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.

Take a Knitting class at MICHAELS in Augusta GA

I am going to be a knitting instructor at Michaels so why don't you come and sign up for a class. It's going to be fun and you're going to love all the great stuff you can knit. Like a cool cover for your new iPad, or iPod. Maybe a beautiful purse.

New Year 2011

This year I've decided to put a dent on my spinning wool. To begin I dug into some llama wool, which I've purchased from Tao New Mexico. It is simply as soft, and yummy as can be. It's spinning up lovely. By the way, did you know the word SPINSTER, Originally a term applied to young unmarried women (since it was they who usually did all the spinning) eventually applied to unmarried women who were past the usual age to marry. I find that quite interesting. Here's a photo of the wheel with the llama wool, and one with the llama wool ready to use for a knitting or weaving project.

Finally competed the Petal shawl in Alpaca.

Summer Fun

This Summer I had a visit from my granddaughter. She is so much fun to have around , so full of life and so very mischievous. She is a little like her mother, but does not have a single shy bone in her body, even though she loves to say she is. I've been missing her dearly since she has returned home. Forgetting how much energy it takes to entertain a six year old. I must admit that after she left, I was quite exhausted. In this picture we both had our hair done, and I was so ready to take a nap. Even so, I had a great time and truly miss my little lady bug.

I've not knit as much as I would have liked, currently just trying to complete some projects I've started some time ago. A vest in silk, a cardigan, in a soft alpaca, moreno blend. and a Shawl, using Knit Picks, Alapaca Cloud. For the shawl, I am using the EZ 100th Anniversary PI Shawl, which was free on Raverly. This will be my first round shawl, I image you would fold it in half in order to wrap around your shoulders. I also have completed another shawl in alpaca, which I will post photos later, since I took that one to work, to leave in the office, when the AC is a little too high. In the spinning department, I have the most amazing llama wool, it is so soft, and smooth to spin, it should probably be used in a lace project, something special, and delicate. I don’t know yet if I would dye it, it has a natural cream color, which I think will make for a beautiful lace shawl, perhaps an old Estonian Lace shawl. Well keep cool, and enjoy the last few weeks of summer.

Feeling this Hat

Felt hat, made with Brown sheep yarn. I could not find a head to model my hat, so a tin can will have to do. So far, I've received several orders for this hat. If you're into pins, used them on the hat, they really look marvelous. Flowers are also a great idea. I bet this would look great in Red too. This is all for today blog world. I must get out and enjoy this beautiful weather we're having.

Ciao bella