".....it's all good....."

Jana of New Windsor, New York, knit the Hip in Hemp skirt by Gudrun Johnston using Elsebeth Lavold's 'Hempathy'.  That is a really pretty skirt, it has a beautiful drape - thank you Jana for coming to play with us.....

Leslie is from Santa Barbara, California, and she knit the Shapely Tank by Joan McGowan-Michael.  The yarn used in this project was the bamboo yarn by South West Trading Company.  I think this is perfect for summer, every knitter should have a basic tank to wear during the summer months.  Thanks for sharing Leslie - have a great summer!

Tammy comes to us from Syracuse, New York and she has knit this fabulous shawl entitled Shetland Triangle by Evelyn A. Clark.  If you want the pattern to this shawl, you'll find it in the book, Wrap Style.....ask for it at your LYS.  Tammy used Fearless Fiber Superwash Merino Wool.  Nice Work Tammy - LOVE IT!

Yvonne Harper, another one of my Wednesday night knitting buddies, made this hat using the Lion Brand yarn Wool Ease.  She found the pattern in the magazine "In Knitters".  I don't have the issue though.  Yvonne really wanted to give entrelac a try, so here is her outcome.  Nice Hat Yvonne.....see you at knitting!

Marina is from Half Moon Bay, California, and she has knit the Mad Color Weave Socks by Tina Lorin.  The yarn Marina chose to work with is by Lorna's Laces, and it's called Shepherd Sock Multi, in the colorway daffodil.  They look like the picture of spring - thanks for sharing your work Marina.

Here is Wendy from Poulsbo, Washington, another "Wednesday night knitter" friend of mine.  Here she is modeling her newest creation from the book, Knitting Classic Style:  35 Modern Designs Inspired by Fashion's Archives.  The pattern is titled Aspen Top-Down Sweater by Veronik Avery.  The yarn that Wendy used is by Laines Du Nord and it's called Cleo.  I simply LOVE LOVE LOVE this sweater and I think it fits Wendy perfectly.  That shade of blue is gorgeous too, I might add.  Nice work as always Wendy, thanks for letting me share~

This is my friend Melissa Donaghay of Poulsbo, Washington.  Melissa & I knit together every Wednesday night. Here, she is modeling her newest creation, the Shawl Collar Vest by Amanda Berka.  The yarn used in this lovely shrug is by Nashua, Handknits Ivy.  You look marvelous Melissal.....see you tonight ;-)

Welcome in Ai Lu of New York, New York.  Here she has knit the Katharine Hepburn Cardigan by Kathy Zimmerman.  You can find this pattern in the 'Lace Style' book by Pam Allen & Ann Budd.  The yarn that Ai Lu used is by Hand Jive and it's called Natures Pallette Fingering.  Ai Lu's LYS is Knitty City, also in New York, New York.  Kathy Zimmerman is one of my favorite designers and I love your sweater.....even your photograph looks like it should be in a magazine.  Nice work Ai Lu, thanks for participating.

Mary of Seattle, Washington has knit the Ida Vest by Vivian Hoxbro.  The yarn used is by Harrisville Designs, it's the Silk & Wool Blend.  Very nice Mary - thank you for participating.

What you are looking at in this picture is the Synergy Shawl Knit Kit, As seen here at the Churchmouse Yarns & Teas store here on Bainbridge Island, in Washington state.  Be Sweet of South Africa and Artyarns teamed up together to produce these kits.  It's just a lite capelet that I think is really beautiful.  I can see this over a little sun dress for a garden party or outdoor wedding - LOVELY!

Here is a sweater from Bonnie Smith of Coram, Montana.  The pattern is from Janet Szabo, and it's called "Cozy Shawl Collared Pullover".  You can see the designers original sweater on display at Camas Creek Yarn shop in Kalispell, Montana, which is also where Bonnie bought her yarn for this project. The yarn used is Naturally Hand Knit Naturelle 8 Ply.  Thank you for sharing your work Bonnie, it's a beautiful sweater to be sure!

My friend Kim Boston of Poulsbo, Washington, knit Ann Budd's Better Than Booties socks using Paton's Baby Beehive yarn.  Kim is a master at changing patterns and adapting them, and she has simplified the pattern here.  Holding these adorable baby socks are Victor & Elliot Katayama.  TOO FUN!!

Dorothea Seidenstein of Valley Stream, New York, knit this fabulous Jacket. The pattern, originally is a Debbie Bliss pattern; Dina Mor, the owner of Port Washington NY shop, The Knitting Place, rewrote the pattern so it could be knit the the round with no side seams.  The yarn Dorothea used is Noro's Kureyon.  Dorothea, I love the pockets and I think it fits you perfectly.  Thank you for participating!

