Still Not Blogging Enough

I've definitely been blogging more this past month, but I still have several finishes to catch up on (which is so much better than having to find something to blog about!)

First up, my new favorite shawl.  I think each new finish is my favorite...at least 'til the next one's done!  But I really, really love the way this turned out.  Love the way it hangs and drapes.  Love how squishy and cozy it is.  Love the color too. 

Mara by Madelinetosh

pattern found here

needles:  size 8

yarn:  Country by Caron, Ocean Spray

3 skeins:  85g/185yds each

I really wanted to keep the other Sunday Market Shawls, but I had two skeins of this sweet yellow in my stash to make one for myself.  For some reason, even though I've never really been drawn to yellow, I am wanting to knit lots of yellow things. 

Sunday Market Shawl by Vanessa Carter

pattern found here

needles:  size 10

yarn:  Country by Caron, Soft Sunshine

2 skeins:  85g/185yds each

And here's a cowl I knit several months back.  Love the color and I think I'll wear it quite a bit during the colder months.....but I found this an unusually tedious knit, so it's much narrower than the pattern because I just wanted to be done with it. 

Twisted Rib Neckwarmer by Michelle

pattern found here

needles:  size 7

yarn:  Rowan Felted Tweed, color #SH146

1 skein:  50g/191yds

And the second best thing about having 3 great finishes.....they were all from stash yarn!!!  Thanks for stopping by and for all your lovely comments!!!  Have a great one!

Two to give and One to keep

I really think a simple ribbon is all the wrapping a small handknit gift needs.  It lets the focus be on the Handknit :)  A couple of gifts off the handmade list for two very special friends whose birthdays are at the end of the month...

For Shelley:  a long, squishy scarf in greens and blues...

For Kathy:  a soft, drapey plum-colored cowl (sorry it looks more grape in the pic, but it really is plum)...

And for me:  the softest cloud of a shawl, that can be worn bunched and wrapped as a big, cozy scarf...

Or as an airy shawl...

Because I knit these all a while ago, I got careless and threw away the yarn labels and put the needles away (there's already enough clutter with current and wanna-be wip's that I hate to leave stuff lying around from the finished ones.)

But the patterns are all freebies, so here ya go:

Zig Zag Scarf

Ridged Lace Cowl

Stolen Moments Wrap

Happy Knitting and Gifting!!!

January's end

Hello dear ones. I can hardly believe tomorrow is the last day of January. And that writing and saying and hearing "2010" is now old news. I'm here to squeeze two last finishes in for the month...which will bring my total to 15! I know, I can't believe it. Can you tell that right now is our "quiet" time of the year? The crazy hectic schedule will be gearing up very soon so I must take advantage while I can, lol ;)

Here Comes the Sun

by Bent Creek

BH&G Cross Stitch & Needlework, June 1998

fabric: 32ct "staci-dyed" linen

fibers: recommended DMC

I've had this pattern for a very long time, just could never decide what color I wanted to knit it in. So when Jolene's surprise showed up with the exact yarn called for, I figured it was serendipity! I'll take better pics after I've taken the time to block it :)

Thermis by Kristen Patay

pattern found here (ravelry link)

size: sm/med

yarn: Patons Classic Wool, color #77425 Woodrose Heather

needles: size 7 circular

Well dearies, that's it for me today. I hope you have a fantastic weekend full of everything you love. As always, thanks for stopping by my neck of the woods and for all your sweet comments :)

Trick or Treat...

Smell my feet.

Give me something good to eat!

56 st basic sock in 2x2 rib

size: women's sm/med

yarn: Supersocke 100 by Online

color, Sierra

needles: Boye sz 2 dpn's

Cowl (adjusted for my yarn/guage), from the book

Last Minute Knitted Gifts

yarn: Lion Wool by Lion Brand Yarns

color, Pumpkin

needles: Addi 16 inch circular sz 9 (I think)

Those Mitts, by

A Friend to Knit With, pattern found here

same yarn as above

needles: Crystal Palace sz 8 dpn's

I know what I'm wearing for Halloween.

Wonder what the kids are gonna wear :)

No tricks in my mailbox today,

just treats!

I won this adorable tag

from Annie.

Thanks Annie, I love it!!!