I was dog sitting last week with my sons dog while he was out of state for some job training. He was very well behaved for us. But you have to watch close when you open the door because if he gets out he is gone. He has been known to lead the family on an hour chase and ran for blocks if not miles. Let's just say when it comes to running away, he doesn't listen well. He got out when we were camping last year and after trying to lure him every way we could, he kind of liked the idea of cheese and crackers in those individual containers. Silly dog did he really think he was going to get a treat for being naughty? I do miss my lap warmer this week though. He is smart in that he knows when I am in my recliner and knitting he must lay on the lower part of my legs. If he tries to get up by my stomach, he gets pushed down so he just goes there right away unless I have nothing in my hands which isn't very often.
So while he was here I worked on afghans done in strips so I could keep them to my side as they got longer and wouldn't touch the doggie. He doesn't mind.
I finished the strips for this one while Buddy way here and then put it together on Monday when I had my lap to myself. It is listed in my Etsy shop at this time. This one is Soft White and would make a lovely wedding present for someone. A couple of years ago, a gal asked if she could put one of my afghans on her wedding registry and I agreed but must say I was skeptical. Lo and behold someone in Texas bought it for this gal who lived in Washington DC. She was so happy to get her afghan for a wedding gift. Then about 6 months later I got a convo from her and she wanted to buy an afghan for a friend that lived out of state and asked if she purchased it if I would wrap it and put in a card, she told me what she wanted the card to say, and mail to the couple. Of Course I agreed. I am always a bit leery about mailing to someone who hasn't purchased from me afraid they will return to sender. So I started putting the purchaser name with mine in the return address so they should get the hint as to where it came from. So far so good.
At present I am working on an afghan in this pattern. This one was a special order in Aran Fleck and the one I am making now is in Buff Fleck. This is the one pattern I have made for myself. I never make for myself always to sell but I did like this one. This was my best selling afghan last year. I sold a couple that were premade and had 4 special orders. Special orders are always nice but I feel a bit more pressure to get them done. Love it though. So keep your eyes open I should have this one done in about 3 weeks or so.
HAPPY SPRING!!!!
