Heidi’s Studio Notes

So how cool, my mom gave me her bulky knitting machine!! I have a standard gauge machine but have always wanted a bulky.  I couldn’t wait to swatch, but I’ve been so busy that’s all the time I’ve had with it.I’d like to make some felted bags, and of course baby clothes, too!

And by the way, here’s the progress on the overalls.  I’ve been knitting a little each day,

not much progress, but they’re getting there!!  I love the yarn.

I also just finished this project.  A shrug that was constructed of an open weave knit fabric and edge finished with a crochet scallop, I really like the way it worked out.

I’ve also made a couple projects from Quilting Arts Gift Issue that I just picked up-some great projects using free motion.  Next post I’ll share the ideas I came up with.

So I’m going to be a Grandma, I’m already a step Grandma to 2 really cool boys, Liam & Connor-so I’ve had some practice.  They are so much fun and I really really enjoy spending time with them.  Come to think of it, I haven’t knit them any sweaters-yikes! what a bad grandma, but I did make mittens and scarfs-does that count??  Now it’s time to start knitting for a new baby!  …maybe a little girl??? Don’t know yet, so I’ve pulled out my old knitting books that I used for my own kids-I loved to knit for them.  

My favs are my  Phildar books.  

The designs are all shown in sherbet colors-I’m going to do them in updated colors, like spinach with lilac or lt blue.  I picked up some awesome yarn at River Colors, Debbie Bliss baby cashmerino-OMG it’s luscious.  I’ve been very tempted to use my knitting machine, but for now I’m going to enjoy the process of handknitting for my first grandchild. (I know the knitting machine will come out again soon enough!)