Christmas Knitting at the Casita; 2017

Knitting projects for Christmas 2017.  As in years past, time is flying and I'm knitting as fast as I can.  Above, my trusty work bag.  Below, Christmas ornaments from the Christmas Balls book by Arne and Carlos.  Knitted monkeys and one big rabbit from Itty Bitty Toys book by Susan B. Anderson.

Little Spring Bouquets

Roses, pincushion flower and yarrow

Rose, pincushion flower, yarrow and dianthus

Daffodils, snapdragon, yarrow and lavendar

Red rose, white and yellow yarrows, lavendar sprig

Little Cotton Rabbits...Boy Bunny

Boy Rabbit

Final rabbit knit for Easter 2017 giving. That's a wrap for the season, but I'll be making many more bunnies just because they are a pleasure to create.

Granny Square Tea Cozy

Granny Square Tea Cozy

Ribbed Tea Cozy

Here are cozies I have made. The crocheted granny-square cozy is a pattern adapted from Alexandra Mackenzie's "Granny Square Tea Cosy" (purchased through Etsy), meaning that I had to downsize the squares for a more custom fit. The gray cozy is also crocheted, one that is quick and easy to make. The teapot pictured holds 3 cups of liquid when filled to the top. Cozies keep the teapot warm, that's for sure.

Springtime 2017

Little posies and brilliant colors add happy pleasure at the Casita.

Little Cotton Rabbits for Little Girlies

Finished these bunnies in time for Easter giving.  There are still a few bunny bodies in my basket waiting for little outfits to be complete but I may have to take a break from bunnies as this project has been front and center for at least a couple of months already.

Jaden got first pick; first granddaughter, first pick : )

For Gracie and Morgan, although I've heard that their grandmother may have a hard time letting these go

For Chloe and Natalie

Bunches of Bunnies!

This knitty noodle (me) in a bunny frenzy; knit, knit, knit, day after day to get these bunnies done for Easter. Bunny pattern source: Little Cotton Rabbits. I love you, little bunnies, but I'll be glad to move on to other projects. The garden is coming into full swing and I'm getting read to work on quilting projects again. Plus, I must sew a handful of gardening overalls and smocks to knock around in...primary wardrobe these days.

Speaking of Henry...

Henry overlooking his kingdom. Je suis Henri and this is my world.

Springtime snippets

Calendula

A shady spot

Anna Apple - "Good morning Anna!"

Clayton's Japanese Maple

The flowering plum in bloom

Lavendar wands abloom

Welcome Spring 2017!

New additions to my garden

No bucketfuls of flowers in my garden, but always enough for a small bouquet from time to time

Springtime is here at the Casita; here today, gone tomorrow, it goes so quickly. Already the temperatures have soared and spring blooms have begun to fade. Flowers bloom and then melt away, replaced by colorful canopies of leaves that will take us into summer.