The Search For the Perfect Knitting Bag...

latest installment. A Namaste Newport Bag that I traded for on Ravelry. This one could be a winner, roomy but not too huge (I have several that are so big I could fit Mikey in with the projects and still have room left over for a pizza). Lovely soft leather. Will give it a go this week and see how it works.

It's That Time of Year Again...

...To post the Kids Visit with Santa Picture.

So Many Questions:

1. Where was Cara?

2. Why is Katie wearing those boots?

3. What Kind of Pants does Little Tony Have On?

4. When did Pia quit wearing glasses?

5. Did we visit Santa right after a liquid lunch, because Ho-ho's nose looks awfully red...

O Christmas Tree

Our tree is up and it's looking festive (though you'd hardly know from this picture).

A New Guilty Pleasure

Thanks to Cara, I am now addicted to "Hoarders"! OMG I heart this show. Katie refuses to watch it bc she thinks the stories are too depressing (true, the hoarders rarely get 'cured') but I find it absolutely fascinating, in that train wreck kind of way. Thanks, A&E channel!

Precious Pup!

Had to share this picture! My great-niece Allie (4 months old and pretty as a picture) is modeling the Dale of Norway Setesdal pullover I knit for her. Pink suits her! She'll be able to wear this sweater all winter (and maybe next winter too).

More Socks!

Just finished these (in record time, yay for worsted weight yarn!). They are "For Better or Worsted" Socks, knit using some of the Island Fibers yarn I bought last year on Lopez Island. Very soft and nice yarn to knit with! These are going to be an Xmas gift for someone (I'll have to scrutinize people's feet to see who they'll fit). No worries, Katie, they aren't for you.

Snowmen!

Katie has been collecting snowmen ornaments and decorations for a couple of years, and she has some cute ones. Here's a little sampling of them. Sorry the pic is a little crappy as usual. Trust me, they're "f-ing adorable" as our Katie would say.