The bad weather thwarted my plans to go to work today, so I decided to use my extra day off to do something useful, such as give you nice people an update! (I must admit that even though I hate icy roads, I love weather that finally allows me to wear all the warm thingies I've been knitting all year.)

My dad got me all 3 Stitchionary's for my birthday, and I've barely pulled my nose out of them since they arrived. I have tons of new ideas... which could be considered a bad thing since I have yet to finish so many of my old ideas.

Recently completed -or- soon to be completed projects:
Louisa Harding knock-off hat, made with Adrienne Vittadini's Donatella in dark brown and Plymouth's Gabrielle for the stripes & tassles, modeled by Gonzo


Debbie Bliss Pure Silk, crochet chains with beads along the way. Which, by the way, looks NOTHING like the sketches I made. Hopefully I will have a few more necklaces made before she gets to town... ones that look less like I am a stoner or surfer.


Hello, my name is Cousin It and I am modeling Natasha's Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino cloche (pattern found on Craftster)


Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran and Astrakan opera gloves. The original plan was to make these "Yule Ball" gloves, so I chose Gryffindor colors, which I now regret because the yellow cuff really detracts from the elegant look I had envisioned. I may cut it off and have the cuff be black, and then lace up the slit on the other side (not shown) with a yellow ribbon.



Free patterns added today:
The Carmen neckwarmer made in Prestige cashmere for the knitsters:


Broomstick lace wristlets for the crochetsters:


If you are unfamiliar with the brookstick lace technique, I have also added a full tutorial here.


p.s. Weasley cell cozy: The maroon is SHADE #34, everyone!