Winter Time Love

It has been a cold and blustery month so far. The kind of month where I want to stay on my sofa with a fire in my fireplace and play with yarn all day. 

Most people I know are thinking I'm daft beyond all reason because I love winter. But there is so much to love.  Cozy fireside coffee or cocoa. Warm snuggles with pets and sweeties. And yarn. 

I had started this way back in the beginning of Decamber and frogged it not once, but twice. 

However, once done? Love!!  I love this perfect hat!!

One of my most favorite things about winter is how the frost looks like glitter on everything first thing in the morning. 

Tuesday of last week I picked this beauty up. I have it sitting on my desk to cheer me up and watch it bloom. 

This morning I was not disappointed. I love this deep shade of purple and the smell! While it's quite pungent, it's just right at work. 

What are your Winter time loves?

My past week ...

     Playing with a new nail stamp kit.

     My newly made fall wreath; that will go up on Nov.1st. 

      Snowball doing famously at Lex's house. He is so in love with her and her him. And better for her, no evil grey kitty trying to do her in.

     Spent this past Saturday at an event, playing with yarn and chatting with the other Diva Ladies.

     The edging on the shawl for my grandniece.

     The finished shawl! It is so lovely! 

     Another shot of the shawl. I am so stinking tickled with this! Beads!! I crocheted with beads!!

     Last night out with the Knitiots Savants, showing off said shawl, and working on a new project.

     I love this blanket. It came from my husbands Grannies house. 

     Persephone loves it too. She is also much happier being the only cat again. Little terror. 

Well, I have been busy, just not been as busy as I would like. I've been looking for work, and it is such a pain. However, if I want to keep getting yarn, and clothes, and, well, food, a job is needed. Le sigh.

So, what have you been up to?

Ttfn

   Jenn

WIP Wednesday!

I have been staying busy.

And still suffering from "Start-ites". I started and finished two projects today! 

Small, instant gratification projects are just what we need once in a while to keep our creative juices flowing, don't ya think? 

First up is my Lavender Purse to hang in my car.

This yarn was purchased at an event, and I can not for the life of me remember what the yarn is other than a mix of wool, silk, and maybe cotton...?

First step is deciding on just how big I want the base of the purse to be.

Here is the purse all done and stuffed with both clove and lavender.

But, it seems to be lacking...pizazz, yes?

And Ta-Da!! 

Then Lavender. Purse with a handle and pearl!

I like it. It looks very lovely in its home hanging from my rear view mirror in my car.

My other project, well, a coffee cup cozy! 

This was a super quick and fast one to make up. 

I'm very pleased with the colors and the way the striping patterned out. I of course has to make a flower for it. 

While these were quick makes started and finished today, I still have my lovely, awesome blanket that I've been working on forever it seems. LOL

Pink, lots of pink on that one. But, I love the color pink! 

Snowball is still helping make sure I keep plucking along on the blanket.

So, what one ever lasting project are you working on?

Ttfn

Jenn