My New Lovely Alpaca Leaf Pullover

I have fallen in love with my new handknit sweater. It only took a month to knit this lovely "Leaf Pullover", using Bernat's Alpaca yarn.


I decided to make half-sleeves instead of long sleeves, because it's just more comfortable for me that way. Also, the alpaca yarn is VERY WARM, and I've been so hot lately. (must be having hot flashes - HA!)


The pattern for the pullover is in Bernat's "All Alpaca" book. Quick and easy!

Preemie Baby Set for Charity

Yay! I'm knitting a SWEET set for a preemie baby. I'm really loving the happy yellow color of the Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn in "Daisy Yellow". :)


When the set is complete, it will go to the Special Delivery Unit of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. One of the Oddball Baby Blanket leaders (Spikey) has asked us to make some things for the babies there. I am happy to help!

The pattern for the set is in Bernat's new "Traditions" pattern book, which has several nice knitting and crochet patterns for babies.

Huge Mitten

I've also been test-knitting a mitten pattern for a friend.

Bernat Alpaca Pullover

I'm really enjoying making the Leaf Pullover for the Bernat Blog. I'm not used to knitting things for myself, but I'm getting more accustomed to it now. I'm really looking forward to wearing this lovely handknit sweater.

I've almost finished the body, and will soon start working on the sleeves.

Alpaca Pullover - Making Sleeve Holes

Here's how the alpaca pullover is coming along. Nice!

Leaf Pullover from Bernat Alpaca Yarn

I've recently started knitting a lovely leaf patterned pullover for the Bernat Blog. I LOVE the Bernat Alpaca yarn I'm using - especially the deep teal blue color.


You can see the color better in this photo. Isn't it gorgeous?


The pattern is in the "All Alpaca" book from Bernat.

Knitting Projects from 2009

Here's a view of all the things I finished knitting during 2009. I was a busy knitter!

Slippers for Me! Yay!

Our house has been SO COLD lately, so I decided to make myself a pair of warm slippers. I chose the same pattern I used recently for the slippers I knit for my son. It's the free pattern "Red Hot Slipper Socks" on the Lion Brand website. (Now that I've figured out all the errors in the pattern, they are very easy to make.)

I love the way mine turned out. They remind me of Eddie Bauer colors. (tee-hee)


Here's how they looked when they were on the HUGE double-pointed needles. I think I could actually hear the "whoosh" of the wind as I was wrapping the yarn for each stitch. Ha!


Now, I'm planning on making some more slippers for other members of my family. It will be a nice way to use up the bulky yarn in my stash.