Beads of Joy

I made a set of family Rosary beads for a couple close friends and cousins this Christmas. I was able to capture two of the four ladies' expression as they opened their personalized gift.

It was such a joy to share these special gifts with them.

Stitch Markers for Christmas

Every year I like to give each of my knitting buddies a token Christmas gift. Years past I have given such gifts as: cupcakes in jars, breads, cookies, and candy bars decorated like snowmen. This year, I made stitch markers for each of them.

I made two different sizes; one to fit a smaller size needle and one for a larger needle.

They were fun and quick to make; I sure hope they like them!

Pop top Mittens Adult Size

I enjoyed knitting this pattern so much, after making two children size pair, I decided to adapt the pattern for an adult size pair.  They fit me perfectly, but they are a gift, so perhaps I will knit another pair for me.

The pattern is from SSKnits and is easy and well written.

Knitters' Christmas 2014

Last night the Heartfelt Knitters celebrated their 10th Christmas together.  Here are a few pictures sharing our world of fibers and friendship.

Growing Scarf

Day 3

Days 1-3

Day 4

Days 1 - 4

Ready to start the 5th clue!

Advent Scarf 2014

Every year there is a mystery KAL  through Revelry for an Advent scarf.  When a knitter signs up to be part of the KAL directions for a section of the scarf is sent each morning starting December 1, and if knitted, by Christmas the knitter will have created a beautiful sampler type scarf.  This year I decided to accept the challenge.

Day 1

Day 2

Scarf and Pop Top Mittens

Miss A.  really liked the swirl hat I knit for her and asked if I could make "pop top" mittens and a scarf to match. Of course ....

I always wanted to try mittens that fold back into fingerless, but thought they would be difficult. To my surprise, they were easy and fun to make.