Tada!

The pattern is from the author of Itty Bitty Hats, and can be found on her blog (http://susanbanderson.blogspot.com/2007/04/page-18-elefante.html). He is made with odd bits of worsted weight wool yarn on US4s.

Mittens, Maps, and a Critter

Home again, again! I got some work done on some small projects for the winter craft fairs. I started and mostly finished two pairs of wool mittens (size 2-4 and size 4-6). They still need finishing and decorating (to look like crazy bugs), but that part is quick and fun!I also knit these pieces. I used a bunch of different scraps of wool yarn (mostly Cascade 220 and a bit of Patons). Come back tomorrow and see what they become (hint...another critter)!

And what you all (well some of you!!) are here for! We are doing a summer project trying to collect postcards from all the states and as many foreign countries as we can. When we get a card, we read it and look at the picture. Then we find it on the map (or globe), and color it in on our map. Finally, the card gets put into a special photo album. Some of the cards have prompted google searchs for more info (like the Northern Lights!). So thanks everyone. Also, if your state is not yet represented, leave a comment (or email me) and I'll get the address out to you!

These maps are current to today, July 15th, 2007.

A long weekend

Well, my sister's wedding was beautiful. It was at Jonathon Edwards Winery in North Stonington , CT. Just beautiful. I had my hair done (first time, and what fun!!). With a little free time on Friday after the rehersal and dinner and on Saturday before my hair appointment, I made myself a Tomato from No Sheep For You!! I didn't have enough of any one cotton. But then I thought STRIPES!!

I used TLC Plus, less than 1 skein each of mint, cream, and pink. I just alternated 2 rows of each following the smallest size. I'd read to build in negative ease. The 31.5 fit me perfect (I'm about a 35"). I love it!!! (goofy pic was taken by A)

I also promised a picture of these critters. Owls from crafty alien over on etsy. I got this pattern from a very sweet knittyhead and now think I must buy others to build a little forest family! The only change was to use fabric paint for eyes and beak (my kids would tear the glued on stuff right back off!!)

Back for a bit

Hi all! I am back from our Father's day trip to the Cape. It was nice, as always. We got the boat in and out without any major issues (phew!). We went out of the Cove and had a picnic in the boat near Nauset Beach. Then, we saw a seal! The kids were thrilled! Spent the rest of the time just relaxing and hanging around. I finished up the wazy scarf, got a bunch done on the vest (up to the armholes on the front), and made the pieces for two owls using the pattern designed by Crafty alien. Pictures will be up soon of all this stuff. If you haven't seen the little critters designed by crafty alien go search etsy RIGHT NOW! They are so darn cute. I got the owl pattern from a wonderful knitty member. If they turn out well, I will have to go back and buy some of the others (especially the cats). Well, off to the pool before the afternoon rainstorm begins. I'll get those pictures up tonight or tomorrow. We are back at the Cape come Wednesday after A's LAST day in Kindergarten. WAH! I don't want her ot go to school all day. All day school just stinks!!!!!!