Monkey again!

 

 

 

I love this pattern from Cookie and I love the yarn from Socks that Rocks. I just don't love the two together, well the colors. Even so, I guess I can wear them with some jeans.

 I will begin private knitting classes for anyone that is interested. I am list on

Purple is the color of the month

Mom loved the vest and the color so much, that she wanted me to knit her this pattern, designed by Stefanie Japel. The pattern is called Shapely boyfriend cardigan It's a great pattern and supper fast to knit. If you are looking for an cardigan pattern to learn how to knit with, I would highly recommend this pattern. In fact I love it so much I am planning to knit one for myself. Once I've complete the sleeves and knit in the front edges for the button, and button holes I will be ready to sew in the buttons. I think the old girl is going to like this one.  Pictures coming soon!

Simply the Vest

 I did it! completed this vest just in time. This pattern is called Gentle Teresa by Jean Chung, was posted on Knitty's fall issue. I love the way this pattern combines lace stitches along with cable knitting.  I used a wool cotton blend, which I purchased from Knit Picks, from the Shine Sport line, called Serenade. I am happy to say that my daughter loved it! I want to start designing my own patterns. I think I am going to try to take a couple of courses and see if I can master the art of designing my own knitting patterns. 

Little shawl

I just finishing blocking my shawl, which I knit just for me. It's a smaller version of the "Sky-walker" shawl. Just perfect for those chilly nights as you read a good book. I used a lovely merino wool and silk blend yarn from KnitPicks.The color is called Bare, an off white shade. However, I had a bit of an accident while I was knitting this shawl. Some of the edge got  stained and would not come off when washed. So I soaked in brewed tea. I was able to hide the stain and now have this pretty antique white color.

The Green Shawl

Once as I  read a thread on my friend's Face book, that she was cold  in her office during the hot summer when the AC ran high.  I offer to knit her a nice lace shawl, so that she may keep in her office, and wrap around her shoulders to keep her comfortable, yet not too warm. That was almost two years ago. I know, I know. I should be ashamed of myself, even so, I can now say that it is finally done,  as you can see in the picture above. I hope she will enjoy it, as much as I enjoy knitting it. The pattern is called Sky walker Shawl, the yarn is called Shadow, from Knit Picks, in a lace weight, merino wool, the color is called "Forest Heather". Which according to my friend is one of her favorite colors. Maybe next time, I'll get to post a picture of her wearing it. I have to admit, I enjoy knitting this shawl so much, that I am starting a new one, in a white, alpaca wool, for another good friend. I wonder if my sister would enjoy one as well. It looks really classy wrapped around the neck in a business suit. I think I have the lace bug..

iPad cover

Here's the completed Project. Came out really cute.

What's in your Bag?

Check out what I have on my knitting needles, it's a cute bag for my ipad 2. The yarn is Noro, color is Silk garden lite. I am almost done, once I've closed the bottom portion, all that I will have left to complete it, will be the (3) roses that will go on the top corner. I need to complete this before Saturday, as I have a Knitting Demo. I have this part-time gig, working on the weekends at Michael's, as an Instructor, teaching knitting. I really enjoy it. Plus the employee discounts is not bad.

This summer has been one of completion, as we've completed so many projects that we had on the "Must do list". Unfortunately not knitting projects, those continue to line up my hobby closet. With two jobs, getting certifications, and working on these above mention projects. I've had to put most of the knitting, and spinning for that matter, on hold.

As soon as the fall weather starts to kick in, I know I will tackle the knitting project list. My first priority on that list will have to be my friends shawl, which I've promise her like a year ago. I hope she does not think I've forgotten her. Who knows maybe it will be there in time for Christmas.

Happy Knitting.