Ok or not to knit the Palindrome hat!

LOL I got all my stuff together and realized I didn't have any size 8 DPNs?! GAH> I thought I had some. I tried to cast on using my Denise's using a circular but it's just too tight to knit! I haven't learned the magic loop knitting yet. BUGGER!

Ok so this project is now on hold! It's NOT a UFO because technically it's NOT on any needles! *giggle*

It's ok. It's supposed to be 70 tomorrow!

~danielle~

Palindrome Hat!

I was TRYING so hard not to start any new projects, but to finish some of my others. Well it's been so cold lately and after having the flu all week, I decided I would do a smaller project. I'm going to do a palindrome hat. I'm using the pattern that silver has on her website. I'm using the Yarn "Patons: Decor". I"ve never used it before but it feels soft! The colorway is: 01699 Sand Castle Varg.

I'll post pictures once I get moving on it!

I also have the logcabin baby blanket square that HollyP knitted on. I need to do my 6 inches on that as well.

~danielle~

PS. Still not feeling better. Fever is still going up and down. The cough is horrible. It's making my asthma so bad!

Update.

Ok I need to work on posting again. Life just get so crazy sometimes! I finished the prayer shawl for my nana. She loved it. I thought she was going to cry. I explained to her that it wasn't a "prayer" shawl, because usually that is given to people that need prayers, for health issues and such. Nana is 73 years old. I told her we'd call it a "comfort" shawl. When the days/nights get rough, she can go into her room, and wrap herself into it and she will find comfort. I think she was pleased.

I have been knitting on some charity items again. I did a part on the Mexican Fiesta Charity blanket. I chose the moss stitch in bright orange. I have also started a sqaure for the log cabin baby blanket project. I knited that in stockinette stitch in dusty rose. I received the next square in the series to knit on.

I have been working on my afghan from knitpicks. It's easy and I really enjoy how it's coming along.

We have all been sick here with the flu. We have been miserable. UGh what a horrible virus! Lane is finally feeling better. I hope tomorrow is a better day!

I bought some buttons for my combo corset- T. I am not sure I'm happy with them though. After talking to my mom she suggested a different kind. I may go back and buy new ones. We'll see :) I still need to rewatch the Knitty Gritty episiode to learn to do the crochet edge and the button holes.

So that's good enough for today. Here's to a better day tomorrow!

~danielle~

Oddball Lapghan #1!

I received oddball lapghan a week ago thursday and I was able to finally get it knitted on. I used Caron Simply Soft in the cranberry color (The same one I used for my Va Tech squares). I did a simply stockinette stitch. It's boxed up and currently waiting for the next person on the list to respond so I can send it out! It's getting very long and very beautiful.

I'm so glad I had the privaledge to work on this project.

Oddball blanket #2 is on its way to my house as we speak! I should have it before I leave for SA on Friday!

~danielle~

My secret pal swap!

These are the wonderful gift my swap partner got me! The sock yarn is from knitpicks. It's felci. It's absolutely beautiful. The first picture is beads in a bag so that I can make some stitch markers. She was unable to find the hardware to make them. My swap partner was awesome and I'm so greatful to of received such a great package!

~danielle~

Palindrome Scarf!

It's finally finished! I'm so happy about the way it turned out. This was my first attempt at cables. I think my sister will love it! I think next summer I want to try and do a sweater in cables for lane. I received some great patterns from the secret swap last time!

So here it is!

~danielle~

Secret Santa Swap!

I'm participating in yet another swap from KH website. I love the people there and it's always so much fun!

My partner is new to KH and new to the swap of course. I've gotten her package all together and it will be going into the mail tomorrow! I'm sending it priority mail and it should be there by the end of the week. I hope she enjoys all the things I put in there for her!

I have also now compelted my sister's palindrome scarf. It's beautiful if I do say so myself and the the cables were surprisingly easy to do! I'll post pictures soon!

I also received my "oh baby" baby booties pattern that I bought off ebay. The booties are so cute. After I get nana's christmas present knitted up, I'll get a few pairs knittied up!

I have also been posting on ravelry. Maybe I'll get all my stash listed...one day :)

pictures will be posted soon!

~danielle~