New Pattern

I've finally created a soap sack pattern using a basketweave stitch. I'm not a big fan of seaming so I used kitchener stitch to close the bottom. I have a pdf of the pattern if anyone would like to make it.

Basket Soap Sack

I've been having lots of fun making stitch markers for swap partners as well as receiving them. My latest swap partner also sent some sock yarn that she dyed just for me. It's called Julie's Jewels and is 100% Merino wool. It's so soft to the touch and the colors are gorgeous. Here's a picture of it.
Update on my mom's scarf: it's done and just needs to be blocked. The friendship scarves continue and I just finished knitting 10" on my third scarf not counting mine, so one more to go and then to finish my own scarf. It's been going extremely well and ahead of schedule. I'm continuing to work on my mom's shawl and should have it done by her birthday in May.

In other news: It was great to have my son home again and it's always hard to see him leave again. We'll be moving at the end of March. Not sure where yet but have started packing.

Knitting Update with a Twist

I've been ignoring my Queen Anne's Lace shawl to finish mom's Frost Flowers Scarf. I'm about 60% done with it. I have about 2 2/3 repeats to do to finish. I don't have a new picture of the scarf''s progress.

I'm on row 60 of the Triangle Lace Shawl for her birthday. The pattern is in Knit.1 Magazine Fall/Winter 2008 issue. It's been an adventure reading the chart and adding beads. I've kind of been avoiding charts but I can't on this one so am muddling through. Thankfully this shawl has a center spine so it's pretty easy to figure out the chart. I think when I blocked the shawl for this picture that the circular cable has a lot to do with the shape of it.

I've received Kim's Friendship scarf and finished knitting my portion and have sent it on to Diana to add to it. I added deep purple and fiesta ombre to her scarf. I can't wait for the next one to arrive.

I've also been busy making stitch markers for my swap partners. I've finally caught up with them. I have one more set to make now using different shades of blue.

I've started to learn to crochet and have made coasters to put in some of the stitch marker packages as a plus.

In other news: My son is home for about 3 weeks before going back to California and the marines. It's great to have him home. I have this week off to spend time with him.