"B" is also for Bear

Hey Everyone!!

Meet "B" is also for Bear...my latest project.  I didn't want to give him an actual name, since that is the job of the little guy he is being given to.  He is made from Susan B. Anderson's "Baby Bear" pattern.  Click here for the Rav link.  This is the second bear I have made from this pattern, and I love it more and more each time!!!  Susan's patterns are so easy to follow.  They have converted me from a double pointed needle hater to a person who has more projects going on dpns than not!!  She recently released a children's sock pattern that I may try...I cannot stand knitting socks, but I have a feeling that I may change my tune after trying her pattern!!!

I knit this guy in Red Heart Comfort Sport.  Nothing fancy, but Uber-durable!  It is the same yarn that I used for my "B" is for Boy blanket.  Both the bear and blanket are being sent off to Maine this week.  A childhood friend of mine is having her second baby boy this summer, and I thought she needed some knit goodies for the little guy.  I hope these fit the bill.

So, what's next on the needles??  Well, I am still plugging away at the Diva's sweater...I started it when she was in the hospital in November, and though it is an easy, semi-mindless pattern, I am having trouble finishing it.  Oh well...it will be huge on her (done on purpose), so I'm not too worried.  I still think it will be the project that will come with me when she goes back in the hospital soon. 

I am planning on casting on this project tonight.  I have plenty of appropriate colors in my stash, and I think Hannah will like having a new reversible friend for Easter.  I have been wanting to try Susan's reversible toy patterns, and I think this will be a good introduction to them. 

The Diva's Miffy doll is still on the backburner, and she is now saying that she might not want a Tasha doll afterall (since she already has one from the store...her words.)

One of these days, I'll get Charlotte out and get spinning again.  I have some beautiful fiber that is begging to be spun...and knit with!

Well, I'm off to enjoy this sunny day...have a good one everyone!!!

Cheers!
Sharon

B is for Boy...and some more spinning!!

Hey hey!!

Well, I've been a busy girl. A few days ago I started a new baby blanket. A good childhood friend of mine is due with her second boy in May, and I wanted to make her something special. Originally I had thought about giving her the Baby Sophisticate sweater that I made...until I remembered that she won't need any sweaters for a May baby...so, I bit the bullet and just asked her what she wanted. She asked for a blanket...so here you go.

It is all garter, but made on the diagonal with an eyelet edge. I also added the two white stripes to the end for a bit more visual interest. I have a long way to go, but it shouldn't take long. This is perfect TV knitting since you don't have to look at what you're doing. Hopefully this one will go to the "done pile" before too long!!

I have also been spinning some more. I spun the rest of the Field Berries fiber I had...and I loved it so much I went to Shuttleworks and bought some more! I also picked up another bobbin so I can make more than 2-ply yarn.

This is also Louet fiber...in the Cactus Flower colorway. The one thing I am learning about this fiber is that you have no idea what it will look like spun. The colors melt into each other and the vibrant colors almost become more jewel toned when you spin it. I can see why so many people spin their fiber and then dye it...it is the only way to truly know what the colors will look like. For me, I like the surprise!!!

Here's what I spun before dinner tonight. Things are looking much more even, don't you think??

Well, I'm off to add a few rows onto my blanket. Hubby and I are watching "Cool Runnings" and having fun seeing how much Calgary has changed since they made the movie. I definitely have a whole new appreciation for the movie now that I live in Calgary. When I first watched it as a kid, I never in a million years imagined that I would someday be living here! heck, I don't think I even knew where Calgary was!!!

Have a great rest of the weekend!!!

Cheers!

Sharon