2018 is off to a good start, or so it seems at least when it comes to crafting and completing projects.
I am so happy with the way Old Blu turned out. He is so cute, and reminds me a lot of a Russian bear. He has a cousin Old Ned, that is red and green, that I will attempt next.

Old Blu Mini Bear
Since I had a relative amount of the grey lambswool left after completing my grey sweater, I decided to use it up and knitted a hooded scarf with it. A quick and easy knit, and ready for blocking.

Hooded Scarf
January was a very peaceful month at the office, and I could sit and knit quietly in the gardens and enjoy the shade of the big trees and warm summer days. It was just perfect to finish this mini Shawl already. It needs to be blocked, in order to open the leaves around the bottom edges. I have knitted this before, and loved it. Always a good pattern to knit again.
Shawlette
When I received yarn from my Stitching Santa buddy that she got while visiting New Zealand, I immediately loved it. It was gorgeous grey and a dusty dark pink colour. Not the usual blues I always seem to buy and love, and I loved that she opted for something different to send. Of course, I could not put it away and kept it around. Now that I finished these two projects, it was just the right time to cast on this pretty yarn. I am starting a cowl for myself for the winter, which is still a few months away, and it will be ready well in time.
Green Leaves Cowl
Green Leaves Cowl
Something that I have been interested in learning and teaching myself is Tunisian Crochet. Yes, after all these years, I have never learned this craft. But it has been on my mind, and I had a book on my “list” of books I want to get. I was very happy when my daughter gifted me the book, so I can get started. This will be new to me, and I really look forward to giving it a go.

Tunisian Crochet Book
And so that is January already. 🙂 A good month indeed.
And Miekie says a happy hello to all as well, she is still enjoying being the spoiled little furry baby she is.

Miekie