back in full swing...

I am so proud of myself. I taught Kayla how to knit!!! She only knows the knit stitch, but hey, that's a start. hehehehe I have no idea if she's been keeping up with it, though. She works a lot, but I hope she has been. Anyway, there were few opportunities to knit while my mom was here last week, but I'm back in full swing and almost finished with my scarf. Now that summer is almost here, I probably won't need it, but it does get a bit chilly near the ocean even in the summer months. :) I have also started some really cute pink socks. I haven't decided if I'm going to keep them or give them away. I guess I'll figure that out when I'm finished. I've been looking for Christmas projects already. I got such a late start last year and I don't want to do that again. I had to cross people off my list (and actually buy their gifts) because I just didn't have the time to finish my projects.

Oh, I finished Beth's purse and she LOVED it!!!! That makes me so happy. I'm hoping maybe other people might like it and she can refer them to me. I'm still not very confident with my projects, but I'm getting better with that. I made a swatch (and felted it, of course) for Vicki's purse and she loved the colors I chose, which is great since I've had the most difficult time with choosing the perfect colorway. It wouldn't have been difficult if it didn't have to felt. So, I think I'm going to finish my scarf and socks, then begin Christmas gifts! I actually have a goal. Woohoo!

organization

I made a knitting journal today so I will have something to put patterns and projects. I am trying to be a bit more organized. I think it looks great and will help me sort out everything I have in drawers. I didn't knit today, but I think I might finish my scarf tomorrow and start my mom's socks. I'm still waiting for that yarn I ordered for Vicki's purse. Oh, I also didn't get to that lining for Beth's purse. I'll be sure to get that finished this week. Ohhh, I forgot about the yarn I bought for another scarf. I think that one will be really cool! It's black, red, blue and the color is called "stained glass". I'm looking forward to knitting with that! ;)

That's really all I have for today...

so much yarn, so little time...

I finally finished knitting and felting Beth's backpack purse. The only thing left to do is sew the lining. For some reason, this project took longer than expected. I think maybe I just wasn't into it this time. I love to knit, but I could have been a bit overwhelmed from all the knitting I was doing for Christmas gifts. I'm always knitting things for other people but I have just started making a scarf for myself. I also bought some new yarn to knit socks for my mom. I'm going to be knitting another purse very soon, too. I have had the most difficult time finding the right yarn for the look I want. Not only am I searching for specific colors, it also needs to look a certain way after it's felted. Well, I am hoping to get started on knitting my first sweater very soon. I found a knitting shop in Encino with some very helpful ladies who said they'd love to help me with that. I think I'll do that Saturday afternoon while Clark is being groomed. :) I believe I am capable of knitting a sweater but the patterns intimidate me a bit. Hopefully I'll have some progression photos of my new sweater by next week!