Jen's Popperie

These are actually the "North Iceland" Mittens from Marcia Lewandowski's Folk Mittens
I used Patons Merino Wool. I LOVE WOOL..the way it knits up, holds its shape, and works on the needles....I will probably branch out and try another brand of wool in more shades and colors, but for now, I'm happy.


These have yet to be given, but are gifts for someone....they are done using scratch art, a technique I have my 5th graders do for their own self-portraits. Its a project they absolutely love...although it is challenging, it is easier than it looks. These are the wonderful boys that I took care of this summer!

So, I've been waiting to start some projects for so long. I have a multitude of things I want to begin, but feel like I shouldn't start anything until I finish my already countless half-way things. But, there are many friends and family members with babies on the way, so I HAVE to start something cute and fun! Darn! ;) Here are some that I am toying with. Seriously, how cute are these?! They are in the inspirations/on-deck list on the side....the Presto Chango, and then the Pea Pod set. I love knitting baby clothes, because they don't have to "fit" just right, as they can grow into them, and they are quick knits! (Usually).

Also, over at "She's Foxy & Crafty", Steph has inspired me to do my first knit along. How nice and warm does this Eskimo look?
Too much to do? I think not...it's all about the multi-tasking! I think I might try out the knit picks yarn. I have yet to order yarn on line, seeing as though I actually like to touch and feel everything in the stores. But, I think it may be a good pick. Has anyone out there ordered from Knit Picks before? Let me know what you think of it...is it reasonable, and good quality? I think I have decided I like to use the natural fibers...wool is great for keeping it's shape. I'm just concerned with itchiness for babies...but don't want to spend $50 on a baby sweater...insane!

This has been my life the past month. It won't be ending until the week before Christmas, as we now have dress rehearsals every night this week, and then it's opening night of Babes in Toyland! It's been fun. I'm the chief accountant, sing, and dance lots, and am enjoying it. I will be excited to have some of my evenings back, and will hopefully be able to get together with some friends again. I know I have fallen off of the face of the earth a little bit. Sorry!
I'm also tying up the ends of many crafty Christmas presents. I'm hoping to get everything done. I've got a million WIPs, and am going to feel so good when some of them are wrapped and under the Christmas tree! We got our first taste of winter this past weekend, with 6 inches of snow! C & I also were up on the housetop the day before, stringing icicle lights...now the lights are lit, and decorations are beginning to be hung...Happy Snowy weather everyone!