A drawing from my "Followers" was held yesterday, and "KNITTIKAT" was the winner of one of my first hanks of 100% alpaca yarn. It is DK weight and 350 yards in a natural, undied tweeded taupe. It should be plenty for knitting a hat and scarf, a vest, gloves, or any other small project. It is really soft, and I'm sure the wearer will really enjoy it. I am unable to contact you Knittikat, so please contact me at knitzillaknits@gmail.com with your address, so I can get your prize in the mail. Thanks to all my "Followers", I always really appreciate your comments.
I have finished test knitting "Alexandria", and it is stretched for blocking. It is my plan to get the buttons and snaps attached this weekend, and to finalize all of the corrections to the pattern. The pattern should be published on Ravelry in the next few weeks. I should have some pictures of me wearing it, in my next post.
I have started knitting pullover vests for my two grandsons for Easter. I am about halfway on the first, and hope to have pictures of it for my next post too. The dress for their sister, is still just a pile of fabric and a dress pattern, but I hope to have time for it soon too. If you are reading this Emery, I'm sorry I spoiled the surprise, but I think you'll really like the dress.
Along with finishing up the knitting of "Alexandria" last weekend, I made this mitered-corner baby blanket for my future grand-daughter. Learn how to make one at http://pinterest.com/pin/286541595011483617/. She is scheduled to arrive in early June, and I can't wait to see her! I also made a new carrier cover, which I machine-quilted in a "doodling" pattern and bound the edges with a bias tape, made from the fabric used on the underside. A matching blanket, complete with strap holes, was quilted for the carrier itself. This will keep baby girl warm, while she is strapped in and safe.
It is just your standard brass chandeler, attached to a ceiling fan, but I had my husband drill holes in my teacup collection, and feed the electrical wires through them (he is an electrician). Drilling the cups was challenging, and a few were lost in the process. But, my most favorites were spared, and we placed the saucers upside down, so the pretty china pattern could be seen from below.
It is a fun idea, and one you might like to try. A water drill is needed for the drilling process. I didn't realize that one of the bulbs was burned out, until I viewed these pictures. I guess a little maintenance is in order. Happy Knitting.
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Your chandelier made me smile! What a great idea! I enjoyed poking around your blog and look forward to seeing your alpaca yarns and what you make with them. What an exciting endeavor! I've become your newest follower.
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