I love that paperclip ice-skate. These are wine charms, but I think they would make awesome gift tags as well. Patterns available in the Nov/Dec issue of Crochet Today
Friday, September 16, 2011
Is It Too Early For Christmas? Crochet
by Kelly
I love that paperclip ice-skate. These are wine charms, but I think they would make awesome gift tags as well. Patterns available in the Nov/Dec issue of Crochet Today
I love that paperclip ice-skate. These are wine charms, but I think they would make awesome gift tags as well. Patterns available in the Nov/Dec issue of Crochet Today
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Embroidery Progress
by Kelly
I finished both of the embroidery projects for Donna. They are dresser scarves - one embroidered, and one cross stitched.
I used twisted chain stitch for the first time, and it makes an awesome, consistent serrated edge for leaves. Notice I didn't say easy. More than once I had to snip out the floss and start over. It's very easy to start a leaf with the wrong angle on the needle. I couldn't get a clear close up of the leaves, otherwise I would add the pic.
Still having trouble with the rust stains on the second one. That's why it's so wrinkly in the picture - I don't want to iron or tumble dry it in case that sets the stains.
The lemon juice and sunshine is working, but so slooowwly that it's hard to feel excited. I'm using refrigerated, concentrated lemon juice. I don't know if fresh lemons would work better. This is day twelve, and the stains are still very visible. Might be time to try the oxalic acid spot remover.
I finished both of the embroidery projects for Donna. They are dresser scarves - one embroidered, and one cross stitched.
I used twisted chain stitch for the first time, and it makes an awesome, consistent serrated edge for leaves. Notice I didn't say easy. More than once I had to snip out the floss and start over. It's very easy to start a leaf with the wrong angle on the needle. I couldn't get a clear close up of the leaves, otherwise I would add the pic.
Still having trouble with the rust stains on the second one. That's why it's so wrinkly in the picture - I don't want to iron or tumble dry it in case that sets the stains.
The lemon juice and sunshine is working, but so slooowwly that it's hard to feel excited. I'm using refrigerated, concentrated lemon juice. I don't know if fresh lemons would work better. This is day twelve, and the stains are still very visible. Might be time to try the oxalic acid spot remover.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
New Arrival!
Introducing by popular demand.........my cute little baby!
I was hoping to get shots of her with the blanket that Donna had made for me but can never seem to find the time to get her dressed in something that doesn't have spit-up on it AND manage to get the picture set up nicely. Hopefully, in another month when she's more likely to be awake without screaming for one thing or another I can get the photo. :)
And I have to include my favorite photo. I call her my little hobbit cause of this photo.
I was hoping to get shots of her with the blanket that Donna had made for me but can never seem to find the time to get her dressed in something that doesn't have spit-up on it AND manage to get the picture set up nicely. Hopefully, in another month when she's more likely to be awake without screaming for one thing or another I can get the photo. :)
And I have to include my favorite photo. I call her my little hobbit cause of this photo.
A Milestone
Checking the dashboard of the blog this morning, I see that we are nearing 100 posts - a real milestone! And since Kelly is responsible for oh - nearly all of them - I'm sending out a big thank you to her for all her efforts. Thanks Kelly! I've picked up a lot of tips and patterns thanks to your blogging efforts and am looking forwrd to the next 100!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Circus Animals Crochet Amigurumi
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Crochet and Knitted Hats
by Kelly
Now that the first chill of fall has arrived, my thoughts have gone back to knitting. Last year, Donna, Dawn and I knit hats, mittens, and scarves to donate to a kid's Christmas giveaway. So, I've done some searching for free patterns, and found some amazing things. And quite a few freebies!
Crystal Palace Yarns is coming out with something new - wide ribbon yarn that ruffles itself. Some of the free patterns are adorable. Look at this hat!
Free knitting pattern here. The ribbon yarn is a little different, so there's also a tutorial here on how to knit with it.
And then there's a cute Rainbow hat
Free knitting pattern here This is an adult sized pattern, so you'd have to juggle it a bit for a kid's size. But there are matching mittens, and they come in child, women, or men's sizes. Although, I don't know any guys who would wear rainbow stripe mittens. Just saying.
And seen on Make, this amazing hat. Read the article here, and learn about early motion pictures and Eadward Muybridge. Or just go to Ravelry and check out the pattern.
Knitting pattern on Ravelry. This one costs $5.00.
But enough knitting patterns. Although I have not given up hope of convincing others (hint, hint) to learn how to knit, crochet patterns are something we can all use. So here's a sampling.
Free from the Fabled Needle
Now that the first chill of fall has arrived, my thoughts have gone back to knitting. Last year, Donna, Dawn and I knit hats, mittens, and scarves to donate to a kid's Christmas giveaway. So, I've done some searching for free patterns, and found some amazing things. And quite a few freebies!
Crystal Palace Yarns is coming out with something new - wide ribbon yarn that ruffles itself. Some of the free patterns are adorable. Look at this hat!
Free knitting pattern here. The ribbon yarn is a little different, so there's also a tutorial here on how to knit with it.
And then there's a cute Rainbow hat
Free knitting pattern here This is an adult sized pattern, so you'd have to juggle it a bit for a kid's size. But there are matching mittens, and they come in child, women, or men's sizes. Although, I don't know any guys who would wear rainbow stripe mittens. Just saying.
And seen on Make, this amazing hat. Read the article here, and learn about early motion pictures and Eadward Muybridge. Or just go to Ravelry and check out the pattern.
Knitting pattern on Ravelry. This one costs $5.00.
But enough knitting patterns. Although I have not given up hope of convincing others (hint, hint) to learn how to knit, crochet patterns are something we can all use. So here's a sampling.
Free from the Fabled Needle
Available from Etsy here.Pattern costs $5.00
And you know what would go perfectly with that last hat? A scarf made of fun fur that looks like a fox's tail. Cute!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Crochet Lace - Two Ways
by Kelly
Hairpin lace from Antique Crochet Patterns
or Broomstick lace from Mochi Plus Patterns???
I haven't attempted either of these techniques before, but I have the needles and gadgets to do the work. Has anyone else ever done anything like this? Which would be easier?
Hairpin lace from Antique Crochet Patterns
or Broomstick lace from Mochi Plus Patterns???
I haven't attempted either of these techniques before, but I have the needles and gadgets to do the work. Has anyone else ever done anything like this? Which would be easier?
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