A Lotta Nada

Another set of bead and wire votive holders. I do enjoy knitting these. Not only are they quick, but they're really pretty and make great gifts. I made the first few using 26g wire, but have since started using 28g. A little lighter and softer on the hands.

Gotta love these mini sock blocker keychains. They're actual sock blockers. And you only have to knit one mini sock. You get the mini sock blocker keychain and directions for the sock. Bought mine from the Yarn Grove. Excellent customer service and free shipping in the U.S.




Very little knitting happening at the moment since I'm working on my crochet Ripple Afghan. Of course my Chevron Scarf gets some knitting here and there as well.

Ahhhh... Time for A Breather

If I have learned anything through the years, it's that I don't like production knitting. Or mass producing anything that I make. Knitting, sewing, jewelry making or whatever craft or skill I undertake. I prefer one of a kind, or if I enjoy making something, I might make a few of the same, changing colors or whatever I need to keep my interest. Why then do I frequently end up mass producing? It's not that I look for it. It comes to me. I could easily refuse the task. But I don't. I haven't figured why.

Which brings me to my Skully Scarf. I've finished several already, minus the weaving in of ends. I'm bored to death of it. Making the faces is slightly interesting, but after 5 or six, soooo monotonous. Then the scarf body. Garter stitch. On large needles. So I've caught up on a lot of movie watching I've been meaning to do. There is something to say about mindless knitting I suppose.

My toe warmers sit unfinished, collecting dust. Numerous gift items (ideas) still sit in my head or on a sketch pad. I've wound several yarn cakes, just to eye the beauty of them and break the monotony. I knit a mini hat which fits my thumb (inspired by a Dr.B post). I crocheted a wire bangle bracelet.

I still have 8 scarves and 15 hats to finish. But I needed to come up for some air. So it goes.

What Can I Say

Somehow, I just can't seem to commit to larger projects these days. It's all about the mini for me. I knit a single fingerless glove, took the picture, then ripped it. I used that yarn to make baby socks and a hat for my nephews baby. Well, when he and his wife saw it, they thought there was too much pink in it for a boy. I was slightly disheartened, but then sort of happy I got to keep the cute little things. My nephews little girl, she's 7, saw the little set and said it would be perfect for her brother. I told her that her mom and dad thought there was too much pink in them for a boy so I'd make him another set with "boyish" colors. She rolled her eyes and said, "They're so cute. He doesn't know what color he's wearing. What difference does it make?" Out of the mouths of babes. Well anyway, I've been on a mini binge. Quick fixes you might say. And loving every bit of it. Here are my mini creations.








Yes... I've gone too far. I even made a mini hanger for one of the tops. Heh! I love it.