a few doll sweaters

I have been knitting here and there, these will fit an 18" doll such as American Girl Doll. I found the pattern here:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eyelet-top-down-cardi-for-18-dolls

Have a wonderful Easter holiday!

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Baby Sweater complete!

The Ann Norling Infant Set I baby sweater and hat were finished up and shipped to the expectant mom amd she loved it! I decided to knit the 12 months size and she was very pleased, new babies tend to receive so much to wear that's newborn or 3-6 months size. I wanted her to able to dress baby in something warm for next fall & winter. I recommend the pattern, this is the first time I have tried ann norling designs, well written and easy to follow!

Now I am trying a new doll sweater and have some ideas to design my own.
Happy knitting!

Knitting away on that baby sweater!

I am slowly getting this knitted up for a baby due in late March. I'm enjoying working with Plymouth Dream Baby yarn!

The pattern is by Ann Norling, Infant Set I, here

baby sweater on the needles

Finally back to knitting! We are all moved in here down in sunny Florida and loving it!!

DD has a friend expecting her first baby ( a boy) in March and she asked me to knit a baby sweater, only requirement-- no pastel shades. I found this Plymouth Dream Baby & it's so soft!

Here' my progress so far, this is the back of the sweater.

Happy New Year Everyone!

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Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas Everybody!

Moved to Florida as planned and slowly getting settled/unpacked, no time at all for knitting or crocheting but I brought it ALL with me, lol!!

Have a Thankful Holiday!!

and yet another doll sweater......

This is the Happy Day Hooded Cardigan in a book by Charlene Schurch American School of Needlework #1348 Knits for Girls and Dolls. LOVE this pattern, yarn I used is Bernat Satin, it's all a blur, lol!

I'm SO BUSY emptying out my house and packing for the move to Florida in early December. We have lived here 18 years and I can't believe all the "stuff" we have. Most I have donated, sold all the furniture on craigslist and to friends and some on ebay. The house is on the market but no bites on it yet, the economy isn't the greatest but I'm very positive it will sell, maybe not right away but hopefully within a year or so. Okay back to cleaning & packing!

Happy Halloween!!

My Favorite Time of Year!!

another doll sweater

This is from a Judith Shangold pattern, you can see her designs here and there's a database of retail shops that carry her patterns.
www.judithshangold.com
Petals Jacket & Hat, also sized for children.

more knit doll outfits :)

I was able to finish a few more, these are loads of fun to make!!

Summertime!

I can't believe summer is flying by so quickly but I have been busy!! some knitting on doll clothes only because I purchased this 18" Springfield doll named Lindsay and knitted her this outfit with others going on the needles!






Working here at the house, painting, re-finishing furniture and trying to grow some tomatoes. I don't really have a green thumb but they are coming along finally. We have had a lot of rain and thunder storms this month so it has been a challenge, the weeds sure do like it!

My dd and sil are coming up from Va. for a visit and then my sister and 3 little girls will be here. We have plans to go to the beach and the fair and take my mom out to dinner for her 70th b-day( it's a surprise! :)
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer too!! I know I am ;)

Happy Fourth of July!!

My husband and I have been very busy working on our home and rental properties. I have been crocheting a little and have a stack of patterns I want to knit but just can't seem to find the time!!! Of course summer is here and I am out walking and started a weight lifting program trying to get into better shape. The winter months and bad weather allowed me to gain about 10lbs which doesn't make me happy, ;( so I guess that's where I am putting all my efforts at the moment!! Yes, we still plan on leaving the area and heading south to either Virginia or Florida, just the thought of packing and selling everything is mind boggling, but it's our ultimate goal.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July!!

Look at my Knit Picks Sampler!

Look at the beautiful gift I rec'd!!
You can read all about the sampler here
I can't wait to try these yarns, the colors are so pretty and yarn so very soft! You also receive the free patterns in the pack and the yarn will make all of the projects!! Lace Cap, Lace Mat, Morning Glory Purse and Ruffled Wristwarmers

A Wish for all Moms out there!

Crochet potholders are the thing!

I have been obsessed with my stash of cotton yarns- Sugar N Cream and Peaches n Cream making oodles of potholders, hot pads and a few dishcloths. meanwhile my UFO pile of baby sweaters and other goodies are piling up!

Here's just a sample of what I have been up to:

Seed Stitch Baby Sweater

I finished this little goodie last week, pattern from Lion Brand, click here. I used Bernat Satin solid in color lagoon. I added in the buttonholes to avoid using the ties that are in the directions. Great top down design. I have some yarn left and hoping I could find a nice bootie or hat pattern with seed stitch to match....



While knitting I also started this crochet baby sweater using some Red Heart TLC Lustre ( disc. yarn) from the stash, it's cute pattern with stars on the front, more details to follow.




So while I was in the crochet mood, I rec'd from a friend an order to crochet up a dozen of these Dolly Potholders, now the ones I am making for her have 2 potholders hanging below and are secured with a large button BUT they are taking FOREVER to get done! I am having fun mixing and matching colors, she isn't fussy about which colors I make, she will take whatever I work up, so I am using up the stash of Red Heart worsted weight. Today tho my wrists are aching and slowing me down not to mention I am tired of making them argh............................ but I will keep smiling :) and crochet on!