Hand to Hand Swatch Hat

My swatch hat for Elizabeth Zimmerman's Hand to Hand sweater measures 7 inches wide by 7 1/2 inches tall. I haven't read the complete directions for the Hand to Hand but this will give me information on how I should knit my Hand to Hand sweater to fit me. I know I said in an earlier entry that I wasn't starting the knitbabysurprise knit-a-long but I'm waiting for ordered yarn for the Shawl Collared Aran knit-a-long. Originally I was going to use this Plymouth Galway in lavendar but was afraid I might not have enough. 

Esther wearing the swatch cap for the Hand to Hand sweater. I thought this might fit a baby, but now I think it might be to big. It is pretty stretched out on Esthers head though. She thinks a baby would like it. 

Playing Pups!

Don't Sparky and Bentley look fluffy and fabulous? We took them last Sunday to a do~it~yourself dog washing in a Pet Food Express store. for $10 you get towels shampoo and the use of a pet grooming style tub and blow dryer. A lot of work, but much better than trying it at home. Esther came with us and it is funny to here her talk about the big bathroom with all the dogs. 

Blocking and Buttons

I'm finished knitting my cables 101 vest and have woven the ends in. Now I just need buttons and blocking, actually in reverse order.