Onesie

Going on a hunt for supplies .... I realized that there are a few onsies in my knitting projects.    These need to be PAIRS.

 Mosaic knitting.   Project bags.  This was a LNS class & I had enough left overs to create a 2nd bag.   One finished, and one WIP.   (IMO:  It is a GREAT way to use up bits of yarns, multiple colors.)    Pattern is by Cindy Walker 'Mosaic Bag'

 This was a LNS project.   Knit mittens in a day with bulky yarn.   Only, it took me longer to get just ONE and I didn't start the 2nd one (yet).   Class/Pattern called "All Day Mitten"

 Froze Toes Slippers, pattern by Kristin McDonnell.  Uses (left over) blanket yarn by BERNAT.   I did put the 2nd slipper on knitting needles.  These need to be done and put to use this winter.

 This is another LNS class.  It is a toe-up sock class that I struggled with.   Yet, my 2nd sock is nearly there.   Another good project to finish up this winter.

I hope any of you reading this post, with ONE of two -- or projects 50% complete -- can get back into the groove and enjoy finishing!!! 

   

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.

Misc knitting + wanderlust ...

It is fun for me to see how these two balls of yarn ..

 Starting from the 'toe'

 ... are starting to look like socks?   Still have a few more classes to go ....

I had an e-mail from friend who said she missed my day trip photos - I forget to post on the blog - so much quicker to do on Facebook.   So ... here is yesterday's day trip into Chicago:

 I visited the Driehaus Museum for the Maker and Muse exhibit -- it is located at 40 E Erie St, Chicago, IL.   The next exhibit will be Downton Abbey costumes.

 

 Stopped in to Macy's on State Street - the tree will light on Saturday.   The ceiling is spectacular with the stars hanging.   And, enjoyed seeing the Tiffany mosaics on the 5th floor ceiling.   More about the ceiling on this link:   http://chicago-architecture-jyoti.blogspot.com/2009/01/tiffany-dome-at-marshall-fields-now.html.

 The glass window is in the Pedestrian Way - basement of Macy's [walk thru the candy department to the Ped Way].

As the weather, yesterday, was so nice, I walked to the Marquette Building to see more mosaic - by Tiffany.   The Marquette Building is at 140 So. Dearborn St in Chicago.

 It was double discount days for members of the AIC - so, I did some exhibit viewing, some shopping, and then -- I waited until sunset to take the elevator up to the terrace.   This is Bronze Bowl with Lace by Ursula von Rydingsvard.   It is spectacular at night - only a little drizzle!

 It lights up from the center and also has small lights on the ground to illuminate the cedar / bronze surface.