Does it count?

Does it count as a wip...

 ...if you frog it?

(it is still destined to become a baby blanket)

I had started out on the knitting machine but ended up dropping about 40 sts!!!! so I carefully picked up the stitches and put them on a US9.  Then I noticed the uneven stitches. :rip it, rip it:  I hear the frogs.

Goodbye knitting year 2010

Thinking about the last day of year and reflecting back, I was curious as to just how many knitted projects I actually finished.

Wow!! here are 25 projects finished in 2010

and the finished Crazy Socks makes 26!!

I didn't realize just how much knitting I was able to accomplish. And I didn't even count the miscellaneous things like some dishcloths or some small, quick (mini socks) items. Or any of the counted thread/cross-stitch items I finished.

I see I managed to knit 11 pairs of socks! Of course I didn't keep them all but I did add 6 pairs to my sock drawer!! woohoo! adding to my sock drawer was one of the goals for 2010. (we will not count the wips left in 2010)

I say I had a good knitting year.  How about you?

Crochet?!

Yes, I crochet too. I like to crochet afghans and baby blankets. So when I found out the Fiber Arts Guild of West Texas has two service projects, I was happy to help.

In Feb, May, and Aug, they donate Preemie sets (blanket, cap, and booties) to the two local hospitals. In Nov, they donate lap throws/blankets to a nursing home.

I like to knit (or crochet) while traveling and since I'm the navigator, I have plenty of time to do it! So my latest project has been "Lacy Blocks" from the book Quick and Cozy Afghans. I used Carron Simply Soft, 100% acrylic. I used 3 (6oz.) skeins of white and a size H crochet hook. I did modifiy the pattern by changing the size so I only chained 121 and did the repeats 5 times. This gave me the required size of 30" x 40"

I love this pattern and have made it several times. It works up quickly and is an easy pattern to memorize. But I'm not crazy about working with the Carron yarn because it splits easily. It is soft so it does make a wonderful blanket.

So now that project is finished and ready for Nov's Fiber Arts Guild meeting.

And...I've started another crochet project. I am hoping this one will be done in time for Christmas. I know we have at least two trips planned in Nov so I should be able to get this one done in time to mail for Christmas.

I'm using Bernat Satin Sport and a size G crochet hook. It is an easy 2 row repeat: row 1, shells; row 2, chain and sc. decreasing a shell every other row. (at least that's how it's looking so far). The pattern is off the yarn label.

Baseball Update:
It was a good game last night even though Tampa Bay did not win. Their starting pitcher was a little shakey the first inning but then settled down. The score was close, 3-2 Phillies. Let's hope tonight is in favor of Tampa Bay!