Delaney's Glittens!

Finished Mittens!

The yarn is superwashed wool merino from my dear friend at Emerald Isla Yarn. They are beautiful and perfect for the time of year!

Christmas 2009

Parents and Children.







Grand Parents and Grand Kids.










Garrett and Delaney created a graham cracker house...sweet!







My Bliss Shawl needed a new pretty for Christmas. I received many complements on it at the Christmas gathering.

Batman Arrives

So...do you think it is safe to post dear son's Christmas gift here? I guess I will find out if he reads it or not!

Surprise!

Lesa is amazing! She was my JH swap partner...which means I've been lucky twice. Lesa is a teacher also...did you notice the book, poster putty, and hand sanitizer? The Kisses will be put to good use. I had purchased some to bake into peanut butter cookies, but my family ate them first. Now I have some they don't know about...I can do stealth baking!

Then the yarnie stuff...wow! I love the needles, and I didn't have that size...you rock! Galway is a wonderful yarn...I think it will become some of Alice's New Moon Mitts. The bag will become an emergency knitting case...with the Knit Picks Dakota yarn being the first part of the kit. I'm in love with the Baby Alpaca Grande Hand Dyed yarn...it is so soft and beautiful. I need to find the perfect project for it!

Thank you, Lesa...I'm very lucky to call you my friend.

Oh...I can't forget the Christmas card either...I now have stamps so mine can go out soon!






Someone will be getting a Mountain Colors Cap (knit with two strands of this glorious yarn) for Christmas. It will help keep a loved one warm!

Baby, it is cold outside!

This is what the front door at the apartment...the -18F was creeping into my living space!





This should help keep me warm!

Harry Potter Knit/Crochet House Cup comes to an end

at least for the semester! The last of my homework is ready to turn in...




This month's work!

Transfiguration Homework!

When my boy was a baby (19 years ago) I purchased this yarn...I would tell you what the yarn was, except there was free jewelry if you sent a specific number of labels back to the yarn company. I loved this blue...but as I was knitting on my sweater, I wasn't certain I had enough to finish it...so I decided to transform it into a hat!






Becoming a hat!







The finished Hermione Cable and Lace hat!

Weeding and Quidditch!

OWL progress!

 
 
 
 

Fake Isle hat #9 of 10!

My goal is in sight...er...on the needles!

Astronomy - Mayan Influence

Blocking - it is tougher here at the apartment!









A closer view of the beauty of the waves! Size 7 needles - Mountain Colors Blue Frost Bearfoot yarn.




The ancient Mayan culture reminds me of the blues and green tones combined with the shape of the edging.

Hat #8!

Hat number 8 of 10...so I am 80% done with my OWL! This is made from Lamb's Pride Worsted using Pine Tree and the pattern Hurricane.

I'm closer to my goal!

Hurricane (pattern) in the Caribbean (yarn color)...and one more present!





This yarn was a gift from my JH buddy, Lesa...aka Mollyknits. Isn't she the best?! The pattern is the Yarn Harlot's Unoriginal Hat...sweet!

October HPKCHC is complete!

OWL - hat number 5 of 10...sweet! This version uses a size 8 needle for the top section of the hat, and only 3 repeats of the pattern instead of the 4.







Is it an ear warmer...


or a cowl!

Awe...how cute!

Dear daughter loaned me her favorite bear to pose with my transfiguration homework...I made a mini pumpkin! Now only did she allow her bear to be seen with this piece of fiber finery, she also told some of her friends about this pumpkin adventure. She really does love me!

OWL is 40% done!

South Ender's Hat with size 8 needles and Brown Sheep wool/mohair.



Foliage with size 8 needles and washable wool.



Hermione Eyelet hat with Debbie Bliss Cashmerino and size 5 needles.

Divination finished at Conference!

"Year 2009 Leo Overview

In 2009, you find yourself connecting with people effortlessly as your warm-hearted actions are acknowledged and radiated back to you in a way you've never experienced before. The confident joy and happiness you freely give to others gives you the innate ability to be productive. For you, kind actions are the way to transformation and success.

This is a perfect time for proud Leo, because you have the desire, drive and power to help society. You realize there's work to do, and you'll give a helping hand wherever you can. You are ready to align yourself with a higher level of awareness, and exhibit a regenerative attitude is about reaping the harvest by submitting to the larger purpose. What you are able to give to others directly reflects the transformation happening within you.

Your heart is in the right place, and you are likely to accomplish all that you set out to do this year. You're developing excellent skills in your own personal transformation process, and you are ready to make the conscious decision to be the best you can be. You feel secure, and the beauty of who you are shines through easily and effortlessly." Yahoo year horoscope...


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"In 2009, the Oxen will be given many opportunities to further your plans and goals, as well as consolidate your position. Steady progress is the position where the Ox is most comfortable and that is where you will find yourself this year. You will also have a chance to impress and gain support from those around you. This is a good year to enhance your skills and add to your repertoire with added training or study. You will be satisfied in knowing that anything you do this year will repay you in this year and the years to come. The months of May, late August and September may mark a change in your career." Yahoo Chinese Horoscope


I made a mini shawlette with some gorgeous hand spun yarn...which may not be of colors associated with most Leos, but are tones which I have made my own and will remind me of the beautiful bodies of water I enjoy looking at...but this Lion just doesn't enjoy swimming!