Zuni.....

I'm sailing along knitting, then I stop, hold up the project for an overview, doubting what I'm doing but continue on anyway.....this is how most of my projects go. I don't mind ripping back but my personality is one that I just keep plugging along forward. As if by the time I'm finished magic will then take over. You know, that without making a gauge swatch the garment will fit. That without exact knowledge of yardage or pattern the blanket will be large enough. I'd say for the most part I knit with hope and a prayer.... after spending countless hours and dollars (that financial amount I'm taking to my grave) I have a fairly good track record.

So why am I saying this? Because of this....  



I was given this yarn (100% cotton) and decided a nice little cover about the size of a carseat for a baby would be a good idea. Feather & Fan pattern, size 8 needles and I'm on my way...... I've got two full skeins left and the blanket is the size I had in mind. So here's what I'm contemplating....adding an edging all along the four sides. I'm not really interested in having any leftover yarn so an edging and maybe a hat and I'll finish off all the yarn. That's the plan anyway, but since I don't really figure yardage it's a crap shoot. Do you see any reason not to edge on a Feather and Fan pattern? I'm going to give it a whirl...nice thing about knitting for babies, they are all non-knitters. If it wraps them up like little burritos they're pretty much happy.



I had to snap quickly, she turned and headed to the shade. 


I had said over the weekend I was going out to visit some livestock - these cute girls were photo cooperative so as the bike riders zoomed past I snapped a couple of pictures.  Sure wish I lived in the county somewhere....fun to have with my own supply of wool and a spinning wheel!!! Spinning, now that's a craft I hope to learn more about someday down the road :)



The goats were more interested in what I was doing.



Have a great day....I'll be back soon, here's a new hat  - thinking this will head to Sicily for Son to wear? Not sure he'll be thrilled with the color but when it's cold "who cares".  I figure he can wear it at night in the dark.. Not the "earthtones" requested but hey, he can always pass it along to the first person that says he's likes it....I'm good with that!! Another hat is in the works with requested colors so he'll be pleased with the next box from home.....fun sending packages from home - no Trader Joe's in Sicily!!!