I didn’t suck.  And the workshop couldn’t have gone better.  The six ladies I had were amazing.  They all caught on quickly, were patient and I’m pretty sure they had fun.  Yesssss!

Introducing my first batch of students, ever.

Before:

After:

Look at the smiles!  And look how much they got done.  So impressed.

The crochet workshop on December 2nd is actually overbooked.  I’m not too sure how that happened but I’ll figure it out.  That’s 13 people!  I hope I can manage it.

What else have I been up to?  Let’s see…

I made a couple of these Ash Mittens by Rowan.  Love them.  Modified them big-time from the original pattern though.  Knit with magic loop instead of on two needles with a seam (yuck).  Modified the thumb and number of rows.  I guess I pretty much did my own thing.  I also have a completely new thumb method I’m itching to try out.

I made this giant mess in my living room trying to match up the colors of two balls of Charisma to make this scarf, which I’m not thrilled with.  It’s not horrendous but I’m not in love with it.  I got enough yarn at Michael’s to make four of these.  I’m not sure what to do with the rest.

I’ve been trying out some new Paleo recipes as we’re pretty sure I’m celiac.  I’m trying to get used to eating this way all the time and well, I’m kind of hungry all the time.  I’m sure things will work themselves out.  There are a tonne of great sites and blogs out there to help me find good “clean” food.

I also got some fun pictues from Mel showing off the Catnis Cowl I made for her last year.  Thanks Mel!  I love it when people are proud to wear my stuff.

I have a few more orders to finish before the holidays, which means I’m getting closer to being able to start my Icelandic sweater.  Can’t wait!

Today, I’m excited because I’m actually getting requests for more workshops.  Love it.

Well, that’s it for me for today.  I’m off this weekend and joining the family at a big farmhouse on the water near Picton, Ontario for our 2015 Annual Christmas Family Vacation.   I even scoped out the yarn shop in the area for my mom and my traditional yarn shop excursion.  Yahoooo!

A few weeks ago, I was pretty sick and really not sleeping well.  What did I do when I couldn’t sleep?  I got out of bed at 4:30 am and made chapsticks.  Crazy ha?

I have ideas and urges to make things all the time.  It’s awesome and awful at the same time.

My mom used to get on me about not writing down what I was doing when I knit or crocheted something new without a pattern.  Maybe all that nagging (joke Mom – I love you) finally paid off because I keep detailed notes now when I create something from my brain.

Here are a few of the patterns I’m working on right now:

I called this one “Thimble” because it reminds me of when I was little and would watch my grandma use one to hand quilt.

This one I called “Rory” because the inspiration came from a hat Rory Gilmore wore in one of the last episodes of Gilmore Girls.  (It’s probably my favorite one so far.)

This one I’ve called “Mackenzie” because that’s Mac down there in the picture.  (Isn’t she adorable?)  Her mom sent me this great shot so…Ta da.  Since then, I’ve gotten so many orders for it that I’ve decided to just write out the pattern and send it out into the universe for other people.

I’ve also been making a few of my Nella, which is already published (see my last post for the link).  I just love making this piece.  It works up really quickly and the yarn is so soft.

Try not to hurt yourself laughing at my face in this pic.  But… the piece is worth showing and putting up with a bit of ridicule.

I am COMPLETELY obsessed with the new Purl Soho Cashmere Ombré Wrap!

How freaking amazing is this piece!!!???  The colors just blew me away when I first got their newsletter.  So bummed I can’t afford it.

I’m also obsessing over Brioche Stitch.  I’ve never done it.  But for most of my night shift last night, I imagined what it would be like to work on a really scrumptious  teal cashmere brioche scarf.

I’m at the start of what should be a really great weekend!  Can’t wait for friends, gym, yoga, crafting, food, workshop.  Yessssss!

~Too Easy Cowl~

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