Finishing up

Well I'm almost done with the secret project, few last things to finish up and then it will be done and ready to give. The Cabled Hobo Bag is close to done also. My mom's friend got tired of waiting for me to sew in the lining, so she did the majority of it for me. All that is left is the strap and sewing on the button.

Also I'm finishing school. I will be done with my masters next Wednesday. Hard to believe, but I'm so excited. Of course right now is crunch time, projects due in both classes and that has been a main focus.

I have had a few moments to work on the pillow. I'm really excited about how it is coming out.

It's hard to see the cables and the basketweave from the pictures, but they do look really cool.

The Yarn is Patons Decor First Spring Ombre.

Procrastination (Somewhat)

So I have a baby shower to attend tomorrow. After buying gifts for the mother-to-be and baby last night I felt that I should give something handmade, since I do that sort of thing. So I started looking for a pattern, but of course it had to be something I could complete quickly. I lucked out I found a pattern that even says it's quick- Shower's in an Hour Baby Hat. I started as soon as I found it with a leftover yarn from my sister-in-laws scarf. It's beautiful colors, but a bit rough. I did finish it in an hour like the pattern stated. After that I decided to do another one this time with the soft white yarn I had used for my cabled hobo bag. It feels much better. So now I have two hats to give the mother-to-be tomorrow.

The other wonderful thing is that spring has finally arrived on Long Island. It's about time. Last weekend was so horrible with that nor'easter. Today we were up around 70. Notice the forsythia in the background, it only started blooming about a week ago.

The homework that somewhat got avoided is still waiting for me. I did finish one part, but definitely have a list of things I still need to do. At least I got some knitting in though, it just makes me feel better!

Ugh! Homework!

I haven't been able to knit at all this week. Last Saturday my husband took me out to celebrate my birthday with some of my friends, we had a fabulous time. The rest of the time was spent doing homework (not including Monday which was my actual birthday. I don't think anyone should have to do homework on their birthday!) So the homework has prevented knitting and as if I don't hate homework enough that just makes me hate it even more!