workman socks

My father always wore these socks called workman socks and when I was little and had small feet/socks one of his socks would become my stocking at Christmas.  So when I saw this pattern on the Bernat yarn site and they had a kit for the yarn I knew I had to order the yarn and make myself a pair. The pattern was free on their site and the yarn is is bernat super value in berry, natural  and grey rang.  

Looking forward to wearing them in a few months

Bibs and the modest lace shawl

Here are some of the bibs I made from flannel. I still have the girl ones to sew up.

 A couple years ago I took a lace knitting class by Kate Atherley at the creative festival.
Kate taught a good class and the modest lace shawl pattern was part of the class along with donated yarn called Red Heart Heart and Soul yarn in ivory. The pattern can be found in Kate's book beyond knit and purl or on Rarely

I finally pulled out the shawl and finished it.

July 1st Canada celebrates  it's 150th birthday. Fabric companies came out with fabrics covering the maple leaf, the flag, beaver and moose along with panels covering each province, the capitol of Canada etc. I picked out a couple panels and some fabrics. One made it into the quilt wall hanging below. I have another two which will be turned into placemats or table toppers. Have not decided yet which it will be but will decide soon as July 1st is just around the corner.