Lets take another look at those WIPS . .

1. Grey Stripe Sock
2. DONE - Scarf
3. Green Fingerless Gloves
4. Tree of Life Afghan
5. Secret Sock Design #1
6. Secret Sock Design #2
7. Secret Sock Design #3
8. Secret Wrap Design #1
9. Capri Cardigan
10. Hat for Master Knitter's Program
11. And still on needles - sock from Iron Knitter Round 4 - got knocked out with 1/3 of a sock to go and put it to the side.
12. NEW - Desert Sunset Shawl


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YARN REVIEW

I am working with the new Zitron Unisono Yarn, a yummy Merino wool, fine, with aloe and jojoba. It is a true joy to knit with, my hands will be sad when my project is completed. Amazing stitch definition and the colour ways are inspirational!

Available now at http://www.spunfibrearts.com/

When you can't knit - Garden

And when the Gardening is done - take your knitting outside

From Riches to Rags, and back to Riches

UPDATE - had to post this most amazing photo. One of the ladies at work, in celebration of my publication made me SOCK shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies!!! How much fun is that!!! It was a fantastic surpise, and a very yummy treat!

I must confess that the Tree of Life Afghan has not grown even a single row, but have no fear, next week I will impress you with its growth.

What did happen this week (RICHES) - is that UPS pulled up last night and delivered back home my lovely socks and Think Ouside the Sox book. How exciting! Still looking forward to walking into a book store with my entourage and seeing it on the shelf!!!

I gave these socks a stern talking to when they jumped on that plane in November of 2008, I bid them a fond farewell, but did warn them not to come home without bringing the goods! Hopefully I can be that convincing with my kids when the time comes.

On the non-knitting front (RAGS) - did my first Rag Quilting and I think I am hooked, made two pillow covers for the basement, and the turned out fantastic. (also a bonus was Fabricland's sale)

And back to (RICHES) - wanting to
be able to show off my love of knitting during the summer months, I am designing jewelry made from Linen and Silk, with Swarovski components that can be worn year round. The first piece - Floral Garden will be available as a free Ravelry download very soon, and completed pieces for sale will be posted at http://kdmcreative.etsy.com/ . Here is your sneak peek. The piece can be completed in one day, or over a weekend. Throw it on with a scoop neck T and you are ready for cocktails at the patio bar!

Photo by Jacob R. Marlatt

Purple Haze

So, as I was getting everything ready for this week's posting I could not help but notice a slight colour theme. Perhaps it is the flowers growing in the garden, or perhaps the school colours, not sure, but definately Purple, Lavendar, Mauve, seems to be the recurring theme. In the fashion world purple has been called the new black, so I guess I am spot-on with the current trends.

Purple Number 1
You can visit this shawlette at http://kdmcreative.etsy.com/



Purple Number 2




A new line of knitted jewelry I am working on - can't give it away though, but here is a little peek!






Purple Number 3



This beautiful pair of ladies 7-9 handknit socks will also be available shortly on Etsy, just finishing up the last toe. Just in time for MOTHER'S DAY!



And now the photo you have all been waiting for; The Tree of Life Afghan. The forest has grown slightly since the last photo's although not as far as I had hoped.

It is my goal to have the first stand of trees completed by next posting (who's takin' bets on that one?)

Now out to enjoy the warm, sunny day and let my backyard inspire my jewelry creation!

Crack open the Bubbly!!!

Stitches South - Altanta

the book is officially launched today at 3 pm.

Crack open the Bubbly

and pour me a glass!!!

The journey started at Spun Fibre Arts in Burlington Ontario in June 2008 with choosing the appropriate yarn (thanks Danielle for your help). Months of design work, planning, frogging, ripping, planning and more frogging. And finally in November 2008 "Apple of my Eyelet" headed of to the "Think Outside the Sox" contest headquarters.

Although not one of the finalists, it did merit being included in their book of the same title, which is a great honor.

The book will not be available north of the border until May 1 (according to Chapter's website). But you know I will be there to see it on the shelves that day!!!

Must go - don't want the Champagne getting warm!

Oh what in yonder garden grows?

Trees, Lots and Lots of Trees

It has been a very busy week here. The photo's show our newly planted 6 in 1 apple tree posing with the Tree of Life Afghan (each coloured tag is a different variety).

Behind the Tree of Life Afghan, posing on the bench, is our new Cherry tree (already in bloom). I am assuming that I will be lucky to make one Cherry Tart out of this years harvest, but it will go well with the Apple Tart.

Perhaps next year we will be able to move up to the whole pie thing (hey - isn't making pies the same way Martha Stewart started her empire, ummm, that tree may have been the best $49 investment I have every made)

And the a close up of the Tree of Life Afghan, not a bad start for week #1. I am hoping to get to the end of the first stand of trees by the end of the week! I will keep you posted.

Think Outside the Sox Book Launch, and here come the Tree of Life

April 22nd, Stitches South

Book is due to be released

Check out page 38/39 "Apple of My Eyelet"

The little green lace socks left their Burlington home in November of 2008, and finally after a long journey they will be on display at the Stitches South, along with the book launch!

These lucky socks have been in the hands of Sandi Rosner, Cat Bordhi and Lucy Neatby!!

(I am hoping the socks bring some of their Knitting Karma home with them)

Once they are done visiting at Stitches South, the socks will come home to rest for a short time at Spun Fibre Arts before being retired to a lovely shadow box in my studio.

Watch for more details as they come in.

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The seeds for the Tree of Life Afghan have been purchased, here they are prior to planting, it will be amazing to watch what will grow out of this seemingly huge pile of string (1,800 metres to be exact). I was actually going to calculate the number of stitches, but wow, that might make me run away screaming.

Baby is due in August, so wish me luck. I will post a photo once a week on my progress, hopefully I am not posting the same picture any of those weeks.

Also have a few other deadlines/items I am working on. Can't show you or tell you, but how about a little bit of tease.

Have a little something headed to Knitty.com for their winter edition. Berroco Peruvia Quick in a lovely teal/blue. That is all you will get out of me.

And for those that could not guess - this is a lovely pair of socks, you never know where they may show up.

And this is for the http://www.tkga.com/ contest, sponsored by http://www.yarnmarket.com/, due May 3rd, and all I can say about this lovely skein of Berroco Ultra Fine Alpaca, is lace, lace, lace and more lace, maybe for your feet, your head or your feet. I will let you take a guess on that one.

All for today, as you can see I have my needles a bit busy, but it will be all worth it. Remember to check back for the Tree of Life photo's