Knitting Dragonflies

 I started making Christmas Stockings and am still making them. The first one I made was a free pattern from Marly Bird, the Love Light Gleems stocking. I made it slimmer. Only doing two repeats instead of the three of the patterns. rav Link I quickly started modifying the patterns on the designs, and had a lot of fun. I added an area to put simple block letters for the name. I also found another stocking pattern that had more designs and was free also. It is the Cascade Christmas stocking. I used the designs for this one but kept the top picot edging and Latvian braid from the other pattern. pattern link Now I'm on another stocking. This one has cables on the top. The pattern for this one is from Rachel Brockman called The Gingerbread Stocking (rav link)  When I saw this pattern I loved the rustic look of the colors and colorwork.  I think this will be my last one, I need to move onto other items. Are you knitting any gifts? May you needles fly as fast as dragonflies.

Beginning of my first stocking! I'm enjoying it so much I'm planning on doing more. I did add some stocking net stitch to add a name and just made simple letters to fit on the cuff. I did make the stocking more slender and kept it to 2 repeats. Only cast on of 56 stitches.

Yes, I quit my 2nd job, a full time and part time job was just too much. I found I was giving up the things that I love to do. All of my waking time consisted of eating and working. Ugh…So after a few breakdowns, I decided, well really, just had to quit. So now, time for knitting and spinning, and I have a list of things I want to do. I feel like I have so much time with only one job. *snort*, a lesson is learned with everything. Maybe this was to make me appreciate the job I have, and my friends and family. (and knitting) so I have many knitting books, and yarn (bought with extra money) and I’m ready to get going. Until later, fondle some yarn, spin some fiber or just hug a loved one, (yes pets count) Take care, and knitting content to follow soon…… Until then Look at these cute, fast ornaments to make! Love these cute little Christmas Stockings (free pattern)   Pattern here , these are so freaking adorable! I love them! I would make them in red with white laces! Mor...