Yearning to knit!

I'm really missing knitting and crocheting, which I haven't done for a few months now.  I did try, but my thumbs hurt yet.  Plus, I don't like the feel of yarn in my sticky fingers....it has been hot and humid this summer!  Hopefully, soon it will cool down and my thumbs will have gotten more rest.  Will try working on something soon (when its cool)!

Happy Labor Day weekend

Knitted blocks finished!

Today, I finished the edging (lavender) around the girlie colored blocks I've been making.  This blanket will be for my grand-daughter.  I also have a huge pile of more boyish or adult blocks for my grandson.  They are edged with navy blue.  Will complete the girl one after my hands have rested for a bit.

I'm so excited!  Its nearly spring and is supposed to reach 60 degrees here tomorrow!

Happy knitting and crocheting!

Knitting!

Since shortly after Christmas, I've been knitting 8x10" (more or less) sized blocks in various patterns and colors to add to those left over from the last big blanket. One will be for our 6+ year old grandson and one for our 8+ year old granddaughter. Eventually, I will deplete my yarn stash. Slowly but surely, my hands are able to knit but I know not to overdo.

Hope you're having a good 2011 so far.... most of us have had lots of snow which makes life interesting and beautiful.

Happy Knitting!

Knitting wishes............

I really miss knitting!  Of course, I did knit a bit this year, but mostly dishcloths.  But, the REAL knitting is what I want to do now!  My thumb still bothers me though, so will let it rest for a while.  Machine piecing and top stitching can be done without pain, so that's what I'll stick with for now.  Although I've had to abandon hand-quilting and do miss it, at least I can quilt.

Wishing you all the best for the coming new year (2011).

Finally, the blanket is finished!

This is one heavy blanket, so it should keep son and wife warm!  Now, I need to gift-wrap it.

I still have more knitted blocks so maybe one more?

A few years ago, after making these squares for our church knitting group, I also made lots of blocks at home for my own use.  That first one was mine, the I made my daughter one, and now son and family will have one.

Here we are in December...........

.........And, the blanket hasn't been touched since January.  My hands are better than they were back then, but I still can't do much knitting or crocheting, or even much hand-stitching quilts.

Currently, I'm finishing up a quilt I began for my son a couple years ago.  It is in memory of his beloved K-9 partner Jag.  Just a couple more days of hand-sewing the binding on and another row of decorative stitching and it will be done.  Then.......I will finish sewing together the rows of the knitted squares and add a couple rows of crochet around the completed blanket.  I hate having to leave things unfinished and this will be a relief to say the least.

Happy knitting & crocheting!

Karen