New Toys & WIP
During the trip to the big city last weekend I, of course, stopped by Knitting Grounds to look around. Of course I didn’t just look around. I had to buy something - right? Right.
The above stitch markers are handmade by someone in the big city area - pretty cute, huh? I was only going to buy one, but she sold them 3 for 10, so I brought home 3 handcrafted little beauties.
One of them is being put to good use already:
That’s the grandson’s Christmas gift in progress. And, it’s a much better shot of the bobble. I’m still learning to use the camera and haven’t quite gotten the macro settings down - they tend to be fuzzy. Ah, well.
So - what else is going on with all of you? I received another box with squares for two afghans from Shelly and have gotten them all edged in black now. Yesterday, since I had the day off, I laid them out and rearranged them until I liked the resultant colors and such. Then I began to piece the first of the afgans together. I’m on row three (of 8×6) now.
Depending on what goes on over the next few days I hope to have the first afghan done and started on the second one by Saturday. That way I should have them both sent off before the holiday.
Yes, the holidays are quickly approaching. I took the pledge earlier - to buy handmade. I always try to hit the area bazaars and get most of my gifts there each year. This year I have finished the Girl’s request (shhhh - a picture soon, as long as I make sure her mama doesn’t let her look) and I am nearly done with the Boy’s request.
There are 5 more grands waiting in the wings for their pressies. And, the daughters (their mamas) and hubby, and other special folks.
Gah! I need to get busy - so I am going to leave you for now - it is time to get ready to go swimming, too. 
Have a wonderful day!
November 14th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Those a very cute markers. Zaynab had someone from “AWAC” on a Friday night at
http://www.fridaynightknit.blogspot.com
come and show us how to make some. And for a donation we could make one with her beads..etc. It was fun. But mine don’t look as cute as these guys do. Did you attend any of the bazaar while you were in LosAnchorage. There are quite a few every sat. I think theres a link over at Anchorage Daily News with the dates and time. They are lots of fun and have lots of handmade items for sales. Home made sewn purses seem to be the “In thing” this year. One’s with lots of pockets and made out of neat uppolstrey (sp) material.
Happy knitting and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
God Bless,
Linda
November 15th, 2007 at 7:08 am
I clicked over from SAS to find out if you’ve actually received any of those cool, cool patterns? Care to share? LOVE some of those unique squares! (((((HUGS))))) sandi
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