Let them eat (cup)cake!

Anyone want a cupcake?

It's my mother's birthday today so I whipped up a cupcake for her. Cute, isn't it? No fat, lots of fiber, much less messy than a traditional cupcake. Can't go wrong with that!

(Ravelry link)

I've been looking through some of my many, many queued projects (seriously, way too many on there!) and chose one to knit one up over the past couple days.
 

Super simple and pretty brainless knitting - I barely had to glance at the pattern. I'll have to get a better shot on a day that's not windy and rainy... even if the name of the pattern is Hurricane. lol

(Ravelry link)

I also started a sock for my iPad.

I've had this pretty, elasticized cotton in my stash from the charity knit shop in Seattle, but only one ball. Not enough for a pair of socks... but should be enough for this... I hope!

(Ravelry link)

I'm planning to cast on for my own Saroyan scarf/wrap. Just deciding which yarn to use. Looking through the projects, it looks good in just about anything as long as the yarn isn't too textured. Even variegated yarns look great as long as they're not too loud. Time to dig through the bins and see what calls to me, I suppose...

A little blue

One more little critter for my little critters.

These guys are great to work on between (or as a break from) larger projects. I have absolutely nothing in the works, but I got a new knitting book for my birthday yesterday. Off to browse for inspiration...

Project details on my Ravelry page.

Monkey Love

Thought the kitties could use a little monkey love (ravelry link with details). =)

He did get to venture outside to play before I handed him off to the cats though. =)

He monkeyed around a bit...

I think he was on the floor all of 20 min before a certain little canine snagged him. He's now a little hard of hearing. This is why Reilly doesn't get handmade toys. The cats don't seem to mind his handicap though.

Hooking Hippos

Well, one hippo.

She went out exploring this morning.

Hmm, I should have warned her about cats...

And their claws...

This can't be good.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whew! The catnip kicks in...

Back on the hook

I think that fiberfest finally jump-started my urge to play with yarn. =) I picked up a small book of patterns for amigurumi animals at Michaels over the weekend and tried my hand at the first today.

I think he turned out pretty cute. I'll be trying out a few more patterns from this book soon... and then maybe trying my hand at making up some of my own. They're so fun and quick to crochet. I think these would make great cat toys stuffed with catnip and stuffing!

Speaking of cats...

I think mine are ready to hit the road! Sebastian was hanging out in the new kennels all the time until I put the top on. Xander has decided they make a wonderfully soft kitty bed after I added the clean towels that will line them for the trip. Goofy cat.