Magic Yarn Ball Shawl

Okay, all my friends are telling me to post my recent knit project on my Blog, so here it is.

I used six different yarns, which I got through an exchange of scraps with my friends, to create a magic ball of yarn, then knitted a triangular shawl.

Pattern Details:

Cut 2-yard lengths of various yarns and tie the lengths together. I did not use any particular order with my yarns, the only thing I would suggest is if the yarn is very thin mix it with another thin or textured yarn to give it more strength.

To knit simply cast on three stitches and knit first row. Every row after k2, yo, knit the rest until the last two stitches then, yo, k2. After every 5 rows of adding yarn overs, knit 2 rows without yo's...this will keep the length going as well as the width. Bind off when you are at the desired length.

Block the shawl, I did not weave in my ends as they added to the texture of the yarns in the shawl.

I am done!

Yeah!!! My Frost Flowers Scarf is compeltely done now. It turned out very pretty and I think I will keep it for myself. I am sooooo glad it is completed.

Now I am deciding what I want to start, however I may just answer the call of the yard! It is so warm and beautiful out today that I really want to go outside and garden.

My Pretty Red Gloves!

I love this glove! I need to finish the other one so I will be able to wear them on cold days. It is so nice to be able to make myself something pretty.

My Current Project

FROST FLOWER SCARF

I found this pattern and decided to knit it to see if I was able to do it, once I got going on it I decided I liked it so much that I am turning it into a scarf.

Debbie's erratic thoughts about her age.

My brother in law turned 50 this week, which means in a few months I will be turning 50 also. This realization has caused me to wonder, how can my thoughts be those of a 30 year old when my body is that of an almost 50 year old?

Which sends me down the path of my memories of the almost half a century...OUCH...of my life, and more specifically what I have accomplished thus far, who have I touched with my life, and where am I headed in my future?

All these contemplations cause me to re-live the uncertain feelings I experienced in my high school years. I suppose if I am still able to feel what I felt as a teen I am still a child inside, right...or am I?

I keep asking myself, am I really almost a senior??? I don't feel like a senior...I don't even feel like an almost senior...so how can I be almost 50?

Okay, I need to go take a nap now, I have worn myself out! LOL

Buster Beagle

A Dogs Prayer

Oh, sweet Cookie Jar Queen,
Who stingily doles out my treats;

I would tell you how beautiful you are,
If only my bark could form words;

And then I know you would gladly give,
A dog some extra bones at his whim;

Oh how I would love for my will to prevail,
But alas, it is your that wins!

Thought by Buster Beagle, as told to Debbie, his Cookie Jar Queen!
December 2007