Felting Frenzy!

Well here is some more knitting 4 Eileen Totes. Ravelry link. 2 are made with Noro Kureyon and 2 with wisdom poems--these were combined with various scrap wools. One is mine--one gifted to my Mom--and the other 2 gifted to 2 of my daughters. My oldest daughter requested the yarn to make her own. So all had a Merry Christmas. Happy knitting.

Loveable Hedgehogs

These are fun to make and all were gifts. Alli still waiting on her pink one. Hopefully show you more knitting later in the week. Made from the Huggable Hedgehog pattern by Fiber Trends. Happy Knitting.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to one and all and Happy Holidays to those who don't celebrate Christmas. We did it--put up a tree--was too sick last year. So grateful for healthy holidays this year. Did not do any other decorating d/t fatigue. Am having the small family for Christmas today (my hubby's) Going to the large family for Christmas tomorrow (mine) Not cooking, but planning a great day. Happy knitting!!

Snow at the Ponderosa

My Hubby, many years ago, put a sign in our front yard. It says--Tyjeski's Polish Ponderosa. So here is the snow we got in the last 2 days. These pics were taken this morning pre plowing and we have gotten more since then.

I know that it has been a long, long time since I posted. I remain in remission which is a good thing. Hope to show you some knitting soon. Even though I have not posted--I do read your blogs. Happy knitting to all.

Happily Knitting

Well--I learned something new a coupla weeks ago. Fair Isle, Stranded knitting--and it is so so easy. I am already making my second pillow and hope to do some hats soon. The pattern is called October Fair Isle Pillow (Ravelry Link) from KateJacksonKnits. She is a designer on ravelry and owns my favorite LYS in Chardon, Ohio called Knitting on the Square. She is also published--but can't think of where right now. I know that Vogue knitting has published her, but not sure who else. KotS is the best little yarn shop I know where you can go and knit, knit, knit. I have made great friends there. And my Mom and daughter love to go also.

I knit about 20 Chemo hats and donated them to the Look Good Feel Better program for women that is sponsored by the American Cancer Society.The pattern can be found on this page by scrolling down. It is called the Saturday Afternoon Hat--and if you have ever made hats, you know they go pretty quickly. I made the 20 hats in 2 weeks.

I will not have any test results until next week. Happy Knitting.

Child's Fingerless Mitts

Just thought I would toss this little pair of fingerless mitts in as part of my knitting. I modified the pattern for Maine Morning Mitts found in The Knitter's Book of Yarn. I used a double knit yarn and size #4 needles. Knitted 3" to the thumb gussett and a total of 6" for the length of the mitt. Otherwise I followed the pattern Ravelry Link Happy knitting to all.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all--and happy any other holiday you are celebrating. May your holiday season be blessed and full of love.

Gotta love that Grace Y.!!

When you are taking pics of your self in the mirror in the bathroom you can't necessarily expect them to look great--but I think the shawl looks wonderful. I love the size of it--and the color is so striking--one of the colors that look the best on me. I am sure I will get a lot of use out of this shawl that I won in a contest on Grace's Blog "Lovin' Comfort Knits".

Grace has a wonderful blog. She writes about life and knitting. Joy and Sorrow, Sickness and Health, just life in general. She is a very regular poster--a downfall for me right now--but such is life. I try. Thank you Grace for being who you are and allowing us to share in your life. Happy knitting to all. Oh yes--thx for the gorgeous shawl Grace. I will think of you every time I wear it.

Crafty Corner and a Contest

Run on over to Knitty Sue's for a great contest.

Here is my knitting corner. It is at the end of my couch on the coffee table and on the floor beside the couch. On the coffee table you will find much. A container with needles--7" wooden needles--dpn's--some circular needles. A smaller container with notions--row counters, stitch holders, crochet hooks, darning needles, scissors, tape measurer, and God only knows what else--pens index cards etc. Some dishcloth cotton for that instant gratification knitting. A finished scarf--a coupla finished dishcloths. Beside the couch are project bags with wips--and some with needles and crochet hooks--and some with sock yarn. In the space under the coffee table are knitting books and knitting magazines. Also lots and lots of patterns on the top of the coffee table--and a crossword puzzle book for when I need a diversion. I certainly don't have to move to keep myself knitting or crocheting. Thx Knitty Sue for the fun contest. What is in your knitting corner? Happy Knitting.

Picture Heavy--Word Light

This is what we did for my 60th Birthday--the day after on June 8--and we did it again last Monday without the presents. Can't wait to do it again.

some knitting and crocheting

Hi everyone--it isn't that I have lost interest in blogging--life has just been very very busy this year. with weddings, graduations, showers, open houses, doctors, etc. What more can I say. DH is going the 22 of this month for testing of his heart function to see if he is a candidate for an implanted defibrillator and pace maker--let's all keep our fingers crossed. I had 2 grandkids graduate high school this year--so hard to believe. Where has the time gone. And DH's grandson is getting married the 26th of this month. Going to try to post more often, but with all that is going on--no promises.

I have made about 16 of the necklaces in the pic above. They are truly instant gratification knitting and are lots of fun. They can be found in the 101 Designers One Skein Wonders book. Ravelry link.

