Unfinished projects

You know those projects that are quite simple but for some reason you can't finish them? Well, I've got a few hanging around that I really should finish up. They're taking up way too much room in my knitting basket and tiny livingroom. First up we have a cozy lace shawl I started last spring:

I'm using Knitpicks Andean Treasure in Embers Heather. My original intention was to give this as a gift, but then I decided that most of the women in my life wouldn't wear a shawl. Oh well, guess I get to keep it for myself :-) When am I going to wear this in San Diego???

The second project again, taking up way too much room, is a child's blanket for my quazi-niece Ellie. She loves all colors pink (and what girl doesn't deep down) and I was told she would like a nice soft blanket. The goal for this one was beginning of July when a visit to Minnesota and Ellie's birthday took place. But May and June just were not knitting months for me, too hot or something. Anyhow, picked this up again last night, a great pattern for watching a movie. I will finish this one very soon to stock up as a Christmas present:


For some reason I've been on a Knitpicks run lately, this time I used Shine Sport in Blush and Orchid. I keep my stitches loose so that it doesn't get too heavy for Ellie to carry around or too hot, I like that this cotton blend yarn is soft and shiny.

I'm not so sure about this blogging business

Well it seems that if you're in the know you're blogging. So I'm ditching my cool anti-blog persona and diving in...well maybe. You see, the thing is I'll probably be really lazy about posting. I'm not much of a writer.

I'm currenty working on a throw for Mum's couch. She wanted neutral (blah) colors and it has to be sturdy to withstand the claws of death-Maggie the weiner dog. Why do dogs always like to ruin my work??? Anyways, just have to add the fringe, pack it up and ship it to Texas...here's a pic:



I used Lionbrand Homespun in Deco, Fawn, & Rocco. Four strands held together with giganto needles size 50! Went really fast. I'm hoping this sturdy acrylic yarn will hold up to Maggie, crossing my fingers.