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A very quick knit for my Sister-in-law, Annie,  just wish there wasn't a need for it. Pattern: Rolled Brim Chemo Cap Yarn: Jojoland Melody Superwash Colorway: Faded Rose Needle Size: US size 5

Recently, the Purl Gurls had a discussion on sock knitting at our Friday Happy Hour Knitting. I sang  praises for the "No Pattern" Socks that I had recently knit. Several asked me to write the pattern for the "No Pattern" Socks - it was good for a chuckle! "No Pattern" Socks An off road sock lesson from Lala, Judy's magic cast on , The KnitGirllls after thought heel , Cat Bordhi's reinforcement of the heel, Jeny's Surprisingly stretchy bind off and Kitchner Stitch ! Needle Size: US size 1 (this makes a much more durable sock) Use Judy’s Magic Cast On starting with 8 total stitches and increase every other row until there are 64 stitches. (32 on each needle, I use 2 circulars) Knit until the sock is at the place where your leg attaches at a right angle to the foot and then knit a piece of waste yarn into 32 of the stitches, then slide them back and knit these stitches with the regular yarn you have been using. ( The KnitGirll...

Socks: 10 pairs Mittens: 1 pair Fingerless Gloves: 13 pairs Sweaters: 16 Shawls and Shawlettes:8 Scarfs: 3 Hats:7 Baby Blankets: 2 Misc: 3 Neck warmer: 1      Grand total of knit in 2011:  64 items Favorite knitted item: The Pirate's  pirate sweater II, because he loves it so! "Looks the same." "Smells like Grandma." "What's better than having a pirate sweater? Having two!" Favorite photo of a knitted item: Because it was such a totally dorky thing to do! Hawaii 2011 Craziest thing knit this year:  No need to explain! Craziest remark about my knitting: When asked what her parents are like the California Dreamin' gal says: "Well my dad kills rattlesnakes with a bow and arrow and my mom knits sweaters for her ipod!" Favorite handspun item: Because they were my first attempt at spinning. Monkey mitts and Miss Sadie's scarfette

I love this time of year for many reasons... Christmas with the family, Staying at home - nesting, Crisp, cold weather under a big blue sky, Great meals, Reading good books. Being able to knit whatever I desire. I rummage through Ravelry like I did the Sears and Roebuck Christmas Catalog as a kid. It provides hours of entertainment.... "Maybe I'll knit this." "No, I want to knit this next." "This would be just perfect!" Then it's off to the stash bin to see just what I can plunder! The projects that I do after Christmas usually are small and quick. And this year is no exception. I've been looking at Jared Flood's Turn a Square Hat for sometime and now just seemed like the right moment to knit it up. The striped yarn is a little bright but what I had in the stash. The hats were fast to knit up, took very little yarn and will be warm for the recipients! Pattern: Turn A Square Yarn: Cascade 220 Heathers, Patons Wool Classi...

First to check in with their new sweaters: Chloe A Little Bit The Pirate Grandma gets the second set accounted for: Sadie Lou The Tiger And the last two are looking good!

The NorDak Family are on the road home. It's been a fun holiday, here's a quick snapshot of the happenings: (I'm just beginning to get used to my new camera!) Frosting Christmas cookies for Santa. Sadie with Aunt Kate. Sadie Lou and Isaac wrote a book about their Dad. Grandpa and The Tiger Sadie Lou Showing off their new sweaters. Winding down with Mom. We're ready to go but there's not much snow! Watching a movie with Bluie (II or III, I'm not sure). Nikko honors The Tiger! Grandpa gives advice to the newbies!

I think this may be my last multnomah - I’m running out of people to gift. The daughters are just not buying into these! I love them BUT I’ll once again go out on a limb and say shawls and shawlettes are fashionable in the knitting world but not so much in the real world! Pattern: Multnomah Yarn: Bits and Pieces of leftover sock yarn (75% wool, 25% nylon) and Red Heart Heart and Sole Colorway: Ivory and various Needle size: US size 5