I'm participating in a crafting Blog Hop today.  We are supposed to talk about what we've done this month and show some pictures....so here goes!  Take a hop around the other crafty blogs too - there is some neat stuff!

This month I have been primarily working on my son's blanket.  I'm very close to getting it done.  It is 36 knit panels with 9 of those having colorwork designs.  I've got 6 more panels to knit and lots of sewing.  Here is an inprogress pic for you to see.

You can see some of the other designs and buy the patterns from my patterns page.  There is a train car and wagon available at this time.

I've also done my first toe up sock stocking.  It's Angel Philipp's pattern from the Kiss Yahoo group.  It turned out pretty well for my first toe up, but I did drop the first stitch on one side.  I was able to fix it with the tail end so it wouldn't run.

There is another pair of socks (cuff down) that i've been working on also for my son for Christmas.  I have one done and the other is about 3/4 of the way done.

And I've been doing a spider Halloween hat also.  It's a little more crafty as the hat is knit with felted strips woven in for the legs and i've not quite decided on the legs yet.

Of course there is also a pumpkin that was completed as well.  Don't have a pic of it yet.  Used Robin McCoy's Calabacita Pumpkin pattern for this one.

For a limited time only - Kelly Knits tote bags!  I have a small quantity of these bags available, so if you'd like one, act fast before they are gone! 

Has a snap closure at top and two side pockets perfect for a skein of yarn.  Small pocket in front where logo is located.  Made out of sturdy canvas with a waterproof lining.  Size is 16" W x 12" H x 4" D.

Price is $12.00 each with $2.00 shipping to US.

Hello everyone!  The Southern Illinois Loom Knitting Retreat starts this evening.  Since there has been so much interest in the patterns we are doing we decided to offer our booklet to you.  Cost is $12.00.  After paypal payment is received, download link will be emailed to you. 

Patterns included:

Small Travel Tote

Round Washcloth

Soap Sack

Andalusian Washcloth

Fair Isle Diamond Exercise from the Colorwork Tutorial

Two Tone Intarsia Washcloth from the Colorwork Tutorial

Also included: Fair Isle Vs Intarsia Vs Stranded Colorwork Tutorial, Finishing Technique links, Bag Lining Instructions and Helpful Links.

Please let me know if you have questions by posting a comment.

Welcome JALC students!  I'm so glad that you're considering taking my Knitting Without Needles - Loom Knitting class!  I invite you to take a look around to see just a small sampling of all the wonderful things that can be made on a loom.

Click here to download a syllabus.

For the class we will be using the new Lil Slim 2-Way adjustable loom from Kiss Looms.  The looms are currently 10% off with the coupon code anniversary.  Some looms will be available on the first day of class to purchase, but please try to order from the website ahead of time. 

If you wish to purchase a loom on the first day of class please post a comment to let me know. 

You will also need to buy some cotton yarn for the first day of class.  You will need additional yarn during the semester but we will discuss that on the first day too.

If you have any questions feel free to send me an email or post a comment to this post.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Class is now held at Shawnee Alliance for Seniors!!! 

DIRECTIONS TO SHAWNEE ALLIANCE FOR SENIORS

From Marion –
Take Route 13 west, past the Williamson County Airport. Go through the stop lights at Rt. 13 and 148 intersection. Go straight. Take the next turn right. Brick house on corner is cleaning service. After right turn off Rt. 13 onto Briggs Road, immediately turn left onto Flemming Road. Follow Fleming Road west, past the Imaging Center. As the road jogs to the right, go straight into Shawnee Alliance for Seniors parking lot. Continue to end of building. There will be a sign on the door to enter. It will be the 4th glass door.

From Carbondale
Take Route 13 east. Go through the Carterville intersection on Rt. 13. Go past SI Bowl and take the first road left. Turn left off Rt. 13 on to Briggs and immediately turn left onto Fleming Road. Follow Fleming Road west, past the Imaging Center. As the road jogs right, go straight into Shawnee Alliance for Seniors parking lot. Continue to end of buildings. There will be a sign on the door to enter. It will be the 4th glass door.