Today I have to get some serious knitting done.

I've dallied enough with looking up patterns, organizing my yarn, and attempting to fix my blog. I still am not able to get the photos on, which is great disappointment.
Now on to the business of knitting some blankets for theloneknitter's blanket drive!! Hope there are others interested. Should I ordered more yarn?????, or get to the knitting............

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Maya Angelou said this:


"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."

"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."

"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."

"I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life'."

"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."


"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."


"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."

"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."



"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.
People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."

"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

IS IT ME OR MY COMPUTER, THAT IS THE QUESTION??????

I've been trying to post some updates and have been having NO LUCK. I have lots of photos of my new stash additions, which I can't seem to get uploaded. I would love the have you mosy on over to http://theloneknitter.blogspot.com, she is having a contest that I'm very keen on. Shortly, when I master this new computer, all will be revealed. Meanwhile, have a Happy New Year!!!

I went on a crocheting binge and made no less then eight afghans in a variety of colors. It seemed like a good idea at the time????????
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Cupcakes anyone?
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Wide awake little chicken!
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Sleeping Pumpkin
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The Mad Hatter had no time for knitting during the last few days. Halloween Happening at our house on Saturday, it's an annual event, pumpkin hunts, apple ducking (the children like to see the adults making complete fools of themselves), cooking for two dozen and baking up a storm (another favorite pastime). Thought I'd post a picture of the newest family addition in his first Halloween costume (make that costumes).

Overall look of box blanket 

Newest family addition 

This is a fairly clear picture of how the pattern looks 

It's a gloomy Wednesday morning and today is my VERY FIRST DAY of blogging. I started reading a blog by http://theloneknitter, which had been recommended to me by manfeet. I followed her links and I found myself in the world of blogging. I must admit I feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland, I'm completely out of my element. I thought that perhaps I would share a simple knitting project I'm working on for our 2 week old grandson. I've made at least two for each of our first SEVEN grandchildren, which a few of them still drag around. My daughters love the fact that I had chosen a yarn that washes and dries like a dream. I love the pattern because it works up sooooooooo quickly. It's an easy pattern to follow, hope baby blanket knitters enjoy it. Box Blanket: With #11 Needles and double yarn, cast on 82 stitches. Knit 6 rows (saves having to crochet edging). Row 1 Knit 6 stitches then work pattern, k14, p14, k14, p14, k14(pattern ends), k6. Row 2 Knit 6 stitches, then work stitches as they appear, ending with k6. Repeat these 2 rows until 4 inches from the beginning, now reverse the stitches and work Row 1 k6, p14, k14, p14, k14, p14,k6. Row 2 k6, work stitches as they appear until 7 squares in length. Bind off in pattern. I used 4 balls of Plymouth Encore, Knitting Worsted Weight. For this blanket I'm using 2 balls of blue and 2 balls of white. At times I use 4 balls of the same color. I hope I hear from some knitters. I made an attempt to add an image of the blanket, but I think that I'm at the very bottom of the learning curve, bear with me. Now I'm off to bake cupcakes-----------------that's another whole story. Have a peaceful day.