Pumpkin Hats and Tea Cozies

With many thanks to Karen Park of http://www.artandtea.wordpress.com I have ordered this adorable pattern from Fiber Trends at
http://www.fibertrends.com/product/149451/CH14/_/CH14_Patrick%27s_Pumpkin_Knit_Hat

Karen made this hat for her granddaughter. I'm going to make one for my great niece, Anarae. (I know this name sounds like she is from outer space, but it is pronounced Anna Ray. She is named for me and my husband.)

I also have dreams of pumpkin tea cozies, both great and small. :o)

Happy Fall, Y'all!
Ruth Ann
http://www.r2swanger.etsy.com

Time for Socks!

'Tis the time of year when
a young woman's heart turns to
knitting!

My first experience with knitting socks with double pointed needles
was when I was about 5 years old.
This was also my last experience.

A few years ago, I discovered that one can knit large
Christmas Stockings
on short circular needles.
I made enough for the whole family,
including our fur babies.
Sometime during the summer,
I lost the pattern.
It had fantastically easy heels and toes.

Last week, I discovered
self-patterning yarn.
Wow!
What neat stuff!!!!!!
(Yes, I know it's been around for years,
but I'm still avoiding the double pointed needles.)

I had to have a couple of skeins,
but then there were those double pointed needles.
Now I remember why I hated them so badly!

As you can see by the photo,
I almost finished my sockies last night.
I have maybe 30 minutes left to do.

Then another color of the same
self-patterning yarn
followed me home.

I still hate double pointed needles,
but I'm loving that yarn!

Have a great day!
Ruth Ann

http://www.r2swanger.etsy.com

Hand Knit Rose Table Cloth

The table cloth pictured above is hand knit from an old British pattern.
This will be my summer knitting project.
The cloth shown is for a tea table, but instructions are included for a full sized table cloth.
I hope to do the largest size, if it doesn't get too hot!

I love to knit in the late evening while sitting in the swing on the front porch, drinking iced tea, and watching the sun set over the mountains.
If the honeysuckle happens to be blooming, it is pure Heaven!