Little Cowboy has been after me for days --to knit each of his pets a sweater:) This morning I finally gave inn... I found some STR Heavy Weight Scraps in Walking on the Wild Tide and cast on. I knit a few rows back and forth, added som YOs, and bound off. These are the quickest garments I've ever knit he he...
I think Little Cowboy bought off on them being sweaters:)
Phew! I got off real easy on that request - Ha!
On a more serious note ahem... There has been plenty of knitting going on:
My Wild West Shaw has grown considerably--I am working on the Buffalo lace area right now... After that section comes a short row of grass and then some hoof prints. Then the final scalloped edging. Yay! I was moving right along on this baby until yesterday. On my way home I rememberd that Scout is making her way to the Bay Area next week. Then I got to thinking wouldn't it be cool if I could have something knit up in her yarn to show her? You know as a surprise:)
Then I remembered that Tuscany shawl I had been swatching using this Zulu Knitty Scout dyed for me:
So I spent a few minutes on this re-acquainting myself with the pattern and also figuring out where I left off in Sept of last year.... Yesterday morning and afternoon I gave it a good go and I think I've made some progress:)
I'm on the 3rd repeat of the pattern... 8 more to go! I keep trying to psych myself out -- You can do it Marisol! Do it for Scout and won't she be proud!
Here is a close-up:)
Now you see... This is exactly the sort of thing that gets me in trouble! I am my own worst enemy:)
Meanwhile, the Wild West Shawl and the lovely Cleopatra Stockings are waiting in the wings...
To make matters worse Summer of Socks Begins this Friday - EEK! I have lovely sock yarn and patterns picked out! Some skns are already wound into pretty yarn cakes... Will I fit it all in? I have to find a way:) This old boyfriend of mine used to say---where there's a will there's a way!
Now those are some cute little alligator sweaters!! Or an alligator cowl? hehehe
That tuscany is absolutely gorgeous in that colorway! My tuscany is asleep.....good for you for bringing yours back!! You so can do it!
Posted by: irishgirlieknits | June 19, 2008 at 08:01 PM
He's so happy! The picture is adorable!
Posted by: taelixev | June 19, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Thanks for putting a smile on my face. Those toy sweaters are too cute!
Posted by: Jill | June 19, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Hehe..those "sweaters" are cute! Tuscany is gorgeous! You're gonna have fun with Scout! :)
Posted by: Zonda | June 19, 2008 at 10:21 PM
You can do it!!! One week to go before we're dyeing like crazy!!!
Posted by: Nell | June 19, 2008 at 10:34 PM
What beautiful shawls! I've got to add that wild west one to my to do list...that list keeps getting bigger and bigger!:) Love the gator sweaters. I remember doing sweaters for Jimmy's beanie babies...he hasn't asked for any for his Webkinz yet...Take care and praying all is well with you. hugs
Posted by: Dawn | June 20, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Oh..........how could you resist that adorable face? Such cute sweaters! :)
Posted by: Nachaele | June 20, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Aw, what cute gator covers - he looks so happy! And yes, do it for Scout - that Zulu-knitty is looking awesome!
Posted by: Stacey | June 20, 2008 at 03:39 PM
The alligator sweaters are just too cute! The smile on your son's face could light up a whole city! He is so adorable. I love reading how you get sidetracked on projects--it makes me feel I'm not alone ;) Your shawls are beautiful. Have fun with Scout!
Posted by: linda | June 20, 2008 at 06:49 PM
You are one COOL mom for making those alligator sweaters! And tell me, what is the secret to getting your child to smile miles wide like that? Adorable :) Sounds like you're going to the dying workshop w. Scout - have a real good time!
Posted by: Terry | June 20, 2008 at 09:13 PM
I'm pretty sure that those are the correct pattern for alligator sweaters. :-) You're such a fun Mom!!
Scout is going to be amazed at your shawl. YOU CAN DO IT!
Posted by: Laurie (Moo!) | June 21, 2008 at 06:22 AM
Love it all!! I am trying to decide--what can I get done tonight booties or sock monkey. I need a quickie for tomorrow's baby shower. But I want to work on a shawl, start my SOS first pair and finish my needle felting project. Maybe I need to start a cloning project! haha
Posted by: deb | June 21, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Alligator cozies! I love them! And in the perfect yarn too.
The lace is also lovely. :D
Posted by: Emily | June 21, 2008 at 04:49 PM
I am so going to want to steal that from you!!!
Posted by: scoutj | June 21, 2008 at 06:55 PM
Those tiny pet sweaters are too cute! Tuscany is going to be gorgeous in that colorway. LOVE IT!
Posted by: Kelly | June 22, 2008 at 08:19 AM
Love the Zulu Knitty! So pretty.
No way I'm letting Billy see the alligator sweaters. I'd be knitting critter cozies for the next month. Totally cute though.
Posted by: Sam | June 24, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Gads, but you are productive, Woman! I can hardly wait to see the Tuscany-I love the colorway! And, of course, it will be good to see you again and get to know you better in a smaller setting on Saturday and Sunday!
Posted by: Leslie | June 26, 2008 at 01:33 PM
Wow...that tuscany is gorgeous! Love the colors!
You and Sam are going to have so much fun this weekend! Why am I on the wrong coast! lol
Posted by: Rosa | June 27, 2008 at 05:58 AM