2008 A Time For Others

This will be my first Knit Gift Project in 2008. As I reviewed my first two years of completed projects (with much shame) I admit to gifting only one piece. That will change in 2008!

So happy with everything about this Leaf Lace Scarf and know I will be proud to gift box it for someone special. This will be the first of many hand knits I intend to gift this year. You may possibly see more small projects from me in 2008.

My 2008 gifting plan goes something like this:

Gift 4 knit items..."Just Because" (they may small, they may be large).

Knit at least one project for charity.

When a gift is purchased a small knit piece will be included.

Prepare a Knit Gifting drawer/shelf.

Label all gifts possible (yes, I do have those pre-printed silk labels with my name in stitch).

Stock ribbons and lots of fun packaging materials.

Allow myself time to prepare for fabulous presentations.

As 2008 progresses, some additions may be made to the gifting plan and I WILL allow myself the liberty to be flexible. Ohhhhhhhh, I am Light Headed with excitement!

Now let the Stitch'n Begin

My sheep sneak in a little play time on Silver Belle before the stitch'n begins.

Last evening I actually pinned the garment together (which by the way was rather comical) and did a mini fashion show for my DH. It looks like this will be a nice fit.


I made the decision to add a cable to the bottom of the sleeves, which should really provide a nice finished touch. Also, I decided to not block the piece till finished.

Fess-Up Fiber Friday #3

Is it Friday... Again? Already?

I am sooooo totally beside myself with this latest yarn purchase that I simply MUST use today's Fiber Friday to share my bouquet of colors! Prepare yourself, this is pure happiness............... :o)

Today I received my Peak Brim Flare Crown Star Top Hat kit from Jimmy Bean Wool! This is a design by Kathryn Alexander Designs that will surely put a Gigantic Smile on my and your face. It is probably not an accessory for a wall flower, but if you are one of those that on an occasion wish to Stand Out from the Crowd...then this one is for you too!

This will be my first entrelac project....learning is such an incredible High!

Yarn Details
Brand: 100% Montana Wool
Color: Received 19 Hand Dyed Colors
Skein Weight: Unknown (yarn purchased as a kit)

Project Plans: Peak Brim Flare Crown Star Top Hat

Comments: I will enlarge this hat slightly as I want it to be somewhat floppy!

Fess-Up Fiber Friday #2

Bamboo is a fabulous Spring and Summer fiber and ever so elegant to the eye!

Yarn Details
Brand: RYC
Yarn name: Bamboo Soft
Color: Beaver #106
Content: 100% Bamboo
Skein Weight: 50g = 112yds
Project Plans: Glade
Pattern: Rowan Classic, Book #18, Nature

Comments: There are many beautiful patterns in this issue of Rowan. Actually I have the yarn for yet another project from RC, issue #18 (which you will see on a later Fess-Up Friday). I was not the only one taken back with the designs, my friend, Jeannie purchased the book and yarn to knit a vest! After reading several bloggers experience with this sweater, I will knit it in a size xs and shorten the sleeve length.

There are so many things to love about this project, look at the beautiful bell sleeves, the bobbles, the hem border! B e a u t i f u l ! !

What a Knitter does with Christmas Money.........

....why of course, she will purchase knitting goodies!

Yea, knitting goodies like:

An OTT-LITE Floor lamp from Michaels with a 50% off coupon.

Let me set the record straight....this lamp is awwwesommme!

The height is adjustable.
The lamp tilts.
The base is flat and engineered to place under any chair allowing for additional adjustments.
Fine details are easily and clearly seen.
The Ott-Lite is a "TrueColor" lamp.







And a knitting bag with a matchng accessory purse by ATENTI. A LYS (Knit Picky) just received a shipment of these bags and I chose from a selection of 4 bags. Trust me, the decision was not an easy one as they were all beautiful!

I chose The Gitana. I adore the bling-bling of this chic bag, but I love anything that sparkles or glitters! What a roomy bag for those large projects and of course I have my Silver Belle in it at this very moment.

Diva Holiday Knitting

The Holidays are not only a wonderful time of the year, but also a hectic time of the year with work, baking, cooking, decorating, cleaning, re-cleaning, parties and most important spending time with family and friends. With that said, when does a Knitting Diva have time to knit?? She knits late nights and early mornings.

Knitting is complete on my Silver Belle and the peplum and upper body are ready to be sewn together. This project has been put on hold for a week or so as I want time to give it 100% focus (....I think I feel a day of vacation coming just to commit a full day to finish the project). The construction of SB is unlike any other project I have worked with and I certainly don't want to feel rushed at this late stage of the piece. There will be pics in the next few weeks.


I did start a new lace scarf. It is the Leaf Lace Scarf designed by Twisted Knitter and it is a Free Pattern! I loved the color of the original piece and went to all lengths to find the Malabrigo Yarn Lace in "Lettuce". It was quite apparent that Lettuce was a most popular color selection, but Malabrigo in Lettuce was finally found at Yarn Paradise and was mailed to me promptly (thanks Yarn Paradise Gals-you're the best). Only a few inches have been knit, but thus far I'm finding it a very enjoyable knit while Jazz finds Leaf Lace an enjoyable knit for napping on me.

Relaxation is at it's best when knitting with a loved pet by your side.

Happy New Year!

Wishing my Family and Friends a Happy & Healthy New Year!