Original unveiling!!

This is a picture of Spencer trying on his sweater after opening it as a gift.  It has not been laundered, so there is definitely wisdom in handling your swatch before measuring.  After laundering, the gauge changed to what I used in the pattern design.  I'm glad I can see the difference -- not much in the length, more in the width.

Christmas Sweater

So thankful to my Heavenly Father for gracing me with patience, determination, and mental fortitude to complete my husband's Christmas sweater!!  Thanks Cobi for the prayers and encouragement.  Since I began to machine knit in 2008, I have learned much more than techniques.  Like any gifting from my God, there are so many characters lessons that are bonuses in the process.

Naturally, I wanted to critique the fit (shorten the sleeves for one, one notch lower on tension for ribbing), however, overall the fit is great.  I find my husband has to endure the same challenges that I do when fitting and therefore, adjustments will be in length a bit.  This was a good week's work, probably about 12 hours if I worked straight through.  Gauge, swatches, measurements techniques, all important elements...of course, this is preaching to the choir for those experienced MKers out there!

Victory is so satisfying - Hallelujah!!   Blessing to you all...trust you had a Christ-centered Christmas!

Stay tuned -- we have just begun -- thank you Lord!

Etsy Store

Thank God for inspiration an direction.  He blesses the work of our hands!

Tucking continued

Caron Baby Ombre yarn with Diamond tuck and crochet edging

The enthrallment with tucking has continued....baby hats, all-in-one-cardigans are being designed and the most exciting outcome for me is throws of love and healing and a sweater for me!  God is so gracious and is the consumate teacher.

Healing Throw for Crystal

Caron Tuck with crocheted edging

Such sincerity

Close up of diamond tuck pattern

Here is a closer look at this Caron jeweltone yarn tuck blanket. Can't you just see yourself snuggled up in this? ...I can. Guess I will have to make one for myself, since this is a gift (smile).

jeweltone throw from Caron

This is knit on my Brother 260.  I punched a tuck card from a pattern book.  I just love these large diamonds and the pattern from this varigated yarn is so soothing.



Dedication

London

Eden

Eden and London were dedicated today. Our Bishop laid his hands on each of them and prayed that there lives would be lived for the glory of God.  Sure, we have prayed a similar prayer for their lives, however, there is a wonderful blessing in being obedient.  There is more to 'going to church' than 'going to church'.