The trials of being a stay at home mom and crafting

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

VESS

I finished this shawl a couple of weeks ago, but haven't had the time to blog about it. It's called the VESS short for Vernal Equinox Spring Shawl (I think). It was a knit along from Ravelry.
I used Knit Picks Bare Fingering weight yarn and size 6 needles. It is huge but I love it. After it was done I tried, for the second time to Kool-aid dye it with Cherry. Some spots are light pink while others are red. I like it. Hubby thinks I should do it again, but I think it gives it character.

I'm also working on the Lace Ribbon Scarf, Selune shawl (also a knit along) and the lace weight mystery crochet along 2009. I have been so into doing shawls but don't know if I would wear them. I guess I will have an array of choices when the time comes.
On the home front, I finished reading the 4th book in the Twilight series. I loved all the books and have the movie on order when it comes out Saturday. I also ordered Estonia because I've tried to order it from other places with no luck. Very popular book.
Spring is about here and we are loving the weather. I am going to be starting our tomato seeds today for our garden. We have bought plants in the past but it is so much cheaper to do them yourself.
The boys are still busy. Cody has a chess tournament after school today and yesterday. He really loves it. Hopefully it is something he will stick to.