UFO out of the closet

My Green Sweater

I don't know why I stalled so long before completing the knitting on the sweater.  I can only guess that reading that it should be blocked before sewing together halted my progress.  I've always blocked afterwards, not in the process.  Also, I didn't think the color was all that great.  But like most projects, it looked better after it hasn't seen the light of day for a while.

The only knitting left was the back neck band.  I wasn't sure how to do this, but I did it today and hope to sew it tomorrow as well as sew in the sleeves.

The bottom of the sweater.  The stitch pattern I choose after swatching many was Arrow from Barbara Walkers 2nd Treasury.  It was knit with NatureSpun, 100% wool from the Brown Sheep Co.  I love knitting with wool.

Here is the cuff.  I took a portion of the Arrow pattern to add some interest to this portion of the sweater. I like how the sleeves fit and am glad it worked out with Sweater Wizard.

Halloween and the Old Lady

Miss M. chose to be an old lady for Halloween this year.  We have no clue where this idea came from, but she didn't change her mind and ever consider something else.  Her Mom got her a wig that fit wonderfully, a cane that wasn't too long for her and some "old lady" shoes and glasses.  I knit her an "old lady" shawl that fit her perfectly and she was ready to go.  Here are some pictures.

Halloween will soon be upon us

I thought I would post pictures of our tasteful Halloween decor.

Miss M. made this cheesecloth ghost in 1st group.  It's really cute!

These sit on the dining room windowsill.
 I like the spider candleholders.

Outside by the front door

The basket gets filled with candy and it's always gone by 9:00 pm.

Beth makes the Jack o' Lantern from a design Miss M. chooses on the Web.

Here's a scary one!