stix and a ball of string....

June was Crochet Month

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:49:00 +0000

This month I took a break from knitting bibs and decided to do some crocheting. Our local hospital was in need of some blankets and outfits so I pulled out my favorite patterns, yarn, hooks then settled into my recliner.

My blankie is a star blanket that is definitely one of my favs! It is a pattern written by Crochet Dad.

Want to try one? Here is Crochet Dad's blog-

http://crochetdad.blogspot.com/

And my little outfit....well....where else would I get this pattern but from my charity friend Bev's site. Her site is my second home as I go there consistently for anything I need a pattern for. I recommend her site to all the TTT volunteers as there is no better site for a collection of baby patterns...and they are all free! Is she not awesome!!

Oh....it would be great of me to give you a link to Bev's site....sorry!

Here it is....grab an iced tea, cup of joe, etc. and browse....I promise that you will not leave her site without a to-do list of projects.

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/

The weather has been terribly hot this year so small projects have been on my menu for the last month or so. July is here and I know that this month will be a hot one...so it will be maybe a sockie month? .... booties?..... more bibs?....who knows! But I do know that whatever the project it will be fun.

Have a safe and blessed Summer Fiber Friends....stay cool...

G2G

"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."
– Mahatma Gandhi

Hi all.

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:12:00 +0000

As always I am late posting to my blog. Sorry, I am just not a good blog journalist. I didn't have a diary when I was a kid and just never started a journal when I was older so why I began a blog I am just not sure. But I am thankful that my life is so blessed and full that I do not have time for the blog :) But anyway, for the updates.

Spring has arrived and everything is just lovely. We have had some super warm temperatures lately - in the 90's which is really warm for our area. So Hubby is happy as he has begun his Spring yard work. And me...I have started my Spring cleaning. I have decided to do some major cleaning this year - which means if we don't use it-we don't keep it! I need to clean out and clean up so this is the year.

I have been working on my fiber stash trying to get some of that spun up. I would love to purchase some new fibers but I have promised myself that until I get some of my stash spun I will not purchase any more. It has been hard since I have seen some lovely wools but I am so far sticking to my resolution.

Since the warm temperatures have started I have moved to smaller projects. I have been working on booties and bibs for the babies and some lightweight prayer shawls for the church ministry. I finished the two lap robes that I had started for the PR Rez project for this Fall so I think that I will hold off on any more of those until cooler weather.

Enjoy your stitches....and knit on....

Blessings,
GB2G

No Snow....just cold temperatures

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:50:00 +0000

Snow....snow....no snow! For some reason Mr. Snow does not want to come to visit us in the foothills. We have the cold, cold temperatures, some very windy days - and some very tiny, tiny wind snow flakes. But no snow on the ground, trees or anywhere near our house. As you can see we are right in the middle of the

fronts so it will be no snow for me. (how very, very sad)

I know that there of those out there in fiber land who have been snowed in for some time and would love to share some of your wealth with me. And I appreicate that and also am praying for those of you who have no power.

On to the fiber front..this month has been bib month for me. I have found some adorable knit patterns for baby bibs and have been enjoying those. (photos coming)

I have also been working on several prayer shawls (we have lost several good friends to cancer lately).

I finished my hat that I was working on (the ear flap hat) it turned out very well. I will post some pictures of it soon.

Have a great day all...stay warm :)

*GB2G*

Hi! I am alive...

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:18:00 +0000

Yes, believe it or not I am actually still alive. After 6 months and no word from me I guess everyone thought that I had dropped off into the unknown. Nope! Just a very lazy blogger. I really do have great plans and super good intentions but I never seem to get the time to get them all done...thus my poor blog goes neglected and feels as if I do not love it.

Alas, I will really try to do better in 2009 (we will see you say) but I really will. I have been working on many crafts...but as always I gave them away before taking pictures. But I can at least tell you about them.

...I needle knitted several tote bags and felted them for Christmas gifts....loomed some slippers for the SIL and hubby....crocheted and knitted dishcloths and scrubbies...knitted, loomed and crocheted several hat, scarf and fingerless glove sets including one pair of wool gloves for me!

I am working on an adorable hat that is in the Jan/Feb. 2009 issue of Crochet Today! It is crocheted using colorful sock yarn. It is a very easy pattern but makes the cutest hat. You can see a photo of the hat here http://www.crochettoday.com/articlepage.aspx?articleid=369

Check it out and I will post some pics of mine when I get done.

