love note

i love when someone really appreciates and loves a handknit gift ^_^ makes my day.

FO: owlie sleep sack

pattern: owlie sleep sack

yarn: lion brand baby wool in coral

needle: sz. 7

started: may 3, 2012

finished: may 7, 2012

a friend from high school had her first baby last month! sweet little charlotte was born 4/17/12, they live in michigan so i haven't been able to meet her yet, but i can't wait.

since i didn't get my act together to knit her something before her arrival, i made charlotte a one month birthday gift! ;) this is the cutest little owl sleep sack (not really for sleeping, for cuddling!)

i hope she likes it, and i hope it fits! <3

FO: balaclava

pattern: balaclava

yarn: knitpicks wool of the andes in coal

needle: sz. 7

started: april 28, 2012

finished: may 6, 2012

recently i decided on a huge goal for myself, and i am REALLY excited about it. i plan on hiking the pacific crest trail. its a 2,500 mile hike from the border of mexico to the border of canada. my goal is to prepare for it this year and begin next april. it takes about 5 months to thruhike and i couldn't be more excited about doing it.

i know its going to be one of (if not the hardest) things i do in my life, but i think it will be so life changing and worth it that i cannot wait.

i've been reading and researching about it nonstop and i know a nice handknit balaclava will come in handy during the cold nights and snowy days :)

i know i have a year to prepare, but hopefully as i get things more in order i can report back and really make this trip a reality.

xo

FO: mother's day heart

pattern: winged heart tattoo

yarn: patons classic wool in red and white

needle: sz. 6

started: april 30, 2012

finished: may 1, 2012

decided not to add the wings, but i really like how this turned out! not sure what she will use this for...but its so cute! :)

i think this is the first time i've gotten mother's day knitting done on time, early even!

:)

my interview

hey ya'll! i had the opportunity to be featured on lauren's blog knitting is awesome.

i can't believe someone wanted to feature me as knitter of the month! :p

check out the interview here! lemme know what you think :)