My First.....

I remember my first day of school like it was last year. I was sooo excited to go and play with so many other children. I was an only child at the time so being around other kids was a luxury. I remember my mom crying as she gave my hand to the teacher. I had no idea why she was so emotional....lol ( I understand now.) Before the end of the day, she came back to get me. LOL Awwwww maaannn!!!

Ok, I just had another first that I am very excited about. I have a list of new things to knit or crochet during the spring and summer. Last weekend I crocheted my first pair of fingerless gloves. I found an easy pattern on ravelry and absolutely loved it, although the first glove I made was too large for my hand. It was a good dry run. I improvised the pattern by using an accent color to edge the top of the glove, attach the thumb and add a decorative flower. I made a headband to match the gloves and wore the set to church on Sunday. I got several compliments and a couple of orders too.

I made a second pair and added shell stitching around the cuff of the gloves and a matching belt. Im planning to wear this set later in the week. Hopefully, I will get some more orders.

New Raveler

Ok...Im sure that I am behind on this, but I've found a site that is absolutely wonderful!!!!!!!!!!! I have not mastered it yet but ravelry.com is a great place to keep track of and notes about projects you are working on. There is a place to track your personal stash of yarn and count your needles and hooks. Of course you can make friends, exchange patterns, give and receive helpful tips, or even swap yarn.

I am sooo excited about this site that I just had to share with everyone who looks at my page. Once you're a raveler, you'll love your yarn even more.