Showing posts with label knit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label knit. Show all posts

Friday, November 16, 2018

A Bit of This and That


I frogged a projected I started back in April.  I loved the yarn itself an knew it would make a great wearable item as it is so soft. I tried a crochet pattern before but found I didn't keep count very well.  I have always wanted to knit the Fan and Feather pattern and thought this yarn would be perfect for it.  I found a pattern on Ravelry and away I went using stitch markers to make the pattern row easier.  



I also finished off this scarf project started many moons ago with Martha Stewart's Alpaca Blend.  


Today is a day off for me and that means pulling out another project I haven't worked on in a while.  I could be so productive if work didn't get in the way.  This was a crochet blanket I started probably for a donation project, stash busting.


I popped into Michael's Craft store yesterday to drool over the holiday decorations and new yarns they have out, like I need more yarn.




These look like they'd make some nice items.





And one of my fur babies.  Yes, he's in pajama's Sammy feels special in his jammies.


And my princess in her dress. 






Sunday, October 19, 2014

Projects Galore



Some weeks I have more to report than others.  It was a productive week.  Finished the blue knit hat for my cousins boy.  Used my new pom pom maker on it.  Finished this loom knit hat that I will be sending off to my aunt with the yellow stripped hat shown above as she only has 2 cm of hair grown back after her chemo and radiation treatments. I think I'll loom knit a matching scarf as well for her.


Here are a few of the pumpkins I had made for co-workers.  The wood carvings in the background my dad had made years ago.  I think I get my creativity from him.



Another project started, cowl. First time knitting completely in the round.
No turning the work to purl. 



I treated myself this week one day before work.  Chapters had such a selection of crafting magazine it was hard to choose from.  Since I've been hit with the knitting bug I got these two knitting mags below. Simply knitting came with a small pattern booklet and stitch markers.


Oh the choices.

New toys. 

What shall I make with this scrumptious yarn?



Last weekend honey and I went for a lovely fall nature walk.









This is one of my favourite times of year. Changing colours of the trees.  

Happy Weekend all!!!






Saturday, October 4, 2014

Hello October


Another month gone and into the season I love.  Fall is a gorgeous time of year.  The best part is watching the trees change and of course cooler temperatures.  

I did finish my first knit hat last weekend. With a slight mistake, you may see below, I will chalk it up to experience.  I still have to add a pom pom of course.


This week I've been making little pumpkins.  I love this pattern as it gives the texture of the ridges in pumpkins skin.  Pattern is from Planet June. This next one I'm working on I'm using two shades of orange.  This is a great stash buster to use up orange for sure.


A co-worker had come back from China last week on his first visit there ever.
I told him I love Hello Kitty and he brought these items back.  Tin of yummy chocolates and this gumby like pot holder.  Arms bend to hold a towel etc.


Anyway, happy weekend all!


Saturday, September 27, 2014

Conquer the Knit

Another long week flew by. Last weekend I started a knitting project.  I really want to master the knit as I believe I have with crochet.  I am just starting to decrease to finish off. I found a wonderful video You Tube to make a knit hat from Ruby Steadman.  I have found my preference for knitting is with circular bamboo needles. What is your preferred needles?



We've had gorgeous 60 degree weather here all week.  I went out for a few walks and spotted the first signs of fall. 


I am still working on my poncho.  Slowly but surely.  As it grows it's taking longer to complete a row and my attention starts to wonder. 

Poncho Progress

Happy Weekend all!!