Whitney and I took a much needed vacation to Copper Mountain to go snowboarding this past weekend. Words can’t accurately describe the amount of fun that I had, and I’m not totally sure if my sides hurt from snowboarding, or laughing too much. I used my spare time as the perfect excuse to knit myself a hat. I have never made myself a knit hat before. I have a crocheted one that I made years ago, but it doesn’t seem to fit my style anymore. So I designed a pattern, made it, and now it is available for purchase in my Etsy shop or on Ravelry. The yarn is Baby Alpaca Chunky from Cascade Yarns, in color 570, dark gray. It is so soft and a total dream to work with.

Today was beautiful outside and while the sun warmed my face, I knit a swatch for a new knitting design.

I finished baby Sydney’s sweater last night. So cute!

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A new pair of mittens, along with a train hat for Parker. I’m pretty happy about how they came out, but wondering if I should make a pom pom for the top of his hat.

Since Parker no longer has any hair to keep his head warm, it was time for a new hat. I got it finished just in time for the snow.

I made this hat for Justin’s birthday (back on June 11) and I’m just now getting around to photographing it. Hasn’t really been cold enough for winter hats.

For sale in my Etsy shop.

So happy with how this turned out. It took a lot more yarn than I had anticipated, and took me longer than it should have. The knit itself is very easy, but I don’t always have long periods of time to sit down and work. Stitching the whole garment together also took a while, but I wanted to do it right. The buttons are my favorite part. Wish me luck tonight at First Friday Fort Collins to sell it.

Just a quick look at the latest project…hoping to finish it soon and I shall post the final result!