Hello, everyone - Mom here. The pups have let me have an evening on the ol' laptop for a change. I am here because, well, I have a problem and I need to get this off of my conscience.

Hello, my name is Denise and I am a project starter. Esp when it comes to knitting & crocheting. See, here is the evidence.

First is a crocheted skirt that is about 50% done. The pattern originally called for many colors, but I am a goth girl at heart. It has copious amounts of dog hair included. They enjoy being part of the process.

Next, there is the yoga sweater in ecru glossy yarn that is really soft. It is knitted from one side to the other. So, here you see one sleeve and the beginning of the one side, front & back.

So, here I was going on & on about knitting & crocheting and it occurred to me that I've never made anything for anyone else. I had promised myself in the past that I'd never do anything for a deadline. I really freaked myself out on that for my wedding.

A friend is having her second boy any day now. So, I've to make blankets for both boys. These are not baby blankets. They are boy blankets they will be able to use as they grow up. The same pattern, but different colors. It was hard coming up with colors. Mom said that Liam has periwinkle colored stuff already and she has always liked blues & purples. Then I saw the soft green & purple water colored yarn that goes so well, and dad has always been an earthy guy. So, the yarn store made up my mind for me.

Oh, yea, the small gray piece is the beginning of a baby bootie. Just cuz I wanna try them. I am determined to finish all of these projects before I begin anything else damnit! But I'd like to make xmas presents too. sigh

Help me to be strong. I have a problem. They say the first step is admitting you have a problem. So, I did it. Now, I'd better get to work finishing one of these. Thanks for listening. The dogs will be back soon, I promise.