I have a Plan!

Pretty Basic scarf – May Kal

Only a few more rows to go!

Raglan Baby Cardigan – Church fundraiser done!

Namaste Yoga socks #1- Finished!

My design, will publish soon.

This is a fundraiser for the Sick Kids Hospital Yoga rehab program.

Aquisition: Crown Jewels by The Yarn Therapist

Self stripping, designed for shawls! I have plans on knitting this on my vacation :0)

WIP List = 9

1. Namaste Yoga socks #2
2. Pretty Basic scarf – May Kal
3. Without Moonlight #2 
4. EZ’s Baby Surprise Jacket – Fb/Kal almost done! 
5. Cabled Hood with Pockets 
6. Sea of Dreams Blanket
7. Isla lace Pillowcase edge  
8. Rose Harbour Shawl 
9. My Fair Cardi 
10. Buttermere #2 – ran out of yarn!
11. Zuzu’s Petals  – frogged I have a better plan
12. Namaste Yoga socks #1 – done
13. Simplicity Lace Scarf – Kal/feb2015 done 
14. Raglan Baby Cardigan – Church fundraiser – done

WIPS 2015 = 14 – 5 = 9

FO’s 2015 = 23 + 2 = 25

Other FO’s (not fibre) = 14

Long-term Projects = 4

 Stash Used 2015 = 21 + 2 = 23

Yds of Handspun 2015 = 0

Sewing FO’s 2015 = O

Books 2015 = 7

cya next week :0)

I’m off on to my blogwalk

come join me in the blogpond :0 

I also have a Ravelry shop and an Etsy shop!

for my Literary blog, see Totally Austentatious.

Event: Happy Victoria Day Canada!

I have to admit I have been percolating a bunch of ideas.

Let me see, what first?

Remember these Yoga Socks for Sick Kids Yoga rehab program. Well I don’t like them! They are like standing on marbles,

Yoga Socks for Sick Kids Hospital rehab program

so I am making up a more comfy pattern that can be easily sized up or down.

Namaste Yoga socks – for Sick Kids Hospital Yoga Rehab Program. (My design)

Namaste Yoga socks – and my new project bag.
It reminds me of my first reader, guess that is a bit telling ;0)

I’ve also been motoring away on my latest Kal. Must finish by the end of the month!

Pretty Basic scarf – May Kal 

At 201 stitches, starting the border.

Oh, and all you Canadians out there Happy Victoria Day!

Queen Victoria, the longest serving monarch in British history. Elizabeth will reign longer in a few months.

FYI: For you non-Canadian types;

Elizabeth is also the Queen of Canada, as was her Great, Great, Grandmother, Victoria.

Canada is part of the Commonwealth of Nations (one of 16 nations Elizabeth is Queen of)

We are a sovereign state, with a Constitutional Monarchy.

Therefore we celebrate with a long weekend, and a few fireworks! 

We are taking a stay-vacation. Almost as good as a vacation, but you can sleep in your own bed with your books, knitting and kitties. Kitties don’t like it much, lots of hiding going on.

WIP List = 14

1. Namaste Yoga socks
2. Pretty Basic scarf – May Kal
3. Raglan Baby Cardigan – Church fundraiser
4. Untangled #4
5. Without Moonlight #2 
6. Buttermere #2 – ran out of yarn!
7. EZ’s Baby Surprise Jacket – Fb/Kal almost done!
8. Zuzu’s Petals
9. Cabled Hood with Pockets 
10. Sea of Dreams Blanket
11. Isla lace Pillowcase edge  
12. Rose Harbour Shawl 
13. My Fair Cardi 
14. Simplicity Lace Scarf – Kal/feb2015 done

WIPS 2015 = 13 + 1 = 14

FO’s 2015 = 23

Other FO’s (not fibre) = 14

Long-term Projects = 4

 Stash Used 2015 = 21

Yds of Handspun 2015 = 0

Sewing FO’s 2015 = O

Books 2015 = 7

cya next week :0)

I’m off on to my blogwalk

come join me in the blogpond :0 

I also have a Ravelry shop and an Etsy shop!

for my Literary blog, see Totally Austentatious.

Charity Knitting: Stitches to make the world a better place

Spring has sprung in these parts, shorts and tshirts have been pulled out of winter storage and sandals are abroad in the land. The sun is shining and the cats are at the front door watching the kids heading off to school. 

Jack and Willow watching the kids go off to school.

