15 Weeks and Counting

I have not posted in a while but here are the newer projects that I have been working on and updated on what I have completed.

I completed the Mara Shawl I really enjoyed working on it and when I was finished I felt a bit of loss for what to work on next.

I started some Pop- wristlets for a few of the people on my list. This are working up quick and look so sharp.

I have more progress on the afghan for my sister in law the colors together remind me of Dallas Cowboys.

20 Weeks til Christmas

So as I said in my last post that I took on a HUGE list of things to make for people for Christmas.  I would like to be able to make everyone something to give to them.  I got my list together started to find patterns and pair up yarn.  I then started up a TON of projects, this is usually my downfall lack of focus on one project until it is completed.  So after a week into my goal I have lots of things started but not very much completed.

Currently on needles and hooks:

I am still working on the Winter is Coming scarf for myself bit it has taken a back burner.

I have two shawls in the works one for my step mom and one for my sister in law.

I started a camo hat for my husband but I am not liking where it is going and will find a different pattern and maybe even different yarn.

still working the blanket for my other sister in law this one will probably take me the most of the weeks we have left.  I will work on it bit by bit so not to get burnt out.

I almost always have a few wash cloths and loofahs going.

I completed a reusable grocery bag that Andi suggested we make and use as gift bags and a secondary gift.  It was pretty simple but I think these should also take a back burner until I get most of the gifts completed.

I will continue to update progress as I go and hope to get more completed this week :)

Christmas in July

Well, I have finally decided to get my jump on Christmas knitting and Crochet early this year.  I have a lot of things I want to do but I am still unsure if I will get them all done.  I did some brainstorming put my list of people in a nice excel sheet to help me keep things neat and it the sum of projects I want to do comes up 26 with some various little items as just in case gifts.  With what about 21 weeks until Christmas I think I have my work cut out for me (HAHAHAHA)   Hopefully being organized this time will help me to get things done quickly and everything I need ready before Christmas.

My Goal is to blog along the way and post photos and links to the patterns as we go.

This weekend I cast on three different gifts.

First, For my Sister n Law I cast in a Shawl, this will be my fist ever its not super lacy but its has a little bit of Yarn Over action so that is super exciting. I am using the Mara pattern found here.

Second, I also cast on a variation of the In a Wink baby blanket for my other Sister in Law she loved the ones I made last year so I am making her a bigger variation.  Pattern Here  I got really lucky and found the colors she wanted on clearance!!

I will post a picture when I get more than a row done.



Third, I found some really cool  Red Heart scrubby yarn while scoping out Hobby Lobby.  I want to use this to make some loofahs, washcloths and dishcloths.  I started up simple knitted dishcloth, I just cast on 30 stitches and working garter stitch.

Happy Mother's Day

For Mother's day I got to go get me some more yarn (like I need it) But I sure wanted it.  I am going to make myself a scarf.  I got two colors dark charcoal and light charcoal for the Winter is Coming Scarf I found the other day.

Scarf

I love this design and want to find a similar for house Targaryen maybe if i cannot fnid one I can work out a pattern myself.

I wanted to cast this one on last night while watching Game of Thrones but I was busy with laundry instead. :(

Quilting - Could not help myself.

So I took my son into his check up today so on the way home we passed by Hobby Lobby.  I went ahead and made a stop HAHA not that I need more yarn or supplies.  I am trying to learn how to quilt so I took a look at the Jellies so I can attempt a coin quilt.  I watched this video from 24 blocks on facebook.

Video Coin Quilt

24 Blocks

They made it look super easy so I am excited to start.  I loved the colors of the Jellies so I think I will make this one for me.  You might not be able to see it but most fabrics have a metallic silver in them Drool!

Cleaning out bookmarks - Geeky Knits

I have been cleaning out my book marks and found this really cool collections of knitting projects.  I want to try most of them on the list but where to start?

I love stuff like this and makes me want to head out to the yarn store ASAP!!

What would be the first thing you worked on from this list?  I think I will try the Tardis for a dear friend.  She keeps begging me for one I guess I need to make good on it.

Knitting Projects

Pop Tab Fun

I sit here making some updates to older post.  Reformatting things making improvements.  While poking around I see my older pop tab purse post, and this really makes me want to do another one.  They take a long time but I have such pride seeing the final results.  I am wondering what color to try, and if I should try a different pattern.  I think I will take on another one in the next few weeks.  I love the way these look and I still have people that save tabs just for me.

What would you like to see in a new purse?

PerSkeila