Close to home

IN case you don't get the paper like I don't, I present for you today's Close to Home cartoon. How many of us can relate to this?

Knitting Cartoon.

One mitten down

And one more to go. Since I want to fall into the SSS (single sock syndrome) with socks (but I'm good and haven't done that except on the first sock I ever knit which was way too large and has become my "I don't feel good sock" since I can't wear two socks to bed even in the winter even when I'm sick) I'm persevering in casting on the second mitten. I'll post pics when I get both done. Most likely will have E either pose with them or pose M in the mittens. She is so photogenic and has a wonderful eye for photography.

Besides hanging out at Knitting Help's forums probably more than I should today, nothing new is happening in the knitting world for me. (And yes; for those of you who popped over from my SCA blog, I do have things ready for the event - well, mostly.)

Pictures of past works

I've never been successful at blogging, but am trying to give it another go. I may end up getting good at it since I have three Learning Around the World our homeschooling blog; Melbrigda's Medieval Ramblings my SCA blog; and of course this one.

So now I finally got around to finding or taking pictures of my past works and getting them uploaded to this computer. Hope you enjoy.

This is one of the many cosplay gloves that I have made for the kids. This one is for a Yuffie from Kingdom Hearts costume from several years ago. I've made several for the kids' friends as well.

These are my beloved Caruso Socks from Knitty.

The self-designed comfy shrug that I made 2 winters ago. It's yummy soft and machine washable.

The Hermione Bobbles and Cable hats from Charmed Knits.

And the mathcing gloves which (as you can see) are still on the needles. Should finish this one tonight and then get the next one cast on.




This is
Coronet also at Knitty. I've done this hat in fuschia, blue and green as well for friends.


And the Animal Cracker Hats also from Charmed Knits. I also have a matching hat, but someone had to take the picture. The kids love their hats!

OK, if I find more I'll take pictures. It's funny walking around the house going, "Hmmm, what all have I knit that I haven't given away?"

The Hedgie

This was floating around on
Kintting Help's Forums a year or so ago. Must have been a year and a half because I'm wearing my fluffy yummy alpaca wrap (woven not knit) in the pics. It ended up being a gift for a little friend of mine who turned 3! Three is such a wonderfully magical age.



Here's another view of it on the floor:


Hopefully when I get the camera back from its trek to Atlanta I can take some pics of the Hermione Hat and mittens (still on the needles) and the Animal Cracker hats.

Help me find my yarn

Yes; I know two posts in one day. A bit obsessive. I mentioned earlier that I want to knit a tank top. I'm looking for the perfect yarn. So if you can think of a nice cotton or cotton blend (preferably with natural fibers) that is DK weight and not too terribly expensive and comes in a nice bright pink or orange color leave me a comment. If I choose the yarn you recommend I'll send you a little "candy" as a thanks!

Welcome to Knit Stuffs!

I call this knit stuffs because I'm always knititng "stuff." (But fortunately, for my friends, no stuffed toast). I especially love knitting socks, but find myself more of a Dobby sock knitter. I have to force myself to knit that second sock (yes; I know about knitting two socks at once on circulars, but love my dpn's too much and am too stubborn to change!) Right now I have on the needles Hermione's Cable and Bobbles mittens in forest green that match the Hermione's Cable and Bobble Hat which I made earlier. I also recently finished making 4 Animal Crackers hats. They are all from Charmed Knits by Alison Hansel. After I finish these mittens I really want to knit up a new felted bag and then to make a nice cotton tank top that I found at Knitty. I like Soleil, but am also looking for other tanks that fit a larger size. Perhaps I'll break down and purchase Big Girl Knits while it is still on sale at 40% off at Knitpicks.

For just a little eye candy, I'll post a pic of the first socks I knit: