Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Keep Calm Craft On {crafting on}

KCCO - mermouse

KCCO - Lina for me!

*Sorry this posted earlier as I was still editing it!*

During the week of the girls' swimming lessons I wanted an 'on the go' knit that I could work on while watching them swim. Then I remembered that beautiful robin's egg blue yarn I shared with all of you awhile back. I went over all of your beautiful hat suggestions again and ended up choosing one of Julie's suggestions - Lina.
For some reason or other I have a tendency to knit for myself in my 'knitting off-season' (summer). Last summer I knit up my Shalom as well as my butterfly hat. I am hoping to knit myself some other winter necessities this summer as well, but just the bare minimum. Maybe my hat and some mittens. Leg warmers would be really nice, too but we'll see if I get to them.

I can't seem to fit myself into my knitting plans during any of the other busy seasons, but I don't mind that. I honestly would rather be knitting for others - my children, family, friends and those in need. Our handwork teacher (at school) once reminded me that I will have all of my life to knit for myself but only a brief window of opportunity to knit for my children (as well as others). I agree with her and take that to heart.

The fabric arrived last week for my and K's upcoming sewing project. I look forward to diving in with her.

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Thank you dear Nicole:)
xo xo
Linda
That yarn is beautiful, lovely colour :)

I'm such a selfish knitter, I much prefer knitting for myself - but maybe that'll change when (if?) I have children!
1 reply · active 663 weeks ago
Ha,ha. I do secretly wish I could knit more for myself!
Oh my that fabric you got in is so beautiful very lovely colors!!
The pattern you pick is really pretty, I'm sure it will look beautiful in that yarn color you picked!!
Happy Tuesday :)
Thanks for hosting this Nicole! I can't wait to see what sewing project you have in mind for your sweet girl!
Beautiful colors. Enjoy whatever you make with it.
Loving the colors in that fabric! What is she planning on making? Hope you two have a lovely time together making something special. :)
love the fabric!
Your fabric is gorgeous ~ love the strong vivid print and colours - very dramatic :-)
That yarn is such a pretty colour! I look forward to seeing the finished product! And your project with K! How sweet!
Oh I adore that fabric! Can't wait to see what you make!
Awesome start to the hat, and am loving the fabrics, so bright and cheery. I like the thought about only being able to knit for your children a short while. I didn't knit when mine was home; but I keep her well supplied with scarves. She loves scarves.
Love the colors in the fabric and yarn!
And I LOVE the phoebe sweaters in the previous post.
We are really craving the ocean right now, your beach day looked so wonderful.

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