Waterhorses

We recently watched The Waterhorse, the kids loved it.

I made them their own for an Easter gift.

The pattern it from Amigurumi Knits by Hansi Singh.

Not a beginner project, unless you are really determined.

Finished Afghan...

I originally posted...so long ago about starting a new afghan project.  I have completed it finally.  I had planned to do a large size, but didn't have enough yarn to finish the larger size.  It is very warm and fits over a lap just right.

OpArt afghan

I seem to make two of many of the projects that I do.  Usually because I make gifts and then realize how attached my children are to the projects that I am doing... 

So after many years and my LO's still talking fondly of A's Blanket, I went to my stash and pulled out the colors that would seem best to work. I know Peace Fleece is rough and scratchy until you have washed it about 6 to 8 times but I am hoping to have this around for a long time once complete and hopefully it will be soft enough to lay over sleeping grand-babies someday.

This pattern is OpArt by Melissa Dominguez found at Knitty.com Fall 2008.  

I am using size 7 Us (4.25mm) needles. 

To start the project I am using 5 Clover Bamboo DPNs.

Switched to Knitpicks Harmony  Circular needle; once there were too many stitches to handle on the DPN's comfortably.

The yarn I am using as is Peace Fleece DK in Father's Grey and Antarctica White. 
**Update** 16 July 12**
I am now to the point where I must wait for my order with a longer cable to arrive.
There are so many stitches on the 24" that I have to retrieve some if I pause in my knitting they just want to pop off...

 It looks like a jumbo hat at the moment. :)
 

Wand Making

A wand was essential to the boy's costume this year.  

My friend over at Falafel and the Bee posted a fabulous wand making tutorial.

(While your there you should take some time to browse she is really quite talented).

These were so much fun to make with the children.

I took a long time to get mine all painted, but they had fun keeping it plain.

Enjoy.