Knitting @ the Beach

 What's happening?


My husband & I just returned home from a fun beach vacation.  We went to Myrtle Beach.  I had lots of time to knit and read while sitting on the beautiful beach in South Carolina.  We both had a wonderful time.  


What's on my sticks?


I'm still procrastinating on the Teddy Bear Sweater project.  I started the "Striped Wrap" from Vogue Knitting's Shawls & Wraps instead.  


What's off my sticks?


I finished my "Summer of Love" bag from Nicky Epstein's Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch.  I made a few changes too it: I used different handles that I found at the craft store, and I lined the bag.  This is my favorite project I have completed so far.  I love this bag.  It's pretty big and functional.  


Knitting News ~

I found some fun yarn on sale at the craft store.  It comes in super bright colors and is 100% wool, it would be excellent for a felting project.  I'm using it for my brightly colored "Striped Wrap."  If it's too itchy, I might line it with cool looking fabric.

Summer of Love Bag

What's happening? 

I just returned from spending Memorial Day Weekend with my family in Virginia.  They are coming to North Carolina this weekend.  Next week, Todd & I go to Myrtle Beach for vacation ... can't wait!

What's on my sticks?

Well, I haven't started my Teddy Bear Sweater yet.  I was distracted by another project in Nicky Epstein's book, Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch, called the "Summer of Love Bag."  So far I have knitted about 80 rows or 10".  We'll see how it turns out.  I would like to finish it before I go to the beach, we'll see.  After that, I'm going to get back to the Teddy Bear sweater project.

Knitting News ~

I bought a set of knitting needles from knit picks and I love them!  I ordered the "Straight Harmony Knitting Needle 10" Set."  They are fun to knit with and beautiful, I also love the case they come in.