May Making

And just like that, May zoomed by. Although it might have been quiet here on the blog, May was anything but. I promise there was making....

Making memories with the family...







I am seriously smitten with Miss Magpie! I just love that she recognizes my voice now and giggles at our favorite silly games and sounds! Still in love with her!





Kind of like the way I'm in love with this kid, even when he is being a goofball!

Making, baking, and celebrating a lovely Mother's Day earlier this month.....









My sister and I put together a backyard tea that was just perfect. They totally got into trying all of my favorite teas too....so fun!



Seriously cute, right?!?! I know....I'm biased.





And this sweet girl made sure I had a special day. She has such a big heart, I'm truly blessed.

Making of the knitting kind.....



I had to practically force myself to knit the above few stitches last week, after three weeks of not knitting. I'll be honest, the beginning of the month was tough health-wise. I was experiencing a lot of pain that made knitting not so fun. But, after some tests, I had good news and my doctors have me on a great plan that is working! I have to say the past week or so I've felt almost back to normal, with minimal pain!

At Lil' Snowboarder's softball games last weekend, I finished the above project and then picked my Polartorte hat back up. Btw, I think we may have to start calling her Lil' Softballer or something because she has at least four games this weekend!!



I was looking forward to finishing this hat this weekend, but I left it at home?!?! Ugh. Fortunately I brought back up WIPs, but not ones I'm loving.... oh well.

What kind of making have you guys been up to in May? I can't wait to hear!

Happy Weekend!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

p.s. Saturday is the last day of my Madtosh May sale, where all IGK patterns and ebooks are 20% off with the coupon code: madmay

Knitting all the small things

You know that light at the end of the tunnel I mentioned in my last post? Well, wouldn't you know it at the end of the tunnel was me being sick. ha! And can you believe I went to what I thought would be a quick doctor's appointment this week without my knitting? Four hours later I was seriously regretting not having it with me.

I lost my voice Friday, but at least it's an excuse to stay home this weekend and knit a few wee things for my baby niece that is due any day now.  Yesterday I was going to show you this picture....



But look at it now.....



A baby hat featuring part of my Rathmore pattern. I can't wait to make a larger one for Lil' Snowboarder. This knit up so quickly in the lovely Anzula For Better or Worsted. SO squishy!!  Oh, and they have just one week left of their indiegogo campaign! Go help them out if you can!

I'm on to the next wee little hat...



Won't it look perfect with these onesies I got for the baby?



These were from this great etsy shop!

My sister's friends and I threw her a baby shower last month. I can't believe the little magpie (we think that may be her blog nickname) will be here any day now. A few photos I wanted to share from the shower...



The banner was from this etsy shop. Would definitely recommend them!



The mommy and daddy to be!



My sister received quite a few lovely handmade items at the shower. I wasn't able to get pictures of them all, but look at this gorgeous blanket! Baby is going to have lots of snuggly blankets!



Another SF Giants Naylor Street hat and I even did a bit of embroidery too!



Go Irish!!



I can't wait to see the little pumpkin wearing this! Oh, by the way, this is Quince & Co. Lark and I just love it! Great stitch definition and so soft.



Hedwig for the baby's room....made by my sister-in-law. Love!



And I made her a Peekaboo Penelope (hope to have that pattern out next month!).  This one is made with a skein of Plucky Knitter Primo Sport. Love the red!





 
 


My sister had a great day and it was a wonderful shower! We are all so excited to meet this little bundle of joy!!



Happy Weekend!!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

Good Things.

Just wanted to share a few good things.

1. I spent most of TNNA in a booth with Hilary and I loved seeing her wear this shawl, Shadow & Glow. She just released it this weekend, so now you can knit it too.



2. Another fun pattern that was released this week is Knitterella's Ripple Effect Fingerless Gloves. These are perfect for fall and Christmas knitting.  She has a coupon code in the notes of the pattern page on ravelry, be sure to use that! It is good through the end of Plucktember, I mean September :)

3. Plucktember is coming!! A celebration of all things Plucky Knitter in September! Check out the Plucky Knitter Ravelry Group for more info and they are nominating and voting on specific KALs this weekend if you are interested.

4. I've been meaning to share this lovely Dancette that Jocelyn knit up in one gorgeous skein of Wollmeise. You can read more about her mods on her project page. Isn't it lovely?!

5. Have you joined our IGK KAL for this quarter? The theme is awesome and giving us a bit of a kick in the KAL thread! All credit for the theme goes to our lovely moderator, Jocelyn! From now through the end of the month, I'm having a 20% off sale (any IGK pattern valued at $6 or less) with the coupon code: chopchop

6. The SF Giants have won 2 games in a row since the All-Star Break! Woohooo!! Keep it up World Champs!

7. Have you seen the new season of The Killing? Love this show.

8. I haven't made this, but doesn't it look delish?

9. Knitting progress. Still loving Anzula's Cricket yarn!!



10. Monday will be here quickly, but after work Tuesday, I'll be heading here for a few days......yay for summer!!

Any good things you have to share? I'd love to hear.

Happy Knitting!
xoxo Irishgirlieknits

P.S. Book review and contest is still open!