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Knitting in pj’s

maggie — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:37:18 +0000

Equals a good day in my books!

WOW!!!

maggie — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:17:38 +0000

It’s been forever since I’ve posted here! Nothing has changed much… I’m mostly working (all the time), and in between I’m trying to knit. I’ll try to give you a quick run down of what’s been going on.. here go’s. So I finished my first sweater, made a cardigan, currently working on my second sweater along with other miscellaneous things. Darryl has been cooking a lot (mostly Chinese food *yummy*). We’ve got our new AC unit installed along with a new “high tech” control panel (it scares me). Darryl just bought a snow blower (is new big boy toy). I’ve been harvesting all the black walnuts I can steal from the squirrels, we received a whole bunch of green tomatoes from a lady that Darryl works with, and a half a bushel of apples from out neighbors. Lucas and Lily are working out great! We’ve really been enjoying the cool walks and the shorter days. I finally finished Darryl’s fish shorts!!! We have our 11th year anniversary coming up and we’ve decided to take the entire week off. I can’t wait to have some time with Darryl!

Working on

maggie — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:18:06 +0000

getting these off the needles (since they’ve been on almost 6 month). I’m not thrilled with the yarn, but it’s a trial pair. I prefer to knit the first run with yarn I’m not so in love with…that way don’t have to worry if I’m not in love with them once they’re done.

Uncontrollable urges

maggie — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:32:15 +0000

Even though I can’t get my sewing machine out right now due to various reasons (health wise and space wise) I still feel the urge to purchase fabric or patterns or both.

Almost off the needles

maggie — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:54:10 +0000

I hope… it’s seems this has taken forever to finish!!!! Base pattern is from Elizabeth Zimmerman Knitter’s Almanac. This book is so very amazing!

A nice relaxing Sunday

maggie — Sun, 22 May 2011 19:06:18 +0000

Started a brand new project with some brand new yarn! I’m in heaven… setting out side knitting up a storm while Darryl works in the yard.

A good day is

maggie — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:14:03 +0000

Vegging on the couch with pretty spring colors and an instant gratification pattern… love it!

Finishing up and just starting

maggie — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:02:24 +0000

I’m trying to get the last bits of the baby things made so I can get them to Michelle before Lil John is born in May.

Another new hat

maggie — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:36:38 +0000

I finally got around to knitting Darryl a new and much better hat.

Lil John’s Knitted Blue Jeans

maggie — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:20:04 +0000

I finished these a little while ago, but didn’t have time to post a new pic until now.

Baby Stuff

maggie — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:52:37 +0000

Made some booties & a hat for little John over the weekend. I’m really enjoying making baby things.. they’re so cute and quick to knit/crochet up! Made these with Noro Furisode yarn. It’s from Japan and really nice to work with.

Finally

maggie — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:32:39 +0000

I made myself some PJ’s… and they are fabulous!

Girly girl things

maggie — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:19:24 +0000

I’m not big on pink, but my niece Arial loooooooooooves it. So I made her a purse with some really cute pink material I’ve been holding on to. I followed the Folklore Bag from One-Yard Wonders with corrections found here. I had some issues with the top part matching up with the bottom.

Love in every stitch

maggie — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:16:38 +0000

I made a baby blanket for the coming nephew. It’s easy peasy… bunch of squares not cut out correctly I made it with remnants that I purchased from JoAnn’s. I really hope Michelle & lil John like it!

Little’s John’s peapod

maggie — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:37:27 +0000

I finished the peapod for my S-I-L tonight. I think it’s cute and I believe it’ll keep little John warm. I tried to make it big enough for her to use it as LJ grows bigger.