Robin's Egg + Brown

Speaking of going through old pictures, how's this one for being over a year old?  A few years ago I went to a spa for my Mother's birthday (along with my sister).  The atmosphere was so soothing & calm that I just wanted to take it home with me & relax in it.  It was the first time I really fell in love with the blue/brown combination.

So I made a blue/brown version of the Watermelon Purse.

And then I tried the "varied stripe length" idea on the scarf version.  I really fell in love with this look after making this scarf.

I don't remember why, but I wanted a matching headband for some outfit at the time, so I crocheted this little, tie-behind-the-head, headband.

Funny thing is, I still enjoy wearing/using all three items!  And you'd think I'd grow tired of them so quickly, made on a whim; when those are really the items that seem to stick with me the most!

Cellphone Cover

I came across old pictures on my phone from last summer.  I made this cellphone cover for H at her request.

The button is from her own collection.

I have to admit I don't use a cellphone cover a lot for my own phone, but I wonder if there could be a market for these?

What do you think? Maybe I'll make up a couple and list them.

Knitted Hand Towels


Since I guess I never posted pictures of my knitted hand towels, I thought I'd give you a peak at the two I made for myself last summer.  

They've really weathered the washer/dryer pretty well, though I prefer to line dry them when it's nice out to save them from getting too beat-up.  
And surprisingly, the white doesn't get too dark or dirty!

It Came!!!

Here it is! I'm finally on my own laptop again! Hopefully this'll mean more blog productivity....


Of course, I have to admit I've gotten a fair few projects completed as well.  I can't wait to start typing all those entries. :)  Talk soon!

Hi from Spin Class!


Last month, I had so many inspirations while riding in class that I've since started keeping a little notebook & pen on the handlebars for jotting quick notes so I don't lose any inspirations.  hehe.  Do you ever have instances like this?

Pesky Black Socks...

Finally!  I got tired of looking at those unfinished, too big black socks.  So over the weekend I wripped out BOTH socks & started them again.  This time I used my size allowance (since my feet are about an 8 1/2 to 9)

and went back and forth between both socks as I completed each step (ribbing, leg, heel flap, heel turn, gasset, foot, & toe shaping).  I couldn't believe I was able to finish the PAIR in just 3 days!
I have to say I was thoroughly impressed with how nicely they turned out, too!  Definitely more up to the quality I expect of myself.  Maybe I'm finally starting to get the hang of this sock-knitting thing?


Remember those Wedding Presents?

Well, they sure turned out nicely.  Even if the pictures didn't.  :-P  I remembered to get pictures as I was finishing up the hot-mits.  Unfortunately, I can't seem to find pictures of the completed set before I wrapped it up.  But at least you know what the dishcloths looked like and you can guess what the hand towel looked like from my previous designs (which, apparently I need to get pictures up of them).
the interior goes in & gets stitched up
the finished pair!
Sorry it took so long to get this up.  Did I take enough pictures for you?  :)  Even though these are only the hot-mits.  Hopefully I'll find the other pictures.  I could have sworn I took a picture of the towel.....

What I've learned after 4 months...

...I learned how to use a commercial/restaurant coffeemaker,

...how to learn & (mostly) understand how a production system works, then turn around & build your own efficiency into the system as you use it.  I also thought, as my finishing touch, I would type up the best parts of what I learned and save them in a few computer documents for the next intern to help shorten their learning curve.  And then they could always add to it as they felt necessary.

... and that even after only 4 months, you can be valued enough to have a send-off gift.  (I still don't think it was necessary; but it sure was sweet & unexpected)

I hope I can come back and work with everyone again soon.