Can you believe it?

Don't faint, but I have some actual finished projects to share!

First off, after 4 months of crocheting a row here and a row there....I finished Laurel's cardigan.  The pattern is here and was super easy.  I just love everything that Alicia Paulson creates.  I think that Laurel liked it too (either that, or she was just fascinated by that extra cute girl looking back at her).

Next is a shower wrap that was born out of necessity.  You see, my bathroom is not just my bathroom anymore.  It happens to be the hub of activity each morning.  There are a total of 3 bathrooms in our house, but only one gets used- mine (oh yeah, I guess it is Carl's too).  I am all about "being open" and "celebrating our God-given bodies" and all- but I just felt it was time to be a bit more discreet, if for no other reason than for my own personal esteem.

You know that feeling you get when you can feel someone is staring at you?  I think it wouldn't creep me out so much if I were more, ahem, decent. "Mommy, why is it all lumpy on your buns?"  "What are all those blue stripes on your legs?"  "Is that floppy skin on your stomach where I used to live?"  "Mom did you remember to exercise today?"  The honesty was just too much and the world is a much better place hidden under some soft white terrycloth.  The pattern is from Simple Sewing with a French Twist, and was indeed very simple.  I haven't had the opportunity to make anything else from the book, but I have several pages doggie-eared.

Also simple is this.  I am feeling too lazy to write it out again...but it is definitely worth a try!!

Comments

[cindy]

The cardigan is really cute and so is Laurel. I like the wrap too. I am always in aww of anyone that can crochet or knit something with arms! Good job.

[julie]

I love Laurel's caradigan... and what a cutie she is! My three kids will only use our master bath too--- so I can relate to the body questions! The recipe looks delicious.

[Mary Beth]

The sweater is adorable, as is your little model. And that wrap is so clever! I'd love to hear more about the "French Twist" book--how you like it and what projects you plan to do. Have a great weekend! (And thanks so much for your sweet comments to me the other day.)

[Carrie]

That cardigan is gorgeous! The little girl in the mirror is even more gorgeous though! Makes for a beautiful picture!

I totally get the bathroom being the hub of the house when Mommy is in it!