Well, here they are. Finished and on. I love them. Not as soft as I had hoped they would be, but after washing them, maybe they will fluff up a bit. I was able to get the stripes pretty darn perfect. The heel is slightly off, but not to bad.

These were based on the Lion brand Magic Stripes basic sock pattern. I did a 56 stitch cast on. K1p1 ribbing for 10 rows. Will never do that again. Way to baggy in the ankle for me. Maybe a k3p2 will tighten it up some. Then I did straight knit for 10 rows. I used the pattern for the heel flap, gusset and toe shaping. The kitchner (sp?) stitch was way less complicated than I thought it would be. I actually didn't mind it at all. I like that they aren't pointy. Nice and rounded.

I just pulled out the 2nd sock of my ROY G BIV socks. I will get cracking on that tomorrow. If I can get that one to fit right, I will frog the first one and do it over. I really like the sock. They are way to cute and will be nice and toasty. This Wisconsin winter looks like it could be a really cold one. Soooo,, warm socks will be mighty nice.

Sue asked me to post a picture of the Doodlepants I made. So here they are. I made these ones as a test run. First ever, so I used Red Heart acrylic yarn. Cheaper in case I really messed up. The only thing I didn't like about them is that the crotch is so squared. I think I will add a gusset next time. Katie loves these.

I changed a few things.. First, I did a fold over waist and encased elastic. No drawstrings.. My DD isn't allowed drawstrings. She has a liking for putting things around her neck.. LOL So, after many trial and errors, we stick to elastic. Then for the cuff, I did a seed stitch. It turned out really nice. I added a pocket and a cute little heart just for fun.. Anyway,,, Since you asked, here they are.. These normally would be made into wool longies using at least 75%wool yarn.. Wool absorbs moisture and neutralizes odor when properly lanolized, so if you are a cloth diaper family, these are a great alternative to rubber pants.. Very nice and breathable.

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Thanksgiving was great!!!

We went to Mom's for the day. Everyone was there and we had a great time. Turkey, ham, and the works.. I think I gained about 20 pounds. I had a tummy ache even after I got up this morning.. LOL

The kids played outside most of the day. It was really beautiful. Not warm, but definately decent..

We went down to Grandpa's after we ate at Mom's. All the Aunts and Cousins were there. It was nice to have them all there since I don't usually get to see most of them except at holiday time.

Then I went home. Did my finishing touches on my Black Friday trip. Figured I would get it all planned out.. My sister was going to meet me at Best Buy hoping we would get a couple of those $189.00 computers.. Well, she called at 8:30pm and told me that there were already 30 or so people there with tents and sleeping bags.. Yes.. You did read that right.. Can you imagine.. LOL I was peeved to say the least.. So then my Aunt, who was also going to meet up with me after I got the computers, called to say that there were over 50 people there when she drove by at 10 pm. WEEEELLLL... there was no point in me leaving the house at midnight.. LOL No chanc eof getting a computer since the store only had 10.

So I ended up sleeping til 4am. Got up this morning and hit Macys, Shopko, Target, Kohls, and Wal-Mart. Didn't get but 2 things I was after and I could have gotten them anytime.. LOL Jipped out of sleep for nothing.. But... I did enjoy it for the most part.. I got to see the sun come up and it was pretty darn beautiful this morning.. No fog, so it was clear as a bell...

So, now that I have written a book, I am off to bed. 3 hours of sleep just didn't cut it one single bit. LOL

Here is the requested picture of one of our tow trucks.. This was taken in the Butterfest parade this summer.. Notice the little bulldog hanging by the mirror.. Yes, Paul is driving and me stuck with the kids watching the parade and taking pictures..

Well, here is a picture of my ROY G BIV socks. These are my first multi color socks and I love them. But.. I will have to frog this one back for the beginning of the foot just after the heel.. I didn't carry my yarn loose enough, and it is very tight around the arch of my foot. Otherwise it is wonderful.. I cannot wait to get it done so I can start the second sock.. Thankfully I did not cut the ends real short, so I may be able to salvage the bits of stripeing.

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And here is the first sock of the newest pair. They are very comfy, but a bit baggy on the top of the foot.. Will have to make notes on the pattern to decrease there and add increases back in at about the 2nd dark stripe after the heel. I just started the cast on for the second sock as you can see. I am a bit further along than what you see in the picture, but it was a slow knitting day today.. LOL

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And would you please check out the lazy bums.. I can't believe it.. LOL

Here we have JJ the cat, Mia (My Yah), and Junior taking a well deserved break.

