I actually have a lot of knitting related stuff to share today :) I'm working on a new pattern for a stuffed star for sister-in-law's new baby. The nursery is a moon and stars theme, so I thought a cute stuffed star would eb cute for the crib (that hopefully will never get used, cause I'm trying to convince SIL that co-sleepign will yield more sleep for everyone). It's made in a bright sunshine yellow cotton-ease, and I have to admit, I like this yarn. It knits up nicely, pretty crisp stich definition, and it was cheap, which is always good.



On another cheap note, I'm swatching for a Noro Silk Garden scarf for myself. It's yummy, a pretty pale green with slubs of various colors. I have no idea how old this yarn is, I got if ages ago at Goodwill in a huge bag of Noro yarn for $10 (there were like, 15 skeins of various Noro yarns in this bag.) Wooo-hooo!!! I'm guessing since I'll be big and feeling frumpy this winter, I will anticipate needing to pamper myslef by knitting a pretty scarf (which will also serve to distract attention from the monstrous bump I will have come November!)



Lastly, I made myself some stitch markers with beads that have been sitting around forever, waiting patiently for inspiration to strike. They are really quite beautiful, and as soon as the battery is charged in my digi, I will dutifully snap pics for your enjoyment.



Today was a good day. I slept in, DH took the boys to swim at the Y, then everyone napped, and we went fishing at the local park. Went for water ice afterwards, and now I'm looking forward to an evening of old movies and swatching for my scarf. Life is good.