This is a lovely free Ravelry pattern – 198 Yards of Heaven. I used some love Karaoke that was a gift from my two knitting buds — Beverly and Dawn.  I have two more balls that might become another one of these…because it’s perfect size to be scarf and just enough coverage to keep your shoulders warm — so versatile.

Coco really wants the ball… can I have the ball please?  Now it looks like a pet toy factory blew up here most days, but if Max has one ball… she must have it.  They are both little hoarders.  Happy Dogs on Thursday.

I stuffed it with white floral styrofoam, which worked perfectly.

This was based after Alan Dart’s Wedding Cake Pattern.  I switch the top out tothe crochet rose pattern available free for on Ravelry.  I also added a 5 stitch I-cord along the bottom.  It’s off in the mail tomorrow and will go to the EGA National Seminar as part of table decoration.  I hope it’s enjoyed.

Coco’s second sweater is done and she is getting good use out it.

Love how such a pretty yarn made a simple pattern just gorgeous.  I went from small to larger size and that is why I think I got the collar, but it’s super cute and just rolled right back.  This was a fun and easy knit.  Next up the Yoda Sweater.  I’m about 1/2 done.

This is the Penny Sweater – Rav link.

I figured out that she has quite the little barrel chest.

I realized I may not have made this large enough, but instead of ripping I decided the smart thing to do was to put in a gusset.

This seemed to work out just fine and we have a happy little puppy.

I finished a 1920s cloche

Me modeling it… not the best picture in the world but you get the point that it is supposed to be long.

First the this is the Cocoon scarf, knit with Kidsilk Haze which is not one of my favorite yarns.

However, the finished project is very lovely as Madison agrees.  This is going to Mom.

She’s also getting this extra-warm EZ hat.  I have to admit I was tempted to try it out for warmth today while I snow-blowed the driveway.  I refrained, but it’s really nice and warm.  It’s double-sided, utilitarian, and lovely.  A 3-day knit.

Finally to get some Dogs on Thursday going around here.  Coco and Charlie seem to be cuddling.

Well… that feels good.

Also I’ve completed a few dishcloths.  I have more to go on those as I need a stack for the house, but this put a little dent in it.

Finally have you seen lavender mashed potatoes?

We got the potatoes from the CSA – they are the blue or purple variety and they make lovely lavender mashed potatoes.  They taste like the regular ones.

Ok… back to my hat knitting for Mom.  Hope to have that one finished up before long as well.

We’re spending the evening at home.  I hope everyone has a very safe New Year’s Eve.

I also got the turkey potpie fillings done.  I made enough for probably 10 9-inch pies.  Whoa… that’s a lot of turkey.

I have to say…I’m glad both of these tasks are done.  Off to the next projects.

I’m hoping the weather cooperates for Rhinebeck.  I’d love to wear it out for the day.

This is my friend Beverly.  She loves knitting socks.  She’s the most prolific sock knitter I know.  Wednesday night she was putting the finishing touch on five pairs.  Aren’t they gorgeous?