Stormy Weather Yet Full Of Cheer!

     Christmas is getting closer by the day. It's a little unusual this year as there's a series of big rainstorms upon us here,and Californians are not used to inclimate weather at Yuletide-rains usually hit in January-February. I don't think the outdoor lights will be put up due to the weather but thankfully I did get a new strand of colorful LEDs to go around the window. One or two more cards to be sent,packages are already out,But the decorating remains to be done. In a bag is new yarns I had purchased at my favorite crafts store to make myself a new cowl and fingerless gloves. I'll be doing that while watching football. Overall the universe has blessed me big time this month-I received the issue of "knit Simple" I wanted but thought my subscription had run out on,I found a wonderful 15% off entire purchase  online,(Good all Dec long!) in that trip I found the last ball of yarn in the right dye lot to finish a gift for a friend,I picked up a pair of reading classes in a bright see thru pink frame that I had my eye on the last 3 times I was there,and a batch of yarn in cheery colors for a cowl for myself. Biggest surprise is when I was checking my receipt to see how much I saved I saw that the cashier never rung up the glasses.
    I'm still working on carols for the baritone uke and have decided to self publish a book of them in tab next year as well as start arranging Irish tunes. Looks like baritones are the most neglected ukes of all as far as songbooks,etc.  

Slipper Project from Hay Makin Issue of MJF!

I've always had probs finding slipper my size (size 2 kids) without some cartoon personality on them,so when I got my 1st issue of Mary Janes Farm at my grocery store I got my knitting needles out & wheeee! made the fancier pattern (which is a cinch) A great way to use up yarn that's just sitting around,and believe me,I have a huge stash. (The bad part of going to yard/estate sales) So here's the pic of me modeling one of the slippers. (Good thing I shaved my legs that mornin! ;-) ) Left off the strap. They fit great and I'll be making more pairs & digging out vintage patterns for winter wear. Happy Labor Day,all!