2009's last finished object

I finished the most current Bus Sock project, and this pair is probably the last thing I'll get finished in good old 2009. I've got a few other things still on the needles, but they won't be completed this calendar year.



I love the way the self-striping worked out -- sah-weet!!!



And this will be the next Bus Sock project:



2009 - you've been rough in lots of ways, but on the knitting front you've been pretty cool. I'm looking forward to 2010.

Merry Christmas!

Another Christmas over, another round of gifts bought and given, another Christmas lunch enjoyed (pork roast with crackling, roast potatoes and parsnips, gravy and the trimmings), another chance to be thankful for having family home safe and sound. I can't think of anything more wonderful than a day like I've had today. My family and I are blessed.

My Hubby got me a Knitzi (displaying my current bus socks):



It's made of Yellow Heart, a hardwood native to Brazil. It's really like its name: a beautiful "mellow yellow", with a shine so deep you could get lost in it.

This is the 6" length.

My son gave me a spa set of aromatherapies from Bath and Body:

There is lotion, sugar scrub, body wash/foaming bubbles, and hand soap. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to find me luxuriating in the tub tonight, surrounded by the scrumptious scent of orange ginger bubbles. I love the way using these products make my skin feel.

I asked my daughter for a new pair of slippers with hard soles, which I got:

They're super soft and toasty warm. I've got happy feet!!

What I didn't know was that my daughter had seen a piece of sterling silver jewelry at her work, JC Penney, and she snagged it for me as a surprise gift.

"Mom, Because of You...."

"I know kindness", "I dream bigger", "I feel inspired", "I still believe in miracles", "Life is fun", "I can do anything", and more phrases, are etched into the bangle. It's so beautiful. What a gorgeous gift.

I love all my presents and I hope they all liked what I got them, too. The whole shebang of shopping, wrapping, and gift giving is so much fun for me.

We had a white Christmas! We don't get those very often, but Christmas Eve a large storm system moved into the area and dumped as many as 6 inches of snow by Friday morning. It looks beautiful, all velvety soft on the ground. It's caused some traffic problems, though, as we Tulsans don't really drive on this stuff all that well.

Skully love

I made this for a dear friend to help keep his head warm during the winter. (Well, yeah -- what else are hats for?) It got given away without me taking any pictures of it, but all worked out fine because now the pics have his head under the cap.



The ultimate in skull hats, We Call Them Pirates by Adrian Bizilia, knitted with KnitPicks Telemark sport weight. I didn't follow the pattern completely (left off some skullys) but love the finished look.

Can you believe it?

Yes! It's knitting! There's actually been a bit of progress to show all over the place. These socks have been finished for quite awhile.



My newest Bus Socks project.



My daughter's stole, Wings of a Dream; getting closer to the last chart, almost there...



Classic Lines Cardigan KAL. Well, it's over for most intents and purposes, everyone else is finished, but here I am, still plugging along on it.



And finally, some of my Christmas knitting. I'm using KnitPicks undyed organic Simply Cotton worsted yarn to make lace faceclothes. Then I'll match up each facecloth with a hand poured all vegetable base glycerine soap containing unique oil blends. Found the soaps on Etsy at a store called AmethystSoap.



(top left) Christmas Lace Dishcloth
(top right) Tulip Lace
(bottom) Little Lace Kitchen Cloth

They still need to have the ends woven in and put through the laundry to plump up the fibers. A few more to knit, and I should be done!

Happy 19th Birthday!

19 years ago today our darling daughter was born. She's grown into a lovely young woman, strong-minded, funny, smart, beautiful, and such fun to be around. Happy birthday, my dear, we love you!!

(As for knitting, there's been lots of it lately, I just need to get the camera out and take some pics.)

He's here!

There has been excited anticipation on both sides of the ocean, as we waited for the UK baby to be born. He arrived this last weekend, weighing in a little over 6 pounds, not sure on the length.

Other good news is that I think the sweaters I knitted will fit him. :)

Welcome Maxwell! Welcome to the world. It's so exciting to be a part of this world, and you have the best luck to be born into a wonderful family full of fun, cheer, and love. Hope to see more pics of you really soon.

~ Great Aunt Suzy

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There are times I wish I were a cat.