Progress is slow.

Here is my progress as of this afternoon...



I guess it would be pretty good if I were on the second sock... But nope. This is still the first. Wow. I only say that because I thought these would be quick and easy when I started them a couple of months ago. I think after I finish this first one I will move on to the No Purl Monkeys for DJ's sister, and then come back to the second one. Don't worry! I will finish the pair... Eventually. Before Christmas, in any case. ^_^

I also taught myself how to cable this week! Finally! And you know what, it really isn't that difficult. Silly me, putting it off for so long and for nothing!

Fun new stuffs!

I went to the craft store today, just to browse around... You know... ^_^ Anyways, I came across this cutie little project bag. I bought one for me and one for a friend whose birthday was last weekend, but I am celebrating it with her this weekend. I think she'll love it. I also want to go back and get some for a few other people. I hope they still have them! : /



That's my current SIP inside... Still haven't finished the first one, but I have gotten to the heel flap and am ready to turn the heel. I also started a nice chunky ribbed scarf. You know how the lure of the first sign of cold weather is... It's not wide, but it's thick and hopefully it will be long-ish. Depends on when I get tired of ribbing. Haha!

Oohh... Shiny!

I made this necklace and earring set for DJ's sister for her birthday! I am just beginning to test the waters of jewelry making. It is fun! I made a whole bunch of earrings for myself and I will definitely take pictures and show them off this week!

This weekend I am going camping with DJ's family. That should be fun. I just realized that I have been working on this pair of socks since the last time I went camping... And I am still on the first one!! Oh well. I have been busy with school and baby projects. And washcloths... Oh, the washcloths... ^_^

Hope you are having a great week so far!

Here I am!!!

Did you miss me? ^_^ Well, I have to say I have still been reading blogs and looking at knitterly things, but I really just haven't had time to update this bloggy! What with school and babysitting and all I keep myself busy!

I have only a few simple FOs to show you...



I know one couple that just had a baby girl... That's the pink hat. And one who is having a baby boy. That's the blue and red hat along with the
washcloths. I am also working on another quick hat for the boy. The shower is on Monday, so I have to get moving on that one!



These are for my friend who just moved into her own place. I also got her a photo album and some blank cards made from recycled materials. (She moved a state away.)



This is my favorite marching band, sans me. :( I would be in the back there with the flags if I didn't have to... You know. Graduate. My little sister is a freshman this year, though, and on the flag team so that's exciting. ^_^

Oh! In addition to the baby hat I am still working on that pair of socks for the momma. I know they will be done by Christmas, so no worries there. I also have a pair planned for DJ's sister... No Purl Monkeys. My fave!! That's all I have planned so far for the holidays. I will definitely fill you in on any other projects I add to the list!

Have you started a holiday list? Who and what is on it??

We had a swingin' good time!

Oh, the weather was lovely today. After class I had to babysit. The girls' parents put up some new toys over the weekend! There was a big ole knotted rope for Emylee, and a baby swing for lil Pumpkin. I had never swung (?) on a rope like this, so I had to give it a try. Let me say, it hurts the delicate knitting hands, but it sure was fun! ^_^





I also got some knitting in while the girls played. Yay!

Of Sadness and Cherry Pie

I start class at the college tomorrow. I am a bit excited, I suppose, but there is still a big part of me that doesn't want to let go of high school. I had a pool party today with some of my girl friends from Flag Corps and they talked a lot about the season coming up and all the new routines and stuff. My sister is in flag this year, as well. It's going to be difficult, at least until my closest friends graduate this year. *sighs* It's hard to be a part of something for four years and then just not be. :(

Anyways, on to knitting. I haven't worked on the mom socks becuase I have been knitting up dishcloths for a friend who is moving out of state for college. She is getting her own apartment so I want her to have something special to remember me by. I think I am going to bake up a batch of cookies for her, as well. ^_^

Speaking of baking... DJ and I are at his grandma's house right now and we just had some of her delicious cherry pie.



As you can see, I had a couple bites of the ice cream before I took the photo. Then I thought I would show you how yummy it looks. I am a brat, aren't I?

Sail away...

Thought of that when I looked at little Pumpkin's blouse. ^_^



1. L'il Pumpkin blowing kisses. 2. Haircut! 3. SIP 4. Pumpkin again

These mosaics are quite useful. I made one of some of my favorite photos I found on Flickr and some of my own photos. Then I used it as my desktop background tiled over and over. It looks pretty neat, I think.

The Sock in Progress is intended for DJ's mother for Christmas. I have a few repeats left until I start the heel on the first sock. I am using the Fluted Banister Socks pattern. I hope she likes them!!