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