Knitting Needle Knitting Bag, Part 2

  Sunday night, I began panel one on the Knitting Needle Knitting Bag. This time around went much more smoothly. No frogging (tearing back the knitting) or dropped stitches. I was and am very pleased with how easy and problem free this bag gone.
  Last night, I finished the second piece and one of the handles. I started the second handle and my luck ran out. I ran out of yarn. :(  Since it was so late I tried to work on the lining. Unfortunately I didn't get very far. Everyone decided to go to bed early and my sewing station is in my bedroom.
  Today after a play date, I will be going to pick up more yarn to finish my bag. I hope to finish the handle today and line it before I sew up the seams. Fingers crossed I will have the bag complete by Friday morning.

About 4 repeats into the pattern.

Panel one done with dowel.

Some of the lining.

Both panels done. 

Oops!

  I finished the Knitting Needle Knitting Bag last night. It was seamed, lined and the dowels put in place. I was so proud of myself. :) It was late so I went to bed thinking I would clean up my mess today.
  Today came around. I cleaned up my mess and ruined my bag in the same instance. I was picking up my hooks and one had gotten caught in the bag. The hook somehow ripped the yarn. My bag could not be saved. :(  (I don't think I was tugging on the hook or bag.) I am heartbroken. Two weeks worth of time and effort down the tube in less then a minute. And I forgot to take a picture of the completed bag so now I really have nothing to show. Oh, well.
  I think I will go through my stash and see what I have. I may start over again. Actually, I know I will. Hopefully I have something in my stash goes with the lining I have picked out. Fingers crossed, I can start on the bag today.

Knitting Needle Knitting Bag

  Last week, I figured I'd tackle this Knitting Needle Knitting Bag. I've been wanting a bag that can double as a purse and a bag for my small knitting projects. It took me a while but I finally found it in the knitting bag.
  I did make a few changes to the pattern. I used worsted weight yarn instead of a bulky yarn. I also seamed the sides completely where as the pattern calls for seaming the sides up to 5 inches. Instead of using knitting needles, I will be using dowels and caps. I am afraid that even if I glue the live stitches, they will somehow fall off the needle.
  I finished the body of the bag last Friday. Over the weekend, I seamed up the sides and bottom and knitted the handles. I am waiting on my package from Hobby Lobby that contains dowels, dowel caps and stain. Hopefully that stuffs arrives today so I can finish the bag. Although I am unsure on how to attach the handles.

This is the body of the bag in progress. ( Sorry, I can't figure out how to rotate the picture.)

Body of the bag completed.

Handles and the fabric I've chosen to line the bag. 

Sick Kid, Disney Trip

 My daughter has been sick since Friday with the worst crud that is going around. She has a bad cough, drainage, sore throat and a fever. Nothing seems to make her comfortable. My poor kiddo :( She did finally get a full nights rest last night. Even though she is sick, she still has a good attitude.
  We've had birthday parties to attend the last two weekends. There is also one next weekend. It's birthday season here among Jordan's friends. It's going to get busier then usual.
  Just three more weeks to Disney! I can't believe how close the trip is. We started planning this trip almost two years ago. Both my kids are so excited to actually get away and have fun. Jordan is looking forward to all the princesses and Zach is looking forward to no school. (Typical 13 yr old, right?)

Mysteries & Cables

  My son and I were watching a show called Mysteries at the Museum. It's actually quite good and really can draw in the viewer. Any way, there was a segment about a child's doll that is either possessed by a demon or by the spirit of the child. The narrator goes on to explain deaths and other unusual happenings concerning the doll. Of course my son finds this fascinating. (What 13 year old wouldn't?) Turns out so was my daughter. So fascinated by it that it gave her nightmares about her big Mickey Mouse doll coming alive and killing her. Let's just say last night was a little rough.
  On a positive note, I finished my second panel of the cable throw and was able to cast on for the third last night. Today I have finished the second cable in the panel and have 6 more to go. I will take Jordan (my daughter) to the store to pick out the color for the last two panels some time soon.

  I am excited on how well it's turning out. I do have a problem with tension between some of the stitches though. I still think it'll be good for my first cable project.  

Disney Trip & Knitting

  Things have been a little hectic lately with finalizing details for our Disney trip in March. I am looking forward to spending time with my family and making new memories with my kids. Though I am anxious about the plane ride and how well my daughter, Jordan, will handle all the traveling. My biggest concern is the TSA and all the horror stories about how they treat small children. Fingers crossed it all goes well.
  On another note, I am extremely excited about my knitting. I have met a wonderful group of ladies who meet up twice a week to knit. I am in heaven when I am able to join them. I have only been able to meet with this group twice but I have already learned so much. I enjoy seeing their projects and the progress they make.
  I am working on a couple of different projects right now. I am working on a cable throw for my daughter and a wrap for me. I finished my son's Christmas stocking two weeks ago and I love the way it came out. I also want to knit my first pair of socks and well as knit a bag for me. I feel like I have to get it all done before our trip. I don't know why.

This is the first panel to my cable throw. I like the way the yarn changes shades. 

This is progress I've made on my wrap so far. I just <3 the way it is turning out. 

This is my son's Christmas stocking.