October Paper Craft Calendar

Scout Creative just released their paper toy calendar for the month of October. I know it's still September but if you want to enjoy the calendar for the entire month, you might want to start making it now. Just between you and me, this is also a reminder for myself. Every month I plan on making the calendars and then I forget about them until it's the middle of the month *face palm*.

Knit Baby Doll Blanket

After I posted the chevron pattern a couple weeks back, I decided to put it to use and make a doll blanket. Well, in this case a lemur blanket. I just doubled the cast on to 88 and changed colors every six rows. I'm so glad to have it done (can move on to new projects). I was in a hurry to finish it so I was knitting all day. Unfortunately, now my hands feel like they're going to fall off. I think I need to do some kind of knitting hand stretches next time.

What have you guys been making lately? Has anyone started on Christmas gifts?

One Hexipuff down. . .

. . . only four hundred ninety-nine more to go.

After some consideration and a little cheering on (thanks Michele) I decided to purchase the Bee Keeper's Quilt Pattern by Tiny Owl Knits. I was surprised to discover the pattern is knit in the round which actually makes more sense (no sewing seams). The pattern comes with detailed directions on how to make the hexipuffs, how to embroider flowers on the hexipuffs and a how to construct the quilt. In my opinion, I think the pattern is worth the six dollars.

Short post today, I have some hexipuffs to make. Have a great weekend everyone!

I Heart Hexipuffs

Photo by Tiny Owl Knits via Mollie Makes

Have you seen The Beekeeper's Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits? I just recently discovered it and I am completely smitten with this quilt! It's composed of small knit hexagons (also called hexipuffs). It looks so inviting and comfy and just plain adorable. And with fall approaching, I just want to curl up on the couch and knit one. I think I'm going to have to buy this pattern. What do you guys think?

Want to learn more about the quilt? Stephanie Dosen, created a little video about her quilt here. You can also find the pattern for purchase at Tiny Owl Knits.

San Francisco Kite Festival

Over the weekend we attended the San Francisco Family Kite Festival. I found out about the festival through a site called Savy Cities. And if anyone is interested, the site is a great resource for finding things to do on the cheap. Or in this case free which is even better. The kite festival sounded fun so we decided to check it out. Here are few pictures from the day.

There was a booth set up for kids to make their own kites for free. My children must of played with the kites for a good half hour. They would have played longer but I had to pull them away for lunch.

Large puffer fish kite

This never made it up into the air. I'm not sure if it could fly or not. I still thought it was pretty cool. Random fact about me, I heart puffer fishes.

See that guy in the photo with the skateboard? He had a giant kite pulling him back and fourth which is apparently called extreme kite flying. Who knew? There were also some vehicles that looked like go carts but we didn't get to see anyone ride them.

So, what did you guys do over the weekend? Try anything new? Please share.