The Tappan Zee Cardigan

This week I casted on a new project The Tappan Zee Cardigan. , and it's for me! I don't usually knit garments for myself, but I've been in love with this cardigan for awhile now, I just didn't have enough yarn until now, hubby bought me 6 skiens of Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash as an early Mother's Day gift.

 I must say I am enjoying this pattern a lot, it's just zooming along, think I'll knit my cardigan with full length sleeves, and buttons down the entire front. I'll be knitting on this every chance I get!

must stash podcast sweater kal

join the must stash podcast sweater kal Cari wanted a white sweater for Julia she picked the yarn and pattern! wow I surprised myself… a 3 day knit

Pattern Luna Paints Top Down Baby Cardi W417by Anastasia Blaes
 Needle 4.5mm
Yarn 2 skeins Bernat Giggles

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lemon meringue pie

I always wanted to knit a shawl, but I have a terrible time with lace patterns, so when I found the LaLa's Simple Shawl by Laura Linneman I had to knit it! 
I used some yarn that my Sis gave me years ago, The ball bands were missing but I am pretty sure it is Bernat Baby Coordinates Sweet Stripes I finished off with a simple garter stitch ruffle. I will definitely be knitting another.

on the needles is my Summer project I chose the Moderne Log Cabin Blanket by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne I am using all the odd balls of patons wool and decor that are taking up space in the yarn bin. I'm sure you're thinking I'm nuts for picking a blanket for my summer project, I'm thinking the same thing! so we'll see how long I can knit on it before the heat gets to me.

Belle take 3

yes another one... I just can't help myself I love this sweater pattern made from 1 skein 198g of Bernat Premium colour navy using 5mm needles

Julia's Birthday Dress

Cari picked out this dress for Julia's birthday dress,The pattern Daisy Dress is from the book Baby Knits made easy DK page 62. I used size 4mm needles and it took 2.25 skiens of Red Heart Soft Yarn Solids, rose blush colourway, I opted to do a picot hem instead of the cluster stitch, I just couldn't figure out!) It turned out okay, but sized a lot bigger than I thought it would, and unless Julia has a huge growth spurt in the next 3 months I don't think it will fit until the fall.

I'll be adding a few more lazy daisies I just hope I'll know when to stop.

I won I won

How on earth did I forget to mention that I won this beautiful yarn from the Belle &Beau kal  such a fantastic prize! It's 2 skeins of O-Wool Classic Worsted, I have no idea what it will become but I can't wait to knit it up! if any of you have some ideas I'd love to hear your suggestions.

a catch up

I haven't felt like blogging lately but I have been knitting a few little things.

 I've made a few little hats for Julia and a hair band for Kelli, who has decided to grow her hair out.

First off I made a hello kitty hat using some scrap yarn I had sitting in the yarn basket it is so old I'm not even sure the name of the yarn

found the free pattern on Ravelry 

and I also made a Tam from the old reliable Patons #98, Family Headwear & Scarves booklet it is my go to source for hats.

  Yarn -1 skein Patons Astra Colorway-baby pink

 Needles- 3.75 mm 4.0 mm

Braided headband 

made with 3 knitted strips that's braided then sewn in place with a piece of matching grosgrain ribbon.