Knit one Felt too

I am a very happy girl today.  I just got two new balls of super chunky very bright colors for some new hats I've been wanting to knit for kids.  I think the pumpkin and sky blue colors will make adorable hats for children.  My son Sawyer (3 1/2) of course "helped" me choose the colors.  I think they are wonderful.  I can't wait to knit!!!! 

Also today is looking like a good day to felt a small batch of new mittens.  I love the stripey pair.  Sawyer has really been into reading Dr. Seuss books lately.  Some of our favorites are "Star Belly Sneetches and other stories", "Scrambled Eggs Super" and "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas".  The colors in  the stripey pair of mittens was inspired mostly by the holiday classic, the Grinch. Since  Dr.Suess seems to be on the brain lately  I immediately thought of the Grinch when I saw the bright limey green color.  Wouldn't it be fun to knit something "grinchy" for the holidays....so I combined it with an orangey-pink yarn, knitted it in a stripey pattern and wooo-laah...Grinch Mittens!  I can't wait to see how they felt!  The picture is of pre-felting stage, how the mittens look before I throw them into a super hot wash cycle in the washing machine.  It will take a couple days for the mittens to dry and then I will hand sew in the cuffs.  As soon as they are ready I will post them on my Etsy shop. 

And...I am really excited to have booked a Showcase spot for my knitted items on Saturday November 28th. 
I hope that it will introduce new folks to my etsy shop!