Wednesday's Yarnalong

QI've actually been knitting and crocheting up a storm.  Rarely do I have huge blocks of down time, but I have -- and I have been determined to use every minute of every day doing something.

 

I've finished two pair of socks, a bountiful supply of dishcloths, and three sweaters. 

 

 

These darling sweaters are for a little girl, who is a new addition to my brother's family through some sad circumstances.  She is such a sweetheart.

 

 

This is modified drop shoulder sweater -- 26 inch chest. I used Big Twist Baby Yarns in various shades.

 

This crocheted cardigan is made using the same brands of yarns.

 

 

Then I continued to practice my loom knitting and finished my first sweater on the loom.

This is for my grandson.  I had such a hard time getting him to be still for me to take a good photo.  Oh to have that kind of energy.

 

My daughter in love, who knows the way to my heart, gave me a wonderful new book for Christmas and I have been slowly savoring every story.

 

 

Go over to Ginny's -- Small Things -- to see what everyone else has been making.

 

 

Loom Knit Socks

I am teaching myself some new tricks.  These are thick slipper socks. Not bad for my first attempt at them.

Winter Warmings

The Saturday after Thanksgiving my mama, sister, and I went shopping. I went with a set list and armed with coupons. We went to Joann's, where I bought an iron, 2 cones of worsted weight crochet cotton, and a set of knitting looms.  I also bought a coupon calendar that was unplanned.

I was hoping the knitting loom wouldn't bother my arthritis as bad as needle knitting does. So far it has been a success. 

I've made four hats--all from stash yarn leftover from other projects.

The red and white was for my sister.

This colorful rainbow one was for my mama.

This camouflage is my husband's hat.

The hot pink is for my daughter.

And in addition to that I've started learning different stitches and I am working on a shawl.

Texture photo 

And lest you think I didn't have plans for the cotton yarn, I am on placemat three out of six.

I'm joining in with Ginny over at Small Things for the weekly yarn along.  Please go over and see what everyone else is making.