I haven't posted in 8 months because life is getting in the way of my knitting time.

I just recently started knitting again, because I lost my knitting mojo. I'm still working on the February Lady's Sweater and the Through The Loop mystery sock. I hope to finish them before 2010. I started 2 pairs of socks and will post more about those later.

Took a weekend trip to Washington, DC, I really enjoyed site seeing. I didn't have enough time to really see DC, so I plan to go again sometime next year.

This is how much progress I've made on the February Lady Sweater. I plan to knit another 2 inches because I want it to stop at my hips. I still a little confuse about knitting the sleeves, so I'm going to Knitty City to get some advise. I really like Knitty City. The people who work there are so friendly and helpful. I still have to purchase buttons.

This is Through The Loop Mystery Sock. This is the second time I started this socks. The previous socks were too big for me, so I ripped them back and started again. The yarn is Shi Bui, it's nice to knit, but the real test is after you wash it. That's one reason why I don't buy Blue Moon Sock's That Rock anymore, after a few washes it starts to felt.

I bought this the other night from Knitty City. One of my favorite coats is the same color as the green yarn. It's double knit, which I have never attempted before. I plan to start this after I finish the Koolhaas hat. This should be an interesting knit.

I'm on a hat making kick. I cut off all my hair, I'm sporting a teeny afro. I plan to keep it this way for a while because it's so convenient. Although I need to get a shape-up from the barber.

The first hat I made was a Truffle, using Frog Tree Alpaca yarn. I winded-up giving it to my sister. She saw it and fell in love, she pointed out that it was perfect for her large head. The yarn is so soft I plan on getting more. I hope to get a picture of this hat soon. I'm currently working on Koolhaas. I'm using Mission Falls 1824. I like the pattern. it was easy to memorize and I get to work on cabling without using a needle. I plan to use up most of my wool yarn making different hats.

I'm still working on Rusted Root. Finally working on the sleeves. I chose to work on the sleeves and then continue to work on the body.

I really hate posting without pictures, but by the time I get home from work the sun is gone. I hate taking pictures using the flash or camera settings, I find it takes away from the actual color.

I'm back to working on the Rusted Root which I started sometime last year. I tried to take pictures this weekend, but I was so busy that I just couldn't find the time. This project is so mindless. Once you memorize the lace pattern it goes fast. When I first started this project I was making the wrong size so I had to frog it and go down a size. This was very frustrating and that's how it winded up in the UFO pile.

I finished the baby sweater I was working on. All that's left is to join the sleeves to the body. This was a fast and fun knit. I would definitely make this sweater again. I will give more details about it in another post.

Happy New Year!!!!

2009 is here and I'm so excited. I've learned so many things about myself last year. I started a new job last year in an industry I've never worked in before.

One thing I plan to change in 2009 is not to start too many projects. I will only have 2 or 3 projects going at one time. I have so many UFO.

I finally finished Twisted Flower by Cookie A.