New Project in Brown Cotton

I have started a new project in "I Love That Cotton" 4 ply cotton brown. I is a crocheted summer sweater, pattern also has a matching handbag. I'm a little skeptical on how this is going to turn out as the pattern actually calls for Pattons Grace which is a 3 ply cotton yarn. I am also not using glass beads that the pattern calls for. I will also add some sort of light weight fabric such as fawn or eyelet to the open weave midriff band. At my age I don't do mostly bare midriffs. So far the fit appears to be good but will have to wait until I have more of the pattern done.

One Finished and another started

My next project is also being made using cotton yarn. This time I'm using I Love This Cotton (Hobby Lobby) in Brown. The pattern I am using is available on-line free at www.bernat.com and is called Bernat Cot'N Corn Eyelet Rib Top #451 and is labeled as an easy knit pattern. Finished bust size 55 inches using U.S. 6 and 7 needles.

Another Project Finished

Above is the back of the sweater

Above is the front of the sweater

This is a summer cotton sweater made using Lion Brand Organic Cotton Patter #79525AD, Empire Top. The pattern calls for very little embellishment just 9 buttons in the back. However, I also added matching ribbon to the top and empire waist and change brands of yarn to Caron Cotton for the bottom and straps for a little contrasting texture. Plus my original cotton yarn was Village Craft Cotton Cones.

New Project: Apricot top

The newest project which is about 1/2 way finished is a short-sleeved empire waisted top made of 4ply apricot cotton yarn. Brand name of the yarn is Lily Cotton "Sugar 'n Cream. It is the same brand as the hot green top that I finished recently. I did also revisit that top and added clear and lime green glass beads around the neckline. For this apricot top I have some silk ribbon to use for trim and also belt around the empire waist.

Back to the Lime Green Cotton Sweater

On Tuesday night finished the baby afghan for the UMW circle and returned to working on the lime green cotton sweater. Did not take pictures of either the wedding present or the afghan. The afghan was simple stockinette stitch knitting in baby blue and pale lavender stripes. I have some patterns for more elaborate ones that I may do later but want to get all of these cotton sweaters done up that I have yarn for. So it is good to be back on track with the sweaters.

New Project begun

I am now working on a knitted baby blanket to be donated to one of the United Methodist Women's circle at my church. They collect baby items to donate to some local non-profit organizations that have this need. It is stripped pale blue and lavender which was left over some some of my sweater projects.

Finished another project

Well completed the wedding present. A small crocheted rug in navy blue, two navy blue potholders, and a navy and white kitchen towel. Didn't do a dishcloth because many people today do not use them because of possible germs. Although the germ issue can be handled by regularly putting the cloth in the dishwasher, washer is only good if your water gets really hot. My husband does our laundry and everything gets washed in lukewarm water. Therefore, I have him put our dishcloths in the dishwasher when he does a load of dishes each night.