Well after much searching for patterns and fondling of yarn, here it is...

I am really excited about the pattern. I have never felted before, but I have a friend who has felted several items. She said that she would be happy to teach me how. My friend and the lady at the LYS said this was a great brand to use for felting. It is Lamb's Pride Bulky. I have never worked with it before, so I am anxious to be using something new. Since I am stashbusting, I used my "free day" to stock up. I hope everyone else is having as much fun picking out yarns and getting started as I am!

Crochet Bolero

I have been working on a really easy pattern for a crochet bolero. I am using Moda Dea "curious" and "frivolous". I couldn't find the exact yarns I was supposed to make it with. This has been sitting in my stash in the making for quite awhile. It is really quick to crochet up. I am hoping to have it done by the end of the week.

I got my tote exchange partner, and I am really excited to get started on a tote for her. I am still drooling over several patterns and colors to choose from. Oh the possibilities..........

Oldies but Goodies

I was going through my stash of magazines today and found this magazine that a friend had sent me. Wouldn't it be nice if knitting magazines cost 10 cents today!

Another one done!

Here are some pictures of the key-chain purse that I finished. It was a fast and fun one to knit. I highly recommend it for some quick stash busting. I may make some for my friends.

I hope everyone had a nice Easter weekend. I know mine was relaxing.

Happy Easter

Working more quickly

I am almost done with the key-chain purse. I just need to go the the craft store to get the closure and the key chain to attach to it. Here it is so far:

I also started a belt, which I am liking how it is turning out. It may be a bit big for the belt loops, but I figure yarn stretches so I can make it fit. This isn't the best picture, but you get the idea.

This is the first time I have knitted with beads. The only pain being that you have to string them on before you work, but other than that, it is fun to knit them into the project.

I am anxious to get my secret pal assignment for the tote exchange that I signed up for. I have the button for it on my sidebar. I think I am going to try experimenting with making my own button for a link. Hope everyone has a nice Easter!

New Projects

I am so tickled that I actually finished one project that I decided to take on 2 now. I claim it as part of my stash reduction efforts, so it is ok to have multiple projects going on. First is a long awaited for afghan for my boyfriend. It is going really quickly and it is also nice and soft.

The other project is a small keychain purse. I have the pattern linked on the left. Here is my start to that...

I also decided to join a Tote Exchange which I think will be a lot of fun. I am trying to catch up on adding all of my projects and patterns to my blog, so if you are visiting for the first time, check back soon to see if I have added any new patterns!

Finished

Well I got my shrug finished. I like it except for the poofy back. I would make another one, but make adjustments to reduce it. It looks like I will be signing up for a Tote Exchange as a summer project. I am hoping it is a good way to meet fellow knitters. I will post pictures of the shrug soon.

Stashalong Promise

I recently joined a stashalong group to try to help me control my compulsive need to buy soft, lucious, I-don't-know-what-I'm-going-to-do-with-it-but-must-buy-it yarn problem. My promise is to not buy any yarn for the month of April and to finish my shrug. Here is the update of my shrug so far. I encourage any "yarnaholics" out there to join the stashalong too!