In memory of the niece I never knew

Time

It looks like Spring is finally here...which is a good thing because Summer is not far off. My needles and hooks continue to be silent, although I do hear their voices calling ever so sweetly every now and then...like when I'm helping dh saw some 2 x 4s or when everyone else is settling down for the night and I still have housework or school work to do. Maybe, if I work on smallish things, I will be able to spend a little time knitting or crocheting. Maybe. Maybe if I keep a ball of yarn and a hook or needles in my purse, I'll be able to spend a little time. Oh wait, I already do that and it's not working. Maybe if I make a schedule, I'll be able to fit in some fiber time. Mmmm...tried that, didn't work. Oh well...I'll do what I can and when I can. Right now, there are other things that take priority like getting the remodel finished, getting the house cleaned up and getting my school work done. My main piority, however, will always be my kids. And because my baby's birthday is just a few days away (she's going to be 10! *sniffle), I am going to make sure I enjoy every moment that I can with all 7 of them. Counting kids: step-son, daughter-in-law, 17 yo son, 16 yo daughter, 13 yo daughter, almost 10 yo daughter. That's 6. Oh yes! and Hubby makes 7! *smile

Knit One Not

It has been a while since I've picked up my needles or a crochet hook, or posted here. Oops. There is simply just too much going on, right now. Of course, there usually IS too much going on at my house. I did manage to get one sock knit for Kirstin. Here's a pic of the WIP: The sock is made in Bernat Satin Sport in the Meadow colorway. I don't know if you can see it, but I added a lacework "K" on the side of the ankle. Now I have to get busy on the second sock. Maybe I'll have it done in time for Christmas? j/k I think I am suffering from "second sock syndrome" and should probably try the magic loop technique and make two at a time instead of just one on dpns.

I also whipped up a couple of cotton baby bibs: one knit, and one crocheted, both with hearts in the middle. I'll post pics as soon as I can. I have in mind an idea for a pattern for a bib that I think will be very cool; more on that at another time.

Now, it's time to consider what to make for Christmas this year. One of my nieces has said she likes mittens. Mittens are great, but...I need them to be extra special and warm. I'm thinking a double-thick pair: outer layer wool, inner layer alpaca. That ought to keep the cold out, eh? I am so not waiting for the last minute like I did last year with the Cinderella sweater. I won't (I hope?) be doing any duplicate stitch, either. What a PITA that was.

That's all for now...my knitting and crocheting (at least for now), is being done strictly in my head. Scarey thought, eh? ;-)