Projects (Some finished/some not so much)

I have been a busy knitter lately. Here's an updated on some of my finished and unfinished projects:

1. Baby Cardigan and Booties: The cardigan took a few weeks (usually just knitting at night time - after work) and the booties were about an hour each. These were for my friend's baby shower. I am very happy with how they came out!

The details for the Cardigan:
Yarn: Princess Multi (Stroll Multi Sock Yarn) from KnitPicks.com
Pattern: Modified Drop Eyelet Baby Cardigan by Jennifer Little (It's free!!!)
Needle Size: US 2

The details for the Booties:
Yarn: Princess Multi (Stroll Multi Sock Yarn) from KnitPicks.com (left over from the cardigan!)
Pattern: Mary Jane Booties by Lucie Sinkler (It's free!!!)
Needle Size: US 3

2. Currently in progress: Through the Rabbit Hole Socks. Yes I am obsessed with funky socks!!
I have finished one sock and now I am about 25% done with the second one! Perfect spring socks!


The details for the Socks:
Yarn: Felici Fingering Self Striping Sock Yarn in Caprica from KnitPicks.com
Pattern: Down the Rabbit Hole Socks by Kimberly Pieper
Needle Size: US 1

How do your flowers grow?

Spring time has FINALLY come!

Here are some of the flowers sprouting in my yard:

My pretty pink Hyacinths

Cole's Daffodil and Purple Hyacinths
that I am currently acting as foster parent to.
Come get them my dear - I am enjoying them WAY too much!

Next Project in the Works

Happy Friday!

I wanted to share my newest knitting project!

Surprise, Suprise - another Sock!!

It is called "Down the Rabbit Hole" by Kimberly Pieper. I found this pattern (for FREE) on Ravelry.com. The website is such a great resource for knitters! Join it if you can!

The details:
I am using 5 size 1 dpn needles
My yarn: Felici Fingering Self Striping Sock Yarn in "Caprica" from KnitPicks.com
Pattern difficulty: Medium (Easy for me). Once you get the spiral pattern down, it's easy-peasy!

On a side note, I have been teaching my friend "The Queen" how to knit. She is also trying out this pattern too. :)

My Prince William

Yes. You heard right - I said, "My Prince William."

Well, actually, I have two Prince Williams - If you count the BF :)

Today, my Prince William my son Billy got his Spring school pictures back!

Check it out:

Ain't he cute?!?
I am a proud mum.

Another day, another sock....

Over the past few days, I have finished a gazillion knitting projects - ummmm...well like three - but really, who's counting? Here is one of the projects:

These are are a pair of socks that I made for a friend's Birthday. (I really hope she's not reading this blog this week - if so, act surprised. Got it?)

I have made these socks before as a gift to myself and I wear them on a pretty regular basis.

For these socks, I used 2 balls of Red Heart & Sole's "Razzle Dazzle." The yarn is mixed with Aloe, which is nice for my dryness prone hands.

Get the pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jaywalker

A new book for me to read!

This morning as I was drinking my coffee and reading news online, one headline caught my eye...

"Sweet Valley High" Returns 10 Years Later

OMG! Really?

I blogged a long time ago about my love for '80s books - such as Sweet Valley High and the Babysitter's Club.

From what I have gathered, the book revisits the twins 10 years after the last book. There are promises of betrayal and love.

I think that once I am done with my current book, "Water for Elephants," I may have download this one to my iPad!

Recent invitation project

Today my son is sick (he has a temp and a nasty cough.) So I chose to keep him home from school. That leaves me to to either:

A. Watch Sponge Bob Square Pant and Star Wars Clone Wars - over and over and over.

or

B. Blog

Since I have already done A, here I am. Check out what came in the mail a week ago. (Yeah I know - I should posted this earlier!)

My order from Vistaprint!

I love, love, L-O-V-E Vistaprint. As a designer, they make it so easy for me to upload my original artwork and then they handle the printing. The quality is amazing! The prices are even better!

These are invitations that I created for my son's 1st Communion in May. I blurred out some info - sorry guys, I can't invite EVERYONE! (But I will take pictures.)