So much to Knit!

In the past few days I've joined 4 groups on Ravelry, a site for knitters & crocheters, and have been having so much fun! I joined a swap, a read-along and a knit-along and I can't wait to start working on those projects. One group enjoys the colors of the southwest and I might try using a hand-painted turquoise sock yarn to do the swap/lace scarf for myself.

In the mean time I've been working on stock for my shelves in the shop in Cooperstown. Of course, there was plenty (too much) left over from last year that I had to pack up and bring home for the winter, so with what I've been making, the shelves should be bright and full. I've done a couple of jumpers and mockturtleneck sweaters to go with them, a few baby sweaters and baby shrugs and of course, baby socks. I want to do a couple of cotton toddler hats with roll brims and big flowers sewn on...really Springy! And mom's been busy doing white cotton hats for me to turn into baseballs. Can't tell what will sell so we'll try a little of everything.

Jeff has his 2nd cataract procedure scheduled for Tuesday morning and will be coming to my house for a couple of days of pampering and recuperating afterward. Dog will be thrilled! He's the only one who will play with her outside this time of year and every night when I go home she has to check out the garage to see if he's still in the car. When he got a cowboy hat and a new Carhartt jacket this winter she didn't know who he was and was ready to attack! He had to yell at her, identifying himself. She was so embarrassed and upset...it took several minutes of belly rubs to calm her down! Dog will follow Jeff anywhere but wants to come back into the house to check on mom often. It's like she knows it's her job to protect the old lady.

I've had enough winter and all it means (high heating bills, icy streets, snow, hardy soups for supper). I think it's a pizza night!


























































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