Almost Walking Time...

Sorry...a little more shameless plugging here. My girls are still trying to reach their goals for the March for Babies. If anyone is interested in helping them out...here's the links to their pages. Anything you can do to help them is greatly appreciated. We're getting excited about the walk...it's getting closer. :)

Michaela's Page

Megan's Page

Huge thanks to those who helped me reach my goals...you are awesome! Now I'm off to get a little practice in....gotta be ready for Saturday. Hugs!!!!

In Honor Of Maddie

Memorial services are today for little Maddie....rest in peace.

March for Babies

In honor of Madeline Alice Spohr "Maddie" who passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7, 2009....my daughters and I are marching in the March for Babies on April 25, 2009. Please help us reach *or better yet PASS* our goal. (Just click the banner on the sidebar to sponsor.)

Who Is Maddie?

Trip to the ER

Project Purple Balloon In Memory Of Maddie
*tears*

Sadly, Maddie did not recover. They lost their sweet little baby. I cannot even imagine the pain this family is going through right now. I went through some scary times with two of my deliveries and I am so blessed to have been able to bring them home and love them and watch them grow. Walking in memory of Maddie is the least I can do. So please sponsor us if you can...any amount will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and Hugs to everyone. Hug your kids!!!

The Noro Clapotis!!

* Big thanks to Alpaca Farm Girl for asking me to link to Fiber Arts Friday....feeling quite honored* :) Check it out here ... Fiber Arts Friday


Oh yeah! I did it! I finished my Noro Clapotis!!! Ms Thang graciously modeled for me again. Actually I think she just does it to shut me up but it works. :P It took just a bit less then 5 balls of Noro Kureyon and I so love it!!! I didn't think to measure it so I'm not sure of the exact size. I also decided not to block it. I like the way it looks. The tip of each end does curl a little but I think that will relax in time.

Worn as a scarf in this photo.

More of a wrap in this one...front view.

The back view as a wrap.

Now, I'm trying to decide what to work on next. There will be another Clapotis or two in the future but for now I'm taking a break from that. I might cast on a pair of socks if I can find a pattern that I really like.

I also did manage to get in some practice on my crochet today. I am kinda excited but waiting to see what my "teacher" says about what I did. I emailed Brian a photo to give me advice and see how I did. I even made a little granny square using a YouTube video. It is not pretty but it does kinda look like a granny square. :P

It's late and I am off to bed. Hope you all had a great weekend. And Happy Birthday to Cat!!!! I think she turns 21 today. lol Night all! Hugs!

A Little Luck on Friday the 13th...

I didn't get around to trying the crochet shamrock pin just yet. I did manage to get a knitted one done though. I found this cute little shamrock on Vickie Howell's blog. She MUST be a mind reader. It's super cute and quick to knit not to mention easy. I do love quick and easy.

This one was made with some scraps of Sugar & Cream on a US Size 2 needle. Not much fun and pretty fussy working with tiny needles and worsted weight yarn. It was worth it. I Bedazzled the little green stone in the center. I also made another one with I Love This Yarn scraps but I haven't had a chance to get a photo of that one yet. I used a US Size 5 needle for that one and it was a lot nicer to work with and knit up even faster. I also tried doing a four leaf clover but I just couldn't get it to look as cute as the 3 leaves so I just stuck with the 3. :P

Thanks, Vickie for such a cute little pattern. Hop over to her blog and check it out...it's a free pattern. I just need to make a few more for my daughter to give her best friends and I'm good. Well, actually I only need one more. Cool!!

Hope you're all having nice weather...it's turned cold here again after almost a week of Spring weather. I am sooo ready for Spring to stay.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Friday the 13th! :P
Hugs!

We Did Get Snow....

So it was actually last week that we got the snow but you know how slow I am with the blogging. I didn't really get many photos of the snow itself since it was so cold and I didn't want to go out and freeze my behind off. :P It was already melting by the next morning so most of the photos are the leftover ice and snow remnants.

I won't do much yakking since the pictures pretty much speak for themselves....just wanted to share them with you.
















Off to put away my Noro Clapotis for the day and get some much needed sleep. Take care and hugs to everyone!!

This Is What I've Been Up To....

I haven't posted in forever....sorry Cat. :P I am finally posting on the blog. YAY!!!!! So, here's an update on what I've been up to lately.

This is actually my second Clapotis . I'm using some Noro Kureyon that I've had for several years. It is pretty scratchy but the colors are just so vibrant that I'm quickly getting over the whole scratchy thing. I think it will soften up with use and I expect it to get lots of use.


This a little girl's lacy scarf. It was inspired by a pattern I saw on Ravelry but unfortunately I can't remember exactly which pattern it was. It's basically a feather and fan type pattern just done with fewer stitches. I had some Caron Simply Soft and I thought this was a cute way to use some of it up.


Next up...the Skull Illusion Scarf that I'm making for my youngest son. It's getting pretty close to finished but I get bored pretty easily with this one. It can be done relatively quick but I keep putting it down for other projects.


