Focus on Finishing: Hats + Texting Mitts [and wrap on pins!]

Ann Norling Pattern, spiral rib hat.   Yarn:  malabrigo Rios.   687 Aquamarine.

   Ann Norling Pattern, spiral rib hat pattern.  Yarn:  malabrigo Rios.  689 Valentina.   Gift for our daughter.

 

 Next up:   texting mitts and wrap:

  Montana Mitts -- Wool and the Gang Kit.   

Sugar Baby Alpaca yarn.   (this was a kit).    color Quetzal Green.    I have one of the mitts finished.   Fingers crossed the other mitt will turn out well.    

 

This is Leafy Lisa Shawlette.  Pattern by Kelli Slack.   I used Misty Alpaca Chunky yarn.   Wanted to unpin and sew in the ends; however, it isn't quite dry.   Maybe tomorrow.  

 

Update

I had a good time with the New Knitter Mitts (Skacel) ... it was a kit.   DD also has a kit!

Started another kit, Montana Mitts -- Wool and the Gang.   Knitting done on one, starting the 2nd one soon.

knitted beverage cozy  .   Enjoyed the cable pattern.   This kit was from 10,000 Villages.

New hat for DH.   Ann Norling Pattern, spiral rib hat.  I've knitted a few hats with this pattern.

 Matese bag - which needs to be sewn together!!!  I'm undecided about making a lining for the bag.   I really liked the pattern, the Berroco yarn, espresso is now discontinued : (       I did manage to find some espresso in green colors.   Hope to knit a 2nd bag in this pattern soon.   

 While visiting Montana in 2017, my sister gave me some fibers. We were at 2nd hand store & I found knitting needles -- this trim/edge pattern was on line. interweave.com/article/needlework/weldons-mystery-project-knitted-lace-edging/

So, I knitted the edge in 2017 -- and the pattern and knitting became separated! "   

A few days ago, I found the knitted trim, still on the knitting needles.     Bound off and not sure where I'll put this knitted piece.  

 Here are a few of the rectangles I've knitted.   They will be donated to Warm Up America -- once I knit up the rest of the acrylic yarn I own.   

September is National Sewing month .... The above photo part of a gift for DF.   The origami bag is useful for any kind of project!   And the ort container is really fun to make.   I think I have sewn up 4 of them (to be given away).   I like to add yo-yo's ; however , buttons look pretty good on the containers, too.   

Do you have left over fabric --- try a pattern .... link HERE.

Multiple dischcloths!!!   Probably too many to post.

Small mug rug with left-over cotton yarn (takes apx 20 yards)

Aside from fiber arts & sewing ..... I've been enjoyed zentangle classes - and on-line videos.   

 Filled one sketchbook of this-n-that.     

And, coloring - I enjoy the pages from Johanna Basford.   Her illustrations are great fun for for me to fill in with color --- I prefer coloring pencils.

knit ...

 This is Orbit, Woolenberry pattern.   Made for and gifted to Mom.  I think she likes it.

 Portfolio, made with yarn from Philadelphia, given to my Sister-in-Law for her birthday.   She likes to wear it.  Yay! 

 A fun kit, from 10,000 Villages.  Knitting finished.  Need to grab needle and thread to turn this into a cup cozy.   I have another pattern, by Kelli Slack, for a beverage sleeve.   I think I'd like to knit it, too.

 Since a GF showed me how to knit diagonal dishcloths, I've made a few!  Also, some new-to-me patterns from a Ravelry dishcloth group.   One pattern chosen each week.    This yellow one has a nice texture.

 I purchased this yarn bowl from Etsy Sumiko.    I adore this yarn bowl.   there are oodles of choices available; however,this one makes my heart sing!   

 I've knitted a couple hats this fall.  And have lovely red yarn (Rios) for another!

I found this Wool and the Gang kit at JoAnn Fabrics.   They are a quick project and have really come in handy this winter.   while they can be used as is, with the bitter cold, I've been slipping over my gloves! and, with coupons, I have yarn to make another pair.   Oh winter, I look forward to your departure.

etc.

 So, here is the hat in the works.   On new needles.

... and the scarf, I cannot determine if it is the right length!   So, will maybe end it and fringe ... or knit a few more rows/repeats.

 I visited Carmel & Indianapolis the past couple days.   Wonderful exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art on Gustave Baumann --- If you aren't familiar, here is an article from publication in Orlando (2012).   Or, check out the link at the IMA - here.

I did quickly visit the Asian galleries to see my two fav pieces on display:

... home again ....