What's up around here…

I haven't blogged in a while. I have been knitting like crazy, but no new photos of that yet. I am working on 3 things. My Ishbel could/should be finished any minute. I'll get it on the blog very soon.
I did actually knit four Aegean Mitts (Amy Polcyn). I said in my last post that I would try but I hate knit something 2x's right in row. I did it, I suffered through. The second pair (mine) are wee bit shorter. I was afraid of running out of yarn. I made the cuff 1/2" shorter and the body length a 1/2' shorter and a few rows less on the final ribbing. It's been so long since I finished them that they were worn a few chilly mornings in April.
Other than knitting all eyes are on the flower garden this Spring. I took some lovely photos over the past month. Here are a few to share.

Easter knitting

I finished one fingerless mitt for my niece. I hope to have the other done by next weekend. So far, they are coming out beautiful. I love the yarn, its Manos 5ply, worsted merino. I love the pattern; Aegean Mitts by Amy Polcyn, from knitscene, special issue, winter/spring 2010. I just got so excited with the nice weather and first mitt coming out so nicely, I ran outside to take some pictures.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day. I finished my Irish Moss Toque a few weeks ago and have been happily wearing it almost everyday. I Love this hat. Not something you can knit without paying attention, but it's something to be treasured once it's done. It's knit with O'Wool Organic worsted weight yarn. I made the mistake of going up a needle size thinking it would fit my huge head better, but it has stretched and is a bit loose now. I have rewashed it and let it dry next to the wood stove (which works great) bringing it back to the right size for a while. I bought the pattern on Ravelry it was designed by Alexandra Charlotte Dafoe.

Looking back

I had forgotten about the scarf I made for my friend Carol for Christmas. I found these photos and realized I should blog it! So here goes… It's sweetgeorgia yarns "cashsilk fern" scarf. It's a free online download and its a lovely scarf. Although I have not bought anything from sweetgeorgia, I drool every time their email newsletter arrives.
I know someone does buy from them and she assures me its a gorgeous in person as in photos.I knitted Carol's from Jojoland Melody superwash 100% wool. The yarn was fine to use for lacework. I can't remember the colorway number, but it looked just like the colors my friend Carol wears and not surprising… she loved it. I have 3 skeins in purples colorway for myself. I don't know what I'll knit with it since I almost never knit the same thing twice?

Happy Valentine's Day

Today seems the perfect day to finally post my Dahlia pictures from last fall. Sure to evoke thoughts of spring. Happy Valentine's Day. Enjoy…

End of May Hat

Finally a blog post. Short but sweet. Here's a picture of the hat I made for My friend Sara for Christmas. It came out beautiful. The pattern was well written, easy to follow and fun to knit.
I bought the pattern on Ravelry, its titled "End of May color stranded hat" by Mandy Powers.