My poor spinning wheel has also been neglected over the holiday season but I hope to remedy that really soon. The temperatures have been really cold here...no snow :( ....but cold days and nights - the perfect spinning weather so I am planning some very important spinning time.

Well...off to do some paperwork....stay warm all....love those yarns...and have lots of fiber fun :)

*G2G*

the month of May-hem....

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:20:00 +0000

For the babies.....

Shirts for the babies....these are some shirts that I crocheted for the "little ones" of TTT.

The yarn is LB microspun (a very soft and cuddly yarn) and the pattern is from my favorite pattern site - "dear Bev's" at Bev's Country Cottage.

Thank you so much Bev for being such a wonderful source of charity crafting patterns and info.

Would you like to make some too? I know that there is a NICU near you that would just love to have some of these for their babies. And they are such fun to make.

It is a wonderful pattern (easy too!). You can find it here. http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/baby-shirt.html

Make a few and donate them to a near-by hospital - they will love them!

PRAYER SHAWLS

This is a crocheted prayer shawl that I made for a friend of mine and hubby's that is battling cancer right now.

It was crocheted using an "N" hook and LB Homespun yarn.

The pattern is just a simple hdc but it makes a very warm and soft piece.

Prayers going out for you ES - May God be with you in your battles and bring you through them with great victory.

I have two other prayer shawls started for some other friends that are also battling cancer. So many dear people are dealing with this dreadful disease. I pray for a cure really soon.

AC4C Projects ...

These knitted booties were for the May AC4C project.

They are knitted in Patron's Wool (yes I said wool). We were making items for an Indian Rez and it is very cold there so they needed warm items for the little ones.

The colors are Too Teal and Too Pink and are knitted using Beth's pattern. I love this pattern - it makes a simple but very neat and warm bootie.

Want to try it? You can find it here. http://bundlesoflove.org/EasyKnittedBooties

I also knitted some squares for afghans for the AC4C May project (but forgot to take pics before I mailed them). But they were just simple squares so you didn't really miss much (hee-hee)

I have also gotten so hooked on dishcloths. A wonderful yahoo group called "Monthly Dishcloths" does two KAL each month. I will post some photos of the ones that I have completed soon.

Well...I guess that is all the may-hem for now so I will roll out. Until next time....knit on!

And to all the victims of the floods, tornado, hurricanes and fires - you are in our prayers.

^.. ^

"wooly hugs"

*GB2G*

A beautiful Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:29:00 +0000

What a beautiful weekend! Warm temperatures, clear blue skies, white fluffy clouds ... such a masterpiece created by God. It was just super!

I had to spend some time outside and enjoy the Spring weather. It was just too great to stay inside.

So....we did some yardwork, planted some garden veggies, and enjoyed some lunch on the deck.

A day spent enjoying the gift of time....nature...and family. PTL

Also a day giving thanks....thanks to God for the wonderful veterans who fought for our country so that we could enjoy the wonderful freedoms that we have. A special thank you to all of our service people .... those who have fought and for those who are still fighting today.

God bless you all.

Scarf Project for Pine Ridge

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:23:00 +0000

Scarves for the Pine Ridge Rez was a project that was being done by the CFAC yahoo group. (A wonderful group of folks that do all types of crafting for charity.)

The project was to make warm, soft, cozy scarves (knitted, crocheted, loomed or sewn) and then to ship them to the PR reservation to keep our friends there warm.

These are the scarves that I did some of them are knitted, some crocheted and a few were loomed. The yarn came from my stash - different types and brands but they all made pretty scarves.

Keep warm my friends.

Spring is here...

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:59:00 +0000

Spring has finally arrived and I am ready for it.

Our winter was a very mild one....warmer temperatures than normal and very little bad weather. Only one snow and it was a small one, which was very sad but the time for pretty flowers, green grass, garden planting, grilling outdoors and enjoying cool evening breezes is here!

Welcome Spring ... we are so happy you are here!

Blankets Galore

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:14:00 +0000

Lately, it has been blanket blinge time. Every once in a while you just get an urge to make something in particular. When this happens, you get an itch that has to be scratched then you must take care of this immediately.

So... you begin your journey by checking the yarn stash .... choosing the yarns that call out "choose me - take me". Now our yarns have been chosen, so it is off to our second step - the pattern.

