Photo heavy post, mostly yarn

This is some yummy sock yarn I bought on Ebay. I have no idea when I'll get to it, but it looks and feels wonderful! I can hardly wait.

This is a beautiful blue yarn I purchased on Ebay, too. IF it's a boy, I will be all set. Girls wear blue, too, so I'm sure it will be put to good use.

This is self explanatory. I can knit baby things or adult thing, and even washcloths with this. I got several skeins of each color, so lots of options and fun!

This is the beginning of my first lace shawl. I plan to give it to my pregnant daughter as a treat for her, since almost everything else is for the baby about now. I MAY have it finished for Easter, but then again, I may keep it until the baby shower in June. Fortunately she doesn't read my blog, so I can post here without worrying that she is seeing it. This has been fun for me to knit. I've tried a little lace knitting before, but nothing this substantial and I'm please with my patience and how it is progressing.

This is Cottontots yarn I ordered from Joann's. The blanket I've already done is out of the Koolade variegated yarn, so I needed a bit more to make a bib or burper. The green, blue and yellow will coordinate with the blanket, too, but be solid colors for designs in washcloths. The purple is just in case the baby is a girl, so I can do a couple of really girly things for her. ;-)

More for the Baby!

Here's a variegated washcloth for the baby. It is made with Bernat Cottontots yarn and is soooo soft. I'm really pleased with how this came out. Now I plan to use Cottontots to make more washcloths and bibs, for sure.

This is a blanket out of Bernat Cottontots, too. It took quite a while to do, but is very substantial and soft, too. I used Koolade color for this one and it is really pretty. I've ordered some more Koolade online from Joann's to make a couple of other things, like washcloths and bibs, to go with this. Maybe even a hat, too.
These are Lion Brand Cotton Ease that I purchased on Ebay and they are the older colors. I just like the brightness of the older colors so much better than the new colors they came out with this year. I have a couple more colors on order, too. After having made myself a vest last year from this yarn I fell in love with it and plan to make a lot for the baby or future babies. ;-)

Knitting Book List

I borrowed this list from Grace's blog. I think it is a wonderful idea, so please do the same if you feel like it.

This is only a partial list of the thousands of knitting books, how-to's and fiction available. Copy the list to your blog HIGHLIGHT the ones you own or have borrowed from the library., * the ones on your Wish List, change color to red on the ones not worth the money Note alongside anyone that is very special to you, or that you use most often. Have FUN!

1.Died in the Wool: A Knitting Mystery by Mary Kruger

2.Knit One, Kill Two (Knitting Mystery) by Maggie Sefton

3.Needled to Death (Knitting Mysteries) by Maggie Sefton

4. the Friday Night Knitting CLub by Kate Jacobs

5.The Knitting Circle: A Novel by Ann Hood

6.A Deadly Yarn: A Knitting Mystery by Maggie Sefton

7.Knitting: A Novel by Anne Bartlett This is a first novel by this author and really well written. Her tale actually knits you into the story.

8. The Shop On Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber I loved this and its sequel. I really enjoy a good book of fiction

9. A Good yarn by Debbie Macomber

10.Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters' Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures by Kay Gardiner This is one of my absolute favorite knitting and reading books!

11.Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

12.One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet by Leigh Radford

13.Wendy Knits: My Never-Ending Adventures in Yarn by Wendy D. Johnson

14.At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

15.Knitting Rules!: The Yarn Harlot's Bag of Knitting Tricks by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee This is lots of fun!

16.Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns by Nancy Bush

17.One-Skein Wonders by Judith Durant

18.Knit 2 Together: Patterns and Stories for Serious Knitting Fun by Tracey Ullman

19.Arctic Lace: Knitting Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaska's Native Knitters by Donna Druchunas This reminds me of our cruise to Alaska and the qiviut yarn I bought.

20.Knitting Around by Elizabeth Zimmermann

21.Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmermann

22.Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes (Knitting Without Tears SL 466) by Elizabeth Zimmermann

23.Knitting from the Top by Barbara G. Walker

24.The Opinionated Knitter by Elizabeth Zimmermann

25.Sweater Workshop by Jacqueline Fee

26.Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmermann

27.A Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker

28.Knitting Beyond the Edge: Cuffs and Collars*Necklines*Hems*Closures - The Essential Collection of Decorative Finishes by Nicky Epstein

29.Victorian Lace Today by Jane Sowerby

30.Cables Untangled: An Exploration of Cable Knitting by Melissa Leapman

31.Lace Style: Traditional to Innovative, 21 Inspired Designs to Knit by Pam Allen

32. A Gathering of Lace by Meg Swansen

33.Knitting Under the Influence (Paperback) by Claire LaZebnik I'm reading this right now and enjoying it.

34.Not Tonight Darling, I'm Knitting by Betty Hosegood

35.Knitting Nature: 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Nature by Norah Gaughan and Thayer Allyson Gowdy

36.The Knitting Experience: Book 2: The Purl Stitch (Knitting Experience Series) by Sally Melville

37.The Knitting Experience: Book 3: Color (The Knitting Experience) by Sally Melville

38. The Knitters Book of Finishing Techniques by Nancie M. Wiseman

39. The Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask by Margaret Radcliffe

40.The Knitting Experience: Book 1: The Knit Stitch (The Knitting Experience) (Paperback) by Sally Melville

41. 440 More Knitting Stitches - Volume 3 (Harmony Guides) by Harmony Guide Staff

42. 250 Creative Knitting Stitches - Volume 4 (Harmony Guides) by Harmony Guide Staff

43. Knitting Techniques - Volume 1 (Harmony Guides) by Harmony Guide Staff

44. 220 Aran Stitches and Patterns - Volume 5 (Harmony Guides) by Harmony Guide Staff

45.Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns by Inc. Sterling Publishing Co.

