stash resolution

My goal this year is to clear my stash of all the yarn I bought when I first started to knit. You know, the fun yarns and BIG and CHEAP skeins. Of course, this was my resolution last year which failed miserably. This year, however, I've decided to create stock gifts (like hats and scarves) and charity items which will hopefully deplete the stash come December. One charity I'm excited about is Project Linus. Not only do they accept blankets and quilts, some of their members on Ravelry are looking for yarn donations as well.

So, what charities do you like knitting for?

climbing out from under the books

Hi! My poor long-neglected knitting blog has suffered horribly from my traveling back to the US, the holidays, my brother's wedding, and, of course, the dissertation. But I'm back bearing FO pics!

The first isn't really new since it's of the wedding shrug BUT it's from the day of the wedding so hey, bonus! The wedding itself went off without a hitch which amazed and pleased us all, and everyone had a fantastic time.

And! after way too long, I've finished Mr. Greenjeans! Unfortunately, mom had to unwrap an unfinished Christmas present (about half of the second sleeve was missing as well as the neck and button band), but that's ok; she loved the color and yarn anyway and was much impressed with how my knitting skills have progressed. :) Then I had to frog the entire cable portion of the body and reknit it to fit her better. Not fun. But it's done!



I actually chose the button first and then the color to work with it. It's carved from a coconut shell! Pretty fitting since mom grew up with coconut palm trees in her backyard. And you know what? I love how blocking helps knits fit better.

Now I have to find yarn for another Mr Greenjeans since my cousin saw mom's while she was here for the wedding and fell in love with it. In the meantime, I've got three small projects on the needles, because I'm that indecisive, and have yarn for either Roam or Charm Wrap for myself. I'm leaning towards the wrap though. In the meantime, I better get my kntting ADD under control!