I’m thinking that I need to make some of these felt flowers (click on the picture to see more) to go along with my hats and scarves. What do you think?

My friend Dani (aka Crafty goddess) gave me this recipe for a salt scrub. I have to say I’m addicted. I’ve even gone as far as running throught the house, dripping wet, to make more, because I forgot to make some before I got in the shower.

So, here’s what you do. Take your desired container with airtight (and watertight) lid and fill it 3/4 of the way with coarse kosher salt. Pour in oil, I used baby oil, Dani uses lavendar scented baby oil but I don’t like the smell; and stir adding a little at a time until the mixture resembles the texture of wet sand. Voila!

Be careful, the tub may get slippery from the oil. Also don’t use on freshly shaved skin or on any spots that are especially sensitive.

I finished the bias scarf. I love knitting on large needles, it goes so quick!
The scarf is made out of bernat soft boucle in forest shades.

And here is the pattern:
Cast on 20. Even rows decrease one stitch at the begining of the row by knitting two together. Odd rows knit one, increase one stitch by making one. Do not increase by knitting in the front and back of the stitch, it will make the scarf roll. Just do this until desired length is reached. I knit a scarf until it is as long as me (5’9″).

Eden finally has her pink snake. It’s made out of cotton yarn and only took me about an hour and a half.

I also finished this great pink fuzzy hat.

It’s made out of patons allure in rose quartz. It took just over one ball (of course) and took me about 2 hours.

I love this yarn and my mom is already deciding what color I’m going to make her a scarf and oh, wait, a hat too.

What a treat I have for you today!! I’ve finished 3 whole projects!!!

First, and possibly the cutest, is the worm scarf.

It’s made from only one ball of red cotton yarn. It didn’t take me too long, I just kept putting it off because I hate purling whole rows. The whole time I was making it, Eden kept asking me, “Where’s my snake? I want a pink snake? Where’s my snake?”
Here she is modeling it.

Next is the purple wool scarf. Knitted in a 2X2 rib stitch. The yarn is Brown Sheep Company’s Lambs pride bulky weight in Jacks Plum. This is my favorite “adult” scarf thus far.

Finally is a hat. I made it in all of 3 hours last night. I had originally intended this yarn to be for a scarf, but I couldn’t come up with a pattern that was masculine enough but wouldn’t take up tons of my time. The pattern is Hot Head page 162 of Stitch ‘n Bitch.

I used Brown Sheep Company’s Lambs pride worsted weight wool in Grey Heather. Since this pattern called for bulky weight yarn, I held two strands of the yarn together.

It’s nice to get some projects finished, but I have many, many more to finish.

It has suddenly occured to me that the Feast of Tabernacles is coming up! This is what Jim and his family have celebrated his whole life (and is part of his quazi Jewish upbringing.)

This will be the third year now that we will celebrate in our own special way, Fiesta Blevinza. (cheesy, I know.) It keeps getting bigger and bigger, this year I’m even thinking of making tee shirts… hmm… maybe next year. It’s the greatest bash. We have SO much wonderful mexican food, mariachi music, great decorations and awsome party favors, if I do say so myself.

With this feast coming up, it means that I need to lurch in to planning mode. I want this Fiesta Blevinza to be 10 times better than last year. And seeing that I had Honor one week after last Fiesta Blevinza, I’m sure it will be 10 times better.

It also means that I’ve got to lurch into knitting mode. This is the feast that we exchange gifts with Jim’s family. I plan to make everyone who will wear one, a scarf.
Here’s my progress on Abbey’s scarf. It’s the cutest pattern ever, a worm.

I also made this scarf out of the left over yarn from Brooke’s poncho. I’m not sure who it will be for, but the more I see it, the more I think I need to keep it for myself.

Today, I ordered some plain wool yarn (oh, the joys of eBay!) that I will hand dye to make more scarves. Soon I will be crowned the scarf making queen!!!

Here’s my progress on Aunt Ann’s scarf, which will be for Christmas.

It’s made out of merino wool and some kind of sparkly yarn which is a pain to knit with because it keeps getting tangled, but that’s for another day.

I may need to try this one. Without the fringe of course. I just can’t get myself to like that fringe.
I saw some suede yarn at the knitting store the other day that would make a lovely poncho, I think I may even bring myself to wear a poncho made out of that fantastic yarn.

The yarn Harlot poncho.

Cell Phone Pockets

I want to knit a pocket like this. Maybe I’ll try my hand at felting?

I’ve decided to post the pic of Brooke’s top secret birthday present. She’s really busy, she won’t look at my site (hopefully.)

This is the pattern that I am making.

Here is my progress thus far:

I’ve also finished a few kerchiefs.

And here is my progress on the 2×2 rib knit scarf

Phew!

On a side note, I bought some wonderful bamboo needles last week and I’m now in love with bamboo.

I’m working on a top secret project for my friend Brooke’s birthday. I don’t think that she often visits this site, but I won’t post it until her birthday comes (if it’s done by then!).

I’m also in the middle of a 2×2 ribed scarf and the never ending baby blanket for my step-nephew.

I’m very excited to get those projects behind me because Hobby Lobby had knitting needles half off last week and I have some cool new ones to try out. Now I just need to order more yarn. I’d love to have some from here. Unfortunatly, I’d have to sell one of my children to afford it. Some days I’m tempted…