Shawl Progress

I am now at the end of Row 79; 84 stitches on the needles. The test ball of yarn is done, need to go and get some more to finish the project. The shawl is a go with the yarn I am testing. I will likely pick up the rest on Wednesday, the day I go to visit my knitting guru (Deb).

Next an update on my grandbaby Rusty the Cruster Ruster. He is taking over my life now that I am home a lot more. He insists on his walk each and every day, rain or shine. To get my attention he steals one of my walking shoes and proceeds to the centre of the living room and shakes the daylights out of it. So now I am trying to train him to go and get the second shoe so that we can get on the road again. Not easy, have you ever tried to train a hound to do anything that does not involve animal tracks, animal scent, or food. Ooops, got to go, he just came down the hall with the shoe, now I will try to convince him to bring the other one.

Oh dear, he just did, that was a fluke. He really must want to go out with me. I can tell myself that he is learning but that would be a false statement. He is just in a devil mood. I will keep on trying and perhaps will some day succeed.

Until then, MommaBearKnits.

OFF ON A NEW DIRECTION

Well not really. I am already going in all directions with my "Baby ???", but now I started a shawl. Well, hopefully I will start it. Right now I am just checking out the pattern and choosing the yarn. I am working a sample of the pattern with a Sportsweight/DK. The pattern calls for size 5mm needles, I tried that, didn't like the look. Went to 6mm, still a little too tight. Settled on a 6.5mm. Time will tell, if the yarn pleases me, I will purchase more to finish the project.

So far I have worked 33 rows and have 38 stitches on the needle. Long way to go! The Pattern is called Highland Triangle Shawl from the book called `Folk Shawls` by Cheryl Oberle. After completing 171 rows, I next have to work the `Inner Border` then a lace pattern, then a Lace Edging. I think that is it. The centre pattern is charted (not my thing) and the edging is written out, then the Lace Edging is charted. Wish me luck, I am going to need it. This project has a special meaning to me, as it will be a gift for a special person. Cannot elaborate more than that, she just might visit my blog. I doubt it, she is not a knitting kook like me, but she might.

MommaBearKnits, what else is new.

Butterscotch Loves to Model

"Baby ?" needs a name.

Butterscotch is wearing the Preemie size.

'Baby ?' is coming

Picture says it all. I am on the home stretch with the 18 month size. I have knit the Preemie size now I just have to confirm the #'s for the in-between sizes and then I am off and running again.

If anyone has a name for it please leave me a comment. Remember it is knit in North South East and West directions and is suitable for a girl or a boy.

Mommabearknits on into the night.................

Hoodie Bear is Up and Running

I just received confirmation from Patternfish, Hoodie Bear is up on their site for sale. Just click on the pattern to the left and it will take you to the site.

MommaBearKnits, designs and is still having fun. Retirement, What Retirement?

'Baby ?' Progress

The picture Speaks for itself. Steps 1, 2, 3, 4 complete and working on step 5.

"? Baby" is Moving Right Alone

Here is the first prototype. It is the smallest (Preemie) size just because it is quicker to work out the kinks with a smaller project. Besides, Preemie Patterns are cute and Butterscotch loves to model them. I am back into the multi-directional mode but still no-sewing.

Now I have begun a size 18 months (largest size) and I will detail each section as I go. There will be little glitches but I am confident that it will work and will be fairly easy to put to paper. Time will tell. So far I have completed the first and second section. 1. Neckband; 2. Short Back Panel to balance the front neck shape. Next is the sleeve panel. Remember, visitors are welcome and I will keep updating the progress. By the time this one is done, I should have at least a rough version of the pattern on paper.

Until next time........ MommaBearKnits

MommaBearKnits Too

I am still knitting and designing in spite of the wildlife in the yard. I started another baby jacket worked in multi directions and definitely with no sewing. It is kind of like 'Baby J' but 'Not' really. 'Baby J' has the panels running down the centre front and the centre back. This one has the panels running down the top of the shoulder and the sleeve and it is worked in a textured pattern instead of garter stitch.
This one is the first of many samples worked in the Preemie size, now I have to work the #'s for the next 4 sizes. There is still a long way to go and there will be quite a few changes before the final version is done.

The back of the neck has a short panel to make the allowance for the drop in the front of the neck. If it works and I can get the sizes, I intend to post a question for my visitors. I will ask for suggestions for the name of the design.

If I receive a suggestion that grabs me and I assign it to the finished project I will email a copy of the pattern to the person who suggested it when it is finalized and sent to Patternfish for sale

on-line .................... keep visiting and I will keep posting my progress. I am also working on an adult version of 'Baby J' called 'J Walker'.

MommaBearKnits and Designs Too.

Mother Nature is at my back door

Winter came back again last night. This beauty is cleaning up our flower garden.

No words can describe how it feels to look out your kitchen window and see three beautiful young deer within 15 feet of my table where I sit and view nature every morning with my sticks and string in my hand and my tea in front of me. Fortunately the Ruster was still in bed because he checks the window all the time to keep an eye out for the wild things that come into our yard. I am glad that we won't be planting a vegetable garden this summer, it would be a waste of time with these four legged creatures and the big birds as well dropping in for breakfast. Freedom 65 equals more time to just sit and enjoy momma nature.

MommaBearKnits around the clock in her world.

Wild Visitors to My Back Yard

Most mornings when I get out of bed, the first thing I do is look out the kitchen window. Sometimes I see deer walking by, of course the Cruster Ruster usually howls and sends them on their way. He is never never allowed off his lease or he would be off and running.

For the last few mornings I have had wild turkeys cleaning up under the bird feeder. Usually I scare them away trying to photograph them, but this morning, look what I seen when I got out of bed. I was lucky enough to get some pictures.

Oh Yeah, MommaBear is still knitting. I have been asked (prodded) for some time to do the #'s for the final version of "Baby J". It is a grown up jacket with the Garter Stitch Multi Directions, the same as the 'Baby J' and the 'Junior J'. It will be called 'J Walker'. Garter Stitch is a lot of knitting and it takes a lot of yarn but the finished product is worth it. I will keep you posted with progress photos. Right now I am working (in garter stitch) the collar, not much to photograph yet. A long way to go.

MommaBearKnits on into the wee hours and also in the morning after she has her tea and views the wild things in her backyard. Life is good, Freedom 65, why does one have to wait so long for the freedom to do what you want, when you want.

HOODIE BEAR!

I sent Hoodie Bear #002 off to Patternfish about 5 minutes ago. Butterscotch was happy to model both the hooded option and the collared option.

MommaBearKnits on into the future.......

Huggy Bear Is Out There!!!

I listed Huggy Bear on Patternfish last night. Now I wait. Deb was great to post the information on her site as well http://cabinfeverknittingdesigns.blogspot.com/

I am overwhelmed with the help and support I have received, now I wait to see what the future brings. If you click on the picture of the pattern to the left it will take you directly to Huggy Bear on Patternfish. I am having a telephone meeting with my pattern checker later tonight and then the final touch- up will be done on Hoodie Bear before he/she goes out into cyberworld with Huggy.

Keep on Knitting, I certainly will. MommaBearKnits.