My favorite models

Here are some pix of my darling grandchildren modeling their scarves:

We are headed out for Georgia/Florida to research marinas and visit my mom for her birthday on the 10th.  My mom has not had all 5 of her children with her at once in nearly 40 years so it should be a good time. Hope to have some pix of our journey coming up in the next few weeks.

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What's on My Needles - 1/24/15

I have yet to finish off the scarf I was making for myself, but will show you a picture once I do.  Instead, I started on a scarf for Julian - one of the twins.  Isabella (the other twin) and Justice the big boy who just turned 6, got theirs already.  I will try to get them to model them one of these days and get some pictures.  I started a different one for Julian, but just didn't like the feel of the yarn.  These kids need something nice and soft, as well as warm around their necks in our cold climate.  Here's what I have done so far on Julian's:

It is difficult to see because of the tweedy color of the yarn, but it is done in a basket weave pattern that has resulted and a very soft and cushy fabric that I think will be perfect for around his neck.

Am still on the prowl for a good pattern to start for my mother's birthday.  I want a nice short cape like shawl and there are just too many good ones out there.  If you have a specific recommendation, I would love to hear it.

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What's on My Needles This Week

I don't know if I've ever told you how much I enjoy knitting.  I made a couple of warm scarves for grandchildren this season and finished one for my BFF Sabrina and gave it to her last night.  Once her scarf was off the needles, I cast on some yarn I picked up in New England a couple years ago to make a new scarf for myself.  I love this yarn - great colors and so soft.  This is an easy peasy garter stitch scarf:

I am loving how the colors are coming out and can't wait to wear it!  Next project up is something for my mom for her birthday.  I'm in search of just the right pattern for a shawl or shrug that she can wear when she gets chilly while sitting and reading or playing cards (both activities are favorites of hers).

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