There once was a Kitten...

As it begins to cool down around here, I'm preparing for winter with some new handwear. Every year, I often plan on making a new pair of mittens, but I never can finish them up before the winter season is over.  I hope to have these new thrum mittens finished by the time the snow falls.  Luckily, the red mittens are ready for the brisk fall months.

Every year I look forward to fall because it is the prime time for staying in and knitting (total shut in!).  However, I am a bit sad the summer has come to a close, with my new interest in gardening.  On the other hand, I have planted some fall veggies in my little container garden.  Mini carrots, garlic and lettuce are beginning to sprout (although some mean squirrel keeps digging up my lettuce).

Check out my nerdy video: Twill Rib Tutorial

Hey peeps!  Here's a new stitch I've learned.  Quick and simple, the way I like it!  Let me know if you have questions!

Also, Nat and I went for a late summer bike stroll, and played with acorns at one of our stops.

Happy Anniversary

Our first wedding anniversary came this past weekend!  We went camping at a nearby park in Carver, MN.  We ended up having the largest campsite and the smallest amount of gear (compared to all of the other families at the camping park).  I think they thought we were weird with our tiny tent and picnic blanket.  We're just super rustic...

Here are some photos of the trip, and a few from the wedding.  It was such a magical day, and every day keeps getting better.  I'm so lucky.

Molly Marie Photography

Molly Marie Photography

Bow 2

Finished up a little project for our friend's wedding dress.  She wanted a little silk bow to wear next week at her wedding.  So excited to celebrate with them!

Bow Headband Tutorial

Some ladies at work wanted to learn/relearn how to crochet this week.  We had a little crochet lunch and this was the project I brought for the group to work on.  It's great project for new crocheters!


You can use any yarn and size hook for this one!

Step one:  Make a slip knot.  Make enough chains to reach 5 inches across.

Step two:  Single crochet into the 3rd chain from your hook.  Sc across.

Step three:  Single crochet enough rows until you reach 19 inches.  Your piece should measure 5 inches by 19 inches.  Secure last stitch by slipping end through last stitch and pulling tight.  Cut from ball and weave in ends.

Step four:  To make the bow cinch piece, make enough chains to reach 2 inches across.  Sc into 3rd ch from hook.

Step five:  Work enough rows of single crochet to reach 6 inches.  Your piece should measure 2 inches by 6 inches.  Secure last stitch by slipping end through last stitch and pulling tight.  Cut from ball and weave in ends.

Step six:  Sew the main headband piece end to end, so you have a circular shape.

Step seven:  Wrap the smaller piece around the main headband piece, (covering the seam you just sewed) and sew both ends together.

Step eight:  Secure the cinch piece in place by tacking it to the backside of the headband.  I also found that sewing a couple of pleats on the reverse side of the headband piece keeps the bow area cinched and cute.

Have fun!

Tweet

My new & Design alarm clock arrived today.  It tweets like a bird when I wake up and says the time in English and Japanese.  Kawaii!

Knitting Clock

While scouring the net for a new alarm clock, I came across this amazing knitting clock on MOCO Design Blog.  Golly, some people are smart.

Bright

Huck Duck

Evolving Habitat

Lucent Lampworks

Dreamlight

Sweet Tea Clothing Co.

Tonight I'm super obsessed with relighting my apartment.  Some of these are on my list!

Photographs by Cali

My parents called Sunday morning and asked me to accompany them at the Uptown Art Fair here in Minneapolis.  I usually end up trying to avoid the crowds and stay home, but since I haven't seen my parents too often lately, I opted to join them.  The highlight of our visit was "Photographs by Cali"'s booth. I love the beautiful, yet simple subject matter she chooses.  Each is a hand colored black and white print.  Enjoy!

Make Time For Kitty

A Sunday song while I work on a new stamp printed pillow and cards!  Happy Sunday!