Wii vs Knitting

Uhoh. Do I have a new past time? Which will win my undivided attention? Ok nothing ever gets my undivided attention with 3 kidlets underfoot so which will get my 30 seconds here, 30 seconds there? We may only get to play Wii when Lucy's asleep. DH gets rather energetic while playing the Sports. He's a big dude compared to little Lulu.

Quite Fetching

I made myself a pair of fingerless mitts from the pattern, Fetching. Made from Hacho Mirasol yarn. I may have to buy more of this yarn for a pair of yoga socks. Purchase of this yarn helps support a children's center in Peru, where the yarn comes from.



I am also making 4 pairs of these for Levi's teachers and aids. The first pair, done in 100purewool.com's Hardly came out huge. I did a cast on of 45, one at a time, magic loop and then blocked them. I may remake these if I have time. The second pair are also done in 100purewool.com, chocolate and pink. Cast on of 40, 2 @ a time, magic loop. Not blocked. Much better!

Flyfishing socks

Flyfishing socks
Originally uploaded by MamaNak

So these are suppose to be a christmas present for someone. These are socks made from Charlene Schurch's book "Sensational Knitted Socks". It is the beaded rib. It's easy to follow. Short row toe was a little daunting but I hate wrap and turn short rows anyway. The yarn is from KnitPicks, Flyfishing. The person I am making these for have HUGE feet. I hate making socks anyway because it takes so long and it can be tedious. Plus I have to hold the tension so tight it hurts my index finger. So I have set these aside for now and am making some Fetching fingerless mitts for other people (including myself).

Levi's Rib-a-roni Hat

levisribaronihat
Originally uploaded by MamaNak

Knitted up in 100purewool's Mesto colorway. Very fast and easy pattern. I have 3 of these. One for hubby, son and FIL.

Jason's Ribaroni Hat

jasonshat
Originally uploaded by MamaNak

Knit in 100purewool, cyan and black.

Norwegian Baby Hat

norwegianhat
Originally uploaded by MamaNak

Interesting.Levi is modeling it. Maade from Araucania sock yarn.
Birthday present for Griffin. Now if G's mama would just send a picture of him wearing it! Norwegian hat pattern

Lucy's Hardly Longies

hardlypants
Originally uploaded by MamaNak

Knit up in 100purewool.com "hardly" colorway. Used Munchkin Rumpsters universal pattern.

Griffin's Nuts :)

100purewool nuts colorway soaker
Originally uploaded by MamaNak

Griffin's Sheepy Time longies made from 100purewool.com 3 ply wool in the colorway "Nuts".

My homemade swift

My homemade swift
Originally uploaded by MamaNak

My best friend's husband made this swift for us. Well, more for me. She buys the yarn for her stuff and I knit it. :)

Kelly's Kause

From Kelly's Kause at http://www.teamsalesinc.com/kk/index.html. "We have written this letter in hopes that we can reach out to your hearts to help a family in need. A young mother of 2 (ages 2 years and a newborn, 2 months old) is fighting a battle against Guillian-Barre Syndrome ( also known as GBS). Many have called or e-mailed asking what they can do to help. The answer is simple. We have established several ways to help Scott and Kelly (Williamson) Burdette and hope that you can find it in your heart to at least help out in one way or another.
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Please take a moment to say a prayer, check out the site and help in whatever way you can. If you think your one dollar won't do much you'd be surprised.