Endless knitting & family photos :)

I feel like I am endlessly knitting.  I am working on  Union Suit for Levi and then one for my dad.  YES, huge amounts of endless stockinette! At least it isn't boring and I can watch a movie while knitting.

Here are some photos of the kiddos that I found and love :)

The whole fam damily (well, almost!) Who is missing?

My dad in his remodeled 39 Dodge.  Pretty pleased, I'd say!

Will & Scar <3

Mady & my favoritest niece ever!

Levi; A union suit will suit him, yes?

Dee :)

Indy; a prolific knitter like her mama :)

Not any photos of Lox. You all see him all the time as I use him as my model!



Weather The Storm

It's Canada and man, is it cold!  My good friend, Trisha, has had some wickedly cold weather out in Alberta lately.  REALLY cold.  Freeze-the-water-in-your-eyes kind of cold.  She decided to knit a very warm cowl.  Because, you just can't go outside without one! I test knit one for her in less than a day and it is very easy, and instantly gratifying.  Dee claimed it to wear when she goes to work and waits at the bus stop.  Check it out :

Destinee's Long Stockings

What DO you knit for a girl about to turn 16? No sweater will do and neither will a toque. When asked, she chose stockings; one of my least favorite things to knit! However, being the mom that I am, I abided and am glad to say that I did. She chose the colors well and a simple striped pattern to be used. So, back at the end of November, I set about to knit these babies up! I used a basic toe up pattern and then decided on how many rows fr the stripes. 14 seemed a good enough stripe without making them too "Wicked Witch of the East-ish". We chose http://www.knitpicks.com/Essential+Sock+Yarn_YD5420133.html Knit Picks Essential Sock Yarn for the job and used size 2mm needles to make the socks snug enough to fit a tiny size 5 women's foot. It is a great fit and I know she will wear these often.