A warm summerlike weekend

It’s hard to believe that it’s March – yet it was 25 degrees outside today.  Our weather is very unpredictable lately.  I mostly certainly am not complaining but it made it really hot and sweaty when I was washing the cars.  I don’t miss the snow but my doggie got filthy dirt today.  I can tell this weather is going to mean giving him a bath every weekend! 

So this winter, I’ve taken up knitting again.  I find it really relaxing and what I love about it is that I can pick it up and carry it with me wherever I go.  I’ve knit quite a few hats this winter and several pairs of slippers.  Right now, I’m starting on a beanie hat for Jory (yes, another one made with cotton thread).  I love the feel of the cotton…so I don’t mind. 

Here’s a couple of the slippers I’ve made:

 

And here’s a couple of the hats I’ve made:  I’ve gotta say I LOVE making these cable knit hats below.  They are fun, quite easy and they are so comfortable to wear.  I ended up making myself one in dark grey, and oversized.  It’s super warm when I have to take the dog out! 

 

This of course is one of the beanies I made Jory.  These are really popular with the teenagers right now.  I just finished making a navy blue, orange and white one for Allison, and am working on a denim blue, orange and white one for Jory.

And of course, I made these slippers and hats for Mom and Dad, when i was home sick with a cold.  I whipped these up in two days.  I’m speed knitter.  HA!  How do you like them Mom and Dad??  I hope they fit okay and that you are getting good use out of them.

In other news, it’s been almost a month since I quit smoking.  :) There is hope for me yet.