Randoms ... knitting

 Two lace trim practice pieces.   Left from Workbasket (Feb 1956) DMC Cebelia size 30.  Right from Piecework magazine, with corrected pattern on web site and ravelry.    size 0 needle, HDT by Yarnplayer, 50/50 wool/silk, color Peace.

 Laura Ricketts, (Laura Ricketts Designs), based this trim (from article Nov/Dec 2014 Piecework issue) on the needle lace found in vault of Lengberg castle, Austria.

 This is on size 3 needles; Red Heart yarn, Heart&Sole.

 GF Beth's knitted swiffer cover (+sponge).   I used the ladder stitch, based on pattern, Zoom, Erica Brembos.  hint: measure the swiffer before knitting!

Dressing for Spring by Debbie Trainor

These are two knit dresses for dishsoap bottles.   I used Sugar'n Creme cotton yarns.  

The patterns are all by Debbie Trainor.  

Let's Visit Rome Dress Dishcloth by Debbie Trainor

... and, continue with lace scarf.

  

Angela's Dream Scarf

by Jeanette Estee Famulari

... knitting (wip) update

measures 17.5" --  Yarn:  Lydia Delight, color Radiant Orchid.

Pattern:   Angela's Dream Scarf by Jeanette Estee Famulari

Swiffer Duster Cover - using pattern:   Zoom by Erica Brembos

AND, the Little Ladder Stitch - Link HERE.

Yarn:  Sugar'n Cream Scents - Aloe Vera.

Needs a bit of 'finishing' ... blocking, sewing in the ends.  Yarn:  Sugar'n Cream, color Red Bud.

Pattern:  Wedding Day Dishcloth Dress by Debbie Trainor.

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And don't forget about March 15th:

at Dairy Queen ....

Super Saturday ..

Two finishes ... The Beginner Scarf from knitting class and second hat.

Pulled out the sock set ... have the cuff going on one.   Visited the local yarn store as I lost my place in the pattern for the 2nd sock.   Also, got a quick tutorial on the sock bind off.   Hope the "pair" will be done before spring.   The knitting on small needles takes awhile!

Simon playing inside a grocery bag

 ... and, Jasper looking innocent ... as he took the cloth off the foot rest ....

looking innocent.

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 ....

December - to - now

Yes, I really did have a finish.   I finished knitting my maroon scarf.   Seed Stitch in December.   

I'm pretty close to finishing the blue/grey scarf, too.

I have added the fringe on one end.   have the fringe cut for the final end - so, am just knitting the 8 row repeat until the yarn is used up.   Probably 6 more inches.   

On to wanderlust ... 

... in December, DH + I visited Florida for a few days.   North Miami to visit the Ancient Spanish Monastery, link here.   

... and the Japanese garden in
Delray Beach, FL.   Link here.

... and Kissimmee, FL ...

Back at Home - view from window:

(camera went into hiding for a few weeks)

Was back at the AIC during snow flurries - enjoyed the new contemporary / modern exhibit, the  bronze lace bowl on the terrace, and of course "the bean" in Millennium Park.

Meanwhile, Mom was visiting family in Missouri -- so, I drove & picked her up.   Stopped at the St. Louis Art Museum, too.

... home again.   No trips planned for awhile.

Knitting Update

Progress on Angela's Dream Scarf [size 5 needles] by

Jeanette Estee Famulari.

Lydia Yarn - Radiant Orchid

70% Superwash Merino, 30% Silk -- 1 ply / Fingering Yarn

This is my Practice Piece for Angela's Dream Scarf -- the yarn is Premier/Deborah Norville Serenity Sock Weight.   Pink Sugar.   I try a few rows of practice and then I pick up the 'real' scarf.   This is the piece I use stitch markers for.   Never have enough stitch markers.   (size 5 needles)

Progress on Beginner Scarf from Knitting Class.

Cascade 200 Heathers 100% Peruvian Highland Wool

Col No 9332 (size 8 needles)

Plaid Dishcloth [size 8 needles] - pattern in 

I Can't Believe I'm Knitting! [updated edition]

Leisure Arts Publication

Lily Brand - Sugar n Cream

 Lavender and White cotton yarns.