Showing posts with label square. Show all posts
Showing posts with label square. Show all posts

Monday, August 6, 2012

Sunday Crochet

Sunday crochet is always the best.  Just working on whatever, trying out new stitches.  One being, broomstick lace.  I've been wanting to try for a while now and that light weight colourful yarn I thought would be perfect.  Well, maybe perfect in the light weightness of a finished product as it would be nice to wear.  But, not perfect in working with it and the small hook besides the large knitting needle.  Having big hands does not help this. Anyway, after watching a You Tube tutorial on the stitch, this is my two rows of Brookstick Lace.


I also made a nice flower granny square. It was fairly easy to make but I think I should of used a brighter yellow yarn for the center.
Then Saturday, we went to the Bicentennial of 1812 event that I had won the tickets to the concert.  We went during the day to see some of the re-enactments etc.  And then went back later that night for the concert performance. 



Quaint shop in town






 






Saturday, July 28, 2012

Granny A Day

Well not quite a day.  More like granny once in a while.  As I still have a granny blanket on the go.  In the grey, black and white scheme.  I am trying out different types of squares with it now.  

Only problem with these different squares, it's making odd size and shapes to fit into the scheme.  I guess I can always add extra borders on some.  

Who watched the Olympic Opening Ceremonies.  Some parts are a bit boring but I was quite impressed with the light shows, fireworks and at the end the lighting and design of the Olympic Cauldron. So pretty.





It must be pretty exciting to be in London right now.  I've been fascinated with that city for years and would love to go.  But, who know. May not happen. I've never been on a plane anywhere.

This week I've been playing around with some yarn I got off E-Bay.  It's fingering and it's awkward to work with for me with big hands. Then I was trying to find a pattern for it, something light maybe to wear.  I found a scarf pattern.  After the first row or so I was going to frog it but thought keep going to see how it looks.
It may be hard to see but love these colours.
And I started a butterfly.  After finishing I think I did one too many wings or something.  When I folded in half, it's just not right.
I also had started a loom scarf.  Thinking ahead for winter and to make more things for my Etsy store.
And finally a picture of my cat.  He hates his picture taken.

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