Shame on me, not updating my pretty blog! I hate to admit it, but I'm a fairweather knitter. Or is that a coldweather knitter? Whatever, I usually don't knit much in the summertime. Even though we have air conditioning, I still don't knit much. But when the weather gets cooler, I get the itch. Usually the end of August & definately by Labor Day!
I have knit a few things in the last few months, but not much like I do during cold months! I finished the bag mentioned in the previous entry. It sat around for quite awhile before I got around to felting it. It came out perfect, just the size I wanted. The only thing that didn't turn out as expected is the inside hanging pocket. It is still functional, but doesn't look as I had hoped. I blocked the wet bag on 2 thick books wrapped in plastic. It gave it a great shape.
Needless to say, it was barely dry when my teenage daughter saw it, & claimed it as her new purse. Hmmm..I'm still trying to get it back for pictures. I'm not really thrilled with the way it is wearing, though. It has tons of pills all over it, & this was a pricey yarn.
I also was thinking about my workspace. I need some knitty things there. So I made a cover for a large tomato can, this will be my new pencil holder. I was going to make some lace for the top, but I'm going to settle for a nice simple I-cord trim. Now I need to make something with that huge can of tomatoes!
I was browsing the internet for other knitting ideas when I came across some knitted jewelry. Gosh, that choker looks just like one of my bookmarks, only with ties on both ends. So I experimented. I used the same thread that I had for the bookmarks, but added some pale pink seed beads. My daughter liked it, so I kept going. Very cool.
I need to get pictures of the above stuff so I can share. The purse may prove to be difficult, that child doesn't stay in one place often! She's got to sleep sometime! I also gave in & decided to make a bag that SHE wants, in her choice of colors. I found some Patons wool yarn at my local JoAnns, & I'm currently swatching. It was cheaper to buy from KnitPicks, but I wanted to knit NOW. You know how that is!
Anyway, I hope to have pictures in the next few days, along with swatching pics of the latest bag adventure. Take care & happy knitting!
