Layette Set #13

Yes, another one is done. I am having a fun time making these, which is odd because I don't usually like knitting the same thing over and over again. But I think changing colors with each outfit is somehow making it not boring. Anyway, this is the last of the polka dot fleece. I present set number 13.



The cardigan.



Pattern: Super Natural Stripes by Fawn Pea
Size: 6 months

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight
Color: 312 Black

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight
Color: 1 White

Yarn: Red Heart Classic
Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight
Color: Jockey Red

Needle size: Size 6 and 8

Started: June 20, 2016
Finished: July 3, 2016

Comments: Yes, the red is that bright! My camera had some trouble photographing it. Little ones love bright colors. I also did something new with this one. I crocheted the button, and I like it.



The hat.



Pattern: Jacky's Hat by Courtney Kelley
Size: 3-9 months

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight
Color: 312 Black

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight
Color: 1 White

Yarn: Red Heart Classic
Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight
Color: Jockey Red

Needle size: Size 8

Started: July 4, 2016
Finished: July 5, 2016

The booties.



Pattern: Seamless Garter Tassel Booties by Karen Strauss
Size: 6 months

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight
Color: 312 Black

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight
Color: 1 White

Yarn: Red Heart Classic
Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight
Color: Jockey Red

Needle size: Size 8

Started: July 6, 2016
Finished: July 7, 2016

The blanket.



Pattern: Scallop edging from Lots of Knots blog

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight
Color: 1 White

Yarn: Red Heart Classic
Content: 100% Acrylic, Worsted weight
Color: Jockey Red

Hook: Size H

Started: July 5, 2016
Completed: July 6, 2016

Detail photo of edging.



All in all, I'm happy with it.



I am out of fabric pieces cut to size with the holes pierced. So I will be digging some more out of the closet and getting it ready. In the meantime, I've chosen the yarns for the next set and will be casting on the cardigan today. I'm trying to decide if I want to go with the same pattern, or try something new. Decisions, decisions.

Update on the garage: Well, things happened yesterday. Both a step forward, and a step back. I'll start with the bad news first so I can end this blog post on a positive note. We received a letter from the county informing us that there are errors regarding the property description in the paperwork we filed for the lot line adjustment. They enclosed a copy of the page with the errors on it with the errors marked. Well, I have 3 copies of that document stored away so I dug one out. It turns out that the page they sent us does not match the page that was supposed to have been sent to them. The one we signed is correct. We think the surveyor may have made some changes after we gave the document to him to file (after we had it signed and notarized). Needless to say, I am furious! We have to refile, which costs money, not to mention the hassle of getting things straightened out. At least it won't affect our building permit which has been approved.

Now, for the good news. Yesterday this was delivered.



It's a Bobcat with a very large post hole digger. They are going to start building Wednesday. The first thing they are going to do is dig holes for the posts, thus, the above machinery. Then the holes have to be inspected by an official hole inspector. I did not know there was such a thing. I hope that goes well. After that inspection, assuming they pass it, the building will go up. I'm told it will go surprisingly fast. We'll see. Having this show up returned my faith that it will be built.

The weather this past week has been unseasonably cool and wet for July. I'm not complaining. It's been so nice. I even liked the rainy days. But it is rather odd for it to be in the 60's and 70's in July. Normally we bake in relentless heat and praise the fellow who invented air conditioning.

Live long and prosper. \\//


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