Not much knitting going on here....

So the weather has been beautiful. We have been playing outside in the afternoon. Girls and I have taken several walks too.

Last week I was able to go to Madrona Fiber Arts Winter Retreat with my good friend Beth. It was so very nice to have a few hours to our selves. We hardly ever get to go any where with out kids in tow. We were able to stroll thru all of the booths and see the wares. It was super nice to be able to just take our time. I have to say I was a bit surprised to see all of the local Seattle stores that were set up and selling. I declined to shop at any but one that had a super cool bag that I couldn't resist. There were some great works of art there that are way way beyond anything that I have yet to attempt. There were also some super pricey yarns like quivit, buffalo, camel/silk, you get the idea. I didn't get any of those as they were way out of my range. I did get a few things from a nice lady from the bay area. Her online store is opening soon. You can find it here. I got a few things from them and can't wait to knit them up. I will post photos of all of my stuff soon, I promise.

I did manage to finish a set of baby booties and a hat for a new baby that is arriving today. I finished them at least a week ago. The mama just gushed about how it was so nice to get something handmade. It was really nice to get such high compliments on such a small gift. She told me she would send me photos as soon as she could get to it. I forgot to take a photo before I gave them to her. I also have another friend that is due in 8 weeks so her baby stuff is all knit up and ready to go. I got a request to knit a baby sweater for a first grandbaby of a gal that I go to bible study with so that is next in the long line of projects. I think I can get it done in a few days and will be able to give it to her in a week and a half when we meet again.

I did decide to make the Cherry Garcia neck warmers out of the beautiful Malabrigo chunky. I have one finished and the other one is 1/3 of the way done. The yarn knits up just beautiful and it feels good on. Husband even likes it! I hear that there is a new Malabrigo yarn out that is 50 percent silk 50 percent wool. I can't even imagine how soft it would be.......need to find some.

I had another request for slippers that I just was able to give as a gift last night. She had requested either socks or slippers. I opted for slippers and found a super easy pattern. I have to say they turned out super nice but yet again didn't get a photo. She promised to photo them on her feet and send to me. I have also finished 2 pairs of fingerless mitts and working on the 2nd two pairs. Personally I would rather do the mitts as they have some flavor to them and are not just knitting every row like the slippers. The slippers did turn out nice though.

Needless to say..........there is quite a bit of knitting going on contrary to my title. I just haven't sat down since Monday to knit so I guess it feels like forever. Husband will be gone in Wash DC next week so I will have a ton of time to knit in the evenings after the girls go down. Maybe I can finish my Cherry Garcia and the baby sweater and the mitts!! Lofty but I may just be able to do it. Then I need to get going on a few other projects.

No photos today sorry :(

Happy Knitting

Not very satisfied....but getting better as we speak!

Feelin stuck right now. I really want to knit this baby bonnet for a friend but everything I knit it up in is just not workin for me. I am going to go thru more of my stash tomorrow and see if I can find a different yarn to work with. Or at least some new options.

On other project news. I have successfully completed a pair of baby booties for baby and going to start another pair tonight.

Last weekend we headed over east of the mountains to do a little skiing. Kids were at sitters house and we had a blast on the slopes. I just took up skiing last year and love it. I did bring my knitting bag with me so I was able to finish up some more of the fingerless mitts and start more too. I also happened to head into a cute little town that had a great yarn shop. I could have spent at least an hour or more in there touching, looking, and smelling (yes I smell yarn) the yarn. With two kids in tow that were hungry that wasn't an option. I did pick up some baby yarn Plymouth Oh My. There was also some chunky Malabrigo that I couldn't resist. Now if I can come up with some projects for them all will be well. And I think I have just found the perfect pattern. It's called Cherry Garcia.....
I think it's going to be perfect!! And for the super soft baby yarn some more booties......

So the next event that we have to look forward to is the Madrona Fiber Arts Festival. I did not register for any classes but will head down for a few hours to see the market. It's always fun to go see what else is out there. I am going to get a babysitter for the kiddos and head down with a good friend of mine who is well versed in yarn. You can find her blog here. She is one of my closest friends and since she owns the LYS that I go to it should be even more fun!

I am behind in making a present that I should have started a month ago. I had a special request for some slippers.......hmmmm. Not really something that I make. She said socks would be fine too. Her birthday is right around the corner so they may have to be a quick knit or late. I am shooting for the quick knit right now. I am also thinking about making a lap blanket for a good friend of mine that has been in and out of the hospital lately. So as always many more projects than I can work on in a day and then there are my responsibilities like teaching, laundry and feeding my family.....and cleaning on occasion. Tomorrow is marathon laundry day. Wish me luck. Too bad I can't fold and put it away and knit at the same time.

Happy knitting.