The garden is coming up flowers too.

Tulips and Grape Hyacinths

Meanwhile I have been working on a couple of Charity projects that my local LYS is sponsoring.

Yoga Socks – for Sick Kids rehab 

I leave a long tail when casting on. Weaving back and forth at each pattern repeat. Works for me!
Knitting these magic loop.

Raglan Baby Cardigan (Top-Down)by The Students of Subway Academy II

A 6 month sized cardigan for the Church Craft Sale May 30th.

6X6″ afghan squares or Ukrainian Orphanages 

One a week, to be delivered on Knit night.
2 so far.

FO: His Birthday Socks

Finished these beauties just in time for my sweethearts Birthday. Every year he asks for socks for Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Christmas. He doesn’t always get them, but this is a special one so why not?

WIP List = 15

1. 6X6″ afghan squares or Ukrainian Orphanages (2)
2. Raglan Baby Cardigan – Church fundraiser
3. Untangled #4
4. Without Moonlight #2
5. Yoga Socks – for Sick Kids rehab
6. Be Simply Different Scarf
7. Buttermere #2 – ran out of yarn!
8. EZ’s Baby Surprise Jacket – Fb/Kal almost done!
9. Zuzu’s Petals
10. Cabled Hood with Pockets 
11. Sea of Dreams Blanket
12. Isla lace Pillowcase edge  
13. Rose Harbour Shawl 
14. My Fair Cardi 
15. Simplicity Lace Scarf –  Kal/feb2015 almost done
16. His Birthday Socks

WIPS 2015 =  13 + 2 = 15

FO’s 2015 = 16 + 3 = 19

Other FO’s (not fibre) = 13 

Long-term Projects = 4

 Stash Used 2015 = 19 + 2 = 21

Yds of Handspun 2015 = 0

Sewing FO’s 2015 = O

Books 2015 = 5

cya next week :0)

I’m off on to my blogwalk

come join me in the blogpond :0 

I also have a Ravelry shop and an Etsy shop!

for my Literary blog, see Totally Austentatious.

Suffering from Startitis!

Oh noz! I have itchy palms, itching to start something new! Someone stop me I still have…
– Zuzu’s Petals
– His/Hers Socks
– Cabled Hood with Pockets
– Sea of Dreams Blanket
– Isla lace Pillowcase edge
– Rose Harbour Shawl
– My Fair Cardi
– Be Simple Scarf
to finish!

Initially I opted to be responsible and finish my

Be Simple Crayon scarf!

Love how the self striping yarn is working in this.

But the urge was still there!

In an effort to control myself, I decided to work on 2 Kals that I’m a member of.

On Facebook: Fans of Elizabeth Zimmermann Knitting Group This months Kal is EZ’s Baby Surprise Jacket 

My modification: Centre double decrease.

On Ravelry, The Carry Along Forum Kal is Horseshoe Lace Cowl by Sashka Macievich (not started yet, but imminent!)

Thinking maybe…

This last week I finished 

This was my Carry along forum Kal for last month
Be Simple Lace scarf.

And my Soper Creek Yarn Challenge Contest project

Which I can’t show you till all the votes are in. I can only tell you that it’s Brown, gray and cream…and very nice ;0)

Bunch of really creative entries! Voting ends on the 14th.

WIP List = 9

1. EZ’s Baby Surprise Jacket – Fb/Kal
2. Zuzu’s Petals
3. His/Hers Socks
4. Cabled Hood with Pockets 
5. Sea of Dreams Blanket
6. Isla lace Pillowcase edge  
7. Rose Harbour Shawl 
8. My Fair Cardi 
9. Simplicity Lace Scarf   Kal/feb2015 

FO’s 2015 = 4 + 2 = 6

WIPS 2015 = 8 + 1 = 9

Long-term Projects = 4

 Stash Used 2015 = 6 + 4 = 10

Yds of Handspun 2015 = 0

Sewing FO’s 2015 = O

Books 2015 = 3 + 1 = 4

cya next week :0)

I’m off on to my blogwalk

come join me in the blogpond :0 

I also have a Ravelry shop and an Etsy shop!

for my Literary blog, see Totally Austentatious.

Busy baby knitting!

More Baby knitting :0)

because wool fixes everything

There is nothing quite like welcoming a new baby to the family! I’m lucky enough to be aunt to a plethora of munchkins, including a new arrival down in Australia. I’m tickled blue! Of course babies have their own timelines, and I’m a procrastinator, which means I had to knock out baby’s present ASAP!

