4 Down, 1 To Go

Only the hat left and I'm all down with set #3. For the booties, I used size 6/4.00 mm knitting needles to achieve the smallest size. The next pair I make, I think I'm going to make the cuff the solid coordinating color to help tie the pieces together a little better. (Which will be happening soon, just found out another friend is pregnant.)

3 Pieces down, 2 To Go

Working on Another Baby Set

One of my cousins is pregnant with her 4th child, but its her first little girl. So I decided to knit her one of the little sets I've been doing for people. I'm using Caron Simply Soft in Baby Brights Ombre 9801 and Orchid 9717. So far its looking really cute. Will have pics up as soon as I get them all done.
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Crafty Christmas Presents

I haven't died, I promise. :)  Things have been super busy around here. Now that the holidays are over, I actually have time to think again. Quick update: I never did get the other 3 mario mushrooms done for my sis but she was thrilled with the one I did get done and never did complete any washcloths. There should be an award for most projects started and least projects finished...I'd win every time. lol.

Between me and my daughter, we should be decked out for a while.

My daughter got the large knitting machine. She has already whipped up 2 scarves and is totally in love with it. I got the little knitting machine. It does i-cords VERY quickly. I also got a 10" pair of US size 8/5.00 mm stiletto point, bell capped knitting needles from Signature Needle Arts. After tax and shipping they were $41 but this is only my second pair in 2 years. I'm totally in love with them. They make knitting so much easier.

Close ups of everything

Hope everyone had a wonderful christmas with their families.

Update 10/27/11

Ok. So lots has happened in a very short time. Through a very long series of disastrous events, we lost our house and moved in with my mother. So my crafting has taken a back burner.

Now that we are settling into a routine, I'm finally finding time to craft again. I'm working on a set of Mario Brothers Mushrooms for my sister. I actually have one of them done. Now I just have to finish the other three. ;)

The Digits of Pi scarf I was working on for my hubby got packed and I have no idea where it is at the moment.

I've been working on knitting some dishcloths using the Ballband Dishcloth pattern found on most Peaches & Cream yarn labels. I'm still on my first one but you gotta start some where.

Will write again soon...I hope.
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All done!

Here is the second completed set. See the following links for original patterns:
Mittens:
www.spudandchloe.com/blog/2010/05/baby-mitts-free-pattern/
Booties:
www.bernat.com/pattern.php?pid=4187&cps=21191
Hat:
mycrafty-creations.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-knit-newborn-baby-hat.html
The hat is a variation of the pattern I posted back in July of this year. Here are the alternate directions:
Beginning at the end of Rnd 11.
Rnd 12: k2tog around.
Work I-cord for about 3".
Bind off. Knot I-cord.
Simple enough. Enjoy!
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