Cabled Hooded Scarf

Saw this pattern on Knitting Pattern Central's web site. I had some black wool yarn and decided to knit it. I chose the pattern because I have several hoodless coats and jackets and with my short hair, I thought it would keep me toasty. I now discovered why I don't knit more things in very dark colors. You need good light and no wine. By the way, I am still a novice to this blog thing, so please excuse the photos being in all different directions. Give me time and maybe my computer geek husband can give me the help I need next time.

Caught Cable Vest

Merry Christmas Hubby,

Had planned for this vest to be a Christmas gift for my husband, Paul. Instead he received a box of yarn, pattern, and a promise to make him this lovely vest. The pattern was purchased from Black Water Abbey, along with the yarn, color is Jacob. It is a lovely brown/gray color that will go with anything. The vest is all cables and it takes some quiet time but I love the results so far.

The Noro Scarf

Many of us at Arvada Knitter's are having a lot of fun knitting this scarf. It is easy, requires two or three (contrasting) colors of Noro, I am using Silk Garden. This is my second attempt at this scarf as the first one did not have enought contrast and the stripes ran from non distinguishable to stark black and white. Not a good look. Much more pleased with this one. It goes fast. I have yarn for a second that will have a much different colorway. Care to join our KAL?

What's on the Needles

Right now, I am working on three knitting projects. Two of which have cables, I don't know if that is so wise as one can often get confused in the wee hours if that was a 4 stitch cable or a 6 stitch cable. The third is a no brainer but very fun scarf.

Washing Off the Evidence

Here is a better picture of Coventry in the tub at Grandma's. That night she got a bit sticky with the Christmas candy we gave them when they couldn't eat the Gingerbread tree. She's pretty cute, don't you think. Grandma's can say that.......

The Gingerbread Tree

Here they both are putting together a Gingerbread tree. As you can see from Coventry's mouth, she has been very busy sampling the candy ornaments. They did a great job though. Unfortunately Cameron is allergic to eggs and the royal icing is loaded with it.......Don't worry, Grandma had treats on hand to compensate.

Coventry's Shrug

I had purchased 4 skeins of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran months and months before I started knitting this shrug. It was initially meant to be another Debbie Bliss pattern but alas, she grew, and then so did the amount of yarn needed. So I found this pattern titled Baby Shrug in Debbie Bliss's "Simply Baby" book and knitted it instead. The challenge was finding something to wear with it, as it is a deep purple. I found this Oshkosh jumper at Target and then I added the flower embellishment to the shrug. I haven't seen it on her yet but will try and get a photo when I do. She hates the camera right now.

Cameron wearing his sweater

Here is my little guy in his sweater, excuse his sometimes drifting lazy eye. One of the many challenges that Cameron has to deal with. He is a special little boy and embraces all his challenges head on. One of the reasons we love him soooooo much.

Christmas Knitting

Cameron's Sweater

One of the thing's I enjoy most is knitting for my grandchildren. Cameron is 4 and is allergic to many things, including wool. So I found a perfect sweater for him. It is in the Berroco Comfort DK book, the pattern on the cover, it is called Caleb. This sweater was so soft and it looked really cute on him. It was easier when he was a toddler to find cute boy patterns but this one would be perfect for that older child.

Oh my gosh, I did it.!!!!!!!!

After years of remaining blogless, I decided to try. After all, it is the beginning of a New Year and it is time to complete those resolutions, even if we are a year late. I hope I remember to check in every once in awhile to put in an entry. I love reading my friends and fellow knitter's blogs, I only hope I can live up to their inspiring, humorous, and often touching entries. Wish me luck............