Froggy Friday

I went to a training today and they believe in keeping your hands busy so you will stay more focused, engaged, listen better and pay more attention.

Here is what my seatmate created. I worked on a secret crochet project and got four more "shells" done by the end of the day, besides learning a lot.

Happy Friday to All!

Word Free Wednesday

TWW - First One

TWW = Three Word Weekend. I am going to try to sum up each weekend on Sundays with this idea.

This weekend it was all about: Plan, Create, Crochet. Yes, you heard me right, crochet. I am working on these really cute little monsters that are great for little kids hands. I had a lot of fun playing with the pattern for future use.

It was also about knitting retreat plans and info, cooking for the week's lunches and doing house chores. It is really nice to have at least one weekend a month to do these things.

I hope to get back on the blogging track soon. I am working on a scheduled plan, I promise. It has been difficult to carve out the time with the new job, but I am coming out the other side of the training and into the light of "got it."

I hope everyone is seeing the beauty of SPRING in their world~!

Gnome Hats - Pattern is Available for Free

I received a note from a reader that said the link to my Gnome Hat pattern was missing at Ravelry. So, I went in and fixed it. It should be working now. Thank you for the catch on that. And happy hat knitting to all~!

Mindful Monday: Getting Caught Up

I spent my holiday Monday cleaning and sorting my stash and setting up some future projects.

Also I reviewed my UFO projects that need to be worked into the knitting schedule. I have a couple that I really want to finish this year so I can wear them.

Progress on the baby sweater that needs to be gifted next month is at the halfway mark. (more on this project when it can be photoed). It is fun to have an opportunity to knit for a future little one.

Progress on the gift hat for CatWithCats is past the halfway mark. I hope to have it done and blocked this week.

I found the jewelry hardware and beads to make the Soutache necklace (from the Creative Knitting magazine last month) and bracelet that I want to test out of some leftover sock yarn when I have the time.

And, while I was waiting for the folks to stop by, I started a headband called Poems Easy Headband from the 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders. I used up some leftovers in brown and purple, and ended up with three headbands by the end of the day. They are fast and easy and fun to wear.

All in all, it was a great way to spend a holiday Monday. I hope everyone is grateful for the four-day week ahead~!

Think Spring - Green!

Today I decided that while I was teaching I should cast on and test a neck scarf I have had on hold for a while. It is the Posh Neck Scarf by Classic Elite.

I cast it on with Red Heart Shimmer in the lime green color - this looked like spring to me.

It is knit just like the pattern calls for and it turned out great. It was done in a few hours. It is a great neck scarf and makes a good headband as well. I plan to make a few of these for gifts this year.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Note: Thanks to toastytoes for the super cute valentines pic.