Cowls!

Warm, easy to wear and they don't spend all their time around your neck falling off like a scarf does - cowls are the best invention!
These two I've recently done are actually test knits due for release soon on ravelry - the first is a Poplar cowl - I called my 'raspberry royal' because of the delicious red yarn I used - it features an easy to memorize lace pattern and comes in lots of different yarn weights and size......

and the second is called Chateau - I called mine 'Standing frozen' as the blue sparkle yarn reminded me of the frozen movie and I actually cast on while watching it too. Again the lace pattern is simple to work yet looks gorgeous!
I actually made this one with a special friend in mind and it is winging it's way to her as we speak as a surprise gift :)

About what?

I'm not really sure actually!
It's warm..... for an autumn day.
I've seen pretty things........

I'd love this as a yarn colorway.......

sweet potato flower.....

I've been knitting.......

a gift for a wee unborn bubby....

I've taken out the sewing machine......once.

Miss 'almost 2' is mad about cats......a $2 shirt and some simple appliques = happy days.

 I've watched children and babies sleep.....
I've cooked and cleaned and washed......

A bird is building a nest right outside our bedroom window.

xxxxK

Making my kiddies and hubby warm!

2014 Project tally to date: 37

Picture post - knit and crochet

Quick compilation post....

Lots of knitting for the new year!!!!!

A moment in my month - January

It's 3.30am and for the second night in a row I can't sleep, I don't know why but I'm sure it has something to do with being 32+ weeks pregnant and uncomfortable, last night I lay there tossing and turning but tonight I decided to get up and have a quiet cup of tea.
I'm not alone........ my two cats are tearing around the house like idiots, probably hoping to be fed, and little tummy bub is kicking it's legs under my ribs each time I swallow a hot mouthful of tea. I can hear the fish tank pump gurgling away and the soft murmurs of my sleeping children, the clock on the living room wall with it's reassuring ticking and every so often hubby rolls over in his sleep. It's surprisingly not quiet at all in this house of mine.
This will be the rarest moment of my day.......like I chose to ignore the 'reserved' sign and parked there anyway, peace and a hot cup of tea.....bliss!