Commuter Projects 2015

Started commuting to Hoboken last February, set a goal of 12 projects by the end of the year. I post about setting that goal here. Here's the final count and just a quick run down of what I knitted and crochet this year.

Around 19+ project finished this year. Many made on the train/bus. I thought I documented all my finished projects but . . . But not too shabby for a year and all from my stash. Still knitting my stash away. Maybe next year it will all be gone?

Project 1: Linoleum dishcloth by Kay Gardiner x 2

many end to be woven in

Project 3: Seed Stitch Pouch

Finishing: hand stitching zipper in

Project 4–6: Set of 6 Crochet Buttons x 3

brunt orange buttons

Project 7: Crazy Yarn Log Cabin Throw

ends need to be woven in

Project 8–11: Market bag x 4

cotton scraps makes for fun market bag

Project 12–13: crocheted tiaras x 2

Princesses with their new tiaras

Project 14: crocheted basket

new basket, new cat

Project 15: lacy cowl

nice lightweight for the spring

Project 16–17: Graham hat for donations

for donation to Operation Gratitude

Project 18: Earflap hat for WG
This came out great. No picture. Thinking of making another hat in this pattern but need to find yarn in my stash.

Project 19: Eggplant for Ollie

Ollie and eggplant

I know there are a couple of other projects that I can't remember. But this is all I can remember. This is why my wrist hurt so much.

My life as a train commuter: projects

Now that my commute gives me a full 40 minute ride with 10 minutes of walk and transfer, I started working on knitting and crochet projects for gifts and items for my etsy shop [yes, one day I'll open it up]. 

Sorry about the photos on this, they aren't that great. Been shooting them right when I finish them, on the train, on my lap. That is my 30 year old leather bag as the backdrop. It a gift that WG gave me when we first started to go out. Both my mom and WG think I should get rid of it. But I love the shape and size and can't get rid of it. Anyway, sorry for the crap photos will take better ones when I'm done with the finishing work.

Project 1: Linoleum dishcloth by Kay Gardiner

100% and in fun colors, this dishcloth make me smile. I think I've made at least 3 so far. I love the color combination and the pattern is pretty easy to remember. This one is a gift for a friend.

Project 2: Seed Stitch Pouch

100% Wool in moss green with flecks of blue and red. Pattern by me. Lots of finishing work on this-- weaving in ends, hand stitching the bottom, sewing in the zipper, adding the lining and finally the cute zipper pull. I have a purple and red pouch waiting for a zipper, lining and pull. Once I get these done, I hope to open my shop. 

Project 3: Crochet Buttons

100% Merino Wool in brunt orange. Found this pattern in Happy Hookers and made a set for my sister for her Christmas present. This is nice project to do on the train. I can get a button done in each direction, a set of six in a week. Great way to get rid of my scraps. I've started a second set of six out of some koigu greens/pink/orange scraps. Now I have to figure out how package them up.

My project goal is to finish one project a month or 12 projects by the end of the year. I'm also adding to my commuting goals to finish reading 3 books. Sounds pretty low but I'm not a fast reader. I usually read right before bed and I fall asleep and lose my place and end up rereading the same place. Hopefully it isn't too low and I blow past that number [any suggestion for books to read]. 

I'm currently reading Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. I'm really enjoying it. It keeps me wanting to go back and read more. I may not knit or crochet on next week's commute so I can finish the book. 

Getting through winter

I'm close to being done with the my head cold/sinus infection. Hurray! I'm so tired of blowing my nose and finally getting my taste back.

Winter started off slow but now has kicked in. Thought I'd post some wintery snow pictures as well as what I've been up to on these cold and blustery days.

WG decided to get a new yellow shovel

Fron the not-so-much blizzard. Still beautiful!

CB's car wintering at our house