My sister has a small store in one of the tourist towns in our area

 She has allowed me to put my knits into it to see if they will sell.

 These are a couple of pair of socks and a hat I quickly made last week so I would have more little things

to offer.  The hat is 100% wool.  The socks are a wool/nylon blend.  Each set is $10.00

This is the pink sweater from the post below folded in 1/2 lying beside another I knit.  I made them for a set of twins.

100% wool.  Hand Wash, lay flat to dry.
$50.00
12 month

100% wool.  Hand Wash lay flat to dry.
$35.00
Fits up to 6 months.

Ian Polo Romper
100 % wool.  Hand wash lay flat to dry.
$75.00

FINISHED!!!

A month!  Partly because I did not like the pattern once I started it.  Had to work  out some kinks.  It is not an  American printed pattern so there were some terms that were not familiar.  I also reworked the bodice. It was suppose to be worked in garter stitch and I really do not like large amounts of garter stitch.  It is fine for definition.  I used it along the armbands and to separate the skirt from the bodice.

Close up of the stitch detail on the skirt.
Knit with Dale of Norway Baby Ull 100% washable wool.
$100.00
Infant size.  Up to 12 months I would estimate.

I love this pattern.  It is called Something Beautiful.
For some reason, the colors did not come out as vibrant as they really are.
The shrug is a very bright orange.
$20.00 100% wool
Hand Wash Lay flat to dry.
Pants $10.00
Infant size 3-6 month

For the Little Man

Size 6 month.  100% Wool.  Hand Wash Lay flat to dry.  $65.00

100% Washable Wool
$20.00

The accidental skirt.  Started out as a dress but ran out of yarn so had to tear it back and add a waistband

100% Wool Hand Wash, Lay Flat to dry.
$25.00

I will probably make a hat to go with the skirt.

Booties

I feel like I have not accomplished much this week.  I have several projects on the needles and on my sewing machine, but this is all I have completed.

100% Wool, Hand Wash.  Lay flat to dry.  Size 6 month.  $15.00

Just off the needles

100 % wool.  Hand wash, lay flat to dry.  

Fits Infant 3-6 months.

Hat $15.00

Soaker $20.00

Dress $40.00

Complete set $65.00

For the Little Man or the Pretty Princess

100%  Kettle Dyed Merino Wool.
Super soft!
Hand wash lay flat to dry.
Pants $30.00
Hat $15.00
Fit infant 3 month

100% Angora
Fits newborn infant
$20.00

This one is not for Tanzania,

It is for my niece's first baby, who is due in a few weeks.

I like to give gifts that are a little larger since they always seem to receive so many cute tiny outfits. This should fit Baby Olive by late summer and early fall.

Making this dress has convinced me that I do need a new sewing machine.  I have always enjoyed sewing, but it seems lately that I fight with my machine more than I am able to sew successfully.  Especially in the button hole department.  This dress does not have button holes yet.  I tried to make them, but I pulled out three because they did not please me.  I cannot see putting all of the work into something and have it ruined by poor quality buttonholes. 

The sweater is made of one of my favorite yarns.  Cascade 220.  It is hand washable 100% wool.

The dress is dark pink background with light pink polka dots with lime green polka dots inside the light pink dots.  It is the same fabric I used to make the little pants below.  I am hoping Baby Olive gets lots of use from them.

Back to knitting

Long sleeve shrug $25.00
100% wool
Baby Capris $20.00

Just waiting for inspiration

Ian Polo Romper
100% wool  Hand wash lay flat to dry.
$75.00

100% Wool
Something Beautiful Shrug  $25.00
Dress $50.00

100% Wool
$15.00 each
Infant sizes.

100% wool
$15.00
Infant size

This Week

I honestly had a very difficult time getting into my knitting.  I spent days questioning what God expected me to do with our Ministry after I learned on Tuesday morning that our beloved friend Mwenebolongo had entered into God's Holy presence.  Tuesday was spent crying and trying to find the money we needed to transport his body from the city he was in, to the refugee camp to continue his trip back to Congo for burial.  When you ask in faith, God is ever faithful and He provided exactly the amount we asked for.  I picked up the money on Wednesday and wired it to Tanzania.  I have not heard anything about it yet.  I prayed as I sent it that the Pastor who would  be picking up the funds would remain safe and use it wisely.

God did answer my question concerning the Ministry.  His answer was that when he gave me this assignment, he was fully aware that he would be taking Mwene home before we were able to finish.  My job is to continue with the job he gave me and once I reach the dollar amount he gave me, he will tell me what he wants me to do with it.  So............I started knitting again.

100% Wool skirt and shorties.
$30.00

I did not knit this skirt this week, I just managed to finish it.

My precious Libby modeling my fingerless mittens
100% wool
$25.00

Another view.

Lace cuffed fingerless mittens.
Beautiful 100% wool
$35.00
These are actually a Birthday Gift for Shaylene.

This sweater was knit for a dear friend for her first great grandchild.
It is made from 100% wool, my favorite knitting medium.

One of these hats is sold.  The others are available.  I am not sure which one the customer will choose, she just wanted one made in our school colors.
This customer is allergic to wool, so these hats are acrylic.  Great for kids.
$15.00 each.

I call these socks Candy Corn
Acrylic $10.00 a pair.

Baby Bumble Bee
 Acrylic $10.00 a pair

Small baby rolled brim hat.
Made from Spud and Chloe
80% wool 15% silk
$20.00