the Akamai Knitter

Friday couldn’t have come sooner for me this week. I’ve been down and out by a tooth extraction I had done on Monday. On Monday! So I haven’t been able to concentrate on much, but there’s a new project that’s been perfect for my brainless days.

freeform bracelet

My friend, Blogless Elaine, taught me how to make these bracelets last weekend. I haven’t been able to stop making them since.

ice queen

copper 1

copper 2

These bracelets are a great way to use up leftover beads that I have an abundance of. I’m still tweaking the general shape, but I have a feeling each bracelet will be unique.

Despite my growing collection of bracelets, I’m not prepared to try this bracelet out with my sterling silver wire. I imagine I’ll have to make a slew of copper bracelets before I gain enough confidence for that!

And can you believe Christmas is next week? Next week! I have a small gift card set aside for my mother. (She doesn’t read my blog, so she won’t find out.) Aside from that? I have no presents ready as I was going to make all my presents this past week. Hopefully I have forgiving friends.

None of the presents will be bloggable until the recipients have received them and my main knitting project is a stealth project. So I’ll be out of blog fodder for a bit. Posting may become even more erratic. I wonder if that’s even possible. O.o

Although I am looking forward to a possible visit with Kris of Bockstark Knits and KnottyNaomi. We’re hoping to have a mini spin in. Of course this means I need to clean my tiny living room up. Or I can just leave it the way it is and claim artistic license for clutter. :P

Finally, here’s a shot of my tiny, artificial tree and perpetual motion Sammy. I love the little battery powered lights!

teeny tiny tree!

Happy Aloha Friday everyone! Have a great weekend!