Gettin' those WIPs out....

Finished and out the door, that is....

First up, Hubbs hairband, to match her prairie tunic. That blocked really nicely and will be packaged up tonight and sent tomorrow. Hopefully it'll reach her before she leaves on her month long holiday to France.

Next, Gracie's pink jacket. Made from DB Cashmerino Astrakhan and DB Cashmerino Aran. The texture of the yarn made it difficult to sew up, but it was worth it. The finished object will look so cute on her. The pattern calls for a ribbon tie closure. I thought this button was more practical. And guess how I made the button hole.....

I CROCHETED it!!! My first crochet EVER. How does it look? I was watching a DVR'd edition of Knitty Gritty and someone demonstrated how to crochet. And I got it. I had to watch a few times over, but by gosh I got it. I had tried to understand by looking at books/magazines, but I guess I'm one of those people that just needs a live demonstration. :-)

So now my WIPs consist of the argyle blanket of decision-procrastination. Or is that blocking-and-end-sewing-in procrastination? And the Alpaca Silk cravat. You can see from the pic that I'm more than half-way there. I love the pattern. Debbie Bliss does love moss stitch, but I don't blame her, it's so stylish in a very simple way. I will cast on the beret as soon as I'm finished. Or maybe I'll wait for my new Options needles to arrive, so that I can Magic Loop it.

Here's a close up of the 'tie' bit of the cravat. It also shows the chocolate colour better.

Last and perhaps least a shot of the teeny-tiny Innocent drinks hats. I finished the pink one to add to the first green one. Maybe I'll do one a week so you can see the collection grow......

Bonsoir :-)