I’m a Baaaaad Blogger

It’s that time again . . . Summer is over.  I’m back to looming and it’s time to play catch up on the blog.   

So, here you go.  This is what I’ve been working on since the weather turned cold. 

First up are some fun fur purses.  This is a pattern done by Denise Layman.  Such an easy/fun knit that I’ve done three of them so far.  These are going to make great Christmas gifts. 

Now, for a few other bags.  The first was done using plastic grocery bags.  No pattern, just flat knitted and seamed.  This was so much fun.  I’ve had lots of compliments on it.   Folks can’t believe that it is really a recycled project. 

The second was a u.f.o that I finally finished and felted.  It was done using Isela’s Essentials Purse pattern.  I just added the strap and the button.  This one will be a gift for my niece.  Don’tcha just love that button?  

 

   

Next up is another u.f.o that I finally finished.  Another pattern by Denise Layman.  This one is a pinwheel blanket.  I wasn’t happy with the yarn that I used for this project, so I’d like to do another one soon using a better yarn.  I’d also like to make this next one a good bit larger to use as a throw.  Such a cool pattern and a fun knit.

   

 Finally a few new knits for the boys.  Soap sacks, new hats, new slippers. 

 The soap sack pattern came from a book that I bought ages ago.  These are a great way to use up those cotton scraps. 

Nate’s hat was my own design.  Nothing complicated.  I added the loops at the top because Nate can be hard on pom-poms . . . using them to take the hat off each and every time.  He calls this his ”Curly Hat”. 

The slippers were a very easy knit that I heard about on one of the looming lists (thanks Nola!!!).  They are done on a 24 peg round large gauge loom.