I’ll be wobbling over to the computer in the next day or two to post. Have a great one and enjoy all the fabulous Turkey Day food! 
YUM!!! 

Hello…remember me?
Here are some reasons why I haven’t posted…
1. Back hurt too bad.
2. Had to pack and get things done before my trip to Las Vegas.
3. Went to Las Vegas whether my back liked it or not. My back did NOT like the plane ride there, but liked the ride much better on the way back.
4. Unpacking from my fabulous trip.
5. Had to do laundry you know.
6. Food shopping…we do need to eat.
7. Busy with my Holiday party invitations (I printed them out on the computer…also the envelopes.)
8. My web site has been very strange. I could not post or anything.
9. Upgrading my web site so I can get on my blog again and post. (My web host upgraded their PHP to the newest version…don’t you think they should let us know about these things?)
10. It was my BIG birthday (50…no way) on November 9th and I celebrated for a full week with all my friends & family. I LOVE birthdays.
11. My fabulous husband gave me a wonderful surprise party on November 5. I was so shocked, I was crying. All my friends & family were there and it was a great time! None of my friends called me on that day as they were scared they would leak out the surprise party info. Bless them!
12. I have not knit very much at all and I think that’s all I have to say.

Wait…one more thing…I only have a couple photos from my trip. My friend Jeanne carried her camera & she doesn’t know how to email me the pictures. Sorry! I will post this weekend though (and go through the blogs)...with whatever I do have. I’ll have to find something interesting to tell all of you.

Have a fantastic night!

I’m proud to present to you a finished…Olive...


This is one casual and comfortable sweater. There is no itching going on here and this yarn is very soft against the skin. I must say that Karabella Aurura 8 is one fabulous yarn. I can’t wait to try the new Aurora 4. I’m so happy with how she came out. Remember when I thought she would be way too small…not at all. I used the recommended needle size (US 8) & I still could have gotten away with the US 7. I have been extremely pleased with my finished hand knits lately. Uh oh…I hope I didn’t speak too soon. All of the info regarding Olive will be updated in my Gallery (Been there done that)

Another One Skein Wonder...

And a close up of the lace pattern I used on the sleeves…

I used Karabella Aurora 8 in black. This one knit up totally different than the one I knit using the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran. This is a much tighter fit and I used the same needle sizes. It goes to show that knitting a swatch is a necessity as even 2 aran weight yarns knit up so differently.

Marina’s progress...

I’m sad to say that I have to redo the entire back (which I did have done) as I didn’t like hoe the stitches looks. I thought I had gauge until I saw Donna’s (she is knitting the same cardi). Her stitches looked so much tighter than mine. I love her color…go take a peak. So I decided to do the fronts before redoing the back and she looks so much better. So I still have the back and the sleeves to knit.

Woohoo…I got some presents…

On the right are Circular Needle ID Tags that I got from Brenda. Thank you so much Brenda. That was very nice of you. The jealousy has eased up a little bit thanks to your generosity!! Everything else is from a little tiny rabbit that we all know and love. I LOVE everything. The cute little camisole fits perfectly. You will notice it peaking out of Olive in the photo above. In the round little case, there are 3 sections with 3 different colored beads. Becky…how did you know that I needed those beautiful red ones for my Liqueur KSH.  Thank you so very much Becky!!! Next time I’m coming with Brenda to visit you!

I will leave you with some nature photos…

Have a fantabulous day!!!