My Projects: Knitted Gifts!

The Holidays are coming! Do you make your gifts or do you join in the shopping frenzy?

I like to do a little of both, especially if that means I can practice my knitting! 

This is a simple one but I'm enjoying it.  I'm knitting a seed stitch scarf for my husband. It's something that would take a day for an experienced knitter. For me, I'm happy to get a couple of rows done after working a long day before my eyes get too sleepy. I'm hoping to have this done and a hat (ambitious!) in time for Christmas. I will keep you posted! The yarn is Cascade Ecological and it's a dream to knit! My husband loves that it's un-dyed and natural.  See more info on my Ravelry page. 

This cutie knitted up real quick and is for a dear friend of mine. She's about to give birth any day now!! I call this the Pea Pod U-Cord Hat and it's super newborn size so I've got to get it to her quick! These hats are fun to make and adorable. You may remember these similar versions I made earlier this year. I used Bernat's Cottontots Solid yarn and it's soft, perfect for a baby. For more yarn and pattern info check my Ravelry page.

What are working on? Will you get your gift projects done in time? 

My Projects: Works In Progress

I started several projects while I was on vacation. Here's an update on what I've been working on!

Another friend is having a baby so I started a little green u-cord hat. I love these and they are so easy to make. You may remember ones I have made before. I'm calling this one Pea Pod. 

More crocheted fingerless gloves with bows are in the works for my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail! 

I love red so I am really excited for these soft Merino wool solid ones in the works. 

And you already know my obsession for tweed! This combination I am really excited about as I am using three different tweed shades of gray to create an ombre effect! Yay! 

Don't worry, I haven't given up on my Yellow Fat Bottom Bag that I started this past Summer. I have just gotten so excited for Autumn. I will finish it soon and share! 

What are you currently working on? Did you finish all of your Summer projects? Do knit for the season you are in or for the one ahead?

My Projects: Newborn Hats and More Fingerless Gloves

Phew! It's been awhile since I've posted some projects! I've been a busy bee and have a lot of finished projects to share but I've been so bad at keeping up with the photos. Here are a few:

Newborn baby hats! It turned out that I have two expecting co-workers so I scrapped making the baby blanket for two baby hats instead. I just don't knit fast enough for two baby blankets on a deadline! 

The one above is the Umbilical Cord Hat made from Bernat Cottontots Ombres in Jelly Belly. The one below is from the same pattern but I made a pom-pon instead of the "umbilical cord". The yarn is Bernat Cottontots solid.  I can't get over how small and cute they are! 

More fingerless gloves for my Etsy shop The Sparkling Cocktail! The one above is black wool with a bubblegum pink Donegal tweed! Below is a pair, I call Rosy Starling for the colors of the bird with the same name, it's a pretty ballet pink with black in a super soft Springtime Pima cotton! 

Finished and not photographed yet, a pair of fingerless gloves in the reverse color way of the pair above, a Spruce tweed and black pair that I'm so excited about, my husbands Jacques Cousteau cap, and finally (!) my Morning Glory scarf. Pictures soon!!