Remember Me?

Sheesh!  I complained in my last post that the weekends are too short and the weekdays are so long and what happens?  All of a sudden an entire week has passed and I have no idea where it went. 

So, what have I done since we last "talked"?

I haven't spent much time on the computer which explains why Bloglines says I have over 200 posts to read. 

I also  haven't done any spinning (still), but that's going to change beginning this week.  Brenda and I are taking a spinning class with Amy in a few weeks and I need to have a couple of bobbins of singles spun before the class.  Sometimes, I just need a deadline to force me to make the time to do the things I mean to. 

Okay, so that's what I HAVEN'T done since we last talked; here's what I have done:

Preemie Hat #4
Yarn:  Bernat Satin Sport
Needles:  Size 2.5 dpn's


Preemie Hat #5
Yarn:  Caron Simply Soft Baby
Needles:  Size 4 dpn's


Clover's hat (to match her cousins' hats)
Yarn:  Plymouth Baby Alpaca Brush Paint
Needles:  size 7 dpn's


Samm's Hat
Pattern:  Thorpe
Yarn:  Paton's Classic Merino in Bright Red and Dark Grey Mix
(double strand throughout to get gauge)
Needles:  size 9 circulars & size H crochet hook

Are you sensing a theme here?  It's been all about the hats here in Noolieville.  Since the beginning of the year (all 14 days), I've completed 8 projects (9 if you count the slippers that are just waiting to be felted) and 7 of those projects are hats!

Just to break things up a bit (and because I wanted to make Clover's Nana, Jay's Mom, a birthday present) I crocheted a scarf this weekend.  I started it Saturday night and finished it this morning.  It would have been finished yesterday if I didn't have to fight with a skein of yarn that decided to get all tangled up - it took me a couple of hours to untangle it!  I'm kind of proud of myself for sticking with that; normally I would have thrown it in a bag and grabbed another skein; I have plenty more of the same yarn.  Anyway, here's the scarf:

   and a close up:

"Birthday Scarf"
Yarn:  Berrocco Softwist Bulky (I can't believe they call this stuff "bulky")
Color: True Teal
Hook:  Size J
Pattern:  My own, based on the afghans my Nana used to make. 

I love the way this came out - the color is gorgeous, the yarn is soft, and I really like the texture the pattern gives it.  I hope she likes it.  I will be writing up the pattern eventually in case anyone would like it.  It is crocheted on the diagonal and would look great with some self patterning yarn.

I made a yarn trade with Tempe last week, I sent her some Noro Kureyon and some TOFUtsies sock yarn and she sent me FIVE balls of Jojoland "Melody" in a lovely variegated green and purple mix. 

(I shamelessly swiped this picture from Tempe's blog). 

I think I definitely got the best part of this deal!  I have been wanting to knit the Forest Canopy Shawl for a while and think this will be the perfect yarn.  I cannot wait to start it. 

But first I have two projects to complete; can you guess what they are?  Yep, hats!   I promised Jay I'd make him the Seaman's Cap and I've joined the "Do the Amanda" knit along.  Check it out; it's a beautiful hat pattern  designed by Gina using Malabrigo yarn.  I'm planning to make this hat for myself! 

Change of subject - weather:  we are getting blasted with a shitload of snow here today.  I'm pretty tired of it, but I guess I should get used to it because I hear we're getting another big storm on Friday.  I sure hope we have an early spring and a long summer after this nasty winter!

Well, that's it I guess.  Have a great day!

Comments

[Sara]

Sounds and looks like you've been busy!!! Can't believe you've done all those adorable baby hats! That "Amanada" hat is really nice...and it will look good on you! Oh, the Seaman's cap is cute too...I'd probably like that one for me, too...

We've got the same shitload of snow as you do - with more coming Friday! Ain't it grand...but, I on the other hand love it...I know! Don't shoot me!!!

[brenda]

You have been busy with the hats! And the scarf is great too. I just sat down and spun today for the first time in a while - I guess I need the deadline too!

[Carole]

No more snow.

[Danielle]

Wow, you've been busy! I like everything, but I really love the Thorpe hat.

[Chris]

Wow, you've been knitting up a storm! Cute hats.

[marianne]

Those little premie hats are SO sweeeeet! I LOVE that photo of Clover and Monkey... heh. tooo cute.
That's a great Thorpe hat.. so.. you used the yarn doubled with size 9 needles, which size did you go with? That's a great hat! as is the BD scarf! Busy Noolie! (of course since you mentioned the snow I'm thinking about the 'snow plow dude'...)

[~Kristie]

Oh my gosh you've knit up some fantastic hats. Clover is so so cute!

Great scarf pattern. You should put that on Ravelry.

[Jeanne]

Those are some seriously cute hats. Me? It's going to be a bit before I can face knitting a hat for myself, but that Amanda hat might tempt me.

[Colleen]

we have NO SNOW. the Mayor is asking every day for some. we may road trip to you to share your snow!

I'm so freaking jealous that you get to take a class with Amy... I could pinch you!

I've been wanting to do the Forest Canopy shawl too... maybe we can KAL?

and the hats all look awesome, of course! the scarf looks great too... I need a crochet project

[Teresa C]

It's all good, but that picture of the baby with the sock monkey is making my ovary ache!

[Sheepish Annie]

Well no wonder you have no time to post...you just make stuff all the time! Nice stuff, too!

[Amy]

It's like that old saying goes, "Time flies when you're having fun."

Beautiful little hats and Clover is her usual charming little self. I love that I get to watch her grow through this blog.

[Marianne]

The first thing I do is look for a photo of the delicious Clover...aaahhh, then I read the words to go with the other photos. Gorgeous hats, I have just ordered a hat book, seems its the time of year to make flitty projects that can be finished quickly!

[Dana]

Wow! So many projects in so little time. How you do this and work a full-time job is beyond me (do you sleep ever?). LOL

The hats, all of them, are incredible! And Clover...where to start? She's adorable in her little hat too. Have a good one. XOXO

[Hillary]

Hats, gloves and slippers have been big for me lately too. Thankfully they're pretty quick projects.

[Kathleen]

I saw that you made the Thorpe. Kirsten is trying to raise money through the sale of a vest patern in memory of her father. I remembered you raising money for Betty and thought you might be able to help her. Find her post here http://throughtheloops.typepad.com/through_the_loops/2008/01/soon.html

[Bea]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the hats! Clover is just too much for me, she is so beautiful and now I'm kicking myself for never taking pictures of Robby as a tiny baby with a sock monkey!!!!

[Debby]

You have been doing a lot of knitting -- I'm envious! The hats are really adorable, but Clover makes them look even better.

The weeks go by fast and I'm not sure I'm getting much blogging or knitting done lately, sigh. Is it true we are getting more snow this week? I'd better go check the forecast.

[Gina aka Sleepy Eyes]

Look at all those beautiful hats! I especially love Samm's hat. That is a great color combination. I'm actually glad you took a break from blogging. I feel like I can never keep up and now I can catch up again. Hugs to you!

[Manise]

Great hats! You've been busy!