I always say I'm going to blog more but I also want to change the layout. And since I haven't gotten around to doing that I wait to blog. It's ridiculous I know. So the format changes can wait.

I still knit everyday at least a little but having the puppies has certainly cut down on my knitting time. I try to take them swimming or for walks everyday. They especially love to swim and as soon as they see the water they are difficult to control. A few weeks ago they pulled me so hard and each of them went on opposite sides of a tree so I ended up making a huge crash landing into the tree. Ouch!

During all the dog food recalls I got really nervous and concerned as did many people. So I decided to make my own dog food. Deb of Chappy's Mom
recommended Sojourners oats as a base for the food. I make huge pots of stew using various meats and vegetables and freeze them in portion sized containers. I just defrost the stew and add it to their cooked oats. It's more expensive and requires more time but at least I know exactly what my pups are eating. And they love it! If I haven't mentioned it before my Sohia and Sarah have the same Father as Chappy.

Back to knitting! I finished a baby blanket for my friend's new grandson. It was a simple feather and fan pattern but came out quite nicely. The yarn was Sirdar DK Suggly which I've never used and was suprised I liked the feel of it even though it's synthetic yarn, Gasp! The Shame of IT.

I also finished a sweater for the daughter of one of my co-workers. For this I used Filatura di Crosa Zarina which I loved. I enjoyed making the lace edging around the bottom of this sweater as well. Rick and his wife are just elated to finally have a baby after years of trying. They named her Rebecca which I think is beautiful.

I'm half finished making a white baby blanket out of Cascade 220 washable. The yarn isn't as soft as regular Cascade 220 but I have a feeling a good washing will soften it up nicely. It's for a co-workers new Grandson due in the Fall. Initially they didn't want to know the gender......hence the color white. But for some reason they changed their minds and it's a Boy. Had I known I would have used a blue yarn. But I think the white will be good as well. Don't you?

And I just ordered Fleece Artist Silk and Seaweed yarn in the color Capri to make myself the Stormwater Shall. I can't wait untill it arrives. After all these gifts, it'll be so much fun to make something for me! I'm also curious about this yarn made with silk and sea weed.

Sarah and Sophia graduated from Puppy School in May. On the left is Sarah receiving her diploma. And this is Sophia on the right. Sarah always has the pink and Sophia the purple. It's how I tell them apart quickly

Most of my knitting is done when the girls are doing this.

Comments

[juicefairy]

Wow, you have a lot of projects going at once. How do you keep track of them all? I am a beginner knitter andI can barely finish one at a time! --jf

[--Deb]

Ohmigosh, those little graduation caps! So cute.... I can't believe it's been so long since Chappy graduated from school--he's going to be 6 next week!

(Oh, and please don't call me Debra. My kindergarten teacher forever ruined that name for me....) (grin)