Pinwheel Baby Blanket

I made this Pinwheel Baby Blanket for a friend at work. She's pregnant with her second child and doesn't know if she's having a boy or girl so I used a boring color (Rococo). It's made from the recycled Lion Brand Homespun that Mom gave me. She had started a crocheted afghan and got sick of it, so she gave it to me to frog and now I've reused the first skein. There were 6 skeins, so I've got plenty left. Hopefully I can find some other projects or someone who would like a bunch of tan yarn!

Empress Waist Top

Done, worn, photographed! So it was way too big and the ribbon looked ridiculous. There was just too much yarn bunched up - especially in the front. I ended up measuring it and taking it in on both sides by pulling it together in the back along the eyelet row and sewing it together. I think it's very cute, but is also obviously homemade. :( oh well.

And we survived Christmas! Thank goodness it's over - I'm so exhausted!

Snow day!

Snow, sleet, ice... boy do I love Maine. Seriously, I've had enough of this weather. I didn't go outside all day. I did make 4 dozen cookies and candy. This week I'm going to two cookie swaps, so it had to be done. For the cookie swaps I made my "White Chocolate Peppermint Bark" - not exactly a cookie, but then no one else will bring the same one!

White Chocolate Peppermint Bark
12oz package white chocolate chips
15 mini-candy canes or 5 regular candy canes
1. Crush candy canes into very small pieces.
2. Place white chocolate in microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 1 minute. Stir. Heat again for 30 seconds. Stir. This may take more intervals – just don’t let it go too long in microwave without stirring.
3. Pour candy cane pieces in melted white chocolate and stir.
4. Pour mixture on wax paper and smooth out so it’s about ¼” thick. Let cool.

5. Break into 1-2” pieces.

I did manage to get some knitting done this weekend. Since I have some left over homespun I couldn't help myself and made a headband. It's very Christmasy and cute! I did an easy cable - 6 by 6 (3 red, 3 white). I love easy projects like this.

I'm still working on my sweater. The ribbon is not going to work - it's just too bid to sinch. So now I'm going to leave it loose and add a hood. Should be cute and comfortable just like that. As soon as it's done I'll post the pictures!

Plugging along

We're still looking for homes for our other 3 cats. If we can't find homes ourselves for them by this weekend we're going to bring them over to HART. It's so sad. On top of this I'm sick, so I know I'm not quite as strong as usual.

In knitting world, I finished my sweater and it's way too big. I guess I'm not an XL anymore. I'm trying to figure out a way to make it more fitted without ripping it out. I'm sure I'll think of something soon. I've also done a bunch of scarves for friends. Next to get on Ravelry and update. There's so much to put on there and I'm loving just wandering around. And the needles list is so convenient - I need to print mine out.

Time to knit and get some sleep!

Sad Cat Day

Yesterday was sad cat day. We found out the my youngest son is very allergic to the cats. The doctor has said we need to find new homes for all of them. These are my babies from before I had babies... it's so hard! About two hours ago I found out that one of my friends will take one of them - it's great to know at least Angel will have a warm and loving home. I'm going to take her over on Thursday. That's going to be so hard. Here's some pics of my girl!

And on a happier note - I'm finally on Ravelry! check me out - feistyjen!