Laurel lives near San Antonio, Texas and she knit this very unique fish afghan.  It's her own design and knit this using five different Red Heart Ltd. Super Saver colors.  I just love how it came out - thanks for sharing your work Laurel.

Sara of Sacramento, California, knit the 98-54 Bag with cable pattern in Eskimo by DROPS design.  The yarn that Sara used is by Tahki Yarns, Donegal Tweed.  Sara's LYS is Rumplestiltskin also in Sacramento.  I particularly like you addition of the handles Sara.....thank you for participating!

Abigail lives in Anchorage, Alaska and knit this way cute "Soft Drawstring Pouch" by Joelle Hoverson.  You can find the pattern in the book Last Minute Knitted Gifts - ask for this at your LYS.  I think it's a great idea for gift giving, you can put a sweet lil' sompin' in side and it's like two gifts.  The yarn Abigail used is from Berroco, Touche'.  I love the color it looks very fresh.  Abigails LYS is Far North Yarn Company also of Anchorage, Alaska.  Thanks Abigail for sharing your work~

Kathy Dane of Lubbock, Texas, knit the Ojo de Dios Vest by Patricia Werner.  Kathy has the Sweater Wizard software to modify the vest to a cardigan.....as you can see she has added sleeves and she also made it longer.  The yarn Kathy used was Omega Sinfonia. You can find the pattern for the vest in the paperback "Dazzling Knits:  Building Blocks to Creative Knitting" also by Patricia Werner.  If your LYS doesn't have this book, ask for it.  You did a wonderful job Kathy, you look beautiful in your cardigan.  Thanks for participating!

Brigitte lives in Florida and learned "How to Log Cabin"!  The pattern is by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne from the book Mason-Dixon Knitting.  The yarn Brigitte used was Plymouth's Encore Worsted.  Brigitte LYS is A Stitcher's Haven.

Lernie is my good friend in Orange County, California.  She knit this dynamic duo; Saartje's Bootees by Saartje de Bruijn and the Vine Lace Baby Hat by Sandi Wiseheart of Knitting Daily.  Someone's a lucky baby; also one of my all time favorite baby colors. Nice work Lernie~

Denise comes to us from Gurnee, Illinois.  She has taken inspiration from Jared Flood's Noro Striped Scarves and applied that to her socks.  She is pretty much hooked as she has knit countless pairs.  I am very taken with these sock. The pattern Denise used is the Basic Sock Pattern by Ann Budd.  You can find that pattern in the book entitled "The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns".  If you don't see it at your LYS, ask for it.  The yarn used is Noro's Kureyon Sock Yarn.  Very fun Denise and also very creative, thanks for the entry!

Kim of Lansing, Michigan, knit these Umbilical Cord Hats designed by Jennifer L. Jones using Berroco's Comfort yarn. You can find the pattern to the hat in the book "Stitch 'N Bitch:  The Knitters Handbook".  Ask for the book at your LYS.  Kim, I love your sence of color and the striping you did - wonderful - seriously!  You can read more about Kim on her blog.

Kara, a regular contributor living in Kila Montana, knit these Annemore #5 mittens by Terri Shea.  The pattern comes from the paperback book "Selbuvotter:  Biography of a Knitting Tradition" alsy by Terri Shea.  Ask for this book at your local yarn shop.  The yarn Kara used is by Dale of Norway, Dalegarn Tiur.  Kara's LYS is Camas Creek Yarn in Kalispell, Montana.  Thanks for the mittens Kara - LOVE them!

Dora of Danbury, Connecticut, knit SWTC's Honeycomb Socks using their own TOFUtsies yarn.  As for the yarn and pattern at your LYS.  Dora's LYS is A Stitch In Time in Bethel, Connecticut.  Nice work Dora!

Carolyn lives in Katy, Texas, and she has knit these Railroad Rib Socks by Evelyn A. Clark.  The yarn she chose is from Hill Country Yarns, Sweet Feet.  The Railroad Rib Socks is a Fiber Trends pattern.   Carolyn's LYS is Yarntopia.  Thanks for participating Carolyn!

Churchmouse Yarns & Teas is my LYS here on Bainbridge Island.  I stopped in on them the other day to see what was new for spring and saw this lovely cardigan sweater.  One of their employees Renee knit this sweater, and I think it's perfect for spring & summer - with a pair of jeans and some cute sandals -OMG - too cute!!  The pattern is called Eyelet Cardigan by Alison Williams, and it's a Blue Sky Alpaca leaflet pattern.  Renee knit the sweater with Blue Sky Alpaca's Dyed Cotton yarn.  Good job as always Renee, I love this cropped cardigan!

