Weekends

 

Hello! How are you doing and how was your weekend? 

Mine was quiet but productive over all. I worked on many knitting projects and then on a whim decided to knit some dish clothes for Easter gifts. I have left-over skeins from all the baby blankets I've knitted over the years and thought they'd make cute washcloths. 

I also on another whim, decided to paint some Easter cards. Surprisingly, my creativity was overflowing. I wrote Happy Easter on each card but didn't photograph that part.

Our weather is back to cold and rainy (although the rainy never left us). It's hard to decide how to dress. I don't mind the cold as much as I mind the cloudiness. I'm sure the weather will be warmer after a week or so. Besides finishing a knitting project I also started another baby blanket. 

How was your weekend?


Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsApril 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM

    Those cards are so beautiful, Karen! (and I love that squishy face cloth!)

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  2. BonnyApril 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM

    Those cards look lovely and I'm sure the dishcloths will be appreciated.

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  3. VeraApril 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM

    Beautiful cards Karen! Great idea to make washcloths out of left over baby blanket yarn. We are damp and chilly here too. Earlier the sun was out, but it is all grey now and I think it is going o rain all day.

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  4. DiannaApril 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM

    Those cards are adorable, Karen! And I think making those dish cloths is a wonderful way to use up some leftover yarn!

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  5. Deb J. in UtahApril 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM

    I love those Easter cards. You are so talented. I love the idea of knitted dish clothes too! What a thoughtful and useful Easter gift. I hope you have a great week! See you again soon!

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  6. Hena TayebApril 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM

    Those cards are all so pretty. Beautifully done.

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