Kitty Claims the Cashmere...

I have been thrifting a lot recently, gathering wonderful specimens for frogging/recycling. Some of the sweaters I take apart and reknit the yarn. Others, I felt and make bags out of, wallets, hair accessories, and the like. I finally came across a two-ply, gorgeous, cream-colored cashmere sweater that I had big plans for. Guess who has claimed it?? Buttercup the cat. She found it on the couch the other day when I was working with it. Now it is hers. She sits on it, sleeps on it, cuddles with it, and cries for it. I guess it is official. It is all hers. She has good taste!

Learning new things!

Wow it has been quite a week~incredibly busy with family visiting, kids' activities, and everyday life. What has kept me grounded are my Rav friends, and my knitting. I'm trying to finish up at least 10 wips--maybe even more. I am a cast-on-aholic. I have so many things that I want to make that I start them all and then they sit. I finally finished my first BSJ, started months ago. Here's a pic of the final sweater:




I've also done a bunch of dishcloths to try to learn some new stitches and techniques. Stitch markers have kept me busy too. Fun, fun, fun. Now I have to get busy making stuff for the upcoming craft shows, because fall will be here before I know it. I got my first application in the mail this week!

16 Candles!

I cannot believe it that Dan is 16! We had a busy evening, with both boys working, then dinner and dessert. Cliff the sock monkey helped to celebrate. Happy Birthday, Dan, and many many more!