DIL's Bracelet (Daughter-In-Law)

I decided not to mail Alison's sweater until I finished her bracelet. It is called a "crystal bangle" and I did it in black and light grey seed beads, and in Gunmetal Matte fire polish beads. I love it. I might make another -- for me.

I just looked at the photo -- and it looks quite blue ... which it isn't. It is definitely black and grey.

Now I'd like to finish my "Shapely Shawlette" (pattern by Judy Pascale) which I am making from some "found" yarn, and a couple of lace shawls I am making. I have to finish some of this stuff before I start on anything new.

I "won" 3 skeins of a bulky yarn at the LIK&CG Donation Dinner, and will be making a simple scarf from it. I haven't decided on a pattern as yet ... but know it will be going to my daughter in Illinois. It's black and shades of orange. I'll give details with photos if and when I start on this. After all, it's August. I do have a little time before this is needed. Even in Illinois!

Hi. Here is Alison's top, and a friend's hat.

Sorry I haven't posted here in a while ... but today I have finally photographed two things: A chemo hat I made for a friend (used Lion Brand ConnonEase) and a sweater I photographed before it was blocked. Yup ... finally had it blocked, and I love the way it looks. Now I have to move my a** and finally mail it -- since I won't be getting there (Florida) until Thanksgiving.

I have been working on a filet lace shawl (triangular) I am planning on gifting to my daughter, but haven't told her about it yet. I am using bedspread cotton I found in the attic ... probably older than she. I love the design -- which is a small all-over pattern of flowers. It's totally different, which might be why I am so fond of it. Although I didn't design this pattern, I did rewrite it since the graph was almost totally illegible. Hopefully I will finish this, since it was a total horror figuring the pattern. I am going to take 60% creative license on this one! I'll post a photo of it as soon as I get a chance.

I am also currently working on the Shapely Shawlette, designed by Judy Pascale, using a cotton tweed yarn -- also found in the attic. How did I accumulate all this stuff ... and why don't I remember where or when? Perhaps the elves JeanMarie is always accusing of doing my work for me have been hiding these yarns up there to surprise me?