Snuggle One!

My first snuggle is completed, however, I think its too late for this one.  Tribble has claimed it for his own.  I'd really rather it go to a dog in need (that's why I made it!), but Tribble must need one too.  He is a rescue, so I don't think he had many "things" of his own.  So here it will stay.  You can see him cuddling up with it in his bed in the pictures.

So, I started another one.  In my laziness, I wanted to make it in the round, cause it goes so much quicker.  I saw this techinque in Knitters Magazine using cotton & thought "why not?"  So, this one is about 18x18, I made it in plain stockinette stitch, with seed stitch borders &  twisted stitch at either side.  I left 4 plain stitches in between the side borders. 

After binding off, I *gasp* cut between the 4 stitches!  I unraveled them, so they make a fringe & believe it or not, it won't unravel!  The twist stitch helps keep it together.  I may comb out the ends so it will be a fluffy fringe & it will be more cozy.  Crazy, ain't it?! 

Blankets of Love

I found a group on the internet called "Snuggle's Project", which makes blankets for shelter animals, whether it be dog or cat.  We have a shelter very near home that is a participant in the project, so I can just drop them off when I'm done.  I'm almost done with my first, another scrap yarn blanket done in small scale! 

I used black as the main color & tried using up some of the many scraps for the contrasting colors.  I used a brick-type slip stitch pattern.  The effect is like a stained glass & its really turning out well!  It allowed me to use some of those...uh..."interesting" color scraps!  As you can see from the picture, it will need to be edged all around.  I'm thinking maybe a knitted on garter stitch edging. 

Now, if only I can convince my little dog Tribble that its not HIS blanket!  I may just have to keep this one & move onto the next for the shelter!   

Happy Felted New Year!

Happy New Year to all!  Its been a felted holiday for me.  The latest bag is finished & it came out fabulously!  I sewed on a wooden toggle button for a closure & it goes nicely.  This will be a great "small" bag to take along a knitting project.  Just what I wanted!  However, while it was drying, my daughter (the thief!) saw it & said, "Oh, this is cool, is this mine?!"  I told her to please step away from the bag, she already got hers, but I could see that look in her eye.  So I've been keeping it hidden!

Latest news, we have another dog.  He's part Pomeranian, part Yorkie (supposedly!) & his name is Tribble.  He is shown sporting a quick little project I made for him, a jingle bell collar.  I spotted a version of this in the local petstore, & thought (of course!), "I can make this!"  So I did!  I had the leftover yarn & some jingle bells, so other than time, it was a freebie.  I made short row triangles, the knitted on the I-cord tie.  Quick & fun, although Tribble only tolerated wearing it long enough for a few pictures!

Also  show inside my new felted tote is a book my husband bought me for Christmas.  It is called "Yarn Harlot" & it is a hilarious look at the secret life of an obsessed knitter.   A very entertaining read for any knitter!  I could relate to many of her adventures & misadventures, & I realized, this woman writes from my soul!  Check it out!