A finished project

I finished Frost Diamonds today. It turned out beautifully! I can't wait for it to get dry so that I can wear it! The blocking was a little difficult with all the points but I think it's going to work out OK. I am going to take final pictures of the project once it's dry. I did take some pictures before blocking and after pinning it down though Here is how it looked before blocking.

I think it is beautiful before the blocking but it will be absolutly stunning after it's finished. I have put some points on the edging and the blocking really opens up the lacework.

The designer, Stefanie Japel is amazing! I have made many of her designs. They are straightforward to knit and stunning to wear! This shawl has fitted shoulders making it easy to keep on. The design was in the Winter 2009 Knitty. I used some yarn that I had begun as another project. I ended up feeling that the project wasn't working out and thought the yarn needed the "right" pattern. I really found it. The yellow-gold color reminds me of the Sun and I just love it!

I'll write some more when I get final pictures! I am so glad that I worked and finished this piece!

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Baby Set

Baby Set Originally uploaded by karyn_settles I gifted this baby set to a friend at work who is expecting a baby in July. She loved it. I made a hat from Stitches from the Heart. An adorable set of booties that is from the Berroco website and the baby kimono from Mason Dixon Knitting. The shower was a surprise and with the help of a couple of other ladies in my office, we were able to set up a very nice little party.

Reading

Lately I have been doing a lot of reading. DD #2 likes to spend time at our local library and that means that mom gets to take her. I really don't mind at all. I remember a lot of childhood times when I could spend hours in a library. I was and am a reader and know that a love of books can take you anywhere. My most recent reads are quick and remarkably different genres. The first was Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich and the second was Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber. I read them in one sitting each. Twelve Sharp . . .I have read all of the Stephanie Plum Series up to twelve and am trying to pace myself so that I don't have to wait to buy the latest two which aren't in my library. I have one more to read before I'm caught up and it's likely that if I sit down with it, I won't stop. I am picking the day to read it. Maybe on Saturday next week. My Birthday is that weekend and maybe I can get away with it. These books make me laugh hysterica

My First KAL . . . That I Think I Might Finish

Circle Shrug Yoke Originally uploaded by karyn_settles I decided to join a KAL. I tried one before but I never seemed to be able to keep up and decided that the sweater, Lionbrand's Cable Luxe Tunic, must have been too much for me at the time. I am slowly finishing the Sweater though. This next one is going much better. I was able to join the Lionbrand Yarn, Textured Circle Shrug, Knit A Long and keep up. Stefanie Japel, one of my favorite designers is moderating / hosting and I am so excited. Her designs are elegant, yet very easy to wear and make. The design chosen for the KAL is her Textured Circle Shrug from the Book GlamKnits. Lionbrand has offered the pattern for free for a short time so you don't have to buy the book. Stefanie is blogging weekly at Lionbrand with lots of great tips and hints for making things go smoothly. It is like having the designer sitting next to you helping you with knitting the design. It's great! I'm looking forward to having

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