2012 Yarn Play

It doesn't feel like I've accomplished much in the way of knitted or crocheted projects this year. I've mainly worked on a couple of afghans. Crocheted afghans. Weird for me but there ya go. When I found this granny square pattern and fell in love with it I knew Cari had to have one for her new apartment. I love the colors and the result: (pics to come)

I also decided Bradley and Emily needed one for a wedding gift. The sunflower themed colors came together quite nicely I think. No, I didn't finish it in time for the wedding but it is what it is. They'll get it soon. :)

I've managed to knit quite a few dishcloths this year. Seems I always have one on the needles. I've fallen in love with this pattern (terrible pic,I know):

I had totally forgotten about this scarf I made for Cari. I think it was probably my first project of the year. I call the Sherbet Chevron Scarf:

Karen, Regina and I all started some toe-up socks late winter, early spring. Someone had the bright idea of trying the afterthought heel - yeah, I think it was me. Not the best idea I've ever had. My pair of socks are finished ... except for those damn heels!! I know Regina's aren't finished and I don't think Karen's are either. I've been putting off starting another pair hoping it would make me finish them. It didn't work. I needed a small, portable project for this latest San Diego trip so I started another one. I'm not sure what heel technique I'll use for this sock but I can tell you it won't be the afterthought heel!

Oh yeah, I started a stashghan sometime this winter/spring. Had to quit working on it when the temperature started creeping up. I'm just using my stash and changing fibers every two rows. So far I'm happy with the results:

I think that's all for now!

The Plan ...

I can't believe it's been over a year since I've blogged! I know life gets in the way at times but hell!! Where have I been and what have I done with this past year? I vow to do better. Since this blog is essentially my life's journal it needs to be prioritized into my schedule. I can't even begin to recap an entire year in one post but I can share some highlights.

Let's see, where to begin? I guess I'll just bullet point events as they pop into my head:

• Heidi's and Mark's wedding - June 9!
• Heidi's and Mark's baby announcement - shortly thereafter June 9!!
• Peanut moved on to Rainbow Bridge - May 7
• Cari completed her 4th year at JMU - May 11
• Trip to Carlsbad - May 15
• Morgan turned THREE! - June 15
• Bradley's and Emily's wedding - June 16
• Vacation in the Smoky Mountains - June 17-23

I'm sure there's been so much more but I'll just start with those. Needless to say it's been a busy year so far and this fall is going to be just as busy. That's why I need to get my act together and be consistent with blogging.