The hat is done

Mission accomplished.

PJ is a bad bird

Parrots don't eat asparagus.























...and here is Bijou...who is eyeing the peanut I am holding out for her.

Honor Knitting

Today, I knit in honor of my friend Bekah's mom, who died two years ago on this day. She was a crocheter, and I inherited part of her amazing stash. I am making a hat, with the Red Sprinkles Wool-Ease from her stash.

I hope to finish the hat today, and give it to Bekah on Monday, for her to donate to whomever she chooses.

Here is the pattern I am using: http://www.knitscene.com/projects/earflaphats.pdf

And here are Bekah and Barb.

This picture was taken when Bekah directed

"An American Daughter"

I was her assistant director.

Leaf Lace Scarf

The Leaf Lace scarf is done. Here it is blocking. I'm not sure I like where I pulled out the points, so it may get re-blocked after I wear it the first time.

The pattern is from Vogue Spring/Summer 2005. The yarn is PureLuxury Organic Peruvian Alpaca in DK weight.

...what I woke up to on Valentine's Day

it
snowed
again

Sunday afternoon at Grandma's

...and on to the second envelope

...I open the second envelope....and here is the first thing that pops out...this cute little bag full of goodies!!

Followed by a card from SP and a mysterious pink package!

Autum couldn't resist the paper, so she decided to help Grandma

And look what she found inside!!

Now...what to make with this beautiful yarn?!?!?!

What the postman brought

...so I go to the mailbox to pick up the ususal bills, and there are TWO large envelopes in the mix

Being the good girl that I am...I opened the bills and letters first. JC Penney bill, letter from the school (Sonja, watch those grades!), Jo-Ann's coupon...then....on to the packages!
Look at this interesting sticker....how could I NOT open this one first?!?!

Pretty blue paper and notes from not one, but TWO of my favorite Knitty chatters:

Bumblefee and Suemoon!

I open the paper, and here's what we see!

My granddaughter Autumn, who has a vocabulary of about 10 words said, "OH! My cookie!" and snagged the Kit Kat. Of course, we immediately opened it, and shared the wonderful treat!

But... the REAL treat was here:

and WHY is barb so excited about a magazine??

Look here!!! Alan Dart Cows and Sheepies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!

Now...I must get some laundry folded, so I'll come back in a bit to post

THE OTHER ENVELOPE...

...and so it begins.

O.K. You've finally done it. You have forced me to start a blog.