Island "Walk the Beach" 2016

Living on a resort island in Florida has a lot of perks.  For one, we have beautiful beaches.  Nearly 12 miles along the Atlatic coast.
The spouse and I decided to make it our goal this year to walk the entire length of it.  Not all at one time (but maybe that's a potential goal for later).  We are starting on the north end and taking a mile or 2 each time we go out for some exercise and a chat.  We might get her done in a month.  So I start with this blog entry from the farthest area north at the Ft Clinch State Park Pier.  We walked here to beach access 16N.

One Skein Mittens and Scarf

This was a rushed (and sloppy) job at a mitten pattern and the leftover yarn turned into a skinny scarf accessory. All of it was with one Ombre (Loops & Threads) skein. It took a couple hours or so but now I have more mittens. Lion Brand website is THE best place for free patterns. (www.lionbrand.com)

Tablecloth and Runner Fabric

Made it to Jo-Ann's (kids had electronics and sat in the cart) so I had 15 minutes uninterrupted (sorta). Found the black with squigglys for a tablecloth and then the pink with squiggle hearts is going to be a table runner - if I ever get my act together. I thought they'd be perfect for my 31 parties!

Need help deciding on my Crocheted Bag

I started this bag about 3 years ago (on a road trip). I put it in a craft bag and put it in the closet and forgot about it. So - I found myself a treat in the closet this season. Now - I'm wondering if I can call this side "done" and move to the other side/piece or if I should make it any longer? Any suggestions?

I've been trying to grab time here and there to work on the great aunt julie cowl and so I'm almost about halfway done...kinda. It doesn't look like much now but if I can get about 12-15 more inches on it, it'll be a really cool cowl/detachable hood.

AND finally - my other yarn project is brought to you by WAY too many hours parked in front of the boob tube watching A Christmas Story over the holiday season. I realized that I had all the colors of Schwartz's stocking cap in my stash so I plan to make the hat (hopefully soon). It needs to "get in line" as I keep coming up with LOTS of ideas but I haven't picked up a needle or hook lately. I'm one of those people with fabulous ideas but no follow through [sometimes] so we'll see......

The GREAT cowl for GREAT Aunt Julie

AND - here's my next project. A cool cowl for great aunt Julie. I made her kids some yoga socks and a Harry Potter/Gryffindor scarf for Christmas and I couldn't leave her out in the cold (HA! (inadvertent pun!), so I'm making her a cowl/hoodie (from the Bernat pattern as pictured) with the oatmeal yarn from Vanna's Choice (Lion Brand) yarn (as pictured). Her coat is black so she'll look just like the picture but reverse!! :) I'm excited to see how it's going to look!