Jellybean – Yards of Happiness

Thankful

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the United States and before you know it Christmas will be here and then the new year! My posting here as been erratic just because my life has been filled to the brim with new and exciting routines and tasks. I’m thankful for where I am right now.
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I’m also thankful for dogs who enhance my knitting process. Cher will always find a ball of yarn to nap on and Jellybean…

Let’s just say this year I’ve learned how to hold a chihuahua who wants hugs and snuggles while knitting. It’s a skill.

I also realized how thankful I am for my two hands this year. They allow me to make things that bring comfort, joy and happiness to the people I love. And they let me type this blog to you! I’m just insanely happy and full of gratitude today and every day. So if you celebrate Thanksgiving I hope it is filled with the love of family and friends! And if you don’t, hopefully your Thursday is filled with yarn. I’ve got some fun things I’m finishing up so more posts next week! Happy Thanksgiving!

Always Teaching

Since I’ve started teaching this fall I’ve had a much more flexible schedule. My busiest days of the week are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so my Thursdays and Fridays are usually fairly low key. I grade papers and prep for the week but over the last two months I’ve had the opportunity to hang out with my Mom. Her friend Ann told me she wanted to knit a sweater for her grandson like all of the little ones I make. She already knew how to knit and purl but didn’t know how to read a pattern or gauge so I invited Ann and my Mom to come over for knitting lunch on Thursdays. It’s been fun and hilarious. My Mom does not knit but she’s always good company and over the last two months I’ve helped Ann manage the Child Sophisticate sweater and the final results are in!
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We opted out of the shawl collar for now, I didn’t think she was ready to learn about wrap and turn. I challenged her enough with knitting on double points for those little sleeves. But I was so proud of what she was able to make for her grandson, Lucas! Her son is in a fraternity and the colors are purple and gold and she wanted his son to have a sweater to match his fraternity sweater. It’s so adorable, I can’t wait to see the pics when he wears it! In other project news…
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I’ve been only working on this great brioche hat pattern, Liebelle, on my commute. I love the crazy combination of colors I’ve picked and adore the pattern BUT I don’t know if it will fit with my new wild hair! LOL I’ve just been kind of letting my hair grow and it’s like a wild pompadour, so we shall see if I end up giving this one away and making myself something bigger.
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And just to end this post on a cute note…we are in full on sweater season in my house. Jellybean is cozy as can be. Look at that little leg popped up. I adore her. Have a great weekend!

November 9, 2018 by IamDWJ Categories: Color, FO: Finished Object, Jellybean, Knitting, My Dogs, purple, yellowTags: #yardsofhappiness, Jellybean the dog, Knitting, knitting lessons, Yarn 9 Comments

October 2018 Finished Objects

How is it November?! How?! This fall has flown by but I feel like my October was productive. Let’s take a look at what I was able to finish.

My trio of Tecumseh sweaters. Honestly I wish my husband would wear one too because that pic would be adorable. But I’m working on something for our holiday photos so stay tuned.
My brioche test knit. I love this cheery cardigan so much and keep reaching for it.
Mom’s birthday wrap. I realize I still haven’t gotten a photo of her in it. I’ll do better.
A green cardigan for Graham. I’ve got another one I’m finishing so perhaps a double post about them next week.

October was a productive month for me, how about you?

November 1, 2018 by IamDWJ Categories: Baby Knits, Cher, Cowls & Scarves, FO: Finished Object, For Dogs, Jellybean, Knitting, Monthly Roundup, My Dogs, Sweaters 4 Comments