Japaneese Knot Bags

I found a cool pattern on the web I have made 3 bags one for me one for Becky and one for a prize I still need to finish another bag for the other prize it is cut out I just have to sew it together. A Strand of Purls, my favorite yarn shop is having a Halloween get party, I have to work so I wont be there. It is the last day of my training so its OK. I use my bag for a knitting bag Becky wants to use hers for a purse. The bag was easy to do once I figured it out. As par with me I didn't follow the directions the first time and confused myself a lot. Seam rippers are a great thing. I think sewing for 35 plus years sometimes hurt me......... well anyway here they are, I think they are cute! The web address for the pattern and directions is (showyourworkings.wordpress.com) I was thinking about enlarging the pattern to make a bigger bag I will have to try that later.

Hot Mamas apron.......

I have finished making one of the little presents for the gift portion of the swap. Its something knitted I found the pattern on a yarn site and adapted it for the season I think its cute. So did Becky, Logan just looked at me like I was weird. Well thats what a teenage boy will do! I will have to get some coffee, coco or tea to go with the package after all it is a Hot Drink theme, and something sweet because that is what makes us happy. There is a apple festive in one of the neighboring towns this weekend maybe I will see something there............

The Jacques Cousteau Hat

I finished the hat I was knitting for my uncle Jim. He lives in San Diego so I knitted it from a cotton/wool blend. That way with the mild winters his head will stay warm but not hot it will breath. He was invited to go out with Jacques Cousteau back in the 90's and did, so exciting I know, that is why I choose this pattern! Here it is, I will be putting it in the mail Tuesday, no mail today!!! I can't wait for him to get it he doesn't even know I was doing it............

Hot Mama Swap

Well I found some fabric for my apron. My apron partner loves browns -- so I went with it. I think it will turn out really pretty. I am not going to give away anything else because it wouldn't be a surprise if I did so here's the fabric and the rest you will have to wait to see...........

I am so lucky!!!

80% Coopworth 20% Mohair
"Wild Rose"

My sister just sent me the most wonderful birthday present. My sister has been knitting for years and also has a spinning wheel and makes her own yarn. I called her last month to see if she had any yarn and would send it to me. I thought it would amazing to knit something with her yarn. She said she had some in her stash but it was earmarked to make a sweater. She said she had some roving but didn't have the time to spin it. I had a wonderful surprise waiting for me tonight when I got home from work. It was not one but seven skeins of yarn, and a little lamb that she had knitted. I am so excited I can't believe she sent it, I wanted to jump up and down with joy, but I couldn't because it was really late and I would wake up everyone. So Thank You Carol!!! I love it and I can't believe what a great present it is. I believe I will enjoy every stitch, every strand of yarn that passes across my hands while I make my creation.....

Hot Mama Apron Swap

I am in another apron swap this one is the Hot Mamas Apron swap -- hot drinks for the fall. I am excited I am in the process of putting it together I went looking for fabric and was not impressed with what I found, so I am looking at other stores for just the right fabric. I will know it when I see it. I have the pattern and am ready I just need to find the fabric. My lady is a coffee lover and I am too so I figure if it makes me say "look at that" I will have found what I am looking for. The deadline is the end of the month so I have some time.