Winter is off with a bang!

We’ve had snow, freezing rain, rain, snow, cold….winter is definitely

off with a bang here in Missouri.

This picture was taken before Christmas in Fordland, MO at Kenny’s

aunt and uncles….

Here is a close-up, you can see the sheep…..

The drive getting there was a bit treacherous, but beautiful!

I had knitted some wrist warmers for the gift exchange and didn’t

remember to take a picture of them, but I had knitted some more

for friends…..still don’t have a pair for myself yet.

I’ve started knitting a pair or socks…..this is what I call

“elf knitting”….tiny yarn and tiny needles, but I’m

persevering….

Have never been happier to get a project “connected”

on the double points….I bet I restarted this 4-5 times.

I’ve been knitting on them for a bit…we’re talking weeks….

and I’m this far….

At this rate, I might have a pair finished by spring!

I keep reminding myself it’s not a race…I’m learning new skills.

I’ve hooked just a bit on the fish rug…..this is officially the longest

I’ve ever worked on one rug….I must make more time for it, so

I can finish and move on to other projects.

However, I must admit….it’s nice not having a deadline for everything

I work on…..it’s just nice to be in the moment.

It’s definitely a bright piece!

A picture of the Christmas bark I made…..YUM!!

Other than that, I’ve been trying to start out 2014 in a more organized

fashion….cleaning out my sock drawers….must make room for the

hand-knit socks!