knit, purl, knit knit, purl

Now that it's getting cold out I suddenly get the urge to pull out the needles and knit. Prior to now I have ever only been able to finish a scarf here and there. Once I did a hat but it was nothing to write home about. This year I am determined to really get into knitting. I even joined this site to find and keep track of projects. It also helps motivate me as I see what others are able to turn out. So far the best project I have been able to complete has been a vest for Elliot. It's a free pattern I found the link to through ravelry , called the Cali Unisex Vest . Its perfect for adding an extra layer of warmth on these cold winter nights. While I certainly would not call this vest perfect, it is wearable. Hopefully I will be able to complete another one very soon and fix all of the mistakes I made on this first one. This is the perfect project for those new to knitting. Especially new to following patterns. And it's pretty quick once to get it started and beyond getting used to circular needles - something new for me.

The khaki soakers were made back when Audrey was still in diapers from a felted sweater and patter that I have mis-placed the link to but still have the hard copy to - thank goodness!