Essentially Feminine Knits: 25 Must-Have Chic Designs (Pre-Order) - Interweave

Here is a book I think I really must have! I rarely knit for myself, but some of the patterns in this book really are tempting me to treat myself to a hand knit.



This is the pattern that first caught my eye; I could use a sweater coat.




This short jacket is also a must knit!




Essentially Feminine Knits: 25 Must-Have Chic Designs (Pre-Order) - Interweave

On and Off My Needles

I just completed another Wonderful Wallaby! I have lost count, this maybe my 9th or 10th Wallaby; they are fun and quick to make. This grey Wallaby is for a neighbor's baby due in June. I've made a size which I think should fit a 9 month old, so hopefully he will be able to wear it during the winter or early spring months.


And now.........



back to the Swallowtail Shawl that I have been working on in between other projects.

Sympathy Prayer Shawl

I have been knitting prayer shawls for almost nine years. The shawl I completed today, like the first prayer shawl I knit, is meant to comfort due to the lost of a loved one. That first shawl was pink and in memory of a 20 year old killed in an automobile accident; I gave it to her grieving mother. That young life was taken suddenly and unexpectedly. The shawl you see pictured here is for a widow whose husband was stricken suddenly and unexpectedly. I hope she finds comfort when the shawl is wrapped around her in a virtual embrace.

Just Having Fun

Although I am working on a prayer shawl, I have been on a bit of a knitting reprieve since knitting Christmas gifts.




However, I have been having fun with Miss A.

Happy New Sweater!

I finished Jennifer's sweater New Year's Eve; wish it had been Christmas Eve, but just the same it is done and she likes it!




The Dahlia Cardigan by Heather Zoppetti is basically a rectangular blanket with sleeves, a perfect style for a laid back woman as my daughter.



I really enjoyed knitting the lace back panel and the detail on the sleeves.









The sweater is versatile, warm and comfortable. The highest compliment would be if she wore it out!


Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Jennifer!

Christmas Gifts

I was happy that Jay liked the Cobblestone sweater and that it fit!






Jennifer's sweater still needs sleeves, but I was able to share with her the back and body of the sweater. There will be a post later with her modeling the completed sweater!







Everyone liked the coasters I made!





Merry Christmas!

Heartfelt Knitters' Christmas Extravaganza

Our knitting group had its Christmas party and gift exchange last evening. What a great time! Now that we had the get-together, I can share one of my holiday knitting projects.

Last year I made the Brighton bag as my exchange gift, and one of the knitters REALLY liked the bag. She privately shared with me how jealous she was that she was not the recipient of the gift, so I told her if I picked her name this year I would definitely make her a bag. I could not believe when we picked names that I DID pick her name. So, of course I had to keep my promise. However, I wanted to through her off, so I made her awesome coasters with her baby's picture on them and let her believe that was her gift and then surprised her with the bag. She loved the coasters, but was thrilled when I gave her the bag.