Still Here

Mom has all the squares done for a yellow and white granny. I need to sew 2 rows and then put a border on and I will post pics. I have the preemie booties, hat and sweater done except for sewing the buttons on the sweater. The blanket is half done it will be white and so very soft. I want to thank everyone that helped me with the sizes. I can't believe how small the set is. I keep thinking that I made everything to small. I have measured the set several times and checked the charts. I will post pictures when I am done.

Nan's Baby Blanket

My mom finished her blocks for the baby blanket. I sewed them together and then finished the edge with a small shell. This is really helping her. She has attempted many different hobbies since she has lost more of her sight. At one time she had 10% vision. She had memorized the granny square years ago. She is now working on a yellow and white blanket. It has been such a blessing it gives us something to talk about and she feels better about the use of her time:). (((THANK YOU GOD))). She will be 81 and such a sweetheart.

My grandson had his hoodie on this weekend. It is really cute. I plan on making another one in size 18 mos. The football sweater was a real hit. Mimi scored.
I plan on casting on the BSJ tonight. I also have been making kitchen sets. Mindless knitting is a very good thing.

Quick Fix!!!!

You know the times, and yes I know you do, when you need a happy quick feel good project. Gus T's football sweater is just that. So fast so easy so much fun. I know it is not serious sweater, but it was so much fun and I think it is adorable.

Bernat Softee Chunky 1 sk main a small amount for trim. Size J hook. This is once again very adapted from the crocheted sweater from bundles of love. org. I think I use the first 2 rows. I increase and decrease places depending on the yarn. Try winging it you will be surprised. Yarn from Wal- Mart. buttons (adorable footballs) Hancocks, letters are from Hancocks just a quarter on sale. If I worked on it steady I could finish this up in a day. I took 2 days. The yarn is very soft.

I am still on the fish, but I am casting on a BSJ soon. I should wait. I ready do not have yarn that I want to use on the jacket, but I promised to use from my stash this year.

I broke down and bought 3 mags. I may blog about that later. My private blog is suffering. I have so many things to write about. The kids Easter outfits, and a girls day out. This week I am going to get caught up on my story telling. Hugs girls.

2 Ice Storms And Snow Is Coming :0

It seems I am not my grandmas equal. We were without power for over a week. So I cooked on the wood stove and did all the things you do without power, and this left me little time for handwork. My eyes are not what they use to be. I grew up with oil lamps and quilted with very dim lights of a night with grandma. I had to give up anything that needed close attention because I just could not see the stitches. I can make dish cloths with my eyes closed so I added to my pile.

We are to get more snow Thur. night. If the power stays on I am going to start something new. I have hit a slump here lately. The fish are coming along very slow. I need to get Ya's quilt out. It seems I have tooooo many patterns to choose from. I am really serious about this. I think I use to be more creative when I had less options.

I hope I will be posting pics of lovely things made during the big weekend snow.

Hugs to all that stopped by.

Froggie Hoodie For My Baby Boy!!!!

The pattern for the hoodie is from the Bernat site. I used Bernat Softee. I used just one sk and a tiny bit of another. The frog buttons are rubber from Wal-Mart. The app. is a fridgie of sorts. I added the bug and tongue. If any one wants links let me know and I will look it all up. I am in a time crunch tonight.

I am sewing a granny square baby blanket together for mom. It is very pretty I will post pics here when we are done. The story of the blanket and then the ice storm will be on my private blog Mimi Mittens. If I missed any dear heart that wants the address let me know or anyone that wants to keep up on the Mimi Mittens saga.
This just being a projects blog is keeping me on track.

The fish are coming along. Slowly!!!

I'm done with the old bag!!!!!

Its done YEA for me!!!!!!!. The bag was from the Creative Knitting mag. I am looking for the issue date. The pattern was solid. I just drug my feet on this one. I did do the handles different. I used Bernat Wool and lined the bag with a floral print. No bells and whistles on the lining. You see I love adding pockets...places to hide things. (I am the velcro queen) In the past I may have went overboard. It went like this...no pockets mom, no little key loops no hidden zippers... nothing, nada ,zippo....just a lining. So note it just has a lining.

I have a charity box going. It is filled with girl stuff. Since I have a boy it was my girl outlet. Fish update I have 13 done 50 more.

Pictures to come!!

I am working on my stuff. I have a fear of posting pictures of any unfinished objects. So no pics of my stack of fish and my baby blanket. You see everytime I post a picture of an unfinished item it gets frogged or looses its charm,starts growing or shrinking. You get the picture.