Busy Fall Season

This has been a busy time.  It started with getting ready for the Advent Conspiracy Mission Marketplace at church.  Then I had to complete several orders for scarves, shawls, and hats.  Then I also made some hats for Christmas presents for family members.  I have also completed a few sweaters for myself.  The last was a lovely rust colored classic pullover.  The first day I wore it, a couple of ladies from church presented a program for the United Methodist Women's circle in which I am a member.  They had recently been on a mission trip to India.  They brought back some Indian scarves and there was one that was a perfect match for the sweater.  The church group, in addition to making things for the Mission Marketplace, also presented the group working with a local homeless camp hats, scarves, and socks which were given out at Christmas time.  The people in the camp were touched that someone had actually made things for them.  The group also presented several prayer shawls to the church's prayer ministry to use in the Storehouse 24-hour prayer vigil.  Now I have started on a multicolored tunic sweater after several attempts to do something with some TLC Amore yarn that I just can't seem to work up correctly in something that appeals to me.  I think after I finish this sweater I may make a long sleeveless or short sleeved tunic.  May use this same pattern if it works up well.  Since loosing over 70 pounds I am struggling finding patterns that fit correctly. 
I also made a large purchase at the Michael's after Christmas sale and also ordered a large bunch of yarn from Herrschners.  The cross I am making for the Costa Rican Kairos team are over half done.  I need to make 72 and have finished 48 so far. 
So even though I have not posted recently I have been very busy.

This week more socks

Have finished a couple more pairs of socks for the homeless this week.  However, the sweater I am working on for myself has been a slow process.  It will be pretty once it is finished but it is taking a long time.  Although I have a number of patterns I really don't think I will start on another one right away.  Instead I need to focus on these socks and then in November I need to get started crocheting the crosses that I make for the Buen Pastor Kairos in January.  Also we seem to be slow in making hats and scarves for the homeless so I looked up a pattern yesterday to make some out of fleece just in case we need to have more than the ladies can get done.  Also completed and turned over another prayer shawl.

More scarf pins

Better late than never

Finally got around to loading these pics the rest of the projects I completed recently.

 This is a felted hat and purse that snaps shut at the top.



         Mulberry crocheted hat and scarf                  Pink crocheted hat and scarf 

 

                           Knit purple hat and scarf                Lt. Thyme knit hat and scarf





Kelly green crocheted hat and motif scarf

More scarf and hat sets completed

Have completed several additional hat and scarf sets plus the Lavender Lace Shawl from my coworker.  Have also completed a couple more pair of basic socks for the Knitting/Crocheting ministry.  I am working on a drapey sweater for myself at home.  I also made up some promotional postcards to distribute around town today.  Once I get those printed will get them put out where ever possible. 

Also created a new accessory line - Shawl/scarf pins

More Projects for Inventory

Felted Hat and purse

Coral crocheted scarf using Aunt Lydia's Bamboo Crochet Thread

Pomp-A-Doodle scarf

Crocheted scarf of loopy yarn.

Morning Frost Wrap Scarf knit in Stitch Nation Bamboo Ewe yarn in Beach Glass

Luster sheen scarf crocheted in Dark Mulberry.  Has a matching hat (not shown).