Car Blanket and Slippers

   I wanted to use up some of the left over yarn I used to make the Car Blanket (pictured top left). So I went on Ravelry and did a search on Lion Brand's Wool-Ease Thick & Quick.  The pattern for the Baby Jane Slippers (pictured top right) was one of the patterns that popped up.

  When I decided to knit these slippers, I began gathering my supplies together. It was at that point I realized I did not have the size 11 double-pointed needles. I went searching at Jo-Ann Fabrics and Michael's Crafts and could not find them there. So I went to the yellow pages searching for a knitting store and found "A Stitch in Time". I called them and they said they had the size 11 double-pointed needles in several different brands.

  I went to the store and bought the size 11 needles made out of Birch wood. Why did I choose this over the Bamboo? Well, because the Birch was cheaper than the Bamboo. I also thought wood was wood and they should feel and act the same when knitting with them. I had no problems using them, however, the feel was quite different. It felt a little awkward as I was knitting. I do like the bamboo needles better because of this.                                                        

 I made the small size. These slippers were quick and easy. Made the slippers in one day. When I knit another pair of these, I am going to make the next pair a medium so I can see the difference between the two sizes.

Water Bottle Coozie

                            I went with my husband to get tires from Walmart. While I was there I lost my coozie pictured on the right. It fell off the bottle of water and I did not notice.

So that afternoon when we got back home and I realized I had lost it I decided to make the one pictured on the left. I finished it on the 4th of April and Felted it on the same day. Notice the handle, I think this will prevent the cover from slipping off the bottle unnoticed. I used double pointed needles for the body of the cover and straight needles for the cord / handle.  I was not sure how it was going to turn out but was pleasantly surprised with the results.

Another Baby Blanket

I am currently waiting to hear what gender my niece's baby is going to be so I can begin making another baby blanket for her. The last one I made was pink and white because, yes, she was having a girl. I emailed her and I told her if it was a boy, of course I am going to knit a blue and white baby blanket. But if she has another girl I am going to use different colors. I am just not sure what colors I will use yet. I told her I was up for suggestions. In the meantime I have put my shrug in hibernation again and I am still working on knitting and felting hot pads for several people. I have many friends and relatives I would like to make these for.