A post for Martha (my godmother, not Stewart) if I ever saw one! To deal with some recent anxiety, I've been knitting a lot. Knitting watching movies, during meetings, praying, sitting, talking. It helps get some of my energy out in a constructive way and leave me more focused.

1. A fun slouchy hat made of bamboo yarn. Super soft and cozy.
2. A sweater for Taza-- not that I actually think she needs it. Just keeping my hands busy.
3. A stockinette stitch shawl made from "baby alpaca" yarn I bought in the tourist market in Lima our first week in Peru. Finally finished! I definitely think I got scammed on the yarn though.
4. Wool Mary-Jane slippers . My finished project leaves major room for improvement, although they're super cozy. Maybe I'll do a second pair.

Thanks to all my Charlotte friends who have sent the yarn!

2 comments

1. Anonymous on May 8, 2009 at 6:17 AM

   Oh Hannah, how touched I am by this knitting show. You really jumped into non-rectangular knitting -- maryjane slippers, even! The green shawl's so very lovely and I have a similar green stockinette stitch wrap on my needles -- totally mindless knitting and a great rest for my brain. The yarn's a cotton/nylon blend from Island Knits in Pawleys Island, SC. Hats are fun -- not alot of time or yarn investment and a neat way to explore new stitches and ideas. Taza's sweater fits her perfectly and pet clothing seems to be quite popular, though I have to wonder if pets want to wear clothing. Thanks so much for this fashion show of your latest knit couture. May God's light surround you and may the rhythmic clicking of your needles and the gentle movement of the fibers through your fingers bring calmness to your center, peace to your heart and joy to your soul. Lots of love, Martha

    
2. Phil Murray on May 9, 2009 at 8:36 AM

   Hannah-- Christal showed me this stuff and this is very impressive!