Off to the bookshelf.... we will take a stroll through our magazine stash, piles of papers that have cherished patterns that we have printed off while "surfing the net" and our prized collection of books. When we have chosen our patterns...then it off to knitting and/or crocheting.

And voila! Our itch has been scratched....our blankets are done... a project has been completed and gift for a charity is done.

What a wonderful day!

Our first snow...

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0000

Wow! Old Man Winter has not forgotten where we live....too cool - finally some snow!

It was a small snow but it was really beautiful. And it was good for a day off from work - hee hee! So....guess where I will be today....do you give up?

I will be sitting in my favorite chair beside the fireplace, gas logs flickering with soft warm glows, warm and cozy knitting away .

I am working on a prayer shawl for a friend of my daughter. R... is battling cancer, a very young wife, mother, and friend who is in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully I will finish the shawl today so daughter can take it to her this weekend.

Well....off to my knitting....enjoy the snow!

A New Year Begins

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:21:00 +0000

Well....missed last month didn't I? December is always a very hectic month around our house. Trying to get all the year-end bookkeeping done....shipping out last minute TTT items...trying to decorate for the holiday season...planning family get-togethers...and.....finishing up handmade Christmas gifts. I am always saying every year that I am going to complete my knitted gifts early and every year I end up at the last minute trying to finish...have even been up on Christmas Eve some years. But anyway...the scarfs, hats, gloves, slippers and shawls were all done and wrapped in time for Christmas. And I even did a giftie for me! These lovely fingerless gloves are for me - knitted in worsted with No. 7 needles these are my little warmers and I love them :)

I just finished this vest for my elder at Pine Ridge Reservation. It was a very simple pattern - making a comfortable but warm vest. I got the pattern from a ball band on LB Woolease yarn.

It is crocheted with a K hook with two strands of yarn. It takes about 6 balls of woolease yarn and I used some scrap yarn for the trim.

The pattern called for pockets on the front but I omitted those since I wanted to put some stitching on the front. I am pleased with the way it turned out and hope to get it in the mail next week. It will feel really good with the cold temperatures that are happening right now in SD.

I have been working on some knitted cotton dishcloths this month too. I have gotten the dishcloth bug lately. I will post some photos of those next time as blogger is not wanting to do photos today...really slow ....lots of error messages ... so will do those next time.

Until then.....blessings and happy crafting.....

*GB2G*

:) ttt knits

Stripes of Glory and thanks....

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:13:00 +0000

To all the veterans and for those who are serving now.....many, many thanks for fighting for us and those who are at home.

May God bless and keep those safe who are in foreign countries today fighting for our freedoms.

This afghan is called "Stripes of Glory". It is a 42 x 80 afghan that I crocheted for the American Red Cross. They did a special blood drive on Veteran's Day.

It was crocheted all in single crochet (in back loops only to give a rippled effect) using Caron yarn. Hand-tied tassels were put on the ends.

It was raffled off and the proceeds went to the American Red Cross.

My latest projects

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:21:00 +0000

These are the wool soakers that I made for Father's House in Ohio (AC4C). The green and white ones were loomed knitted with homespun wool on the green KK loom.

The red ones were needle knit with Patron's wool and the brown one was knit with some wonderful Jacob wool that I bought from Markman Farm.

These were the first soakers that I have made but I was pleased with the way that they turned out.

This is a sweater that I needle knitted for FH. I used the guidepost sweater pattern - a favorite pattern of mine.

The yarn was Patron's wool (another favorite of mine) and worked up very nicely.

I did several of these sweaters in different colors for FH - they work up very quickly and this a good pattern for charity work. It makes a good one-size fit sweater.

I am in a diaper shirt mode this month ...so....I guess next month's donations will be diaper shirts.

Have a wonderful month all.....happy smiles...

*GB2G*

A weekly update..

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 23:20:00 +0000

on my looming experiences for the first week of July. A very hot week I might add but a good week for staying in.....hugging the air conditioner and looming my little heart out. Too bad I have to work....my job really cuts into my crafting time

This is my completed double thick tube scarf. I loomed it with two strands of wool blend yarn (some odds and ends from my stash) using my round hat loom. It was some wonderful mindless knitting - just a one over one knit stitch and keep going until you get the length that you want.

