Love for the Mason*Dixon

So if you are a knitter you have probably heard of the Mason*Dixon books or patterns.  They are these AMAZING patterns that look nearly impossible to complete but they are so awesome and the chicks that wrote these books explain things so simply that it makes you feel like you can do it!!  And when you do you feel like you can make more and more and before you know it you have expanded your knitting skills like crazy…I have both books:

Mason*Dixon Knitting

Mason*Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines

So here’s my goal…knit EVERYTHING in these 2 books…I don’t have a clue as to how long it will take me but I will keep track of them all on here.  I have already made a couple of things and have quite a few things on my “want to make” list.  I am going to start with the first book and so far I’ve made the Ballband dishcloth (page 21), which I’ve made quite a few of but only have pictures for one of them so here is that one:

And then I have done a version of their How to Log Cabin blanket (page 68)…so I think that counts…I am actually still working on it but I hope to finish it before autumn. 

Here’s a list of all of the patterns in the Mason*Dixon book. 
(Bold=already done/currently doing) (Italics=wants to do next)
(Regular=maybe not so excited to try)

• pg. 21 – Ballband Dishcloth
• pg. 23 – One-Piece Baby Kimono
• pg. 27 – Chevron Stripes Hand Towel
• pg.27 – Moss Grid Hand Towel
• pg. 30 – Dragon Jacket
• pg. 32 – Flower Jacket
• pg. 42 – Big Dotty Cushion
• pg. 46 – Bubble Curtain
• pg. 50 - Mason-Dixon After-Dark Nightie
• pg. 52 – Mason-Dixon After-Dark Robe
• pg. 55 – Mason-Dixon Washcloth
• pg. 60 – Felted Boxes
• pg. 68 – How to Log Cabin
• pg. 70 – Joseph’s Blankie of Many Colors
• pg. 74 – Courthouse Steps Denim Blanket
• pg. 75 – Snazzy Bath Rug
• pg. 78 – Moderne Log Cabin Blanket
• pg. 79 – Moderne Baby Blanket
• pg. 80 – Tailgate Rag Rug
• pg. 82 – Absorba, The Great Bathmat
• pg. 84 – Flying Geese Blanket
• pg. 95 – Superfancy Potholder Loop Rug
• pg. 96 – Dizzy Rug
• pg. 97 – Dishrag Rug
• pg. 99 – Circle-of-Fun Rug
• pg. 108 – Mitered Square Blanket
• pg. 114 – Scribbling: The Basic Recipe
• pg. 118 – Nina Shawl
• pg. 132 – Baby Bib O’ Love
• pg. 133 – Baby Genius Burp Cloths
• pg. 136 – Keepsake Blanket
• pg. 140 – Moses Basket, Ambitious Grandmother Version
• pg. 144 – Moses Basket, Stovetop Version

Wow that’s a lot of patterns…and many of them being bigger projects…I really love pretty much everything in this book though.  I’m just starting the Baby Burp Cloths as soon as I’m done writing this so I’m super excited!

And I’m off…

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Odds and Ends

So I meant to post a few times last week so this post will just be a collaberation of everything from last week!!

On Tuesday last week it marked the one year anniversary of my husband going into the hospital and finding out he had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma…to celebrate how much better he is now we both got matching lavender ribbons which is the awareness ribbon for Hodgkin’s.  Mine is on my arm next to my wedding tattoo and his is on his side next to his wedding tatttoo.  They are exactly the same….it’s by far my favorite tattoo:

Then last week I went to a local bead store that had a yarn section that they were getting rid of so everything was 65% off!!!  They didn’t really have any yarn left  but I got a few needles and notions I needed.  All in all I had $80 worth of stuff…paid $29!!!  Pretty stoked about my finds!

I’ve just been busy making up last minute projects for Ravelry swaps…mostly dishcloths so they knit up quickly but here’s just a few cloths I’ve made within the last week or two:

Then I also made this awesome neckwarmer that I love to death!!!  I really plan on making more in different colors.  It knit up super quickly since it’s done on size US13 needles and made with bulky yarn.  Love it!!

Otherwise I’ve just been working my butt off at work…I’ve really fallen in love with knitting more than I ever thought I would.  I did finally pick up my crochet hook yesterday again to start a beanie but otherwise I will probably go back to knitting very shortly after that!!  I haven’t made supper or anything for a while so no new recipes…life has been nuts!

Here comes March already!!

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Super Random Stuff

So I’ve been meaning to update for a few days now but just haven’t gotten around to it!

I went to a Scentsy party a few weeks ago with a friend and ordered some amazing candle stuff.  I got the warmers to match our bedroom and bathroom whenever we move out since we already have those sets from wedding gifts.  They are wall plug ins but I just didn’t put them together for the pictures! haha  and all the scents I got are AMAZING!!

Here’s the warmers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And here’s the scents I got:

I got:

• Bubblegum
• Lilacs&Violets
• Baked Apple Pie
• Sunkissed Citrus
• Perfectly Pomagranate
• Cucumber Lime

I am super excited about them!!  I still would love to have a bigger warmer too….but we’ll see!

On another note, I’ve been project crazy lately.  I’ve been trying to finish up my Breast Cancer scarf  for a friend…it’s taking longer than I anticipated but I should be done in a few days if I work on it like crazy!!  Here’s an updated photo, it’s turning out amazing!!

Then I’ve also started knitting a sheep dishcloth for a swap I’m in…it was my first time knitting bobbles and it took me a little while but I’m pretty sure I figured it out!  I do really love how it’s turning out so far:

 

It’s so hard to get a good photo of it though cause it’s white!

Otherwise I’ve just been working my butt off and also still reading Dear John by Nicholas Sparks.  My mom wants to go see the movie but I want to wait till I’m done with the book!  It’s really really good so far and I’m only in like the 4th chapter!

Oh I did make some yummy foods for super bowl last night….of course I forgot to take pictures of em though, but here’s all the links!

• Pickle Rolls
• Buffalo Chicken Dip (which was sooo yummy!)
• Veggie Pizza
• Apple Orchard Punch (my favorite!)

So now I’m off to have breakfast and get ready for work!!

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