Steve and the Boys

Who's Steve? Inspiration for the new thing I started this week...

I have not done much with corner-to-corner crochet in the past, and I know next to nothing about Minecraft, which makes this a fun and challenging project! I'm halfway through the second block!

Another thing I've learned on this yarny adventure is how to make a decent bobbin...

So now I'm chomping at the bit to try my hand at more intarsia knitting...but first, some little kitchen scrubbies, 

because you just can't drag along 23 yarns for an afghan on every little trip you take. This "yarn" is hard to see unless the lighting is very good, but it makes great scrubbies, worked flat on a diagonal, then seamed and gathered. So clever! 

They are also a great travel project, which is good, because we busy grandparents get around! Just yesterday, the 3-year-old called Pop Pop and asked him to come over and play...so we did. 

Full disclosure, Pop Pop did most of the playing...including bike rides 

and static shocks on the slide...hahahahaha!

Later, at bedtime, that same 3-year-old told his mommy, "I'm glad Gramma let Pop Pop come over to play!" Thanks, Mommy, for texting that to us.  It made our day! 

This pic's a couple weeks old.
He's still this adorable. 😉

We're off again today to flag football,  and Sunday to apple picking, so it's good to have those portable projects! What should o knit next, friends? Christmas is coming! 

Thanks for stopping by, and Knit in Good Health! 

Birthdays and Worms

I had a birthday this week, which you may know if you follow me on IG or FB, and it's been a great time! Not only was my actual day full of fun and good wishes at work and home, 

but I also got to wear a newly finished sweater,

and I received some pretty cool gifts!

Digital photo frame from the girls (& Allen)

Craft fun from the boys (& Jess)

To top the day off...Jess was super proud that she was able to gather EVERYONE* to sing "Happy Birthday" to this gramma, in person and digitally!

*Almost everyone...she accidentally forgot that Aaron (her hubby) wasn't here, lol! I edited him in, for the...win?

Yeah, there are two less than perfect choices...

Which of these ridiculous edits is your favorite? Bwaaahahahahaha!

On top of a great birthday week, we've also had a pretty great start to the weekend...with bike rides,

roller skates,

and squirmy worms!

Now it's time to switch out the winter/summer storage (hello Spring!) and maybe get in some knitting time, so I'll sign off here. 

Thanks for stopping by, and for all the good birthday wishes! Knit in Good Health! 

Knitmas 2024!

Well, wasn't that a party? Yes, Virginia, our Knitters' Christmas last Sunday was great fun! Here's a peek, for those of you who couldn't make it...

Festive feet, tangled yarn, Not wine...maybe...

...food, friends, fun...

...and presents!

I sometimes pop this post up, complete with photos of our Stocking Stuffers, as a bonus post mid-week, but this year I didn't want to spoil anything until all the stuffers had been delivered. So I dropped off a bag to Judy this morning, and now that that's done...here's the haul:

Thank you, Friends! 

As usual, the food and time with friends was fantastic, and we all had so much fun! We did forget the annual group order of sock yarn (sad face here), but we remembered the group photo! 

If your foot isn't pictured, and you'd like it to be included next year, mark your calendar now! While I can't say for sure whether it'll be on Saturday or Sunday, there's a good chance the party will be held the first weekend in December!

Since last Sunday, I've been indulging in all the Christmas I can, including handmade (not by me) peppermint soap for my shower...

Cookies, definitely made by me, on the tree for my stomach...

and board games with little boys for my soul! 

Only 10 more wake-ups, and I'm excited for another chance to celebrate with family this Christmas! What am I gonna do to pass the time? Oh! That's right! The knitting! 

Teacher gift, requested by 6- year-old!

I hope you're having a fun December, too, even if it's busy and distracting! 

Thanks for stopping by, and Knit in Good Health!

Not Quite Speechless Saturday

Nothing super clever to say today, but lots going on! Cupcake baking...

Remembering last weekend's road trip to see my granddaughter in Annie Jr:

And another granddaughter on the soccer field:

Walks around their neighborhood, and to the playground:

Knitting...

Sewing (because those toys need a place to live)...

More knitting (colors don't have enough contrast for fair-aisle, but I still like it!)...

And even more knitting!

It's been a fun-and-busy week, and there's more to come! Those cupcakes mean it's a birthday weekend,  after all!

How has your week been? I hope good, or at least not bad...in any case, thanks for stopping by today, and I hope you find something here to smile about!

Knit in Good Health! 

Coming Up...Purple?

Everything is not exactly coming up purple, but I have much planned knitting that will incorporate purple in the very near future, because guess what??? No, I mean it...really, you guys! 

GUESS WHAT?!?!?

Sweetie got me tickets to see DONNY OSMOND for my birthday!!!

Gahhh! So excited that I am having Deep Purple dreams and planning to knit purple, sparkle socks to celebrate! I may even get myself a purple jumpsuit to wear to the concert (which isn't until July, so maybe a swimsuit instead?)...but first, socks for sure...

 

Then perhaps I'll knit socks for Donny, too! I mean, he was known for his purple socks back in the 70s, so why not now, too? I could not be more excited for this concert, it was a great surprise! Thank you, Sweetie!

Another surprise was this fairly spectacular
travel mug and cake from Jess! Wow!

It was a good birthday, and in other Knitting Knews, the scarf finally arrived at its destination in Kansas! The Girlie loves it, yay!

I am also knitting away on a very involved birthday gift for a cute grandson who will soon be two! Here's a progress shot, 7 of 9 blocks complete, ready for arms, legs, faces, fins and tails...

See the purple block there? That's going to be a cat! The last two blocks are more complicated, involving colorwork and texture, and all nine will be  the animals from Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? I am currently working on the body of the goldfish, then the sheep will be last. Super fun!

After that, PURPLE SOCKS AHOY! 

The other yarn in my "happy mail" photo from Leading Men Fiber Arts (one of my fave dyers!)  is for a Christmas vest or colorwork sweater. I have not decided which yet, but this fairly neutral green, the color is called "The Grouch," is pretty spectacular!

So many possibilities, and the 5-year-old is still asking about the Super Mario Bros.U Deluxe sweater he would like me to knit him next...but first, purple!

Oh, and did I tell you that I'm going to see Donny Osmond in July??? Gah!!!! And super yay!

What's bringing you joy today? Whatever it is, even if it doesn't include purple, I hope you have lots of it in your immediate future!

Thanks for stopping by, and Knit in Good Health!