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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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....

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!

My Owlish fascination...

I have been enamored of owls lately. Thus, I decided to indulge myself by making this owl apron. It was inspired by a pattern I saw while at Stone Mountain and Daughters in Berkeley. I did not buy the pattern, but I did make up my own owl pockets for my very own apron. I'm pleased with the results.

Completed: Shetland Shorty!

This is the Shetland Shorty from Knitty. I used some cashmere that I had in my stash. Hailey had asked specifically for this sweater to wear with this dress. The browns match perfectly. We're both pleased!

Donut making, part 2

This is the eating part of the donut making. It was a nice way for us to end a week of work well done, to sit down and have donuts and cider together.

Donut making

Each October, when I was a little girl, as the weather cooled and the fall chill hit the air, my mom would make home made donuts. I would watch and anticipate the yummy goodness. She'd give them to us with cider or hot cocoa. I'm not sure if she intended to make such a memory, but every fall I think of donuts. This year, I've been thinking of them incessantly, even though it is only September. I decided the only cure was to make some. I've only made them one other time, but they were really quite easy and very yummy. I think they could become a fall tradition around the Scandrette home. In fact, I think they might show up at a yearly Halloween party we attend....