Under the tree swap

I just got my parcel from the under the tree swap. . Which was really fantastic to get right after a trip to the dentist.

I recognized the feom on the package right off.  I recently got to do a fantastic birthday package for her. . I knew right off I was going to get a fabulous package. . And so far I haven't been disappointed!

And the last bits that I opened later.... 

Santa tray and gift tags...  Leaving the hand made. . A we default set of fingerless mitts and a cowel. 

Smitten!

Newest smitten exchange...

Birthday swap 2014

On Ravel's the Ewe La La swap group did a birthday swap. . My package arrive a few days ago i
And it's been a challenge to not open it.  So my birthday is tomorrow and I couldn't wait.

I received a fantastic Package.

First there were project bags.  With owl patterns.  Then 2 fold up re usable bags.  A really cute tape measure that looks like Bob (the revelry site mascot).  Some hand cream in lemon and vetiver.

Two amazing scains of yarn.

Chocolate and tea

Note pads and sticky notes....

And one fantastic hand made item.  A new shawl. 

Outlander knit a long

So I'm weeks behind the actual start,  but as the show only aired episode 1 last week I feel like I'm right on track for Canada. 
I finished clue 1 today.

Below is a spoiler.  Clue 1 finished.

NAME YOUR THEME

So my package for the name your theme box arrived.  My theme was Dr who.

I got a package of Werther's candies,  a good sized zippered tardis themed project bag and coin pouch.  Some blue and white stitch markers.  Some fantastic blue and white rovings.  As well as a hand made charm that looks a lot like the 11th doctor.

I'm thrilled with everything.

Knitting Progress

I don't know about other knitters but I'm finding as of late I have issues staying focused on one project. Or that I have too many I want to work on, and can't get anything done. I joined the Game Of Thrones Knit Along on Ravelry back in June. I'm on clue 4 of 6. Well behind most who finished in June. I have several pairs of socks on the go, but at least hubbies are almost done. I was gifted a loom for knitting socks several years ago. I took everything off the loom sure i was doing it wrong and got restarted with help from a loom knitter on Ravelry. After 2 weeks I'm at least ready to knit the body of the sock. The 10 row cuff is done and I just have to mark out the purl stitches. Now I've gone and joined the Outlander Knit Along. I don't have the pattern or yarn yet, and will likely not start for a few weeks. I also have two knitting swap packages to get together and out the door. One must go by the end of next week and the other by the end of the month. Just need to wait till pay day so that I can manage to get a few more items (like the yarn for the one package) and finish up some hand made items for them. Can't leave too many details about the swap.... at least not till they get their packages. So other knitters, I ask you. How do you stay focused till the end on a project? Especially if its one you want to finish and not just frog it.

Smittens In July

We did another round of smitten swaps. I had my first one sent out before anyone else in the group which is a first for me. My other 2 went out a few days later. None of them have arrived yet, but I haven't had one not arrive. Waiting for mine to arrive and then I can take a new photo with 3 new smittens. If we do more swaps my goal is to have at least 21 of them this year.

The first smitten arrived from the UK!

Sock Loom

So I have had this sock loom for several years.  Shortly after getting it I watched the video and tried to start my first project on it. I never got past the second row.  The video was too complicated to follow.

Thankfully I have found a great loom knitting group on Ravelry.  So this priject that has sat for about 4 years may be coming off the loom and getting a fresh start.

Box of colour

So I just recieved my box of colour swap package.  It came from another knitter on ravelry, Knitty78.  Photos below of all the awesome items.

Project Bags

So I decided that instead of purchasing project bags (as I always have several knitting projects on the go) that I would use up some of my non Society For Creative Anachronism fabric into project bags. First I had to hunt down a suitable pattern. Next pick what fabric I wanted to start with. Next make a pattern modification.... and now cut and sew.

Smittens In July

The next round of smitten swapping is happening over at Ravelry. I have 3 smittens to knit and get in the mail by the end of July. Good thing these are quick knits.