This doesn't count as a yarn purchase... and other things on and off the needles

Sorry for the long title. I have succumbed to temptation... surprise surprise... and have made (and received) a Knit Picks order for a very special project.


Isn't it purty?!

I have been seriously inspired to knit my girls some Maisy dolls with matching wardrobes for Christmas this year. I love Maisy. She is so sweet and always hanging out with her awesome friends doing cool stuff that kids like to do.



I looked and looked for a knitting pattern and couldn't find one... so guess what, I'll just make it up myself!



I also have the first of the two Kinsale sweaters I want to knit on the needles (and almost done). This one is for my newest nephew. The yarn, Queensland Rustic Wool Aran, is a sale item at WEBS and I like it really well. It was a bit splity at first but once I got used to it, it knits up nicely.  I love the colorway, and I am alternating skeins for the first time ever! I really wanted to minimize pooling of the colors, and I think it has worked out for the most part.



And the longies are DONE!!!!!!!! I will post the winner on FRIDAY!!!!!!
(kiddie scissors for scale)



Here they are on my 12 month old who is of fairly average to smallish size. Thank you, Thank you to everyone who has entered and commented. This has been a lot of fun for me.  And as a special present, just in case you don't win, the awesome mama behind Mama's Favorite Longies will be offering a coupon code for a discount off the purchase of the pattern for my readers. Look for that on Friday as well.