hello...hello....hello (echo)

gosh its been awhile. I really have been knitting/crocheting, just hit a rut for awhile and all I did was washcloths and they basically all look alike except different colors.

I've also been working on some other Christmas presents for my nieces. another thing I've been working on is the afghan that I posted awhile back. I've been focusing on that for the last few weeks trying to get it done as soon as I can. The wedding is still 3 months away, but I'd rather have it done than rush about like a crazy person to get it finished.

but anyway, all that to say there will be pictures later this evening or tomorrow sometime of my latest accomplishments.

the results are in...

I just found out that baby #3 is a girl!

I need suggestions on what to knit, please help!

yarn!

the lovely yarn I purchased from Ms. Pixie Riot
color is "love you till tuesday" formerly "1-2 crush on you"

I had started a pair of Jaywalker socks out of this lovely yarn until tragedy occurred. my 2 year old ever so nicely took the needles out of the sock and bent one of them. so I rolled it back up and now have to wait until I can get another needle. sigh.

more dishcloths

the aforementioned dishcloth in buttercream and natural, really thick, almost like a potholder.


another Grandma's favorite dishcloth in yellow


and the other aforementioned DW knitted dishcloth in creamsicle

Monkey Sock Swap Package!

I received my monkey sock swap package in the mail today!!!


first, a monkey note pad! I'm going to keep this in my knitting bag.


a stuffed monkey that M has already layed claim too


hear, see, speak no evil monkey stitch markers


monkey stickers galore! (minus at least once since M wanted one as soon as I opened the package)


moneky cut outs




and the monkey socks!

my latest obsession is...

Sugar 'n Cream yarn!

first up is Soapy the Turtle using Shades of Green for the shell and Key Lime for the legs/head/tail

next is Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth using Hot Purple

after I take a picture there is another Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth using Buttercream and Natural (double thick for my mother-in-law)

I also have made a DW Darrell Waltrip knitted dishcloth using Creamsicle (this is already in use, so after its washed I'll get a picture)

Monkey socks: completed

I never thought I'd actually finish these. ha! yeah right, I knew I would, they just seemed to be taking f.o.r.e.v.e.r. and a day. amazing how different each sock looks because of how the striping appears.

Breast Cancer Awareness Dishcloth

I used this pattern with Sugar 'n Cream yarn in Marble Print

Monkey Sock Swap: take 2

First one down, one to go!

tag, I'm it!

I've been tagged so I shall do this :)

Here are the rules... Each person tagged gives 7 random facts about themselves. Those tagged need to write in their blogs the 7 facts, as well as the rules of the game. You need to tag seven others and list their names on your blog. You have to leave those you plan on tagging a note in their comments so they know that they have been tagged and to read your blog.

1. I have four older annoying brothers that I love dearly (most of the time).

2. blood fascinates me, perhaps that's why I wanted to be a doctor when I was little?

3. I like to watch war movies.

4. I abhor pink. When I was younger my mom used to keep buying me pink items of clothing (as the only girl) and if I didn't wear them she'd make me pay her back for them. So I'd wear them to sleep in because I hated being forced to wear that particular color.

5. I graduated from high school at 16, started college at 17 and graduated from college at 20. again, blame my mother for pushing me (I was homeschooled in high school).

6. I'm a Navy brat...my dad was in the Navy for 30 years. 8 as a Reservist and 22 in the Active Duty Reserves. We lived in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

7. I don't like peanuts. I can eat peanut butter, but just can't eat an actual peanut.

I think I'll tag April, Leigh Ann, Amber, and Pixie