The afghan is a wedding gift for Dave's grandson and the bride to be. Ravelry link I made it with leftover acrylic yarns. Please don't moan--it will get a lot of use and many washings I am sure--so acrylic is the way to go.

So until the next time--Happy Knitting!!

Shower Gift

The shower gift was much appreciated--especially the album. 11 hand knit dishcloths, basket, kitchen supplies, and an album of the groom to be growing up. The shower was really nice and she will make a very pretty bride. I married in to such a nice family. Happy knitting.

I Won!!

I very rarely enter contests--but after seeing this one--and the color of the yarn and the name of the blog. Check it out. Thank you Kathy at Irisheyes knitting blog for the lovely sock yarn. I have never used Lorna's laces and can't wait to try it! You will need to scroll down. I follow the blog and really like it a lot. Happy Knitting.

Happy Birthday to Me

Yep it is the big six-o. Never thought I would live this long. And I am so grateful to be here. Even with all its aches and pains--my life is so full. Three lovely daughters--and their spouses--and they have graced me with 10 grandchildren ages 19 months to 18 years--2 graduated highschool this year. Wow! I still have my Mom and am married to a wonderfu man who spoils me rotten. How good does it get?

She Graduated

WooHoo. Sunday May 21, 2009 was the big day--we are all so proud of her. She and my Grandson are my first grandchildren to graduate. Jordan was homeschooled and is having his ceremony and open house on June 13 with pics to follow. I can't believe I am getting so old. Where have the years gone?

Happy knitting!

Another Dishcloth

The post below wouldn't allow me to add another pic--so here it is--another post.
Isn't this a lovey cloth for a shower gift? I absolutely love this pattern. It is made from Sugar'nCream cotton--color rose pink--on size #7 needles--and the pattern can be found here.

Happy Knitting!!

Wedding Shower Gifts

I know I know--long time no blog. I have been busy with life and such and some shower gift knitting. I am making dishcloths to put in a basket with some kitchen supplies and a small photo album of the groom growing up. I will take a pic of the basket when all is done--and the album.

First off is the Squidge Cloth made on size #7 needles with Peaches&Creme Cotton in the Winterberries colorway. As a matter of fact all the dishcloths are made on Szie #7 needles so I will not mention the needle size again. The pattern can be found here.

Next is the Darrell Waltrip dishcloth made with Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Culinary Colors [The color # or name is not mentioned on the ballband:)] Ther pattern can be found here.

Next up are a coupla Grandma's Favorites. One is made from Lion Brand Cotton in the colorway Sagebrush and the other is made from Lily Sugar'nCream in the colorway Summer Splash. The pattern can be found here.

Fourth are a coupla Ballbands. One is made from Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Color white and Peaches&Creme baby green and the other is made from Fantasy Naturale Color # 8020 and #9706. The pattern can be found here.

And last but not least are a coupla Waffle Stitch Dishcloths one from Sugar'nCream Stripes holiday color and the other from Sugar'nCream Stripes Tie Dye Stripes. The pattern can be found here.

What are you knitting?

They Grow Up Too Quickly

Just a little eye candy for ya. There she is in all her glory. She picked the dress herself and it is gorgeous. Oh to be so young and skinny. But I am happy with where I am in life, and to have such a beautiful grandaughter. You will see above--a back view of the dress, a pic of her with her date, and a pic of her with her mom and dad.

They had great weather, low eighties at 6:30 pm and no rain. How good does it get.

Happy knitting to all.

Prom and Evening Bag

My grandaughter's senior prom is tonight. And I knitted her this lovely evening bag out of Noro Daria Color #24. The pattern was given to me and I don't know where to tell you to get it. Daria is not really a yarn, but rather a shiny cord. It was pretty easy to knit with and this was a quick knit. The pattern does not call for a closure, but I crocheted a loop and attached a pretty little button. I really hope that she likes it. I will be off later today to take pics and hopefully post tomorrow. Happy knitting to all!

Attitude of Gratitude Award

Thank you Gayle so much for this award. This is really a nice award and I am so glad I come across as a grateful person--because like everyone else, I have my days.

Here are the rules of accepting and sharing this award:

The Rules of Accepting and Sharing this Award:

Put the logo on your blog or post.
Nominate at least 10 blogs that show an attitude of gratitude.
Link to your nominees within your post.
Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received this award.
Share the love and link to this post and the person who nominated you for the award. Tell us how you've come to have an attitude of gratitude.

If you look in my sidebar you will see all the people that I follow and feel they are all happy and grateful people. I nominate all of you and if you wish to share--go for it.

How did I develop an attitude of gratitude. I have not always been a grateful person. When I was 29 years old my hubby left for another woman and I was the most unhappy and ungrateful person you could possibly know. I had 4 children ages 5 to 9 whom I left with him as I had no job and no skills and was absolutely terrified. My God was good and let me have them back a year later. I became a chronic alcoholic--a hopeless drunk--that was my coping skill. By the grace of God I have been sober a little over 24 years and live a happy productive life today. There has been a lot of growing in those years, and I am not a perfect person--in fact far from it--but I have a true appreciation for the gift of life and try to maintain a grateful attitude no matter what is going on around me.

Now that I have told you all more about myself than I ever thought I would--you all have a great day. And thank you Gayle for affording me the opportunity to share.

Grace, I will try to do your award tomorrow. Happy Knitting.