Returning contributor Sandee Sifferman of Kirkland, Washington, knit the Baby Blocks Blanket by Ann Norling using Patons Canadiana yarn in turquoise.  You can also see this pattern published in the book "Knit Along With Debbie Macomber:  The Shop on Blossom Street.  I love this blanket!

Lis is from Memphis, Tennessee, and she knit this lovely spa set - PERFECT for Mother's Day!  She used the Knitted Round Dishcloth pattern by Mielke's Fiber Arts for the dishclothes and I don't have a pattern for the sachet bags.  The yarn used for the project was Peaches & Cream by Pisgah Yarn & Dyeing Co., Inc.  Great idea Lis!

Laura Mahaffey lives in Enterprise, Alabama, and knit the Central Park Hoodie for her daughter.  The pattern for this hooded cardi is from the fall issue of the "Knit Scene" magazine 2006.  The yarn Laura chose to is is from Knit Picks; Wool of the Andes in Amethyst Heather.  She is now working on her second Central Park Hoodie, and says that blocking makes a big difference in your finished product.  Maybe this next one will be for her???  Thanks for participating Laura~

Here is an entry from my friend Jana.  Jana lives in Poulsbo, Washington and these are her socks. They are called Angee by Cookie A., in fact, the pattern is out of Cookie's new book Sock Innovation.  The yarn Jana used is by Colinette, and it's called Jitterbug.  Next time you are at your LYS, look for the book - it's a good one.  They turned out really good Jana - as always!

Here is another Anne, and she is from Granger, Indiana.  She is a relatively new knitter (2007), and she knit this adorable Cabled Newsboy Cap-Headline News by Shannita Williams.  The yarn she used is Bare Sheep Yarn Co. Canadian Washable Wool.  You can find the pattern for this hat in the book Stitch 'N Bitch Nation, ask for the book at your LYS.  This cap is so cute Anne!

Ann Poor of Poulsbo, Washington, knit this cool Earflap Hat.  She got the pattern at Knit Purl in Portland, Oregon.  She really liked the pattern because the gauge goes from figering weight yarn to bulky, and the sizing went from child to adult.  Now that's a pattern worth the money!   The yarn Ann used was Jarbo Garn Raggi, and purchased that at the Allyn Knit Shop in Allyn, Washington.  Nice work Ann.

Beth lives in Madison, Alabama, and she has a story that goes along with this project.  She is a big-time fan of Jeffrey Steele.  She decides that she is going to knit him a hat - so she does.  After gifting him with the hat, she decides to contact the entertainer, so he knows how to care for the hat, and also tells him that if he ever should want another hat, she'd be honored to make that for him.  He responds and says he wants another hat in black with the words "drunkgirl" on the hat. Quite a bit of communication goes on ironing out all the details, and the hat is made.  Here is a photo of Beth with Jeffrey wearing the hat.  Why "drunkgirl"?  Well, a song was written some  years back by Jeffrey, and was originally inspried by the movie "The Accused" starring Jody Foster, so goes the hat.  The hat was made with a sportweight black alpaca on a size 4 needle.  The pattern used Spiral Rib Qivuit Cap by Caryll Design.  Thanks Beth for the story and the hat photo~

Deanna Bowman of Poulsbo, Washington knit the One Skein Bulky Chenille Scarf from Blue Heron Yarns.  Basically, it's a 3x3 rib, with a cast on of 30 on a size 8 needle.  The trick was in washing the scarf when finished to prevent any worming of the chenille yarn.  It looks great Deanna, and a fabulous color on you.  Deanna purchased the yarn and pattern at Knit-Purl in Portland Oregon.

Mari of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, knit the Nikau Hoodie by Justine Turner using Dale of Norway's Dalegarn Baby Ull.  Look how cute - seriously!!  Nice work Mari, thanks for participating - keep up the good work~

Erika is from Shelton, Washington, and she knit the Knitting Pure & Simple Baby Pullover.  This is Kacy her cat, actually wearing the sweater.  Erika says that her cat whines non-stop while she is making dinner.....so, she puts the sweater on her and she stops whinning.  The sweater was made of Myra Hanson's hand dyed fingering weight yarn double stranded.  Erika's LYS is Fancy Image Yarn.  Thanks for sharing Erika - HAPPY SPRING!