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.

knitted wraps + trims

 Guess what is  F I N I S H E D ....   Portfolio wrap.  I bought the yarn in Philadelphia - it is called Loop Studio Yarn.   Per web site:  "Studio is a bouncy 3-ply yarn made from 100% American merino wool that's spun and dyed right here in Pennsylvania!".

 In addition to the blue yarn, I purchased a couple more colors - Easel and Glaze.   Perhaps I will use the same pattern in those colors.

The new project I started in October is called Hitchhiker.   

 I am using Color Celedon  -- Madelinetosh  tosh merino light.   .    

I found some very nice vintage pattern books - and started a charming leaf trim:  

  

The yarn is from Bloomington, Indiana - called Panda, from Crystal Palace.

I added a few more inches on the trim from Piecework magazine, too. 

 New to me knitting spool - Knitter's Pride