My favorite Ski Hat

As I have said before, I love to design and knit ski hats, and this one is my favorite! Made with Red Heart Sport weight acrylic yarns in white, purple, lavender and pink, it's machine wash and dry. It also have eyelash yarns, and a type of ribbon. It's bright and colorful!

Knitting Machine

My sister, bless her heart kept one of the sweaters that I had knitted about 25 years ago for my mom. It's pink, and her daughter is wearing it in this picture.



I had her take a picture of the inside of the sweater because I couldn't remember how I did the neckline. But when looking at it, I had hand sewn the neckline hem in. While the bottom was hung.

Cole's Sweater

I finished a hooded sweater in navy and red for my grandson, Cole. He's about 8, and told me that he wanted one. It was to be for Christmas, but he knew it was in the bag, and now he is wearing it. lol. Just happy that he liked it.

more stuff

It rained here last night. We went from really hot to rain, now it's chilly. But I like it better, gas is cheaper than running the air. Have bad headache. Hate that, can't think right when they are this bad.

Had some more of my patterns checked for 2011. Some of my exchange leaders are testing them for me. All 2010 are done, and now working on all the ones for 2011, of which I have done about 6or 7 months worth.

Also have been sewing, and relearning to use my knitting machine. But sometimes I get sick, and life gets in the way, and can't do a thing. Still not up to par for the knitting machine, have forgotten how to use it, but did do a couple of gifts for my sister. I would put the pictures up, but then she would know what I made her, lol.

Will be sewing again today, as soon as I can get rid of this headache, hurts really bad.

today

I have been working on my knitting machine, trying to relearn what I have forgotten in the 20 or so years I haven't been using it. Got it fixed. Can't find the 3/11 or 3/12 yarn I really liked, but do have a bit on hand to relearn with. But I sure have forgotten a lot about using it. What's the saying use it or lose it, well I lost it and am trying really hard to find it. lol.

It's been raining (cooler weather) now it hot again. Good reason to stay indoors and learn to use it. Did do a swatch for a sweater. But really would like to find that 3/11 yarn I liked so much, but have been told they dont make it any more. That's life.

Knitting Machine

I have an sk700 knitting machine since the mid 80's and just now getting back to using it. I've had to send my carriage in for repair, so while I am waiting, I am trying to relearn everything that I have forgotten, which is a whole darn lot. I can't even remember how to cast on with it.

So I am using the lace carriage, learning to cast on, and trying to relearn everything! Makes me mad, because at one time I made sweaters and sold them. I still have the patterns, but darned if I know how to do them anymore. lol.

So when I have relearned it all. I will post a few free patterns here. Or anyway that is what I am planning on doing.

Heaven needed another angel

Heaven needed another angel, and our exchange leader Diane Focht answered the call at 4am today. We will miss her very very much, as she was a dear friend and sister to us all.

I've known Diane a long time over 12 years, she always just jumped in when I needed some extra help on the list. Or if I needed a shoulder to cry on, I will miss her so very very much.

Nina