On The Go

Small knitting projects are great to take on the go.   I almost always keep a small knitting project in my bag, tote or car just in case.   Most of the time on my lunch hour it's nice to get lost in a few rows and accomplish sometimes a little or sometimes oodles depending on the pattern.   

My bag of needles, small scissors and darning needle.  

This is the fancy ziploc baggie I use to carry the yarn and projects in the works.

Check out the free patterns at Skacel Yarns.  The patterns are free to download .   The luggage tags are great for using up left over sock yarn.   

I am working on ski hats.   After I block the hat I will be adding perhaps a pom pom and then braided ties. My thought for the ties will be braiding embroidery floss as I am thinking the yarn may be too thick.   By skipping the icord  on the top the option is there for either making them as Christmas ornaments or stringing them to make a garland. 

The possibilities are endless with these four patterns.  Maybe the luggage tag would make a great photo frame and mittens ornaments tree ornaments.    I will be sure to post the picks when I complete some of the hats and if you try any of these be sure to send me a pic I would love to see what you are working on.  

Happy New Year

With the hectic holiday pace behind us it is time to clean up the sewing room and begin planning projects for the new year ahead.





This luscious pile of sock yarn will hopefully be a pile of socks by years end.



This is my year to become better at changing colors when knitting. This pair of mittens is the perfect size and design for me to practice with. I'll be sure to post the pics when they are completed.



For the Downton Abbey fans there is now a fabric line out. This quilt is in the works and hopefully I will get it completed soon.......

The list of to do's for new year is endless and I am also looking forward to starting up my Etsy shop again. Let's see how productive I can be!

Charity Knittting

In a world of cell phones, wifi, video games, internet and the constant motion of life around us I find great enjoyment in a simple knitting pattern.  Turning it all off and perhaps plugging in an audio book, making a cup of coffee, then picking up my needles is nothing short of pure enjoyment.  

This simple toddler sock is an original pattern of mine.  It is a mindless, simple, fun pattern that requires only the ability to use double pointed needles.  A great size sock to learn how to work with double pointed needles.

After googling charity knitting in my area I chose one to give my sock stash too.  

Homemade does not have the designer label or the "in" logo, but comes from a place that cannot be recreated.....the heart.  

If you are interested in the pattern send me an email and I will send you the pattern.