for Shelly

I finally finished Shelly's throw today. It's super soft, but not quite as big as I thought it would be. I don't think I'll be making another one any time soon... size 36 knitting needles are not my speed!

I also found a little time to tat today. It looks like I'm pretty close to being halfway around!

A little Wizardry!

Today was an exciting day in our little town... the Dragon Dribblers, made up of staff members, the police chief, a fireman (and former student), and our mayor, played basketball against the Harlem Wizards. The gym was packed and we had lots of laughs. My daughter Carol scored 10 points... I'm one proud mama! ;-)

I'm almost 1/3 of the way around the Jan Stawasz Masterpiece! With any luck, I'll make it to the halfway mark by the end of the weekend.

I'm sorry for the bad pictures. Night has fallen, and unless I clear off the dining room table, which is set up for blinging shuttles, there's no good place to take a picture right now. As I thought I would, I finished the last two flowers on Renulek's Spring Doily early this morning. I'm eager to start the next round!

I also managed to work a little on my friend's throw. It is soft and thick, but I really do think this is the only one I'll ever make... unless I find that I just have to have one for myself!

Making the most of every minute

I took my tatting to school again today, and at lunch time I managed to tat a few more flowers on Renulek's Spring Doily. I'm halfway done with this round!

I didn't have as much luck working on the Jan Stawasz Masterpiece. I only managed one pattern repeat, because I kept making mistakes and having to fix them. With all the time I put in, I should have finished three pattern repeats. Oh, well! Maybe I'll get more done tomorrow.

I spent an hour working on the throw for my friend. I'm afraid an hour a day will be my limit with this. I find working with such large needles to be very hard on my hands.

My new set of headbands arrived today. I can finish one in about 15 minutes, so they're great for instant gratification!

What did you work on today? I guess I'd better start blog hopping and find out!

Dedicated to my 3rd graders

This post is dedicated to my third graders, especially those who read my blog! I love working with all of you, and I am thrilled that you enjoy reading what I write!

I took Renulek's Spring Doily to school today and showed some of the kids how to tat the flowers and join them to the doily. Several of them commented on how much they like the colors in this doily. I like them, too!

I managed a few more pattern repeats on Jan Stawasz's Masterpiece while catching up on Downton Abbey before school. I really like the way this looks... lacy and substantial at the same time.

A friend asked if I could knit a super bulky throw for her. This is about 2 hours worth of work. I find it very difficult to work with size 36 needles and two strands of super bulky held together. I'm pretty sure this will be a one time deal. The yarn is super soft (Bernat Baby Blanket). I think it will be very nice when it's finished, just not my cup of tea!