Pretty Lace Collar

This collar was knit with bamboo yarn. The yarn is really, really soft. Bamboo yarn is the latest yarn craze, what with all the talk about trying to save the environment. Now they tell us that the processing of this yarn takes a multitude of chemicals, and the processing to make it into yarn is very destructive.

So much for going natural.

What could be more natural than the wool of a sheep or alpacca? I think from now on I will be using the wonderful wool that our animals give us.

Speaking of which, I have recently purchased some "Mink" yarn. It is collected from the wee animals when they shed, and spun into a lovely extra soft yarn that is yummy. It is very much like alpacca - worsted weight -, but much softer.

Meantime, I love this collar!! It really is very soft, so no itching or scratching on the neck. The color is great for setting off a plain sweater, and does wonders for the complexion. You can find this for sale at my Etsy store. Now, I just might make myself one.

I didn't think I would be posting while I had my rental car.... but.....

I went to the Fabulous yarn shop in downtown Saratoga Springs today - "Saratoga Needle Arts". and made my little purchase. I didn't spend as much as I thought I would. I guess I was trying to be too conservative with my hard earned cash.

Anyway, here is the result . Mostly, I got alpaca. That is the green and very pink in the back. A wonderful blend that is delightful and easy to work with. I also got some "flag" style carry-along to make a scarf for a friend that requested blue. I got a small ball of cream Sirdar, that although completely man-made, feels and works up like cashmere. Then .. in their sale bin, (and who can't resist the sale bin?) I got some peach carry-along that was just too pretty to pass up.

I think the alpaca will turn into wrist warmers and scarflettes for winter. The cream Sirdar will be a baby hat or perhaps baby leg warmers. The peach carry-along will become a scarf when I pair it with some peach angora I have that is just hanging around.

I can't wait to start working with this beautiful yarn, but must finish what I am working on first.

You now have a preview of what to expect for next fall.

Granny Square Baby Blanket

Here it is, as promised, the granny square baby blanket.

I need to do a medical treatment four times a day, and it takes 20 minutes each time. I have the proper equipment that leaves my hands free, and I am able to do special small creations. for a couple of weeks all I did was make little granny squares out of left over yarn. This is the result. I think it is adorable, and so old-fashioned looking.

The yarn is soft. ---- Not light soft, but squishy soft. I can just see a little one holding it close, and squeezing it with his/her hand.

Perfect for dreaming.....................

And now available in my Etsy store.

So, here is my first picture from my shop - http://pepper2.etsy.com/. I actually have 2 shops, with"pepper2" being the one with all knitwear for the family. I handknit and crochet everything you see there.

And here is an example

A sweet little sundres, size 1 for a little girl. Makes me wish I had a little girl to wear it!! It is 100% cotton, and totally washable.

Hopefully I will be posting here on a regular basis, so everyone can see my pretty things.

I will be posting from my 2nd store also. It has just things that are fun to make.