Recent Knits

I finally completed a few knitting projects. Going back to work full-time has really made it difficult to find time to knit, but it helps me to relax.

Elephant Stuffie
A few months ago, I made this knitted elephant for a baby shower gift.

I got the pattern from Knitted Wild Animals by Sarah Keen. it was really easy to follow! I used Loops and Threads Impeccable yarn from Michael’s and found that it was perfect for this project.

Edmonton Eskimos Golf Club Covers
Before I returned to work from maternity leave, I was informed that my boss would be retiring at the end of June. My boss has been a great influence in my life in the last few years and she has been an amazing role model.

I knew I had to knit her something, but I struggled with what to make. First I attempted to make some fair isle moccasin slippers… That was a disaster. Then I started to make the Lace leaf scarf that I posted about at Christmas time. As I was making the scarf, I kept on thinking that it wasn’t a good gift for my boss. One day I was sitting in my office thinking about what my boss’s interests are, she loves to golf and she loves the Edmonton Eskimos football team. Eureka! Knitted golf club covers in green & gold would be the perfect gift for her.

I used Lion Brand’s Golf Club Covers pattern and found it was extremely easy to follow along with. The yarn I used was Paton’s Classic Wool as well as Loops and Threads Impeccable.

Here is how they turned out!

I gave them to her on Monday, as that was the last day I worked with her, it seems that she really liked them. It also worked out perfect that she had gotten a new set of golf clubs for her retirement as well!

I’m not sure what my next project will be, maybe it’s time to finish that sweater I started in January.