Knitting Dragonflies

I promise I’ll get to back to knitting content soon! I have frogged my DummyClapShawl , I originally thought I wanted a larger, lose gauge, but decided since the finished product will have dropped stitches to create the lacy areas, they would be too large and prone to getting caught on everything. From this (above left) to this (above right), yes that’s better! In addition I decided to use this yarn (I think) for a sweater ( Zuma Tunic ), Pattern from Custom Knits 2 (book review to come soon) by Wendy Bernard. I have Wendy’s first book, Custom Knits , if you have that one, I would say the 2nd book is a must! Very helpful she has extensive info on how to alter patterns, both for fit and to add and delete different components of the pattern. In the meantime, I am in a constant search for products for dry skin, hair and nails. A relatively new development for me. I’ve always had oily skin so have been very oil phobic. It has been hard to see oil as a good and necessary thing. I foun

I know it is a little late to start, but if you are headed out to a picnic or family gathering you might need a festive article to knit or craft, all free patterns! -Free Ravelry download Uncle Sam hat for your pooch ! Hey you can get this one done today no problem! (crochet) -I adore this mini red, white and blue sock pin ! Although I don’t think I could get it done in time! Pattern by Kathy North   - Knitted American Flag 9” x 7'” finished size by Dori Johnson  (knit ) - 4th of July PotHolder, by by Priscilla Hewit t, you can get this done for the Hostess! (crochet) - American star coasters, can do!! So do some patriotic knitting!

I have two big dogs, lab mix, litter mates. Super sweet and funny. About two years ago my male dog, Syd, had a Mast Cell Tumor and surgery to remove it.( see previous post ), We have been tumor free since then, however, about a month ago a lump showed up on his right side (on his eighth rib), see photo, Mast Cell tumors can look many different ways on dogs. It is very important to get any lump or bump checked out with your vet, it may save the life of your dog. The first tumor was a size of a pea on the skin, (in his groin area), the vet had to remove an area about the size of an orange to remove it all. Like an iceberg, you only see part of the tumor. This tumor was the size of an egg, so we were anxious, knowing how much had to be removed last time. The vet assured us that this tumor was located in a “better” area. I won’t go into detail (I’ll add links to helpful pages if you need more info on Mast Cell Tumors), Before photo of Syd’s Tumor (below) A little wobbly but up and abou