C is for Cupcake

Hello There,

I know I mentioned before that I joined the latest Itty-Bitty Group swap over on Ravelry which is cupcake themed.  However, I haven't shared any pictures of the projects I knit for my swap partner yet, but since I mailed out her package this morning and the pictures don't really reveal who my partner is, I think it's safe to share a couple with you today. 

First off is the cupcake hat.  I used Borroco Palace and Vintage for it since I thought they were both super soft yarns fit for a baby.  I chose these colours because they look pretty enough to eat, just like a cupcake should look!! 

Next is the cupcake pincushion.  This was super fast and fun to make and turned out AdOrAbLe!!  I was thinking about how I'd like to make one for myself, and then remembered that my own swap partner will be sending me one!  lol (Dear my swap partner: if you're reading this, I'm very much looking forward to getting my own pin cushion, just to let you know!!).

After seeing another member of the swap post a picture of some cupcake stitch markers she made, I decided to give it a try and make a few for my swap partner too!  They're not as cute as hers, but I think they turned out ok.  I think I need a little more practice. 

I included a few other handmade items, but just in case my swap partner reads my blog, I don't want to share them just yet and spoil the fun!!  I'm so excited for her to recieve the package, hopefully it gets to it's destination very quickly!

I hope you are all having a lovely FriDaY!!!!!  The weekend is in sight, YaY!!

Lots of Love xx

P.S. Crocheters, have you seen the adorable hanger covers over on Spud Says!??  They're so cute, and best of all, they're a free pattern!  I think they'd make a great weekend project!

Hexie in the WoRkS

Hello!!

Thought I'd quickly pop in to share a picture of my Hexagon Blanket (or "Hexie" as I've lovingly begun to call it), in progress.  I took this shot this morning and am hoping to make some more hexagons tonight or tomorrow to add to it.  It's beginning to take shape quite nicely and I'm very happy with how the colours are working together.

I took this photo this morning as well of my project bag (made for my by the very talented Elly) because I thought it looked pretty.  The other project that is in there is what's keeping me from working on Hexie at the moment.  I haven't mentioned anything about it on the blog yet since I'm not sure how it's going to turn out.  I hope to have the knitting part of it finished tonight though, so there might be a post about it yet.   

Well, I'm off to make a cup of tea and get to that knitting.  Have a great evening everyone!!

The Hexagon Blanket - The Beginning

Good Morning!!

I've got the beginning of a NEW project to share with you all today!!  Above and below are pictures of the Thaki Cotton Classic that I'm using to make a Hexagon Blanket.  I got some from Elly and Susan in the Itty-Bitty swaps and I picked up the rest while in California - there will be a lot of lovely memories in this blanket!  I'm using the tutorial from Lucy of Attic24 to make up my little hexagons.  So far I've only got a few done, but I'm trying to take my time and work at them when I feel like it.  This is going to be a slower and less-stress project than most, since I'm not putting a ton of pressure on myself to finish it up right away.  I like the enjoyment of working on it slowly :) 

I don't have a progress picture yet since the weather has been more overcast the last few days, but when we do get some sun, I will take a few to share. 

Well, that's all for today.  I hope you have a fantastic day and remember to take the time to enjoy your crafting!!

Lots of Love xx

Sheer Beauty

HaPpY MoNdaY!!!!

I hope you all had a lovely weekend and are getting a great start on the week ahead.  I find a fresh new week so exciting.....anything can happen and all seems possible.  I always have lots and lots of plans of things I want to do and get done, and this is the time when it seems like I really could accomplish them all.....mid-week is when reality begins to set in, but we're talking about today right now....SO back to the topic at hand.  Do you all feel similarly about the beginning of the week?  Does it hold as many hopes for you as it does for me, or am I just a little "off" in this department?  Well, even if I am, that's quite alright with me!  I'm learning to be happy with my quirks, they're what makes me.....well, me.

Thought I'd give you all a little "flowery pretty-ness" to start your week off right.  I find flowers to be very inspiring!!  The photos were taken by my Mom over the Easter weekend.  These tulips are just so springish and LoVeLy!  They give me hope that the wild flowers will soon be blooming!!  We've had a lot of ran last week, and it has really started to green things up around here.  All we need now is some sunshine and warmth! 

Well, I'm off to have a meeting with my planner and a cup of coffee and do a little Monday-Morning-Plan-Making. 

Have a wonderful day!!

Easter

Hello Again! 

I'm back today with some Easter re-caping!  Even though Easter was late this year, I still found that it sort of snuck up on me.  There was a lot of FrAnTic knitting/crocheting to get my gifts done on time.  The bunny Hop was the last to be completed and I had to make my sister stay late at our house on Sunday in order for me to finish him up and pop him into her Easter basket.  He did turn out cute though, if I do say so myself!

This little bunny is Chester, and he hopped in to my Mom's basket.  As you can see, he's quite the friendly little fellow...waving to the camera and all!!  I made him the weekend before Easter when my sister and I knit this pattern together as a knit-along.

These ladies flew home to live with my Mom and sister.  You can find the adorable pattern here!

And last but most certainly not least; I very quickly crocheted these chickens up for my Dad and brother-in-law.  I wanted to make something manly, and what could be more manly than a pair of roosters I ask you???? 

All in all, we had a lovely Easter holiday.  It was wonderful to get to spend some time all together as a family and reflect on what our Saviour Jesus Christ did for us.  Words cannot begin to express my gratitude and thankfulness for what He did for me! 

I hope all of you had a lovely holiday as well :)  And thank you for being so patient with me as I catch you up on everything!!  I think I'm quite near finished!! 

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Emmie's 5th Birthday

Happy Saturday!!

April 17th was my Yorkie Emerson Rose's 5th birthday.  We didn't have a party like last year, but my sister spent the night on Saturday, so she was there for the birthday-present-opening in the morning.  Emmie loves my sister, so it was very special for her I'm sure! 

Here she is opening her present from Mom - which was a toy skunk. 

It was quite the hit!  She loves anything with a squeaker inside. (It's early morning, that is why we are in our jammies).

I had a special surprise for her.....

Her very own puppy-sized Summer Garden Blanket!  She had previously been sleeping with a face cloth as a blanket, so I thought it was time that I made her a real one.  I used up more of the scraps from my Lucy Bag for it, and it turned out really cute.

She had to have a mid-morning nap to try it out.

Looks like it fit the bill.  She has been sleeping with it every night since she got it, so I say it was a successful gift :)  Happy Birthday Emerson Rose!!

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

Baby Summer Garden Blanket

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are all having a lovely Friday!!  Just think, the weekend is in sight!!  I need to get you all caught up on my projects I've been working on, it's been so long since I've done that that I'm way behind......

I made this blanket for my friend A's new little baby girl.  I started it before we left for California, but since I couldn't take it with me, I didn't get it finished until the weekend after we got back.  I made it a smaller version of Lucy from Attic24's Summer Garden Square Throw so it would be baby-sized.  I used up the scraps from my Lucy Bag and still had yarn left over!!  This is such a great pattern!!  I'd like to eventually make a larger version for myself! lol 

Well, that's all for today!  Have a great start to the weekend all!! 

Happy Knitting and Crocheting :)