KNITTING WITHOUT DOG HAIR IS NOT AN OPTION

...even when it's with time pressures or the pattern doesn't work out at first. In the end there is always love... OK - that's enough gooey gushiness for now. It's only because I saw this great pic on John's blog:

Go read the story on his blog about how he got the picture. Oh, and thanks, Famous Steve. I found his blog on your blog.

And now ... drum roll:

Hubby sent me this picture. He titled the email Spindle, by Dustin Shuler - too cool. And I thought - ooh, he's getting me a new toy - and then I opened the attachment. That would be fun to have, wouldn't it? Maybe for our front yard?

Back on topic, I don't have much knitting news. I started a sleeve for the lace dress, and it's coming along. I want to make sure that I really have enough of the Tilli Tomas yarn. I should have enough yardage according to my calculations, but better to be safe than sorry... The yarn is really wonderful and I enjoy knitting with it.

In addition, I'm working on a teddy bear outfit. The Atlanta Knitting Guild collects teddy bears with knitted outfits from its members, which the Georgia Center for Children gives to children who are in crisis situations. They have donated over 200 bears each year for the past 6 years. I think it's a wonderful project. I'll take teddy pictures this weekend. The teddy bear (it's a girl) will have a cute tube dress and a matching bolero and a bow - all from the ball of Noro.

I also have to get started on a pair of acrylic mittens. YES, I will knit with acrylic - I often do. :-) This is another AKG project. We're participating for the first time in the Atlanta Botanical Gardens' annual Scarecrows in the Garden. It runs throughout October.

I'm taking a day off and a break from knitting tomorrow. I will go play with acid dyes. Sandy and I are taking a class at Gale's Art Studio. I love to play with colors and get all grubby... I am totally excited. And even better - the travelling farm girl is back from her vacation and I'll be seeing her on Sunday. Woo-hoo!

Finally, I have to brag some more about my dear friend Brett - The Yarn Doctor. He posted his first blog entry today and he shows off the gorgeous lace shawl he is knitting for me. I still can't believe that I'll be getting this beautiful piece of art. And, of all yarns, he's using silk ... I can't wait!!!

SO, yes, all you knit is love... Thanks Brett! You are such a talented knitter and wonderful friend. And I'm glad we figured out how wide your sweater has to be, so I can finally get going on it. But I hate you for being so skinny...