Super Cute Poncho

I made Delaney, 2 year old daughter of Joe and Diane, a cute poncho. Diane loves it. Delaney hates it. Unfortunately, Diane can't get Delaney to wear it, or go near it. I don't know if it has bad poncho mojo, or if it's just a 2 year old's prerogative. I'd love a shot of her in it, but this will have to suffice for now. This was my very first poncho, and I adore it. Had I made it a little bigger I would wear it myself. I'm making my next one for my friend Keri's daughter, Kyra, who is 4. Hers will be pink with pink eyelash borders. So cute. I wish I was four again.

A Few Odds and Ends

I discovered a cool new way to hang the handmade scarves that I create. Not only is it practical, but it’s pretty too!!

I used an over the door towel hanger. I'm sure they make really pretty, fancy ones but this was a la Tarjay and it works just fine. Too bad they haven't invented touch-o-vision yet, cuz the best part about all of these is how they feel!

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I went walking around the neighborhood the other day. There are a bunch of paved little trails that go all around the area. So I went exploring. The best part is that the park area is behind a strip mall. You sure don't see that in LA! So here is the entrance to the park area:

It was beautiful when it was all covered in snow. Now it's merely pretty.

I started on the trail and came across this:

Now, if that isn't a sign that I am on the right path, I don't know what is. Seriously, this was just on the ground as I started on the trail. (For those of you that don't know, I collect dragons).

Next I saw this and just thought it was gorgeous. There were only a few spots left at 4pm that still had frost on them.

This was a shot that I got, just as the sun was going down and the light was hitting the Cascades. I wish I had a better camera cuz this shot did not do it justice.

And, just so you all know, this was my view walking back up the hill to the apt. It was clear and beautiful, and the sky was actually that blue. I am a very lucky person to be living here.

Something New to Knit

Guess what I made?? Betcha can't! Give it a try... give up? Ok, well, I made......a SCARF!! Surprise. But, this particular scarf involves an actual pattern. I did more than just garter stitch. It took me 5 starts, and 5 frogging of said scarf, before I actually got the hang of it. Here it is in all it's beautiful glory:

I used Nashua "Creative Focus Chunky" which is 75% Wool and 25% Alpaca. I weaved in some silk embroidery ribbon for a little extra umph. It's super warm, super soft, and would make an excellent throw blanket. If I had about $120 which is what it would take to make it with this yarn. Hence the scarf!

The best part is that I was following a pattern, but when I talked to Shannon at the shop to help me with a mistake, I realized that I was actually adding in a stitch. Originally it was supposed to be K1, YO, K2Tog. However, what I was actually doing was K1, YO, K1, K2Tog. Funny how mistakes in knitting turn into 'design elements'.

My next project may be a cabled hat - I will learn two new skills, hat making and cabling. Two things I am very much looking forward to doing.