Pumpkin Crafting

During our annual Beggars’ Night candy giveaway, we had praises for the kids’ pumpkins. I think the kids’ pumpkins always look good, but never knew that any strangers agreed. We several people comment on them tonight. Des Moines’ Trick or Treat night, Beggars’ Night, is a fun time. Since I grew up in the area,…

The sweater

I figured out the sleeves, so here are two pictures! I will say that I like to stick to small items for kids because of cost and time constraints. I do not like being stuck in boring stockinette land (or garter stitch land) for very long. My time is more valuable than that right now.…

knitting on the road

OK, I have not taken the photo. Why? Because I am so confused about the instructions for the sleeves that I may not finish the sweater, and I really do NOT want to show the world an intentionally UnFinished Object. If I get the directions figured out, and decide that I will finish the project,…

cuties, part 2

We have renewed the Cute Book. My younger son has made a modified lizard cutie. My older daughter started but did not finish her cutie. My older son has barely had time to hold the book, but wants to make a cutie. The younger two have made felt and LEGO accessories for their cuties. My…