This was my first Clapotis . My sister claimed it before I even got the pattern going and now that it's done...she loves it. I broke the rules and used acrylic but believe me...it is wonderful. I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby in Mid-Green. I did the pattern exactly..all the repeats and it took me a little less than 2 skeins.

My youngest modeled for me...Thanks, Girlfriend! The scarf is so soft and smushy. It's just thick enough to be nice and warm without being bulky. As soon as the I get the Noro Clapotis finished...I will be making another with more I Love This Yarn.


And, FINALLY....photos of my socks! I wear these socks all the time. It is so true that hand knit socks feel so much nicer than store bought socks. These socks fit like a glove and they are so comfortable that I sometimes forget I'm even wearing them.


A little close-up of the heel which I love. I will make more socks for me....with cute heels to wear with clogs. Not that anyone else will ever notice but you just never know. :P

I hope everyone has been doing well. I'm sorry I haven't been around and haven't been doing my usual blog hopping but that is also going to change. I miss everyone and seeing what's knitting.

We finally got some snow around here last week (5 inches...WOO HOO!). I've got some pretty good photos to share soon....just have to finish editing.

Hugs to everyone and I will be around to visit all of you soon!!!

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!

Happy New Year....wishing everyone lots of hugs and happiness for the new year. I hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday. Spend some time with the ones you love! Hugs!!!

Merry Christmas....Happy Holidays

Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and for those who don't celebrate Christmas....Happy Holidays! I hope you all have a safe and happy time whatever you do.
Lots of hugs!!!

Christmas Candle Cloth & Towels Freebies

Just a quick freebie for Christmas before I forget...again. This is my Christmas Candle Dishcloth as requested by Shirl. She likes to pretty her cloths up so feel free to embellish or not. The pattern doesn't include instructions for the little sparkles but you can add them where ever you choose if you'd like to do that. I'm also including the patterns for the matching towels....these haven't been tested yet so if you do them and find any errors...please YELL! Enjoy!

Christmas Candle Dishcloth

©Designed by Melanie Thompson

Test Knit by Shirley Smith

US Size 6 needle

100% Cotton Yarn

Cast on 46 stitches

Rows 1-5: Knit

Row 6: K6, P34, K6

Row 7 & All Odd Rows: Knit

Row 8: K5, P36, K5

Row 10: K4, P38, K4

Row 12: K4, P9, K20, P9, K4

Row 14: K4, P7, K24, P7, K4

Row 16: K4, P6, K26, P6, K4

Row 18: K4, P9, K4, P3, K6, P3, K4, P9, K4

Row 20: K4, P7, K7, P2, K6, P2, K7, P7, K4

Row 22: K4, P6, K8, P1, K8, P1, K8, P6, K4

Row 24: K4, P5, K8, P2, K8, P2, K8, P5, K4

Row 26: K4, P6, K6, P3, K8, P3, K6, P6, K4

Row 28: K4, P7, K3, P2, K14, P2, K3, P7, K4

Row 30: K4, P7, K1, P4, K14, P4, K1, P7, K4

Row 32: K4, P15, K8, P15, K4

Row 34: K4, P15, K8, P15, K4

Row 36: K4, P15, K8, P15, K4

Row 38: K4, P15, K8, P15, K4

Row 40: K4, P15, K8, P15, K4

Row 42: K4, P16, K6, P16, K4

Row 44: K4, P18, K2, P18, K4

Row 46: K4, P17, K4, P17, K4

Row 48: K4, P17, K3, P18, K4

Row 50: K4, P18, K2, P18, K4

Row 52: K4, P19, K1, P18, K4

Row 54: K4, P38, K4

Row 56: K5, P36, K5

Row 58: K6, P34, K6

Rows 59-63: Knit

Bind off and weave in the ends.

Christmas Candle Hanging Towel

©Designed by Melanie Thompson

Not Tested Yet

US Size 6 needles

100% Cotton Yarn

Cast on 68 stitches

Rows 1-7: Knit

Row 8: K4, P60, K4

Row 9 & All Odd Rows: Knit

Row 10: K4, P60, K4

Row 12: K4, P20, K20, P20, K4

Row 14: K4, P18, K24, P18, K4

Row 16: K4, P17, K26, P17, K4

Row 18: K4, P20, K4, P3, K6, P3, K4, P20, K4

Row 20: K4, P18, K7, P2, K6, P2, K7, P18, K4

Row 22: K4, P17, K8, P1, K8, P1, K8, P17, K4

Row 24: K4, P16, K8, P2, K8, P2, K8, P16, K4

Row 26: K4, P17, K6, P3, K8, P3, K6, P17, K4

Row 28: K4, P18, K3, P2, K14, P2, K3, P18, K4

Row 30: K4, P18, K1, P4, K14, P4, K1, P18, K4

Row 32: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 34: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 36: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 38: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 40: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 42: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 44: K4, P27, K6, P27, K4