Enter….the Puerperium Cardigan.

Knit in DK on 4 mm needles, this newborn size flew off my needles!

The pattern calls for 7 buttons all down the side opening, but since I am oh-so-awesome at math I only bought six. Nothing for it but a bit of modification, and because really, who wants to do up 7 buttons on a squirmy newborn anyways!

This is sirdar’s baby bamboo, and while I love the finish product, I have a heck of a time keeping this slippery yard in equal tension and oh my word it takes forever…

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Back to Baby Knitting

Well, baby season is coming to a close. Only two more babies to go. Happy to report the first 3 Moms and babies are all healthy and well.

A Sun Hat #3 

Tweed Baby Blanket 

Icord edge adds a nice touch. I’m about 1/4 way round.

Remember June 8, 2014 is International Yarn Bombing Day! 

and lastly an article you should read

Six Words You Should Say Today to someone you love :0)

WIP List = 11

1. Tweed Baby Blanket  Started Mar 7/14
2. Left over Cowl started feb 23/14
3. Cabled Hood with Pockets Started Sept 27/13
4. Foots First Sox My design Started Jul/11
5. Sea of Dreams Blanket 85% done started Mar 9/13
6. Isla lace Pillowcase edge  60% done started June 18/13
7. Rose Harbour Shawl 85% done started Jun 28/13
8. Butterfly’s shawl in blue – started Jan 30/14 Test knit
9. My Fair Cardi Started Apr 8/14
10. Simplicity Lace Scarf  
11. Clog socks – for DH as Anniversary gift
12. A Sun Hat #3  started Apr 11/14 finished June 5/14

FO’s 2014 = 24 + 1 = 25

WIPS 2014 = 11 + 1 – 1 = 11

 Stash Used 2014 = 46

Ravellenic 2014 FO’s =  8

Yds of Handspun 2014 =

Sewing FO’s 2014 = 

Books 2014 = 13

Thanks again cya next week :0)

I’m off to visit Tami’s, then on to my blogwalk

come join me in the blogpond :0

Little socks for little feet

Welcome back! 

Grape Hyacinth

The weather has been lovely and the garden is full of flowers. 

Tulips and Grape Hyacinths, Garden border.

Finished these over the weekend. 

Toddler Tootsies #3 

and first one of #4 

Simplicity Lace Scarf 

I managed a few rows on this too.

WIP List = 12

1. Tweed Baby Blanket  Started Mar 7/14
2. Left over Cowl started feb 23/14
3. Cabled Hood with Pockets Started Sept 27/13
4. Foots First Sox My design Started Jul/11
5. Sea of Dreams Blanket 85% done started Mar 9/13
6. Isla lace Pillowcase edge  60% done started June 18/13
7. Rose Harbour Shawl 85% done started Jun 28/13
8. Butterfly’s shawl in blue – started Jan 30/14 Test knit
9. My Fair Cardi Started Apr 8/14
10. A Sun Hat #3  started Apr 11/14
11. Toddler Tootsies! 
12. Simplicity Lace Scarf 

FO’s 2014 = 22 + 1 = 23

WIPS 2014 = 12

 Stash Used 2014 = 44 + 1 = 45

Ravellenic 2014 FO’s =  8

Yds of Handspun 2014 =

Sewing FO’s 2014 = 

Books 2014 = 12 + 1 = 13

Thanks again cya Friday :0)

I’m off to visit Tami’s, then on to my blogwalk

come join me in the blogpond :0

The week that was…

Totally Crazy week!

Just since Wednesday morning!

Finish present for new Baby, Packing my son up for a business trip on very very short notice, Visitation, a Funeral Service and Reception, Knit nite at the LYS, an Impromptu lunch with pals,  Church committee meeting, and Exhaustion!