I took it off the loom with my crochet hook then crocheted a row of single crochet then one row of shells. I did this on both ends and it made a very warm and snuggly scarf.

This was another scarf for the FH project on the AC4C group...so, in the Father's House box it goes with the other goodies.

My wrist warmers....this project was for me. These were loomed on my preemie hat loom using woolease yarn.

The pattern is one that was written by a loomy friend, Janice.

It was a Spring contest pattern entry for Lynn's group contest - the Markman Loom group.

A very simple, easy to follow pattern that makes a great pair of wrist warmers. I will definitely make some more of these for gifts. This pair is for me

Next week's project.......loomed wool diaper covers.....yeah!

Have a wonderful week all.....keep cool......and keep on loomin'

*GB2G*

Latest looming...

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:13:00 +0000

These are my latest looming projects....magic scarves. 3 balls of fun fur and a yellow KK loom or the Markman beret loom will be all you need to make these lovely scarves.

A very simple, mindless knitting project...something has been really good for me during the month of June (a very hectic month for me). So if you want to just watch the kids in the park, knit during your fav tv show or just some quiet time knitting this is the project for you.

Very simple pattern - knitted with one strand, using the one over one (knit stitch) until you are done. So....just cast one with your e-wrap and keep knitting until you run out of yarn (then you are done). Cast off loosely, weave in your threads and enjoy. The stripes shown in my scarves came from using varigated yarns - the black and white one was done by using a ball of white between two blacks.

These particular scarves were made for a charity project being sponsored by the Looming Angels. They were mailed to the Threads of Compassion group to be given to someone who needs a hug and to know that someone is thinking of them. So...if you have a special charity project in mind or just want to make a lovely simple scarf for yourself - grab some fun fur and loom.

Oh......and if you have Dollar Tree stores in your area - I found my LB fun fur for a $1 a ball there. I also found some at Big Lots - so check them out.

Have a wonderful week all....happy looming...

*GB2G*

May is here....

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Thu, 10 May 2007 14:31:00 +0000

Well.....April is gone and.... just like Min I am exhausted! It has been a very busy month for our household.
New puppies.......spring planting in the garden.....revivals at church......birthday parties......and our charity work - whew, it is hard on us old folks. But we have loved every minute of it!
New puppies...we have two litters left at the house, Min's three and Rosie's two - the rest have been sold so hopefully things will begin to quiet down on the doggie front.
Spring planting....we have most of the garden planted now. The tomatoes are looking pretty good, the squash, cucumbers and green beans are peeking through the warm earth so things are looking good!
We had an excellent speaker for our revival - outstanding services, what a blessing. Nephews and neices birthday parties were a blast - I love kiddie parties
And the charity - oh, how God has blessed TTT this past month - so many lovely donations. I washed, packaged and shipped some of the most beautiful little hats, sweaters, etc. Our totals were over 1,000 again this month - woo hoo He is good!
And speaking of charity work - if you are a loomer, love to knit without needles, and like to share your handiwork with others - Dusty has started a wonderful group called Looming Angels. Each quarter the mods choose a charity or two and the members loom knit items for that charity. It is new group but growing very quickly - and everyone in the group is just like family. So, if these ideas and thoughts touch your heart check out Dusty's group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LoomingAngels/
Lynn Markman of Markman Looms has come up with the most wonderful new loom - an adjustable 8" - just perfect to drop in your knitting bag, purse, pocket, etc. and take it along with you for those loom-on-the-go days. I have one and just love it!
Lynn is also doing the Newbie KAL - so if you are new to loom knitting and would love to have some tips, help, advice etc. check out Lynn's group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Markman_Looms/
Update on my projects.....I finished my MD knit bibs, they turned out very nice - I was quite pleased with them. I plan to package them with a stuffed animal and send them to the hospitals. I have some fleece blankets and lap robes cut out, ready to serge for the nursing home and I plan to finish those this week. I still have a sweater on the needles for the OB unit at Pine Ridge...I need to get that finished. Took one prayer shawl off the loom and need to start another one this week (unfortunately there has been several needs for prayer shawls in our community the past month). And I have one shawl for a friend on the needles - almost completed.
The yarn companies are coming out with the new Spring patterns and there are so many that I would like to try but I really do need to finish some of the WIP that I have now. But......one can always look and drool over the new patterns and yarns without purchasing them - Not! well, at least not me anyways - hee hee!
So....enjoy all - happy looming....lovely fibers....smooth spinning....and His Blessings,
*GB2G*
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms - may your day be extra special

