it's still here

Look at that. I still have a blog! How time is slipping away. I did even know I had followers...well probably not anymore since I don't post. We moved this last spring so that has kept me busy for two months or so. I still love to knit and make things every chance I get. I am starting to work on creating my own patterns. I am torn between making things to sell and making things for myself. I have also started doing a little crocheting, but I'm not as interested in crochet as knitting.

present time

We really enjoyed Christmas this year. It was simple and the kids appreciated what they received. The knitted fingerless gloves were a hit with Makayla.

oh...christmas tree

This is why we did NOT have a Christmas tree in our living room this year. I can remember from the about the ages 7-14 I wanted a cat so bad. Now I definitely don't, but my kids do.

christmas presents

I knitted hats for my nieces and nephews for Christmas this year. I do not have pictures of them wearing their hats, but Ruben was more than happy to model them for me before I wrapped them.

Denham's hat. He likes the Cardinals. I am not skilled enough to knit the logo so he only got the colors.

One of Holli's hats. I made her another hat that has a cut out for her pony tail.

Adam's hat. The colors just seem to fit him. He is in Scouts so he will get a lot of use out of this hat.

Collin's hat. This is one of my favorites and his also - so it seemed when he opened it.

Mason's hat. "Not a toy" is what he said after opening it. So I didn't seem to please everyone.

Isaac's hat. Waves with flaps. How much cooler could you get?

Hat for Princess Sophia. Yes, she really thinks she's a princess.

Jack's hat. I really wanted to make him an ivy golfer's cap, but couldn't find a good pattern for him.

Noah's hat. His mom likes this hat.

Chloe's pants. I made her a hat when she was born so I thought I'd make her a little something different.

turning 30

Last weekend, my father-in-law asked me how old I am turning. I reponded 30. Immediately, Makayla said "You're going to start shrinking!" I didn't have a problem with turning 30 until then.

(It's said that people start shrinking in height at age 30. Real or Myth? I don't know. You tell me.)

what do we have to offer?

"When Jesus was born, the wise men sought Him out and brought gifts in worship. Today we wait for God to find us and then wait to see what gifts God will give to us."

I heard this quote in church this morning.

knitted head scarf

This knitted head scarf is very beautiful, but it was too wide for me. I think it would look best with either shorter hair or big hair like dreadlocks. I found the pattern at Knitty.com.

day trip

Tim and the kids took a trip down to southeast Missouri one day. Tim really likes this area. Unfortunately, I had to work that day.

recent photos

Oli...I mean Holli, look at this picture I found.

Cheryl , stop texting and get your homework done!
(Ignore the mess in the background. I have kids.)

Holli, I've tried to teach you how to knit but it seems hopeless. You better stick to scrapbooking.

knitted pillow cover

I have decided to make something for myself, well at least for my house. That way I can see it everyday. I have had two of the same pillow forms for quite some time. I have completed one pillow and hope to complete another one later this year. I added buttons to the top to make it easy to pull the pillow form out and wash the knitted cover if necessary - which will be because I have kids. The buttons were not holding the pillow cover in place so I stitched matching ribbon yarn that I found on sale to hold the top. The buttons still add a nice touch. You can find the pattern at How Stuff Works.