Row 46: K4, P29, K2, P29, K4

Row 48: K4, P28, K4, P28, K4

Row 50: K4, P28, K3, P29, K4

Row 52: K4, P29, K2, P29, K4

Row 54: K4, P30, K1, P29, K4

Row 56: K4, P60, K4

Row 58: K4, P60, K4

Row 60: K4, P60, K4

Row 62: K4, P60, K4

Row 64: K4, P60, K4

Row 66: K4, P60, K4

Row 68: K4, P60, K4

Row 70: K4, P60, K4

Row 72: K4, P60, K4

Row 74: K4, P60, K4

Row 76: K4, P60, K4

Row 78: K4, P60, K4

Row 80: K4, P60, K4

Row 82: K4, P60, K4

Row 84: K4, P60, K4

Row 86: K4, P60, K4

Row 88: K4, P60, K4

Row 90: K4, P60, K4

Row 92: K4, P60, K4

Top Decreases

Row 93: K2tog to then end. (34 stitches)

Rows 94-97: Knit

Row 98: K2tog to the end. (17 stitches)

Rows 99-102: Knit

Row 103: K2tog, (K1, K2tog) to the end. (11 stitches)

Knit 31 rows

Top/Buttonhole

K2tog, K2tog, K1, YO, K2tog, K2tog, K2tog (7 stitches)

Knit 5 rows

K2tog, K3, K2tog, (5 stitches)

Bind off and weave in the ends.

Christmas Candle Flat Towel

©Designed by Melanie Thompson

Not tested yet

US Size 6 needles

100% Cotton Yarn

Cast on 68 stitches

Rows 1-7: Knit

Row 8: K4, P60, K4

Row 9 & All Odd Rows: Knit

Row 10: K4, P60, K4

Row 12: K4, P20, K20, P20, K4

Row 14: K4, P18, K24, P18, K4

Row 16: K4, P17, K26, P17, K4

Row 18: K4, P20, K4, P3, K6, P3, K4, P20, K4

Row 20: K4, P18, K7, P2, K6, P2, K7, P18, K4

Row 22: K4, P17, K8, P1, K8, P1, K8, P17, K4

Row 24: K4, P16, K8, P2, K8, P2, K8, P16, K4

Row 26: K4, P17, K6, P3, K8, P3, K6, P17, K4

Row 28: K4, P18, K3, P2, K14, P2, K3, P18, K4

Row 30: K4, P18, K1, P4, K14, P4, K1, P18, K4

Row 32: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 34: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 36: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 38: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 40: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 42: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 44: K4, P27, K6, P27, K4

Row 46: K4, P29, K2, P29, K4

Row 48: K4, P28, K4, P28, K4

Row 50: K4, P28, K3, P29, K4

Row 52: K4, P29, K2, P29, K4

Row 54: K4, P30, K1, P29, K4

Row 56: K4, P60, K4

Row 58: K4, P60, K4

Row 60: K4, P60, K4

Row 62: K4, P60, K4

Row 64: K4, P60, K4

Row 66: K4, P60, K4

Row 68: K4, P60, K4

Row 70: K4, P60, K4

Row 72: K4, P60, K4

Row 74: K4, P60, K4

Row 76: K4, P60, K4

Row 78: K4, P60, K4

Row 80: K4, P60, K4

Row 82: K4, P60, K4

Row 84: K4, P60, K4

Row 86: K4, P60, K4

Row 88: K4, P60, K4

Row 90: K4, P60, K4

Row 92: K4, P60, K4

Row 94: K4, P60, K4

Row 96: K4, P60, K4

Row 98: K4, P60, K4

Row 100: K4, P60, K4

Row 102: K4, P60, K4

Row 104: K4, P60, K4

Row 106: K4, P60, K4

Row 108: K4, P60, K4

Row 110: K4, P60, K4

Row 112: K4, P60, K4

Row 114: K4, P60, K4

Row 116: K4, P60, K4

Row 118: K4, P60, K4

Row 120: K4, P60, K4

Row 122: K4, P29, K1, P30, K4

Row 124: K4, P29, K2, P29, K4

Row 126: K4, P29, K3, P28, K4

Row 128: K4, P28, K4, P28, K4

Row 130: K4, P29, K2, P29, K4

Row 132: K4, P27, K6, P27, K4

Row 134: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 136: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 138: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 140: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 142: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 144: K4, P26, K8, P26, K4

Row 146: K4, P18, K1, P4, K14, P4, K1, P18, K4

Row 148: K4, P18, K3, P2, K14, P2, K3, P18, K4

Row 150: K4, P17, K6, P3, K8, P3, K6, P17, K4

Row 152: K4, P16, K8, P2, K8, P2, K8, P16, K4

Row 154: K4, P17, K8, P1, K8, P1, K8, P17, K4

Row 156: K4, P18, K7, P2, K6, P2, K7, P18, K4

Row 158: K4, P20, K4, P3, K6, P3, K4, P20, K4

Row 160: K4, P17, K26, P17, K4

Row 162: K4, P18, K24, P18, K4

Row 164: K4, P20, K20, P20, K4

Row 166: K4, P60, K4

Row 168: K4, P60, K4

Rows 169-175: Knit

Bind off and weave in the ends.