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 14:30:00 +0000

It's beginning to look like Spring around here..... birds are singing, the flowers are starting to bloom and believe it or not we have had some 82 degree days this past week. And.... I have Spring fever! I just love this time of the year - it is my favorite time, new beginnings, new life, new hopes - it is just awesome!
So with the warmer temperatures and lovely sunny days I just cannot concentrate on any intricate knit patterns - so it is time for "mindless knitting". Knitting just for the joy of it - knitting for the love of knitting - with no graphs, no pattern changes, no yarn changes - just lovely knitting. So I have dug through my stash - brought out some cotton yarn in lovely Spring colors and am making baby bibs this week. The pattern - you ask? - is none other than my favorite bib pattern of all time - the one from the Mason-Dixon Knitting Book http://www.amazon.com/Mason-Dixon-Knitting-Knitters-Patterns-Questions/sim/0307236056/2
So ... with my cotton yarn, my fav pattern and my trusty knitting needles I am cranking out baby bibs this week. And....enjoying every minute of it. I will post some yummy photos for you this weekend.
Amid my joys of the new week, I did have a sad thing happened - we lost our one and only LYS in our town. I was so disappointed to get my monthly newsletter from Melissa and to read that she was closing her shop the end of this month. I have so enjoyed Melissa's shop - it has been a haven for me. It was a special place that I could always go, just sit, and enjoy the fibers, friends, and shut out the cares of the world. I will really miss her shop and the luxury of local fibers. Please dear friends, support your LYS. I know that online shopping is so convenient (I do alot of e-shopping too) but the comfort of your personal yarn shops is just not there. And without our support the local yarn shops will cease to exist - like mine did . I miss you already Melissa - thanks for the memories!
Have a wonderful week all - be happy - remember happiness is a perfume that you can't pour on others without spilling some on yourself.
Fiber Hugs
*GB2G*

Spring is Coming

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 14:26:00 +0000

Another month is here already! Wow - it seems that time is really going by quickly and Spring will be here soon
Daylight Savings time has begun so our days will be longer now - flowers are beginning to bloom in our yard .... what a wonderful time of the year.
February was my complete the WIP month and I made a very good dent in my stray projects that are laying in baskets in each room of the house. Many were finished, some were frogged, and I am still working on a few of them but it was a very sucessful endeavor.
I completed several sweaters, hat & bootie sets, and a few blankets for Our Special Angels. I will get those in the mail tomorrow. I also completed two knitted burial gowns for the NICU and have started on another one.
The past few months have been booming for TTT. I have stayed busy, answering requests, washing and packaging, shipping items, and purchasing supplies. It has been a busy month but a very blessed one for the TTT ministry. We are just starting into the third month of the year and already we have shipped over 2700 items. What a blessing.
I had Doggie OB duty this weekend as our little Daisy was ready to deliver. She finally had herl little one late Friday night - just one this time - a little black and white boy. Mama and baby are doing just fine.
Lynn's group "Markman Looms" is really busy - they have several challenges doing on for TTT, a loomed hat society, exchanges, and some wonderful classes. If you loom knit or would like to learn - this is a wonderful group of folks - please consider joining them.
Smiley's Yarns is having a super sale on LB Watercolors - 99 cents a ball! So if you need some or just can't resist a bargain (like me of course) checkout their website. I couldn't resist the watercolors....the cool w00l....the wiggles.....the LB cotton.....and so on.... Hey....I had to give some of my yarn to a TTT member this month....my yarn stash was sad
Well.....I know that this is a short update for such a long time from posting...however, I do still have some baby blankets that need sewing.....so I will end my saga here...
...live simply.....love generously...care deeply....speak kindly....and leave the rest to God.
Happy knitting all,
*GB2G

I am overwhelmed.....but...

