How Cute

When I saw this on my igoogle page this morning I just had to share this with you all. its just the cutest thing. I just wish my adult cat would wear his sweater that I painstakinly made him. He wiggles his way out of it every chance he gets.

In knitting news, I finally picked up a project I started on as a beginner knitter (2005). Its from Knit 1 magazine the men's issue. Its called, "Muff with Straps" and its made out of 2 balls of Lion Brand Glitterspun and 3 balls of Lion Brand Festive Fur. I love Glitterspun its so cute and nice to work with. I wish I could say the same for the Festive Fur. Its cute too, but not a joy to work with. I'll think twice before making another muff any time soon. I really promise to have pics up soon when my computer stops acting up.

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My B-Day and Reflections

Yeah, its my b-day today and also my 1 yr anniversary on Blogger. I'm 29 and don't live in fear of the big 3-0. I've enjoyed blogging this past year. I love to express myself and this gives me the perfect platform.

The pic on the above is what I was doing Saturday with my best-friend and her peoples. Sunday I went to the Renaissance Festival for the first time and trust me I will be going every year now. I had so much fun. My boy-toy bought me a sheepskin journal, a corset, and I bought myself a coyote tail. I even got the chance to talk to a dear friend who works there, Lynne W. She's been working the festival for some years now and she helps sale custom fitted corsets for Renaissance Fashions. I love their corsets and even though they are expensive I plan on getting 1 or 2 a yr.

Well heres to me, myself, and I !

Tilted

I am so happy to be making this. I'm on the left front panel and can't wait to do the skirt and collar. As I was working on the right panel I thought it was a mistake in the pattern, but after looking at how the collar was made I figured that there wasn't a mistake. This is very easy and I haven't made a mistake yet. (Happy dance!!!!!!)

Justine was put on the back burner, but I will be pulling her back out to finish for my b-day which is in 2wks. Hopefully, it will be nice enough to wear. If not I can wear my duster even though the dress/skirt is a light gray and the duster is a medium blue. LOL!!!!!

I'm debating on the Hemlock Ring Blanket. It scares me a bit when you get to his increases. I probably will still try it though. I may try to start that in November.

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Spring Into Fall

I just finished this beret. Its called "Spring Beret" and I found it on Ravelry. I used about 2.5 balls of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton yarn and size 8 and 9 circular needles. This is an easy project and should only take a day, but it took me a while because I started on a work day then had to frog it because I forgot to switch needles after the 1x1 ribbing. (I blame the Olympics for this.) I plan to get some good wear out of it from now to the start of fall.

Now my next project is the "Tilted Duster" from the 2007 Fall issue of Interweave Knits. I've wanted to make it since then, but it looked hard. I just casted on and read the pattern. It doesn't seem that hard. Wish me luck in finishing this in time for fall.

WIP Wrestling Finishline

OMG!!!! I finished 1 of my wip's for the Ravelympics and got my medal. It feels so good to finish the Crochet Entrelac Wrap. I may make another, but not right now. Now for the Lacy Days of Summer dress. I hope to finish this today or tomorrow. I'll load up some pics by the end of the week.

SWEET VICTORY!!!!!