Trying New Things

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? 

September brought a month of trying something new.   As a basic, simplistic knitter, I've not attacked anything harder than the typical knit hat, potholder, or slippers. 

I found a cute turkey baby bib pattern, and some projects with owls on them.  Sounds like great fall projects to try and make. 

Gobble Turkey Bib

Following the patterns was not as difficult as I thought, and even though it may take some extra time in learning something new, the results are worth the effort.

Granny Square Baby Blankets

Last year, I received some donations of Granny Square blankets and a Striped blanket -  and they were almost completed, but were not as large as they should be.  I added to them and made them a suitable size for a baby or toddler.

The blankets were donated to a local homeless shelter, which also houses women and children, on the other side of the men's quarters.  

Granny Square and Striped Blanket

Pink Granny Square Blanket