Folk Mitts and Hot Chocolate

I haven't done any colorwork for a while. Playing with bits of my hand-dyed recycled sweater yarns, I came up with these bright and cheerful "Folk Mitts." They are happily keeping my hands warm while I knit up the rest of my Christmas gifts. Check back...I'll post the pattern later.

And here's one more gift ready. It's a simple beanie for Zak. He likes things plain...no designs, no bright colors. So to make him a hat that he will actually wear, I had to reel myself in. But I don't like to get bored, either. To satisfy both of us, I whipped him up a "Hot Chocolate" beanie with my hand-dyed recycled sweater wool in dark brown and black. The color changes are very subtle and not even noticeable unless you're up close and personal!

A Little Bit for Me

I have been having a lot of fun knitting baby things for friends and family. I still have more to go. But it's also time for me to make something for myself. ;o] I chose the Interweave Knits Lotus Blossom Tank. I didn't care for the feel or colors of the recommended bamboo yarn. Instead, I chose Reynolds' Saucy, a mercerized cotton in a periwinkle.

The Makings


Work in Progress


Lace Close-up




And....one more baby item
Punkin' Head