2007 in Knit

In 2007, here are some of my accomplishments
A baby blanket for my future children. I was given yarn by Emily and made an adorable blanket for my high school best friend. It was so much fun and then I found this perfect green and yellow yarn (really, what is the point of blue for boys and pink for girls? Make everything green and yellow so its unisex!)

This sock is still solo. In 2008, it is a goal of mine to make a mate and give them to another knitter since they do not fit my much longer foot. The pattern said the toe would make 2.5 more inches. A Lie! It only made 1.5 inches so, the sock fits someone with a size 8 foot.



To the left we see my first pair of socks! I finally made a mate and they are the same size. I was afraid to make a second one because I am not good at making 2 of the same thing. AKA the horrible black chenille that has failed to be a poncho, a hat, and a table runner. I think I am going to give it away or turn it into a boring scarf.
Below we have my first attempt at felting. This is a picture of my third attempt, which with the help of Jenny was very successful. I have finished and will felt it when Sheila comes for a visit this weekend. Too excited for words about this project and I hope it goes smoothly. I have already bought wool yarn for 3 other felted bags.



So, exciting news. Christine and I have started a Knitting for Peace group within our small group and everyone is coming over to my place Sunday to knit. I am really excited to teach the world to knit! I get so much enjoyment out of it and I really think other people would too. Our first project is a Warm up America blanket. Christine got a Knitting for peace pattern book as a Christmas present and it has a pattern for a blanket made up of 49 individual squares. There are about 7 different patterns for the squares (garter, stockinette, ribbed, etc). So I think it will be perfect for people that are just learning to knit to make garter blocks and more advanced ones to make the YO pattern, etc. Plus a square won't take too long to make, so people will feel that they have accomplished alot. (I am practically doing drumrolls with my feet I am so pumped about this knitting group) This is also a great way to use up leftover yarn.


Well goodnight knitters and I will post before and after pictures of my felted bag. What knitting projects are any of you working on? Emily???