OMG I Did It!

OMG I did it! I finished all the pieces to my Adventskalendar KAL. All twenty-four mini hats and mittens are knitted. All the numbers are embroidered. All and pom-poms are stitched on. And I'm thrilled!


I'm thrilled that I finished my deadline a few months early. A deadline that I was starting to question if I would ever reach. Now they are done and ready to go up when it's time to start our Christmas count-down.


I just know the kids will love it and I'll love how cute they will look on display in all their handmade glory! Looking forward to showing that FO photo when the time comes. YAY!!!


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Pattern Source: The Garnet Hill Hat & Mitten Garland inspired "Adventskalendar" by Christina Caspari
Yarn: Casscade 220
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More details at my Ravelry link HERE. You can also join my KAL group for this project at THIS LINK

KAL: Twelve More

While in between baby blankets I wanted to make some progress on my very much neglected Adventskalendar KAL. I know my "knitting quota" had long gone to the wayside but I'm still determined to get this done in time for Christmas. I've pushed hard and made a lot of progress. I'm happy to say I've finished knitting all the mini hats and gloves. Now I just have 12 left to embroider numbers on and add pom-poms to. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel my knitting friends!


For more information or if you'd like to join my Adventskalendar KAL on Ravelry you can find the group HERE.

KAL Progress

You didn't think I forgot about my own KAL, did you? OK, well… I kind of did for a few months but I made up for it! I'm half way now and hope to keep working at it so I'm not feeling rushed come the Holidays. With a new baby on the way I definitely need to get this done sooner then later!


If you like to join my Adventskalendar KAL on Ravelry isn't not too late. Find the group HERE.

KAL 5 - 8

First things first. Before I get going on any baby knits I had to catch up on my KAL quota.


Since I missed last months I doubled up this month. I'm thinking doubling up might not be a bad idea every month!

KAL: 3&4

I've got another cute little hat and mitten finished!


If you haven't joined me in my Adventskalendar KAL on Ravelry isn't not too late. Find the group HERE.

Join My Knit-a-long!

The more I thought it and the more positive feedback I got from my post I did decided to start a knit-a-long on Ravelry for the Adventskalendar by Christina Caspari. I contacted Tangle (because it's their pattern) and asked for permission to start the group and she was in full support (Thanks, Allison!).

(Image from Tangle)

So, grab your needles and JOIN ME! Find the group link HERE. This will be fun and if all goes well we will all enjoy a super cute, Garnet Hill inspired, hat and mitten Advent Calendar in time for Christmas!

FPK Knit-A-Long

Have you seen the awesome, free pattern FPK wrote up for her Anthropologie-inspired Plaited Headwrap? If you haven't you can find the free pattern HERE. Being that I love everything from Anthropologie and love everything knitty I of course had to make this. Plus, there is a KAL going on - join me, won't you?


So far it is going fast. I casted on with some beautiful Plucky yarn left over from my Eternity Scarf (love burning that stash!) and in two evenings I finished the looong piece of stocking knit. Now for the magic of braiding this together. Hope to have an FO to show you soon!

Summer KAL - CAL

A few days ago Sharon from She-Knits contacted me about contributing some of my Knitterella product to a Summer KAL - CAL Purse Round-Up that she and Marly (from Yarn Thing) are hosting. I was flattered to be asked and I was intrigued to see what it was all about so I looked into it…

For those that don't know KAL stands for Knit-Along, and CAL stand for Crochet-Along. Knitters and Crocheters join these groups and they are a great place to network with fellow knitters and crocheters and also a great way to inspire each other. This particular one is giving away prizes to the bags/purses that are voted 'best' by the members. There are a lot of great things from a lot of great places - check out the growing list! I decided that I defiantly wanted to donate and I'm going to donate a pack of Sitting Knitting Notecards, Knitting Quotes Notecards, Yarn Ball In Heart Notecards and a set of Knit Gift Tags and Crochet Gift Tags.AND… All this seemed like so much fun that I've joined the KAL - CAL myself! This is my first KAL - CAL ever and I'm pumped about it! I already have an idea for my knitted bag and this is what my 'plan' is - hope it turns out! See I've had this basket of fabric scrap balls from my grandma who passed away back in 1987. The fabric strips are actually recycled clothing from garments that her and grandpa and the 8 kids used to wear. Grandma was probably going to use these strips to make a braided rag rug or something crafty and useful for her home. I guess I assumed that I would one day learn how to do a braided rag rug but now I think this Purse KAL - CAL is the perfect use for them. I hope it turns out and I hope that it's a bag I will use often and will always be reminded of Grandma and the whole family whenever I use it!

Be sure to check out Marly's and Sharon's podcasts. Marly's is here and Sharon's is here. They will be talking about the KAL - CAL and other things knitty and chrochet. Last but not least! The Summer KAL - CAL Purse Round-Up blog is here. Check it out! You should join, it will be fun!

P.S. I'm going to be away from posting for a few days - but will be back soon!

P.P.S. Sharon of She-Knits makes and sells some amazing bags on Etsy. Check them out! Love her felted bags with the flower designs on them, reminds me of something out of Anthropologie.