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:39:00 +0000

February has been deemed my "clear out WIP month." After searching for one of those hanks of yarn that "I just know that I have here somewhere" days I have come to the conclusion that I have entirely too many wips. So......February is complete my wip month. I have started clearing out baskets, checking beside, behind and on chairs, looking beside sofas and making it a mission to find all the projects that I have started but never completed.
Now that we have completed that task....and man do we have a bunch of them...we will begin to do a triage. We will separate them out into three groups: 1) a project that we definitely want to finish, 2) a project that I am not that crazy about..but if I have time I will complete, 3) the frog group.
The frog group is those projects that are destined to be frogged so the yarn that can be used for a another project. So, for whatever the reason...hate the project.....hate my stitches...just don't want to finish it..these projects will become balls of yarn - ready for a new day.
..... off to do some rip..rip..rip...ripping......

*GB2G*
.......have a cup of java and enjoy the sounds of the rain

Knitting News for the week

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:58:00 +0000

Another week has passed....weather has turned cooler...my health is getting better each day....oh, so many blessings! What a joy! PTL

For this week's projects dear friends, I completed another pair of loomed mittens - mark one more gift off the Christmas List - I really like these. I used Lynn's Basic Mitten pattern, two strands of RH blue ombre yarn, and my ITA mitten looms. I prefer wool mittens, but since I know that the person that I knitted these for would rather have an acrylic easy wash & wear yarn I chose the RH. The double strands made these very warm and cozy. I am quite pleased with these.

Next on our gift list - the child sweater. I love the angled sides on this pattern - really cool. I needle knit this sweater in LB Boucle yarn Color - snow cone and used Fab Yarn's One piece sweater pattern. The picture is not very clear but it made a very cute sweater. Well..... mark another off the list.

I have almost finished my scarf for the National WWI museum "Knit your Bit" campaign. I will complete it this week and get it in the mail. And I still have several pairs of mittens to complete. So... back to the knitting.

Have a great week dear friends, stay warm, stay healthy, and keep on knitting!

*GB2G*

I am finally back

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 02:33:00 +0000

After several weeks of fighting colds and then bronchitis....I am finally back. I have been gone for so long that I feel like a new blogger!

Well, here are my completed projects for the past few weeks.....

My loomed soap sacks. I used Markman's 20 peg fg loom, LB Incredible ribbon yarn and Lynn's pattern from the Markman group. These went to the church bazaar and were a big hit. Everyone just loved them - thanks for a great pattern Lynn!

Here we have loomed mittens - one adult pair and one child. These were loomed on the ITA Mitten looms using RH yarn. The pattern is called "Maggie's Mittens" and was posted to the Markman Loom group by one of Lynn's members. I love this pattern! It is a one piece mitten - the thumb is not a separate piece but is loomed as you go make the mitten. Great concept with very little sewing which I love.

And here we have a crocheted infant cardigan sweater. This is crocheted in Caron Simply Soft yarn using a very simple one piece sweater pattern from Bev's site. The little butterfly buttons add a cute touch to the sweater. And this is another pattern that requires almost no sewing :)

This is not a very good photo - sorry! But these simple tube socks were needle knitted using Wool of the Andes wool yarn. This is another of Bev's patterns and is a super simple pattern. I love the tube socks for charity giving as you do not have to worry about the heels being in the right spots and makes them more flexible for sizing. This is a wonderful two needle pattern that works up very quickly.

I have started some more mittens on my looms, another newborn sweater on my hook, and I have another sweater on my needles. On the wheel, I am spinning some wonderful jacob wool that I hope to finish in time to make a sweater for a Christmas gift.

I also have a scarf on my needles for the "Knit Your Bit" campaign. This is a wonderful program that the National WWII Musuem is doing. You knit a scarf for a WWII vet and send it to the museum. They will distribute the scarfs to the WWII vets during the holidays. They have the pattern and colors posted on their site as well as the address to send them to. It is a wonderful way to let these folks know that we appreciate what they did to preserve our freedom. Please check it out. http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/knitting.html

Well...I guess that ends our knitting update for today ..... until next time, stay warm, stay safe, and happy knitting.
*GB2G*

Completed Projects & Surprises

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:05:00 +0000

Check out this wonderful surprise from my loom knitting friend MJ - are these just not too cool? And what a wonderful surprise and in my favorite color - purple! Thank you so much MJ. I will think of you my dear friend each time that I use these wonderful stitch markers.

Here is my crocheted blue wool sweater for PR. I used 100% wool (Patrons) and an I hook. The pattern was the World's Easiest Sweater and you can find a copy of it at Bev's site. I love this pattern! It can be adapted from child to adult and is so super easy - crochet it all in one piece - and.....for those of us who hate sewing pieces together - you have only two seams to sew! Super! I have already started another one and am 50% done with it - this pattern goes really quick!

