Creative Outlets

Although I don't consider myself a particularly creative person, I feel that I really need creative outlets in my life. Knitting has been really good for me. My next knitting project is a pair of baby booties and a rabbit for my friend who is due in August. (think that will be enough time?!) I was also happy to discover that the Yarn Harlot will be visiting my town soon for a booksigning so I am looking forward to that.

In other projects, I am trying to make a few things for my friend Laura. She is adopting a 9-yr-old girl from Ethiopia and is frantically trying to get her room set up. I painted a wooden initial and did a floral collage on it to hang in the girl's room. I am also working on a ribbon topiary for her bathroom. (and one for my birthday party on Memorial Day weekend) I'll try to take photos of those when they are finished.

I have come across so many crafty blogs lately that have really inspired me. I find myself haunting Michael's. I am in the process of setting up a crafting space in the garage where I can really spread out. There are so many things I want to do! Collages and scrapbooking are at the top of the list but I have also figured out what I will be making everyone for Christmas. Can't reveal that yet but I'm excited about it.

I'm thinking I may need to start a new blog for my craft projects so I won't bore everyone with them here. We'll see.

*UPDATE* Okay, I went ahead and created that extra blog. See "Crafting by Candlelight" in the sidebar. Another work in progress!

Knitting Distractions

Hello Knitting Friends!

I have to admit that I have many projects laying around the house right now waiting to be finished. I got the bright idea that I would make a lacy-edged washcloth for all of my friends with April and May birthdays. And there are a lot! The washcloth is easy but it still takes me some time to finish them since I'm a slow knitter.

Current Unfinished Projects:

Falling Leaf Patterned Shrug
My second stupid sock
Small afghan for mom
Cabled scarf

Upcoming projects:
several Wendy Bernard sweaters
knitted baby toys
baby booties
a new pair of socks

Luckily, nothing really tempted me in the new issue of Interweave KNITS.

I better get busy!!!

Sara Scarf

Here, Toulouse is modeling a scarf I made for my friend Sara for Christmas. I added fringe on the edge. The yarn was really fun to work with. It is simply a plain knitted scarf but the Rimini Rainbow yarn makes it really fun.

Gary L.Scarf

Here is a picture of my husband modeling the scarf I made for my dear friend Gary L. I like the way it turned out. I used a Berroco 50% alpaca and 50% wool. The front came out with a sort of nubby pattern while the back is smooth. I think he likes it.

What to Knit Next

So, I just got my new issue of Interweave Knits (thank you, Vieve!) and there are several projects that I would love to try! I have promised myself that I will finish all the projects currently "on the needles" before I start anything else. Including my much anticipated sweater. So.....sigh...these will have to wait a little bit longer. My favorites are at the top. Anyone want to have a KAL with me?