Scarf

So I actually have been working on projects since Christmas, just slowly. I just finished this scarf. I don't have anything in mind for it. It's going to go in my small box of projects that I may one day sell or give as a gift. Anyway, I think it turned out kind of cute.

Baby Booties

I make baby booties everytime I'm invited to a baby shower. They are nice because I can use a small amount of yarn and whip them out in a couple hours. I made these for a friend in my ward who had a shower this weekend. I've never made white ones before, but I think these turned out pretty cute!

Christmas 2009

Now that Christmas is over I can show of my many hours of work. I really have a lot of fun trying to find/make up patterns for projects that I think people will like. Sometimes I worry that it isn't as fun for the reciever to get knitted presents (instead of something from a store) as it is for me to make and give them. I have to remind myself that it's the thought that counts...right?!?

The green hat I made for my brother-in-law Mike. He loved it! I was very glad. The black hat I actually made for Michael (my husband) last year. I've made quite a few hats out of this pattern, and they seem to be a hit. I use two strands of yarn so they are super warm.

This hat and scarf set is one of my favorites! The pattern was so simple, but very pretty. Mike's sister Martha wore the scarf almost every day while we were in Illinois. It matches her coat perfectly!

I LOVE these vests. I made them for my nephews Trent and Spencer. Spencer tried his on right after he opened it (with help from his mom) and looked so darn cute!

I don't know why this picture is up-side-down, but here it is anyway. This set was for Macy who turned 8 the day after Christmas. They are so simple, but I know I would have loved the fuzzy yarn when I was her age. She looked adorable in them!

These hats were so fun! I found the penguin online for Spencer and thought it was such a cute idea. I wanted another animal for Trent, but couldn't find one that I liked. So, I decided to go out on a limb and make up my own pattern. It was a lot of fun! Next time I do that pattern I will probably make a few changes, but for the most part I love how it turned out!

I think Christmas presents were a success! Phew!!! Now it's time to start on this year's presents....any suggestion?!?

Last Year's Christmas Presents

I like knit as many Christmas presents as a can. It means that the presents we give are a little different than what most people get (which is fun) and it saves us some money. Last year I made these for my sister-in-law's family. The purses and matching hats were for her older daughters and the sweater was for her baby, who is about a month and a half older than Samantha.

This year I once again knitted quite a few Christmas presents, but I don't want to post them until the recievers have opened them.

Hats!!!

This hat is for a friend's daughter. It's pretty cute, I think. I was originally going to made a purse, but it was just so cute I thought a hat would be more fun with this yarn. I think the pom-pom is my favorite part!

I finally got around to making a hat for Samantha. I have made a lot of hats, but this is the first one I've made for my girl. It's about time! I decided I don't want her to freeze in Illinois this Christmas. It was a fun hat to make. I just made up the pattern as a went. I'm starting to figure out that I don't really need a pattern all the time, especially for simple projects like these two.

Samantha's Stocking

I finished Samantha's stocking and have it now hanging on the wall. It turned out pretty cute, if I do say so myself. I have decided that I'm going to knit all of my kids stockings. I love the stocking I used growing up and hope my kids will have fond memories of their stockings as well.

Flower Hat

I found the pattern for this hat online. The hat is knitted and the flowe is crocheted. With a little help from a crocheting instruction guide I was able to figure out how to do the flower. It's only the second thing that I have attempted to crochet. Not too shabby if I do say so myself!

I thought the hat would be the perfect Christmas present for my sister Kathryn. Unfortunatly there was not gauge for the pattern and I didn't use the right type of yarn. So instead of getting an adult sized hat, I ended up with an infant sized hat. Fortunantly I will be getting a new niece sometime this comming week. I hope she likes the hat!!!