All nice and cozy on the couch..

BUMS!!!

Well, here is my latest creation. Isn't it adorable. This was crocheted with cotton thread. Took alot of effort since I am not used to crocheting with thread. Much prefer yarn. Something to hang on to.. LOL

The headband is crocheted around a strip of elastic so it will not fall off and fits wonderfully snug.

I made another outfit like this about 2 years ago and almost have the pattern matching. Amazing how that verigated stuff creates unique patterns. If I had the patience, I would make a sweater for mysel fout of it, but not only would I go broke with the cost of the thread, but I would probably be 70 years old before finishing it.. LOL..

Here is a picture of the cute pumpkins Brittni (my 16 yr old DD) made last year in fabrics and fashions class.. Aren't they cute...

I finished up on these "punkins" and "quash" (My 4 yr old DD has adapted these names for them). They were quite fun to make.. I thought they were mighty easy once I got the stitches down pat. All were free patterns from the web.

Well, that is enough sharing for this morning. I have got to grab a cappuccino before my brain explodes with all the phone calls. As I was doing this blog, 9 phone calls and every single one was either a telemarketer, a refinance your home, get new windows, participate in a survey, or get dish network today.. LOL Drives me absolutely nuts. I think I am going to get an answering service to screen my calls.. Would mom and my sisters love that.. Actually, my husband would love it even more.. Gotta go make that call...

Okay, this is sooo funny that I had to share it with you all.

Well, lets see.. Today has been a great day.. I took the girls shopping for snowpants and jackets today. We have snow on the ground and figured I had better get them new stuff before school on Monday.. Brittni couldn't find anything she liked and just wants to keep her stuff from last year. Saves me tons of money, but she did ask to get her schnoze (sp??) pierced.. LOL She is 16 and working on her license too.. Courtney got some garments that didn't fit, so I will have to take those back. Macky (McKenzie) got a new coat, snowpants and boots. She picked a brown coat with fuzzy around the hood. Really cute.. No snowpants at the first store, so we went on to the next. Found a great pair of snowpants there in brown. Really neat too. They have a gripper on the inner bottom. They under part will not slip up. Does that make sense. It grips the boots and therefore will not ride up so the snow stays out of her boots. We also found Katie a pair of cute snowboots that totally match her snowpants from last year. They were to big so she never got to wear them. They actually fit this year. Wait... Brittni did find a pack of socks she liked. Penguins on them.. LOL Can't believe I forgot about those.. Big production on how cute they were.. LOL

I bought some really cute sock yarn today. I only have access to Lion brand striping sock yarn, so ... I bought 3 skeins of it.. Cute. Should make some neat socks.. Will post pictures when I get my camera charged.. Well.. I am off to finish up a hat I am knitting on a round loom.. You will be impressed..

Well, my soaker pants didn't work out witht he chunky yarn. The legs were just to small, sooo yep... I frogged it.. Now to find a new project for that yarn.. LOL
Been very busy here at home. Took the kids out Trick or Treating last night. Man,,, they really made a haul of candy. Course, we went to a couple houses where they literally gave them handfuls of candy. Guess they didn't want left overs.. LOL
I am off to find a sock pattern. I really want to try out making a pair of ankle socks for myself. I love hand knit socks. Make your feet feel soooo good.
Bum is getting better too. Still sore, but at least I can sit now..

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Well, here goes.. My week started out decent and productive.. However, yesterday I thought it would be fun to fall down the stairs. Yep.. figured out it wasn't and would rather never do that again. I think I broke my backside.. LOL Pride too. Thankfully nobody actually saw me to it..

But, I have started a pair of knit pants for my 4yr old dd. She is sooo proud and keeps trying to wear them while they are on my needles.. She is a charmer for sure. I will post a picture soon. It is supposed to be a soaker longie made out of wool. Since it is a test run for a pattern I am creating, I figured I would use acrylic so it wasn't to expensive if it doesn't turn out.

Here is a picture of it in progress.

I did get my place setting finished. I am going to put it on a tray to take to my neighbor with Xmas breakfast. I think it turned out pretty nice. I finished it on Wednesday.