a anniversary of sorts

Exactly ten years ago, an eight pound bundle of energy came into my life, through the form of a basset hound that we call Em-Em. (MM) short for some horrific AKC name that I can't even remember.

She's an older dog and has always had problems with her knees, but latest set of x-rays show that she has an osteosarcoma on her left hind leg. Because of her body type (low with short legs) and her bad knees, the vet oncologist advised that she would be a boderline case for improvement with amputation of her leg. So all I want to do is make her as comfortable as she can in the time that she has left. Even though she's in a lot of pain she's still good about posing with my knitting.

emem, the pain patch, and a hat

So here's #2 of 10 for the Dulaan Project

Pattern: My own, I'll post the pattern when I find all the post it notes...
Yarn: Lion's Brand Fisherman Wool hand dyed with Kool-Aid (Grape, Strawberry & Black Cherry)
Needles: US 8

gifting

Gifts to give...

1 of 10 for the Dulaan Project

Pattern: still my own, but I'm wrote it down this time!
Needles: US8
Yarn: Lamb's Pride Worsted in a neutral tone

and Gifts from my sister,

aren't they lovely? Her bead stash far exceeds my yarn stash!
Background: a soon to be felted laptop bag

march hat

Well now that spring is approaching and it'll be snowing tomorrow, I have a hat.
Pattern: my own!
Yarn: Lamb's Pride Worsted in some sort of red
Needles: US8

the herringbone rib scarf

Pattern: Herringbone Rib Scarf, by Li at Life's a Stitch
Yarn: Axelle's Lisa (100% merino) in Highland Heather
Needles: I can't remember, this has been off my needles since last year, I just blocked it this weekend.
Pattern Modifications: I increased the number of ribs by two.

close up of the herringbone rib

Baby Bootees!

Welcome baby Anaya Noor!!
These are just for you...