The taxes are done and none too soon. Today was a productive day, filled with cleaning, filing, tax preparing, shopping, and (of course) a bit of knitting. I finished seaming the Cashmere Teddy Bear from Simple Knits for Cherished Babies. It turned out okay, and I have realized (again) that I really need to take a finishing class. The nose is a bit left of center, but that happens to the best of us.
I started my third Nantasket Basket today. I love this pattern! It is designed by Susan, and has several ingenius techniques.
Here is one of Susan's pictures. The bottom left basket (with the plant) is mine! This one was made with Heilo. I've finished one using red bulky Alpaca and I am almost done with the bottom of one out of Gjestal Naturspunn.
The stripey basket and teddy bear (made from alpaca, rather than cashmere) are gifts for a baby shower tomorrow this evening. I'm so excited that my taxes and the shower gifts are complete and it isn't even 1 a.m. on April 15th!
Wow...two posts in a week. Have a good trip..we'll miss you.
Posted by: Margene | April 15, 2005 at 10:10 AM
See ya in a week or so.
That alpaca basket was fabulous. The recipient is going to love it.
Posted by: Susan | April 16, 2005 at 10:01 PM
Wow, 3 baskets!? You are a busy girl! I love that you put a plant in it!
Posted by: Kimi | April 18, 2005 at 12:15 PM
Missed you.
Posted by: Laurie | April 20, 2005 at 05:53 PM
Emmie,
Please update your site! You've done such cool things since April. Show off a little!
XOXOXO
Di
Posted by: Diane | July 17, 2005 at 11:27 AM
Hi from Eastern Oregon. Always glad to meet another knitter. Those baskets look really nice! I'd like to try some lace too but must finish current project. I tried to insert a picture here but it wouldn't take it. It is a coat with vines and flowers from Gjestal yarn. That's how I found this website as I did a search for the Gjestal Naturspunn. This was a nice surprize. Have a nice day and keep knitting!
Posted by: Marge Gritz | October 12, 2005 at 01:05 PM