Superstitch

I'm back!

This is knitty's calorimetry, I knit two of these right before i left on the cruise, they only took about 2 hours each, i probably could have done it in less time if i wasn't so distracted by my computer and tv!

I didn't get as much knitting done on the cruise as i thought i would. I was really worried about not having enough to do on the boat, but that wasn't the case. I got about 7 rows of my vest done, when i get farther into the top decreases and the steeks i will take some more progress pictures. I also got some rows done on this sweater. I also got the needles i needed for christmas so now i can start on my venezia adaptation. I should probably finish something before i start venezia, but what would be the fun in that?

A little bit more of the Deep V Vest!

This is progress from a week or two ago, and i haven't done much since, but here is my halfway done deep v vest! I debated posting these because i dont really like pictures of myself, especially ones that showcase my extra pudge so well! But, this vest is looking so cute, and fitting so well that i just had to show it off, pudge be damned! (and yes that is my hot pink cell phone taking a picture in the mirror, very high quality stuff here)

A cover for my notebook!

Finally, a sewing project to show off! This is a notebook cover I made with the fabrics i picked up at the houston quilt show. I also had enough left over to make a little pencil case for my sister for christmas. It will be hard to give it up though, it looks so cute with my notebook!

I have an obsession with office supplies, back to school shopping is my favorite part of starting a new semester. As a result of this obsession i have way too many notebooks and pens. I made this cover to fit any generic 5 subject spiral bound book, that way i can reuse it with a new notebook, any time i want!

The cover is just basically a sewn folder with pockets for the front and back cover, and twill tape ties to keep everything closed.

Still sick, but with pictures!

So i know that i need a new knitting project like a hole in the head, but i really cant help myself. I saw venezia, the  beautiful  eunny jang sweater, through a knit-a-long on craftster. It calls for 10 colors to create the gorgeous brocade design, but i wanted to simplify it. I took the chart and turned it into 6 colors, one pattern color, and 5 back ground colors. This lovely girl took my chart and ran with it creating an awesome pink/grey/black color combo which i borrowed for my color scheme! I'm using mostly cashsoft and cashcotton by rowan. I'm also thinking that i am going to modify this pattern into a vest. It will really be more practical for Texas. I'll be able to wear it into the spring and then the fall. I never thought i would have two different sweater vests inprogress at the same time!

In other knitting news, i've made two of these winter headbands from knitty in the past 5 hours. Both will be christmas gifts! I have to be done with all of my christmas presents in less than a week, i leave for a cruise on the 17th and dont get home til the 24th. I'm looking forward to some fun in the sun for christmas! Knitting while tanning sounds like fun to me!

Sick, sick, sick, sick....

thats what i am :( I'm finally feeling well enough today to be on the laptop for a couple of hours. I got some horrible 48 hour stomach virus, and i've been sleeping about 20 hours of the day. I will be back hopefully tomorrow with some knitting updates!

crafting for christmas!

Using this lovely tutorial from allsorts i have been a coaster making machine! I am working on many many sets for a gift exchange, these are just the perfect little sewing project, and a great way to use a lot of fun fabrics.