site!!

Ok sundress/jumper for Alaina!

2007-07-02T21:56:00.000-07:00

Here it is the sundress/jumper for Alaina as well. This will look super cute in any season! Alaina seems to be enjoying!!

Poncho for Alaina!

2007-06-18T12:06:00.001-07:00

Here is the poncho for Miss Alaina. She's going to look so sweet!! It's made with Bernat Baby Coordinates and the pattern yet again is from http://www.knittingpureandsimple.com/

Phoebe in a Baby Sweater!

2007-06-06T09:55:00.000-07:00

This is a sweater I finished last Saturday pattern from Knitting Pure and Simple, yarn was Lorna's Lace, Shepard worsted, and the size is six month. Doesn't she look so cute! She actually wore it for awhile lol.

Little Girls Sundress/Jumper

2007-06-06T09:51:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I made these two cute Little Girls Sundresses/Jumpers. Both knit up very fast and pattern again from Knitting Pure and Simple. Yarn used the white one made with a cotton yarn(can't remember the name) and the blue made with DK baby Snuggly. I'm thinking of making shrugs to go with.

A March Knit

2007-06-06T09:47:00.000-07:00

This is a cardigan I made Curtis for our Anniversary in March. Made with Cascade 220 and used a pattern from www.knittingpureandsimple.com

Mother I miss you...

2007-05-11T21:53:00.000-07:00

This is a poem I wrote in highschool for my Mom.

Mother, I miss you,

Even though you are with me.

Mother, I understand why you left,

I wish it wasn't so soon.

Mother, I've grown,

Grown to be like you.

Mother, please don't worry,

But I have what you had.

Mother, I am not scared,

For I know it will be gone soon.

Mother, I am happy,

I wish you were here to share it.

Mother, I know that when I have children,

Your Grandchildren will ask where you are.

Mother, I will tell them,

That you are someplace wonderful and happy,

Where you are watching over them.

Mother, I wish I could hold you,

And tell you "I love you".

Mother, I miss you....

And Mother,

you will always be in my heart.

Alene Camisole lingerie top

2007-03-31T17:09:00.000-07:00

Alene Camisole lingerie top from www.whiteliesdesigns.com lots of fun to knit and very different from previous projects. Made with hand dyed cotton yarn from White Lies Designs, very soft!!

March Knits!

2007-03-31T17:07:00.000-07:00

This month I made the Cutest Baby Sweater, hat and socks. Kits were from www.fancyimageyarn.com . Work in progress the entrelac scarf, v-neck sweater and a baby hat. YUM!

Cupcake Beanie!

2007-03-08T20:44:00.000-08:00

This was a kit by Debby Ware. Curtis gave me this kit for Valentines Day. It is baby size and so much better in person! YUM!!

January Knits! Something for ME!

2007-01-23T12:20:00.000-08:00

OK something for me! I made myself this hoodie from pattern Knitting Pure and Simple. It's a bit snug so hopefully after I wash it I'm able to block it to fit. The yarn is from my local yarn shop and is hand dyed. From the pictures you can't tell how beautiful the color really is. Nice and cozy since it's made with worsted weight wool. Yum! The little yellow thing is a Soap Sweater, basically a little sack for soap. (gee we have a small kitchen huh)

December Knits

2006-12-31T12:23:00.000-08:00

Here are my finished projects that I made for Christmas gifts. Ruffles and Ridges shawl, for our Neice, hats, and socks for Nephews, Neices, and my Dad, and Kitty Pi for my three brat cats.

I forgot to show pictures of the socks I made for Curtis and myself which were made in Christmas colors.

Knitting Pure and Simple poncho

2006-11-06T16:45:00.000-08:00

OK just to prove that I did some knitting in September....I knit this poncho for Leah, a co-w0rker's Daughter. I just love this color and Leah looks great in this red. Thanks Jen for the pictures! (hmmm why don't they show, but if you click on the boxes the pictures show in a seperate window)

Felting!

2006-10-07T14:56:00.000-07:00

My first attempt at felting. I am felting a flapped hat for Curtis and a tote for myself. Here are some before pictures of both.

