The not blizzard

It was a cold and windy weekend here on Hatteras Island.  The rest of the east coast was battling the blizzard.  I miss lots of snow and the frantic energy of the Washington DC area when the snow storms come.  I participated in my own way talking to friends and relatives in the path of Jonas, following all the snow pictures and posts on Facebook and Instagram.  I decided to scrap my other 4 knitting UFO's and use up some excess yarn I had in my studio.  My intent was to make a quick and easy crochet bulky chevron patterned throw.  It has turned into a heavy, heavy rug, but I love it.  The colors are vibrant and the chevron pattern makes it unique. It's warm and scushy under foot. Nala will probably take over it.

Doggie Knits

My friend Laurell asked me if I could knit her new puppy a sweater.  I hiccuped because I don't like to follow written patterns and her puppy was a little chihuahua named Bambi who is smaller than my hand.  Over the holidays I finally settled down and focused enough to make it.  I made five in my attempt to find the perfect size for such a wee pup and delivered three.   I had fun creating them and since Laurell loves color as much as I do it made it all the more fun.  I'm glad that Bambi and her family are enjoying them.  It finally has gotten cold enough on Hatteras to use them.  Doesn't she look adorable!