Thursday, November 20, 2008

Hailey's Knucks




So, I am done with Hailey's knucks and relieved, I would have to say. I am not very confident about the embroidery aspect of this project, but here it is. She looks happy with them! One more thing on my list that is done! Look for yoga socks in the next couple of days.

1. Finish Hailey's knucks.DONE
2. Finish my Dogwood Blossom Shawl.
3. Twirly Girl apron.
4. One other apron.
5. 24 party bags. DONE
6. Yoga socks.
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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Progress....

I have something to add to my project list....24 party bags for Isaiah's birthday. I don't have a photo, but they are simple squares of fabric (samples from SCRAP--precut and everything) sewn into little bags, filled with candy and tied shut. I think they count for one of my ten projects to be done before purchasing any books or magazines.

1. Finish Hailey's knucks.
2. Finish my Dogwood Blossom Shawl.
3. Twirly Girl apron.
4. One other apron.
5. Sew 24 party bags for Isaiah's birthday party. DONE
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1 down, 9 to go....

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Another project...


Introducing the Koolhaas Hat. This pattern is from the 2007 Interweave Knits Gifts. I've eyed the pattern for most of the year, so when a friend emailed and asked for a hat to keep his head warm in Minnesota, I decided to make this. I used some random wool from New Mexico. Fun pattern and a nice way to experiment with a new stitch pattern a bit.

This year's holiday edition of Interweave Knit Gifts is out now and I am tempted by it. Nice shiny new ideas. Never mind that I have hundreds of "old" ideas that I have never executed yet. I seem to collect books and ideas instead of executing the ideas I already have. In order to combat this, I think it is time for another little game with myself. I, Lisa, do solemnly swear that I will not buy the latest edition of Interweave Knit Gifts until I have executed at least 10 of the ideas that I currently have. Here is a beginning list:

1. Finish Hailey's knucks.
2. Finish my Dogwood Blossom Shawl.
3. Twirly Girl apron.
4. One other apron.
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I'll need to fill in the list as I go along, but this will definitely be a beginning! It should take me through the next month or the end of the year, depending on how many projects I get to. Wish me luck!