And finally I here present some of my recent productions, all concerned with babies, babies, babies:

First of all we have the very essential burp cloth, if you loo closely you can see that the word BURP is actually printed on the cloth:

Next there is a very big bib (should have considered the gauge I guess) with a penguin which does not come out very well on this picture:

Another bib, this time a dinosaur one:

cute booties, still lacking cute buttons, but I did not yet have the time or money to go shopping for them:

baby sweater, not yet blocked:

And last but not least the ultimate ‘green’ peace bib.

 My current project: A colourful baby blanket and a lacy thong for a co-worker

These days I never really have any real time just for knitting or crocheting, but as I have been working so much lately, I decided never tow work/ study longer then 9pm, so the rest of the day is just for Ben, Maya and myself. Mostly we all sit in front of the TV and enjoy a soul-soothing episode of ‘Our little house on the Prairy’. Nothing goes better with this than some knitting. And here are the results:I have knitted this cute bib for which I found the pattern on ravelry again. It does not habe a button yet, but it will as soon as I find a really nice one.

This picture shows the cable pattern in a bit more detail. unfortunately the self-patterned yarn makes it a bit hard to see.

I also knitted these peekaboo mittens, again found on ravelry. I think they are really useful and good looking as well:

And here you can see how they work:

I also knitted a catnip ball for Maya which did not turn out as round as the pattern suggested, and a mobile phone cosy for Ben. I am going to knit another one for me and soon I am going to start that shawl I was anticipating. More pictures to follow!

And that is the truth. Also I find that hand knitted gifts are a great way to show that you like someone and at least among my family and friends they are greatly appreciated.

This year is going to be a particularly busy knitting year for me, as my favourite cousin is getting married, and of course I want to give her something special for that occasion. I was thinking along the lines of a shawl or so.

Also Ben’s brother and his girlfriend are having a baby so there will be a lot of small items going through my hands till then. I am looking forward to this and also to keeping you posted and show you the results.

So bear with me during the next few months and I think we will have a lot of fun. For now I am going to have a major stash sighting, and am really excited about it!!!