Knitting and meeting Cheryl Oberle

Darn.....I forgot to take my camera to Knit Knack to take Cheryl's photo, but I did get my new book signed. I loved the knitted jackets that she brought from the book. Cheryl Oberle had me try on the red one. It was beautiful on. I also loved the lace jacket. I honestly was not that impressed when I first saw this book, but loved the finished sweaters I saw. Also working on a baby sweater for Coventry in the Mission Falls book, the pattern is called Checky....almost done.....photos soon.

Jenn turns 33

Actually her birthday is April 1st, but we celebrated a little early so her husband, John, could join in before he had to fly back to Omaha. It seems like only yesterday that she was a little girl, time goes so fast.......

Snow, Birthday and Missing my Knitting Retreat

Thursday was one snowy day. I had everything ready to join my knitting friends for 3 days of pajamas, wine, and knitting relaxation and then...........snow, and lots of it......and wind with the snow. To make a long story short, I stayed home. We had a birthday celebration planned for my daughter, Jennifer, before she had to take her husband, John, back to the airport to fly home to Omaha. It wasn't all bad. Sunday we took the grandkids tubing down a neighborhood hill and then worked out at the gym for a bit before we all went to Cinzetti's for the birthday celebration. It was a good day, but I can't wait until I go to the next retreat in the Fall. Until then I will knit on.

Swifty

Okay, I know this is crazy, but I have been wanting to knit one of these mop covers in the Mason Dixon book for sometime. I altered it a bit, as I wanted it to fit the wider mop that does my hardwood floors. The washable mop thing that came with it is just about had it and I thought that knitting a new one might be just the ticket. Instead of the 45 stitches cast on for a standard sponge mop, I cast on 68 stitches for the wider head. I also made 4 buttonholes instead of the two called for in the pattern. I washed it and dried it prior to sewing on the buttons to insure a tight fit, especially important, as they want the mop cloth dampened prior to using on your hardwood floors. Well, it was a quick knit. Not pretty and I won't be wearing it anytime soon, but it will get a lot of use.....

They are moving away

They are moving to Omaha, Nebraska in May. My son-in-law, John, found a great job, but it is in another state. We have been blessed to have them close by in Broomfield for many years but with the bad economy and a chance to get a good job, they are moving. They are renting to see if they like it there and renting their place in Broomfield as well. We are going to be very sad to see them go. Right now Jenn and Coventry,2, and Cameron,4, are rooming in with Grandma and Grandpa until Cameron completes his school year. We are very busy and life is pretty noisy compared to our normal, but we are trying to soak up as many good memories and hugs and kisses as we can, while we can.

The year long socks......

I started these socks last year and finally finished them. I guess buying two new sock books and seeing fellow knitters finish their socks, inspired me to pick them up again. I love the colors......

Ariel the Mermaid Doll

I finally got around to making something out of this book. Coventry will be the proud owner of a new knitted doll made by Grandma. Don't ask me where I found the time, but right now, my spare time is used knitting.....my therapy.

Flower Baby Hat

Welcome little Bella..... I made this hat for a new baby girl who lives two doors down from me. It's Kate and Cade's first baby and a long awaited one. Congratulations!!!!!