Full House

The finished projects keep coming. What an amazing time we had, there was so much action going on between the finished projects and the new projects. The KAL is progressing, once everyone has the book and the yarn, we'll be ready to start. I looked at the Loop d'loop fern yarn, and it will take 4 skeins to make the bag. Although it's not shimmery, it has an interesting texture.

Robin finished the shawl she's been knitting in Venezia, the pattern is from the 25th anniversary issue of Vogue. It came out stunning and will make a great gift.

We were all in awe that our newest member finished her first scarf in a week. I think both Mary and Robin shouted out "OMG!" (Mary knew there was a certain karma in lending her a chibbi needle for weaving in ends!)

This wasn't just any scarf either, a 2x2 ribbed cashmere scarf for her husband's birthday. We are looking forward to hearing how it was received. Her kids told her she looked like a knitting wave. I like that! She's got orders lining up for more scarves and she plans on making a hat to match the scarf. What a way to jump into knitting. Danielle finished her poncho and it's just the right size. Inspired by the look of a ribbed scarf, she began to make one in Plymouth Italia Fingerpaints yarn. Next up is a baby blanket and booties in Blue Sky Alpaca's Organic Cotton.

We had a little refresher in casting on when Robin went to start a pair of baby booties. How quickly we forget. :) Mary helped her out and added another descriptive word for the long-tail cast on ... a tepee. I've heard and used sling shot, upside down A, and now I'll add this to the repertoire. It's interesting how everyone looks at the cast on differently.

Mary introduced us (some of us anyway) to a diaper cake as a new baby gift. I'd never heard of it. She brought it in to show us; what a creative gift!!! I have the contact information if anyone wants it.

Sara was starting the last ruffle on the pink ruffle blanket. Sara, please remember to email me a picture of it and the cable sweater!!! Does Michelle know you finished it?

Elizabeth was having an off knitting day. I think the stress of the pet blanket is getting to her.

He'll be impressed with whatever you have done and at whatever point in the finished you're at. Considering that Hanukkah ends tomorrow night, Joe is getting his gloves by Christmas? the end of the month? the end of the winter?

After my blocking scare with the dog, I enjoyed wearing my shawl immensely. I know this is an odd pose, this seams to be the pose everyone who makes the shawl takes for a picture. And no, Robin, I didn't do my hair, it is courtesy of my daughter. :) I think I'll need a video tutorial. And lastly, my ninja knitter strikes again. She finished a scarf for her friend in maybe 2-3 days tops. She's almost done with a hat for her Dad knit in Torino Bulky.