Helmet liner side view

Helmet liner side view, originally uploaded by Becky J14.

helmet liner front view

helmet liner front view, originally uploaded by Becky J14.

I recently completed this knitted project. The helmet liner pattern can be found online. They are being knit for our military to wear under their helmets. The military requires them to be knit it wool. My first one was knit for my husband Curtis. He served our Country during Viet Nam era in the Army.

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Wool Clogs

I was shopping at a yarn shop a few months ago and spotted some clogs. They were knit with wool yarn and very tough. I thought, boy, I sure would like a pair of these, so purchased what was needed. In preparation for a knitting retreat in October, I got busy making my clogs a few days before just in case I might need some help. I started knitting and found these slippers were huge and didn't look too promising. They didn't look like much once they were knit either. I had received some advise at the knitting retreat and hoped that what they told me was true. Once they are felted they will look great. I kept hoping. Well, last night, I put them in the wash, followed the instructions and like magic - here they are. Before and After.

I liked Ruthi's story. She has knit these clogs for gifts. She watches as they open their gift and waits to see how diplomatic they can be. Then she tells them how to felt them to fit their feet.

Christmas Table Topper

A quilt that can be used as a wallhanging, drapped over the back of a piece of furniture or a table topper. I started this in 2008 and completed it in 2009. I plan to use it on my table during the holidays as it goes nice with my Hearts and Pines dishes.

Norwegian Wool Cap

A Wool Norwegian Cap Picot Hem Stranded Snowflake Hat by Kathleen Taylor. I started this in the middle of December and finished it on New Years Day 2009.

Happy New Year - 2009

Happy New Year - 2009

I have been getting gentle nudges from a few people about my blog still being empty. I guess you could say - my mind has been on other things. If I wasn’t paying attention to my husband, he made me sit up and take notice. With two stints placed in his heart just before Christmas, many things came to a stand still for a time. Curtis is doing very well, keeping busy and looking forward to our trip south.

Christmas came and we enjoyed being with family. The youngest, in the Johnson family, is just a year old now. She has a second cousin that came over for a visit and he is the same age. They are so cute together. Her older cousins enjoyed spending time and playing with her also. After Christmas, I felt Natalie needed a soft sock doll, so I just had to get busy and make "Hilda". She is made from two socks and some stuffing. A new adventure for me.

Curtis and I live on a farm in rural Northern Minnesota with our two cats, Claire and Blackie and our Cockatiel bird, Lizzie. They keep watch over us and keep us entertained. Curtis keeps busy with many projects around the farm and a personal interest in carving kubbestols. My interests are genealogy, knitting, quilting and taking pictures. This blog will be mostly about my projects and travels. Pour a cup of coffee and join me when you can.

Hope your 2009 is one of Good Health, Happy Stitching and Photo Opportunies.

Becky