Sweater Parts

I started knitting this sweater over six months ago. I got the pattern from the Spring 2006 Knit It! magazine. The pattern is called Fisherman's Shrug and was on the cover. I have all the parts done and now I just have to sew them together and finish the ribbing around he front. Here is what I have so far.

I finished the Pretty Poncho last night. I didn't knit the hood onto it. I just knitted the ribbing around the neck. I still could do it later by picking up stitches and knitting it on. Right now I am just happy with it.

Working on a poncho

I have 8 skeins of Lion Brand "Jiffy" in El Paso. I decided to make the Pretty Poncho from the Lion Brand site. It calls for Homespun yarn and the gauge is just a little off, so I am adjusting. This is what I have so far.

This is the table. It is a little cluttered right now. I can easily move things to make it a cutting table for sewing and it's more than big enough for my sewing machine. Right now I'm using it for my laptop.

The Ikea bookshelf filled with most of my yarn. Yes I do have more. I am so happy that I can finally find it all. When I was arranging the yarn by color I realized how I had purchased what I already had. Everything was in seperate boxes and scattered throughout the house and garage cupboards..
This great chair is a rocker. It is very comfortable and fits great in the room. The TV will eventually be mounted on the wall.

Finally, the Ikea couch. Nice, small, maybe too light, but the cushions can be easily covered. On the back of the chair is a sweater that needs to be put together and finished.

I love my room. I still want to clean out the closet of the old clothes and clutter that has gathered in there since the boys moved out. Always something to do!

I Finally Got My Room!

I have been dreaming of this room for quite some time. My boys are growing up so fast and one is already out of the house. I took over the front room, asked for it to be painted as a Christmas gift and then headed over to IKEA. I am thrilled.

Photos to come!

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This is my attempt at a Log Cabin afghan from the Mason Dixon Knitting book by Kay Gardiner Ann Meador. I have learned a lot from knitting this afghan. Picking up stitches for one. I thought it was difficult and if you were to look at the middle of this piece you would know what I was talking about. I tried to use a crochet hook like a knitting needle and move the stitches onto my knitting needle...WRONG. I then tried to knit them on, which was probably a correct way of doing it, but it was an unsuccessful attempt since I wasn't quite sure of what I was doing. I then FINALLY figured it out and my stitches are going on like a dream, though as you get further along with this afghan the number of stitches you add increase by 9 for each color. This has been a most excellent way to get rid of my acrylic stash which was getting out of control. It will be used in the t.v. room or for car trips. Just an extra blanket to keep us warm.

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I decided to use some of my stash sock yarn so I pulled out my Lion Brand Magic Stripes and started on the Rockin' Ribbed pattern in Knit Socks! by Betsy Lee McCarthy. I got carried away after I turned the heel and and knitted the gusset. The length is way too long for me. I hope they fit my niece. I love the colors in this yarn. I have always used stripes or patterned yarn and now I finally have some solid from my previous post so I have to find the right pattern.

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Funny that I happened to go into my LYS to exchange a Christmas gift from my mom, only to find out that the shop will probably be closing by the end of the month. I had received a call from the owner before Christmas and got too busy to return it promptly. Apparently she thought I would be interested in buying it from her. My conclusion; I am a worker bee not a manager bee and owner is definitely not something I am interested in. It is a great little shop, close, and friendly, but as far a business-woman, I don't think so. I will be sad to see it go so I made sure I spent the gift certificate that went along with the needles and yarn I got as a gift. The photo is a little fuzzy, but the Christmas gift yarn was two skeins of Plymouth Royal Bamboo, probably enough for a scarf and my gift certificate purchase was some GGH Merino Soft in this blue (2 skeins) and 2 skeins in green. Enough for 2 pair of socks. Mom has requested a pair so she will probably get the blue.

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A whole month of not posting.

It is January 3rd and yes I have been knitting. First of all, the reason I have not posted...My crazy computer could not get online. I got a new MacBook for Christmas and will soon be posting again.

I have made a few things. Booties for baby Karina along with a crocheted dress which was her Christmas gift. I should be getting a picture of her soon in that beautiful dress.

I am also working on the Mason Dixon Log Cabin with all of my acrylic stash. I have so much that I can probably make several afghans. It is a great way to decrease the ever growing stash and it is so easy it makes for great t.v. watching knitting.

Photos to follow, boys used up my camera batteries and must replenish.