Ooh a Cupcake!

Most of you know I have the privilege of staying home with Aiden and Charlotte. And I do love it, but you know, Friday comes around, and Aiden and I are...butting heads. And since last Friday was starting off in that general direction, I needed to do something so we could enjoy our Friday (though we both would admit we were super excited to see Daniel, haha!) 

Earlier in the week, we bought a huge box of packing peanuts for a youth group activity. We obviously kept the box. Aiden used it as a slide, a drum set, he put things in it and then dumped them out. Lightbulb moment! 

An oven!! Complete with a stove top! 

His face lit up after I finished. We ran (yup WE RAN) to the kitchen and filled our arms with every possible (and safe!) kitchen utensil we could carry! 

Aiden spent the morning cooking Poms, crayons and letter magnets. Every bit was delicious. ;) 

(Eventually, he and Daniel went to Wal-Mart and bought some play food)

During his nap I threw some cupcakes together and placed one inside the oven. 

"OOOH a cupcake!!" Followed by the HUGEST grin! 

A delicious treat indeed! 

...Year of Projects: A Knitting Update...

A couple weeks have passed since my last knitting update. 

I have knit a couple Pumpkin Hats, one for an order and the second for my new nephew. I didn't get one of my nephew in his hat yet by hope to soon :)

These were so fun to make too! I used Plymouth Encore Worsted on both. 

I said in my last post that I would write about Serra, my current sweater project. I have yet to do that! 

Pardon the not so great photos, I used my phone so I could finally post about it! Here is it's current state: 

I am about half way through the hip increases and then a few inches of ribbing and the body will be done! I'm finding I am a loose knitter so it might be a bit longer then intended, or I may take out a hip increase. Not sure yet. Thoughts? 

This is the first of Laura Aylor's designs I have knit and I am really enjoying it. I admire so many of her designs! 

This sleeve construction was new for me. I made a few mistakes and while in the moment was adamant I would NEVER do a sweater construction like this again, I do like the polished look and would definitely do it again. 

And one of me wearing it: 

These pictures always make me feel like I have made real progress! The yarn is Patons Classic Worsted in Dark Grey mix. 

Weather in MN is getting cool fast, so I made Aiden a quick hat. This is Casade 220, one of my favorite yarns to work with. 

And here he is being "tough": 

I continue to knit the Quick Knit Cowl "pattern" I made up, 4 more have been added to my Year of projects list. 

This cooler weather makes me excited to finish my sweater and start a few more for my family members! I love Fall! 

...A Knitting Update...

It has been well over a month since I posted a knitting update...mainly due to...LOTS of knitting!! Let's see if I can remember everything and update my Year of Projects list!

WARNING: Picture Heavy Post!!

Let's see...I have knit a couple Owlie Hats, with a few mods\variations.

A couple of these hats I saw on Pinterest awhile ago...there wasn't a pattern listed, so I knit a basic beanie and then used this flower tutorial. 

I love my little model

A few more Quick Knit Button Cowls as I like to call them. This was a pattern I made up (though I am SURE its already somewhere in the knitting world) and while it is simple, it adds the right amount of texture and warmth! I have loved knitting a few of these up as orders and hope to knit a few more!

Here is another Pinterest find...I am sure the pattern is listed somewhere on Ravelry, but I did a Cartridge Rib pattern and added a buttonhole when I thought it looked long enough.

A friend sent me a picture of a Newborn Aviator hat she saw on Pinterest and I tried to re-create it for her. I came up with this and am hoping it is close!

I also made a Quick Knit Baby Shrug and added a cute little butterfly button! Hope the little girl likes it!

Do you know what makes me laugh? How colorways vary from brand to brand...This is "Plum"...the striped Owlie Hat above is also "Plum" yet they look NOTHING like each other.

Whew.

I have more orders to fill and am thinking about participating in a craft show in November, which means I really need to pick up my knitting!!

I have also started Serra by Laura Aylor and will write up a separate post about this sweater!

I THINK that is it for now...I really need to get back on a regular blogging schedule! And I need to update my Ravelry....

Completed Year of Projects

 

Sweaters/Cardigans:

-Quick Knit Baby Shrug

Shawls:
-Comfort Wrap

Socks:

Tunic:

Gloves/Mittens:

Hats:

-2 Large Flower Hat (from Pinterest)
-Piggy Hat (own pattern)

-Owlie Hat w\ Braids

-Striped Owlie Hat
-Newborn Aviator Hat

Toys: 

-Bunny Blankie Buddy

Diaper Cover & Hat Sets:
-Pig Set

Scarves\Cowls:
-11 Quick Knit Button Cowl (own pattern)
-Cartridge Rib Scarf