This is a scarf that I made for my Pine Ridge Elder that I sponsor. I used brown wool tweed, made a tube on my blue KK loom, then tied the ends off. It makes a very warm scarf but is very simple to make. I hope that he will enjoy it.

This is my Guidepost T Sweater. It is needle knitted with 100% Patrons wool. It is a very simple pattern and makes a really nice sweater. I made it for the A4A kids and hope to get it in the mail next week. They have extended the deadline for the 900 sweaters for Kids until the middle of October so I hope to be able to get several more made before the deadline ends. If you have some extra wool around (must be 100% wool for A4A) consider making a sweater to keep these A4A kids warm.

I guess you can tell that I am on a sweater binge right now - I am in love with making sweaters right now. I guess the Fall temperatures that have come around here now is bringing thoughts of cool evenings and a nice warm sweater. I love Fall!

Well, I think that rounds it all up for now ...... until later.....happy knitting!
*GB2G*

Completed Projects

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:00:00 +0000

My Completed loomed dishcloth for my loom group exchange. I loomed it on a fine gauge loom with cotton yarn. I used a knitted pattern from R.White's site and converted it to the loom.

My prayer shawl that I did for my Aunt Grace. It was done on the LM beret loom using LB Homespun. I used a 1/1 stitch and skipped every third peg - makes a lacy shawl but a very soft and warm one.

I finished the Ez baby sweater but I am not pleased with it so I may rip it out again. I am still debating on that one.

I have started another prayer shawl for a friend that just lost her Dad. I hope to get it finished this week so I can get it into the mail this week.

We have had so many friends, family and friends of family in the hospitals the past two weeks that it has been a sad time. So many in need of prayer and I know that we all have family and friends in need of prayer so let us remember each other.

At the homefront.....we lost one of our chickens - the neighbor's cat decided that he wanted chicken for dinner so he helped himself to one of ours ;( I was so heartbroken when I came home and found that stray boy had gotten into the chicken pen and got our favorite rooster Rocky. So Hubby set to work with saw, nails and lumber and added an addition on to the chicken house. Now all of the chickens are in an enclosed house that is off the ground. Stray boy cannot get to them and the chickens are very happy and content.

We have two doggies expecting now. Daisy Mae is due to have her puppies on the 29th of this month and Minnie is due on October 4. The grandchildren will love coming to mawmaw's this Thanksgiving - they will have puppies to play with!

I had some wonderful items to deliver for TTT last month. Some of the most precious gowns, hats, booties and blankets. The nurses were so thrilled with the items for the little ones and just kept thanking me for bringing them. For all you TTT donors please know that your items are so appreciated and your special love is felt by all.

Have a wonderful week all.......may your blessings be too many to count......and your heart filled with peace!

Happy Knitting,
*GB2G*

Hi...it's me again

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 06:29:00 +0000

Things have been really busy and I have not gotten around to updating my blog as I should.... but here I am... so I will fill you in on what has been taking place in my little corner of the world.

I will update you on the projects that I have been working on and also tell you about what I have completed! First....projects in the works...

On the needles...I am knitting squares for AC4C, 7" squares to be made into afghans for Ship Support. I have eight finished and hope to get a few more done this weekend and then I will put them in the mail to Dottie and Lisa.

On the looms....I have a prayer shawl started using LB Homespun, am working on converting a knit pattern of mine for a burial bunting from a needle pattern to the looms, and doing a dishcloth for G,(a group exchange project.)

On the hook.....I have my pattern and yarn and am getting ready to start a baby dress for a new great niece that will be here next month.

On my wheel....I am finishing up some pink roving, spinning it into worsted yarn, then I have some lovely Jacob wool that I plan to start on next.

And here are my completed projects....browse, enjoy, and have a great time!
*GB2G*

Loomed Mesh Bag

noreply@blogger.com (tttknits) — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 06:20:00 +0000

On my completed projects, first we have....my loomed mesh bag. This one I did on my yellow KK loom using 100% cotton yarn. I used the pattern from the Spring Pattern Contest on Lynn's group - Markman Looms. This was a really fun pattern and makes a cute bag for grocery shopping, or maybe....oh, yes....a trip to the beach.