4-Ply Sideways Gloves

I finished my first pair of gloves.  I made them for my husband and they are a perfect fit.  The pattern is from Shara Lambeth Designs and is called, "4-Ply Sideways Gloves".  Not as hard as they look.  Here is the link--  http://sharalambethdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/10/4-ply-sideways-gloves-knitting-pattern.html

One side done!

I am making progress on my cardigan sweater.  The left side is done.  With Christmas coming up I need to stop on the sweater and make some small holiday gifts for some of my co-workers.  I think I will make mug warmers for them.

My Next Sweater

I need more time!!!  I have so many sweaters that I want to knit but not enough time.  Here is my next project.  This pattern was purched at sweaterbabe.com.  Found Lion Brand Jiffy mohair look yarn on sale at JoAnn's.  It can be washed and dried--100% acrylic.  Very fast to knit because the pattern is easy and the yarn is bulky.

My First Sweater for ME!!

I finished this adorable sweater for me!  It is a knit down pattern that is in the July 2009 "Creative Knitting"  magazine.  Name of the sweater is "Lacy Ribbed Top" by Kristin Omdahl.  I'm thinking I may extend the arms on this sweater to 3/4 long.

Knitted Card Holder

I really have been knitting LOTS since my last blog. Ok. I ripped out the sweater that I was making for my daughter because she grew up on me. She is almost as tall as me and turning into a teen body. Over the summer I knitted a glove and several baby sweaters. Recently I created a card holder for my purse. Yes. My first original pattern! I am working to write it out. When I have it written I will share. My other project is a sweater for myself. I am over halfway done with it.

The Start!

Here is the start of the sweater I am making for Katie. The yarn is made of a bamboo and acrylic blend. It is so silky soft!

Daniel's Vest

Well I finally finished Daniel's vest. I stopped and started so much that it is not as neatly done as I had hoped. He is thrilled with it and that is what matters. It was made with love!! I have trouble picking up stitches evenly along an angled edge.

You can find this pattern called "Knit Kid's Vest" at http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Knitting/Projects/BabyChild/LW1565+Knit+Kids+Vests.htm.

Quickie Baby Sweater

Is this not the cutest little sweater?! It took me about 5 hours to complete. Very simple pattern (http://d-made.com/knitting/patterns/Quickie_Baby_Sweater.pdf). I am so proud of the neatness of the inside of the sweater as shown in one of the pictures. Can't wait to give this as a gift.

Nose Warmer!

I took this picture of myself wearing my nose warmer. It was so easy to make-- though I love it more than my kids do. They will want one when we get enough snow for sledding. Boy do I remember fun days of sledding or ice skating that I could of used one of these.

I used a pattern by Amy R. Singer (http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/PATTnosewarmer.html). Not sure it came out like her nose warmer but I still like it.