Pictures Will Prove What I've Been Up To

I mentioned the other day that I was interested in making yarn out of old t-shirts. My biggest problem was that I didn't have scissors that were sharp enough. I remember as a kid my mother had a pair of scissors that were off limits. You didn't want to get in her way if she caught you cutting paper with her sewing scissors... now I can see why. Had to go out and buy a pair of scissors and I've read my family the riot act. Here are a few of the balls that I've made, but just noticed that one of the patterns I have for a rug says 18-26 adult t-shirts. My six measly balls are looking pretty wimpy. This may take longer than I'd hoped.

Finally finished the scarf for J at work. Just as Spring arrives... but it is called a spring scarf and it isn't a heavy wool so probably will be good for this time of year. M took the scarf home and did the last little crochet edge. I need to learn to crochet because that nice little edge made all the difference in the pattern. It's a pattern free on Ravelry by Ann Budd. M made a copy of the pattern to make for herself... it is nice.

Finally finished up the baby blanket and hat for B&M. Just frogged a pair of socks that I'm working on for them. Will try a different pattern. Not sure that I have enough yarn, but we'll give it a try. The blanket is a Stitch 'N Bitch pattern: Big Bad Baby Blanket. I didn't double the yarn because the yarn was a gift and I didn't think I could get more, but it seems like it will be fine.