Thursday, November 4, 2010

Little Balls of Yarn

I have decided to add some new items to my Etsy Shop. I wanted some earrings that would express myself a little bit, and decided to make a pair. They were so fun to make that I just had to make more! I have their titles and a link to the store below each picture.







If you would like a pair, they are $6.50 (Free shipping to the US!)

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The Knit List

It's about time to start making a knit list for the winter season... I want the knitted treasures to be a surprise, so I won't spoil them until after they are given away. I enjoy knitting for people--especially if they appreciate the things I have made. Every once in a while I talk to or see an old friend who has one of my knitted items. (I am usually a little embarrassed because I think of how much better I could make that item now that I have some more experience!) Even if I am a little bit bashful while talking to these people (you know who you are!) I genuinely appreciate the love and adoration given to these knitted things (even if you are just saying those nice things to make me feel better--it works) THANK YOU.

On another note, my birthday was this month, and this is a picture of some of the yarn I spun from birthday roving! (I can't wait to knit it up!)
I've got some more birthday roving that I am excited to start spinning. I haven't had time for it yet, but I am looking forward to a day filled with that soon-to-be yarn!

This hat has been done for A VERY LONG TIME...about a year, I'd say. But I haven't thought about photographing it at all since making it. I really like it--it reminds me of a poodle (because of the bobbles.)
Crocheted Bobble Beret with buttons! It is very loose and a little scratchy, but I love how it looks and it IS comfy and warm.

I hope you have enjoyed this short blurb..

Monday, September 20, 2010

Utah State Fair

I finally decided to enter some projects in the fair. I think I came out okay! I got a first place ribbon and a second place ribbon! It made me so excited--I went to pick my projects up today and they also gave me a check for $5. (I still thought this was awesome, EVEN THOUGH it cost me $4 to enter...)

I entered my recently finished Shetland Tea Shawl (pattern by the genius woman, Elizabeth Zimmermann). It won 2nd place in the category.

I also entered my Lucky Beret (the Selbu Modern by another genius--Kate Gagnon Osborn). It won 1st place in the category.

I love the fair.