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This is my 23rd post... That's not that many, but I'm still getting the hang of this whole blogging thing! Today is a BIG update with lots of pictures!

First up is the 5 hats I've knit for a GREAT CAUSE (rav link)! I know that Wendy has more brims for me to knit and I'm sure I will see her this weekend to start knitting on those! It's such and nice and easy project for me to work on while I'm on the bus to and from work... :) There are a few different hat designs in that pile with a variety of colors! Blue, green, cream, black, and purple!

So, while I was in Pittsburgh with Wendy, we made a few stops at some LYS's... Well, I know I'm on this yarn and personal diet, but I couldn't resist. I bought a few thing to enhance my stash.. I do have rules about the yarn... I can't cast on for any projects with any of this yarn until I've completed my challenge..

First up... some Berroco Comfort in a varigated Olive Green colorway... It's such a GREAT yarn for hats..

And some Berroco Comfort in Brown..

I was not even ABLE to pass this up! 2 skeins of Collinette Jitterbug.. YUMMY! It's going to become a Chevron Scarf.. I'm jumping on the bandwagon and I can't wait!

Here is all my Jitterbug! They are all very similar, but that's why I love them. I ordered the one in the middle with my first Loopy Ewe order a few weeks ago... I just can't wait to cast on a beautiful pair of socks with it...

So, we walked into one of the LYS's and these two skeins of Cascade 220 jumped into my hands and I was unable to put them down! They were 30% off and I HAD to get them... I have NO idea what I will make with them... so if you have any ideas, please share... I am thinking of some leg warmers.. but I'm still deciding!

And I told you I would have an FO for you... FINALLY... My FANTASTIC Tofutsies socks! I just LOVED working with this yarn and making socks.. I finally caught the sock bug and I can't wait to get more completed!!

They fit just perfectly! I made the one about 1/2" longer than the first one because I was not paying attention and just kept knitting, but they still look great! Now I need to wear them out :)

Hump Day!

Today's title brought to you by the day of the week :) Wednesday is widely know as Hump Day! Oh what a great day, only 2 more days of work left for the week! And today, we have pictures! Finally some good light, my little camera, and I was all set!

Here is the progress on my 2nd first sock! I am actually almost done with the sock now, but I really love this shot of it :) I worked on my sock on the metro today and I got a few crazy looks from people, but no one said anything, which I am okay with!

Next we have progess on my Market Tote from the Bag Style book. It is supposed to be made from hemp so it holds up better, but I'm using cotton. I'm going to line the bag with muslin and do two straps instead of one! I think it will turn out just great for my new housemates!

And since there is SOO much cotton (608 yards) I will be making a few dishclothes once I am done with the bag!

This is a scarf I completed for a friend in California. She requested a scarf for the mornings that she goes running with her family, so I had to make her one! It's the not so skinny scarf from Knitty Gritty, also found on Through the Loops. I was extremely inspired by her son's scarf, I decided to try it!

A full shot just before packing it up and mailing it to California! I just love the fringe. It was so easy to do!

And finally, a peak inside my notions bag. I just put most of my bamboo straights, DPN's, and circulars in there with my smaller bag for stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape, etc. I just love Vera Bradley!! I can't get enough of her bags!

I hope to have a completed sock by this weekend! That way I can start a new pair for my SIL who LOVES pink.. I will show you the FABULOUS Lorna's Laces that I got for her as well as my Jitterbug by Collinette! They are both BEAUTIFUL!!!

All project details can be found on my Ravelry page.. Blancheknits83 :)

Have a great Hump Day!

My trip to Chicago and more.

I made it to Chicago about 16 hours after I was supposed to make it, but I made it none the less. With all the snow they got, it was lucky that I was able to flight into the airport there. They weekend was a BLAST with my family. Seeing my niece Ava was, of course, the highlight of my weekend, besides my mom, dad, brother, sister-in-law, and baby # 2. Loved every minute of it.

Here is Miss Ava B at brunch!

My brother, Miss Ava, and me at brunch.

My brother, SIL, Ava, and me and brunch

Ava's 1st Birthday! AND the first time she had sugar. I think she liked it alot!!! And yes, she wore that hat the whole time. :)

I knit a Le Slouch in the airport and then on the way to Chicago and had it done when my dad and brother picked me up at the airport. Except there was this slight problem with it. I SSK when I was suppose to K2tog and I K2tog when I was suppose to SKK, so all the stitches were basically inside out. They were crazy looking, but my mom really like it, so she took it. That's fine with me.

I made a purple Le Slouch last night and I also finished my Purple IHS.. FINALLY! This scarf took forever, but it's done now, so it's all fine with me.

Yay for Socks!!! I started my 2nd sock and I am already to the foot part and it's just stockinette from here until the toe. YAY! I think it will be awesome to have done and I can't wait!!

Knitting pictures soon.. I hope!

SOCKS!!!!!!-- Or just one really...

This is an almost completed sock. But now, it is complete! I finished a sock! I knit a sock and I finished it. On size 1 needles. I can't believe it! Now I have to start the second one! I know how easy they are to do... I just have Christmas and other gift knitting to get out of the way! I'm extremely focused on certain projects right now and I know I can finish them! So, first one down... Many more to go...

Oh yeah.. Hi and stuff!!! I know it has been WAY to long.. not that I have many readers.. but I WILL be better a posting! I have so much progress to show, and actually pictures as well... FOr now though, I need to get ready for work!

Have a fabulous week! :)

Lots of Knitting...

Not so much blogging.

Here is what I have been doing....

First up.. I entertained my parents, all of DC for 5 days. We had a blast. We went to the National Cathedral, Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria, Knit Happens, Leesburg Outlets, the National Zoo, dinner with my DC friends, dinner with my DBF (first time meeting each other and it went GREAT), and just enjoyed hanging out with each other!

We saw the beautiful flamingos at the Zoo and I had to take a picture for my BFF, Jenn, from home! She LOVES them!

After the 5 days with my parents. I had a knitting day with my great friend Wendy! We went to Knit Happens and to Springwater Fiber Works to knit, then to a coffee shop and a custard shop. We knitting everywhere we went. And took NO pictures :o( But I have some progress pictures instead!

Here is my Tidal Wave sock in Tofuties yarn 790. It's my first sock, so I'm pretty darn proud of the progress so far!

Next is my Saartje's "Punk" Bootie. I call it that because I am hoping to find some skull buttons to put on them. They are for a friend of a friend who is having a baby girl. The Mama is punk and loves pink, black and skulls. I have tons of ideas for her and have made quite a few other things already for her (pictures to come). We are going to put together a basket full knitted and bought things for the Mama-to-be. I think she will be super happy!

Something for the Mama-to-be as well, a nice pink hat... I am about half way done. I am going to knit the whole thing up, then find a skull patch or just knit a skull on the hat. I think it will be pretty easy, but we will see!

I have also been on Ravelry pretty much the whole day today at work. I have decided I am taking pictures of all my WIP's, UFO's, FO's, and my stash and will be putting it up there, slowly! I don't have a lot, but I don't want to rush into in and get overwhelmed.

More soon... I promise!