English Tea Cosy

Just finished, as of today, my English tea cosy. The loft in this little sweetie is fantastic, coupled with the fact that I used 100% wool should keep my little brownie warm as toast. I did forgo the use of pompoms and placed a poinsettia on it's crown with pearls in the center for it's pestles.

Some Mittens and Hat for Christopher

I had just finished a lovely cap and mittens for Chris's nephew George and low the ole faithful statement " I want some too". So back to the ole pattern I went and this time I added some vibrant orange. With the onset of fall the orange would be just the ticket. This makes a great hat for yard work and since it is hunters orange and we live near the woods... Well it can't hurt.
This was made with a mitten and hat maker that generates the pattern for size etc the actual strips I free handed.

George's Mittens

Just finished up the lovely mittens and cap. I created a simple stripe and made some reverseable mittens with a simple stocking stitch cap for a sweet little boy who just happens to be my grandson. Cheers George and happy Birthday!

Pulling Out Old Projects

It's almost gift giving time and with that I am looking for some projects that are good for some great gifts. I love revisiting old projects they seem to improve. I pull some out and say "hey why did I stop this" Or "I am almost finished"!! Perhaps the yarn elfs work on them who knows!! This is one of those projects. I was thinking about making a kimono out of this pattern. It knits up quick and it lacy in look. It would also be great for a trim on a jacket or dress/paint leg.

Working with Stash to Create Stash

As this summer draws to an end, and I am cleaning out the studio, I am ever reminded that Christmas approaches.  Not only Christmas but Birthdays and other opportunities to give something.   Usually that something, is  a little something that I have made.  Now in order to do that you HAVE  to think ahead.  It's not that I don't think ahead that is the problem. Yes I know that birthdays as well as holidays come every year and at the same time every year.  So planning can be made.  It's not like a surprise.  Usually I will put something off and off until it is too late or a mad dash to get it done.  But as time has gone by and hurrying to get something made or created in time is usually punishment enough, I have started to get things done well in advance.  With out revealing too much as to "whom" the items have been knitted or crocheted for, I will give you a peek at it. 
Today I am showing off a newly knitted scarf.  I have yet to block it and tidy up the loose threads, (Nothing like saving something for another blog entry to have something to talk about)

The Pattern

The pattern that I have  chosen was a simple one.  I believe that a committed and established beginner could compete it with satisfying results.  It is called Lilly of the Valley.  The source of this pattern is "Knitted Lace of Estonia" by Nancy Bush.  I used the DVD but relax they do proved the link for the pattern.  And if you have purchased the DVD the pattern is Free.  Or if you don't want to purchase the DVD then hold your horses here is the link for the patter and it is just 5$

Click on image or here for Pattern

Now I will say that I did not use fingering weight so the look of my scarf is not as airy or light but the effect of the lace work did still show through and I thought that it made for a nice weight for someones neck to stay warm in the winter months.

Now I am off to tidy up those loose ends and block this baby.  I'll take a few picks and let you know how it turns out.  In the mean while join me on ravelry  Just follow the link or look up, who else but jeweledfrog. 

knitting in the yard! Just wonderful!

#knitting in the yard! Just wonderful!, a photo by Jeweledfrogcreations on Flickr.

Finished up this little bootie! Can't wait to post the next one.