Watch Cap

Elizabeth Zimmerman's Watch Cap pattern, done in brioche stitch is a great winter cap.  For Christmas presents this year I paired one strand of handspun yarn with a complementary strand of mohair yarn and knitted with the two strands for the cap.  The result was colorful and very warm because of the mohair content.  This pattern and Elizabeth's "Very Warm Reversible Hat" are my two favorite hat patterns for winter.

Easy Knitted Hat

Jessica and I have been making hats with this loom. It is a very easy project for kids to do and it gets them into knitting. Jessica is taking orders in school to make hats for her classmates.

Paper Bag Basket

Hi, This is a great way to use up all those paper bags. It takes 4 large bags to make this basket. You can also use Iris leaves from your garden and weave a smaller basket.

To find directions on internet, go to http://http//makeprojects.com/Project/Woven-Map-Basket/75/1

Birthday

I made this puppet show and safari animals for my 4 year old great nephew's birthday. The doll high chair is for my great niece's 3rd birthday. I hope they will enjoy them. Jessica had fun helping me with the safari animals.

Thinking ahead...

I'm learning that when it comes to Etsy, I have to think ahead, so I've begun working on some Valentine's Day cards. Here is a preview of my first Valentine card print. I've added a little interest by slightly raising the printed portion of the card with foam tape.