My Sleeved Poncho

2006-08-09T09:12:00.000-07:00

Ahh finally something for ME!! This is a sleeved poncho from Mary Maxim catalog. It's so soft and I can't wait for fall so I can wear this all the time!!

Neck down Cardigan

2006-08-09T09:07:00.000-07:00

The baby cardigan to match the blanket I made previously. The pattern is from Knitting Pure and Simple and it was very easy to follow! This is a six month size, but I'm almost finished a 12 month size.

"Suede" booties

2006-07-24T18:59:00.000-07:00

Suede booties from the show on DIY Knitty Gritty. These go with the hat posted below. They measure 3-6 months but I think because there is a lot of stretch a 1 year old could fit them.

Baby Blanket

2006-07-14T20:31:00.000-07:00

Whew made this baby blanket in six days! I got the pattern from Creative Knitting magazine and used my favorite yarn from www.fancyimageyarn.com Finished it measures 34 x 36 it's so soft I can't wait to start a hooded cardigan in the same colors.

Lacy Shrug

2006-06-21T09:18:00.000-07:00

This is a Lacy Shrug, took me under a week. It's made with two skeins of Kid Merino and size 10 1/2 needles. You can't really see the ruffles but on the sleeves are ruffles same with the body opening. This project I was comissioned by Tera, who is the one wearing the shrug here in the picture. I think she looks great in it. I really don't know if I could pull it off, but looks great on her! I'm glad that she's enjoying it!!

Toddler Poncho

2006-05-24T10:44:00.000-07:00

This is a very cute poncho and should fit up to 24 months. Made with Bernat Baby Lash. It's sooooo soft! My CPK is drowning in the poncho haha.

Mittens!

2006-05-20T09:31:00.000-07:00

I found mittens were a bit like socks to make. I also made these with Fancy Image hand dyed DK weight yarn.

SOCKS SOCKS SOCKS!!!

2006-05-20T09:22:00.000-07:00

Oh boy socks are too much fun to make!!! Pictured are the ruffle socks and various baby socks. I got the ruffle sock pattern from Fancy Image Yarn. All socks are made with Fancy Image hand dyed DK weight yarn. It's awesome to work with!! The brown pair are socks that I made for my Dad. It's his Father's day gift. Those are made with worsted weight yarn. And what to do when you're down to the smallest ball of yarn....well make minature socks of course!! They make great ornaments and cat toys.

Baby Hats

2006-05-20T09:17:00.000-07:00

The brown hat was from the show Knitty Gritty. I had to improvise since I had the wrong size of yarn. I also need to redu the "bill" of the hat and make it a little bit bigger.

I just finished the Fruit Top hat pattern by Ann Norling. I think it turned out pretty good! This was the first time I had to carry yarn in the back.
Just finished the pumpkin hat, how cute is that!

Ruth's Reversible Hat

2006-05-17T21:26:00.000-07:00

This hat was supposed to have two different colors on the end. It's double layered and my Husband loves it!

A Mustachio Hat!

2006-05-17T21:21:00.000-07:00

Here is Phoebe wearing a mustachio hat. Amazingly she wore it for a long time it didn't bother her. But it really freaked out Toby.

2006-05-17T14:38:00.000-07:00

Here are just a couple socks that I've made. It was a our seven year anniversary and the traditional gift was WOOL! So we both got new socks!!

A Fun Fur Vest!

2006-05-17T14:28:00.000-07:00

I made this fun fur vest, it's very cute! But I didn't do a gauge and it turned out a bit wider than I expected. SO I think I'll pick up some stitches along the bottom just to even it out. OR maybe add some short sleeves and make it into a shrug.

My first sweater

2006-05-17T14:24:00.000-07:00

This is the first sweater I've ever knitted!!! It's a size 4 for a toddler and the chart I used was Michele Wymans Checkerboard sweater for kids. But instead of the checks I used the fun fur. I found this pattern very easy to follow.

I also made the shawl underneath the sweater.