Last minute gifts.

I thought I would be able to make a few last minute gifts but who am I kidding. I'm not gonna be able to do that. I can't knit that fast. I might be able to get a hat out if I crochet it. The reality is that I'm a selfish knitter. I love my in-laws but I should of started a long time ago to make their gifts.
I thought maybe I could give a quilt but after looking at the tops I have done, I again realized that I'm selfish. I'm so not interested at this point to give away something that has cost me so much time and money. To be honest it's not even about that, it's more like they are a part of me. A creation that someone else would critique, but could they love it as much as I do?
I just feel that it would be to overwhelming for my MIL. She has downsized so much this past year. She is constantly clearing and giving away things that they don't need or use. I would be afraid that she would give it away after a few months. I think I'll work on a few crocheted hats and washcloths. I think I can, I think i can, ok I know I can. It's just that I want to make sure it's something they would benefit from, something that they can use.

I'm taking a deep breath.

Well believe it or not I just had my 41st birthday. Life is as hectic as it has ever been but I'm taking charge of it. I can't control what other people choose to do or say. I can choose what I allow in my life. I don't have to let the negativity of others bring my down. I deserve better. I want to make a conscience effort to do more knitting and spinning. I want to be known in my knitting circle as someone who enjoys her family, fiber art and her life. I have such beautiful fibers and yarns that are crying out to be created into lovely objects. Time to make them come to life. I know that my happiness and contentment will reflect into my family's life, thus creating a more positive environment. I'm gonna start with today.

Trying to use up some of my handspun.

I have this beautiful fiber my mom spun up about a year ago. She sent me the singles on toilet paper rolls and I plied them. It's about 100 yards of an Aran weight and I love it. It's soft and the colors speak to me. (Note to self I must remember to order more fiber and have it sent to her.) in any case I going to knit up a Starving Musician Hat by Laura Linneman. I think this will be perfect for it.

Spun up

This was some of the fiber that I managed to finish spinning up on Sunday. It's Wooly Treasures Superwash Merino, I got it off a destash. It turned out lovely and I got about 168 yards of a mostly light worsted, it also has some thick and thin but I still love it.

Busy Kids Makes for a Great Day.

I just finally realized that if I keep my girls busy, they will be very tired but happy. I had a great time seeing them have fun. First we went o gymnastics open gym for 1.5 hours. They had a great time jumping into the foam pit. It was really neat to see our Sweet Pea for the spinning of the cat all by herself. Even the baby was jumping into the pit after seeing the big girls. We will definitely being doing this again. After the gym we went to eat at any kids favorite stop. Space Aliens was fun for all of use. Nothing like bright lights, dinging and loud ringing to overload the senses. Ha ha The baby was falling asleep as we were driving into the garage. I got her inside and slipped her boats and jacket off and 3,2,1, she was out. All I wanted to do was work on my stripey socks, but instead I managed to get the rest 2ozs of the Wooly Treasures Superwash Merino. I'm really liking the green, yellow, brown and white mixing together. I'm trying to spin for a light sport to heavy fingering. The colors are going to barber pole and I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Yarn Choice

Walnut Grove is going to be the first shawl of the new year.

New Year, New Chances!

Hi there everyone, I want to use this blog to keep track of my projects and life in general. I hope that if you choose to share this experience, you find it rewarding and inspiring. Enjoy