Finished Toddler Tootsies for Baby D 

I like to do little socks instead of a bow on baby gifts :0)

And Sun Hat 

Number 1 of a few :0)

Still working on Hat for next Baby  

The most frogged project I have ever made!

and socks with Birds eye heel flaps

Well hopefully with DS out of town and DH concentrating on Dandelion extermination, I will have a quiet weekend…I hope :0)

WIP List = 12

1. Tweed Baby Blanket  Started Mar 7/14
2. Left over Cowl started feb 23/14
3. Cabled Hood with Pockets Started Sept 27/13
4. Foots First Sox My design Started Jul/11
5. Sea of Dreams Blanket 85% done started Mar 9/13
6. Isla lace Pillowcase edge  60% done started June 18/13
7. Rose Harbour Shawl 85% done started Jun 28/13
8. Butterfly’s shawl in blue – started Jan 30/14 Test knit
9. My Fair Cardi Started Apr 8/14
10. A Sun Hat #3  started Apr 11/14
11. Toddler Tootsies! 
12. Simplicity Lace Scarf 

FO’s 2014 = 21 + 1  = 22

WIPS 2014 = 12

 Stash Used 2014 = 40 + 2 = 44

Ravellenic 2014 FO’s =  8

Yds of Handspun 2014 =

Sewing FO’s 2014 = 

Books 2014 = 12

Thanks again cya next week :0)

I’m off to visit Tami’s, then on to my blogwalk

come join me in the blogpond :0

Pink!

Looking over my WIP’s I noticed a few pink things, funny when so many Boys are expected in the next month!

Sea of Dreams Blanket 

A Sun Hat #3 

The most frogged project I have ever made! New row marker, says “Knitter” :0)

Simplicity Lace Scarf 

Pattern: Simplicity Lace Scarf in luscious Bamboo fingering from Dye-Version

Toddler Tootsies 

For a Fibre Friends baby that should arrive any time now :0) Note the other new stitch marker.

Austentatious: Jane Austen by Carol Shields

A very insightful biography by one author about another. Beautifully written! Highly recommend! And Pink!

WIP List = 12

1. Tweed Baby Blanket  Started Mar 7/14
2. Left over Cowl started feb 23/14
3. Cabled Hood with Pockets Started Sept 27/13
4. Foots First Sox My design Started Jul/11
5. Sea of Dreams Blanket 85% done started Mar 9/13
6. Isla lace Pillowcase edge  60% done started June 18/13
7. Rose Harbour Shawl 85% done started Jun 28/13
8. Butterfly’s shawl in blue – started Jan 30/14 Test knit
9. My Fair Cardi Started Apr 8/14
10. A Sun Hat #3  started Apr 11/14
11. Toddler Tootsies! 
12. Simplicity Lace Scarf 

FO’s 2014 = 21

WIPS 2014 = 10 + 2 = 12

 Stash Used 2014 = 40

Ravellenic 2014 FO’s =  8

Yds of Handspun 2014 =

Sewing FO’s 2014 = 

Books 2014 = 12

Thanks again cya next week :0)

I’m off to visit Tami’s, then on to my blogwalk

come join me in the blogpond :0

Stashbusting, Projects using Leftovers!

Would you trust these guyz?

DH’s Birthday on Monday, so for “The Lord of the Rings” biggest fan.

Bombur’s Traveling socks

His favourite gift is always socks!

Went to a Family Baby shower on Sunday. 

Toddler Tootsies – my design

Little socks decorated the parcel

Pine Forest Baby Blanket

The expectant mother was more impressed with the socks… lol

As some of you know I have a few on going projects to suck up leftovers from my numerous projects.

Left over Cowl – Fingering 

Beryl Blanket – Fingering 

67 Hexes

Box of Boxes Blanket – Fingering

Not sure what to do with Dk bits and pcs.

Maybe Stone Soup Throw – in Dk

I plan to do Hexaghan Blanket – for my Worsted odds and ends. 

WIP List = 10

1. Tweed Baby Blanket  Started Mar 7/14
2. Left over Cowl started feb 23/14
3. Cabled Hood with Pockets Started Sept 27/13
4. Foots First Sox My design Started Jul/11
5. Sea of Dreams Blanket 85% done started Mar 9/13
6. Isla lace Pillowcase edge  60% done started June 18/13
7. Rose Harbour Shawl 85% done started Jun 28/13
8. Butterfly’s shawl in blue – started Jan 30/14 Test knit
9. My Fair Cardi Started Apr 8/14
10. A Sun Hat #3  started Apr 11/14

FO’s 2014 = 19 + 2 = 21

WIPS 2014 = 10

 Stash Used 2014 = 40

Ravellenic 2014 FO’s =  8

Yds of Handspun 2014 =

Sewing FO’s 2014 = 

Books 2014 = 12

Thanks again cya next week :0)

I’m off to visit Tami’s, then on to my blogwalk

come join me in the blogpond :0