Sagittaria

Since summer is here, I've started my summer ritual shawl. I cast on during my solstice ritual, but didn't really knit anything that night. I made some progress last night. It doesn't look like much yet, but I have just realized that I've really missed knitting lace.

It has been a year since I did any real lace knitting.




I knit this shawl twice last year, and they were my biggest lace projects ever.

This is the first shawl, which I made for myself (Knit Picks Shadow in Lost Lake Heather, which I think has been discontinued).

I made a second one in different yarn for my mother-in-law's birthday (Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud in Tide Pool Heather). I wish I had a larger picture. The pattern, if you're interested, is Vernal Equinox Shawl Surprise, and it was a knit-along.

I'll be back with updates on the new shawl as I make progress. I already know I'm going to enjoy this knit.

Lounge pants

Summer. The hot weather is here. I have nothing comfy to lounge around the house in, much less sleep in. So, I made lounge pants. Perfect for PJ's too. Eventually, I'll make a matching top, but for now, I will wear them with tank tops.

The pattern is McCalls 5813. I have another pair cut out, and will add to this post once they're done.

The girl is 8

I make a birthday cake every year for each of the kids. This year, we did a luau themed party for our big girl, who turned 8 in May. I made a chocolate cake and decorated it with plumeria flowers.

It came from outer space

My little guy loves wearing button-down collared shirts. He calls them "work shirts" since his dad wears dress shirts to work. A year or so ago, I bought this fantastic fabric at JoAnn's, and sewed up a short-sleeved "work shirt" for the boy.

The pattern is McCall's 4164.


I think he likes it. He also picked up some pirate fabric, which I made him a second shirt with. I just need him to sit still long enough to take a picture.