46.450 Knitting Stitches - Volume 2 (Harmony Guides)

47.Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas by Melanie Falick and Ericka McConnell

48. Knitting With Balls: A Hands-On Guide to Knitting for the Modern Man by Michael Del

49. A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker

50.Charted Knitting Designs: A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker

51.A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker

52.The Baby Knits Book: The Ultimate Collection of Knitear Designs for Newborns to 3-Year-Olds by Debbie Bliss

53.Special Knits for Babies: 22 Gorgeous Handknits for Babies by Debbie Bliss

54.The Yarn Girls' Guide to Kid Knits: Patterns for Babies and Toddlers by Julie Carles

55. Quick Baby Knits: Over 25 Quick and Easy Designs for 0-3 year olds by Debbie Bliss

56. Baby Knits for Beginners by Debbie Bliss

57. Knitting Color: Design Inspiration from Around the World by Brandon Mably and KaffeFasset

58. Knitting Heaven and Earth: Healing the Heart with Craft by Susan Gordon Lydon

59. Yarnplay by Lisa Shobhana Mason

60.Natural Knits for Babies and Moms: Beautiful Designs Using Organic Yarns (Paperback) by Louisa Harding I'm knittin from this a lot at this point.

61. Simply Baby by Debbie Bliss

62. Itty-Bitty Hats: cute and cuddly caps to knit for babies and toddlers by Susan B. Anderson Really cute!

63. Knitting for Baby: 30 Heirloom Projects with Complete How-to-Knit Instructions by Melanie Falick

64.Special Knits for Babies: 22 Gorgeous Handknits for Babies by Debbie Bliss

65. Folk SHawls cheryl oberle

66. Folk Socks Nancy Bush

67. Folk Vests Cheryl Oberle

68. Stahmans Shawls and Scarves Myrna Stahman

69. Fitted Knits Japel

70. Twinles Big City Knits Wenlan

71. Big Girl Knits Moreno

Knitting and family pictures

This is our daughter, with her German Shepherd, Gabby. Grandbaby is 4 1/2 months along at this point and she is looking wonderful!
This is a picture of my most recent stash enhancements. All are intended for either daughter or grandbaby, at this point. I have some ideas, but am not certain, yet, what I'll do with them. I have more of each, so there's no problem with having enough.
This is the baby kimono (from Mason-Dixon). I just need to add the ribbons and it's done. I used Paton's Astra yarn and I'm not sure I'll use it again. It seems a bit bulkier than I wanted and a bit stiff. Hopefully when I wash it, it will soften up. I certainly hope so, since the booties and one of the hats I've knit are out of it, too.

Well, off to do taxes (ugh!) and then knit while watching the Las Vegas Nascar race this afternoon. ;-)

No pictures, once again

I have finished a diaper sweater in the green color of the booties and cap. Just need to put some ribbon ties on it. I've started a sweater in yellow and hopefully will be finished with the multicolored blanket soon. I'll take some pictures tomorrow, I hope. I've also received a couple of new yarns in the mail.

Yesterday my DH was at our daughter's helping her pick up baby furniture and bring it home. I got pictures of her at 4 1/2 months. I'll see her in about a month, so I'm really excited to see these pictures.

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Baby Blanket and Booties

Yeah!!! I've finished a blanket and it looks really pretty and feels exceptionally soft! It is made out of Thread Art Soft and Thick Chenille in white. Perfect for a brand new grandchild!. I think I'll try to make a sweater and cap out of the same chenille. The green booties are out of Paton's Astra and were really simple, except for my binding off. I learned that I bind off too tightly and tried something new this time. I enlarged the bindoff needle two sizes and it helped a lot. I may just try that with casting on next time, too. In spite of knitting for almost 50 years, I learn new things all the time and it makes it even more fun because of that.

I went to Ben Franklin's 1/3 off sale today and bought several skeins of Paton's Grace to hopefully make a few baby washcloths. I'll post those as I do them. I got a couple of Sugar and Cream cotton balls and some other baby yarns, too. Fun, fun, fun!! ;-)

Baby Blanket

These are pictures of my Cottontots blanket, done in Koolade color. It is more than half way done and I can hardly wait. It seems to have taken a while to complete. Anyway, I just finished the knitting of the white chenille one last night and need to weave in the ends to have it complete. I'll try to take a picture today or tomorrow and post it. I might even start a sweater and cap out of the chenille, too. I'm not sure. I've knitted a pair of mint green Paton's Astra booties, too, so I do have a couple of pictures to take and post. By the time I finish with all of my ideas for knitting and then tackle my English smocking, this baby will be over dressed. But, gee, it is fun to do all of this!!! ;-)

Doldrums and a pretty sock

This is a pair of socks I've been working on for quite a while, or at least it seems like that. I can't seem to get them done, but I can't seem to get anything done, actually. Maybe I have too many projects on the needles right now, I'm not sure. I seem to be having doldrums and I don't know why. I've read a couple of other blogs that have them, too, so maybe it's just the time of year. I'm trying to finish two baby blankets that seem to have taken too long, so when they are done maybe things will clear up for me. I did knit a pair of mint green booties Monday night, but don't have a picture, yet. I'll try to take a picture this weekend and post soon. They were really simple and turned out cute, even if I do say so myself.

I've ordered some yarn from an Ebay purchase to make a sweater for my daughter for nursing when the baby comes. Hopefully she will like it anyway. It's a pattern from Natural Knits for Babies and Moms and I think it's pretty anyway. I want to knit the chenile baby sweater from that same book, too.
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