Somethin's gotta give

Ugh its only a few days into the summer and I'm sick of it already. I think I need more structured activities to keep me focused. Working on the crocheted blanket is starting to irritate me. You can't make 140 squares quickly, even if you crochet around the clock..I'm getting antsy and I'm only 1/3 done at best. I think its time to switch things up a bit..

Here are some shots of the Little Mermaid top from Ashley Paige's Sexy Little Knits book. The pattern was easy and fairly true to form, although the top stretches out a LOT.. and I'd like to make a smaller tighter version.















I also made this cute remote control holder for my living room. I used an intarsia pattern from the Graphic Knits book (can't remember the authors name) and extended it several inches on both sides and crocheted a border. I felted it in the washing machine, turned one end up, and sewed little compartments for the remotes. This project was so easy to make and I really like the way it turned out.
Before felting and folding:





The finished product in use!





I also took a shot of the bag I made Kelly for christmas. I used Blue Sky Alpacas bulky.. I love the feel of that yarn.. I'm going to make myself one!





These skull armwarmers were one of the projects I started AND finished on our three week trip around the country. Being in a car driving for four days straight can really help you finish some projects.

I really don't like the skulls on them. I didn't know how to sew in designs on top of knits until recently.. when I made these skulls I was trying to like cross stitch them on.. I think the skulls, while rather rustic, kind of suck.. so they will be replaced when it gets cooler out.