I've got a finished object to share and I don't want to wait until Friday. I expect that I will be blogging on a bit of a random schedule for the next few weeks. I'm trying to organize and plan and prep and get the creative mojo going again and also relax and enjoy the… Continue reading My Deer Dachshund
Category: FOs
Neckwarmers for All
Years ago I made a fantastic scarf for my husband. Chunky baby alpaca yarn, long enough to wrap around your neck and be snug. I made it so long ago that it isn't even in my Ravelry projects! Dan's scarf has been showing signs of wear, so I decided it was time to make a… Continue reading Neckwarmers for All
Cookie Swap Rookie
I was invited to an event for Girl Scout troop leaders over the weekend. It was a nice evening of dinner and meeting new people and getting a bit of training on the upcoming Girl Scout Cookie Sales (if you're looking for a cookie fix, I can help you out!). I'm not a troop leader… Continue reading Cookie Swap Rookie
FO Friday Crochet Tiger Hat
In my last post, I talked about how PatPatsHats put out the call for tiger-themed hats. You can read more about Madeline's story on the PatPatsHats blog. I wanted to help make a few hats but the yarn had to be just right. The right shade of tiger-orange and the right materials (acrylic), neither of… Continue reading FO Friday Crochet Tiger Hat
Magic Wand Two-Step
Hurrah! I got my act together and finished the purple cabled mitts that were just a thumb away from being complete in Wednesday's post. This is the Fingerless Gloves / Stulpen pattern, a free Ravelry download and the yarn is Marigoldjen 100% Superwash Merino Worsted in the Magic Wand colorway. This is my second time… Continue reading Magic Wand Two-Step
FO Friday Solitude Dots Hat and More Turkey
I was so excited to finish my Solitude Dots Hat last Friday night. I immediately put it on and wore it all weekend. The kit I purchased at Rhinebeck did indeed provide plenty of yarn allowing for a pompom with the leftovers if you wanted. I'm still considering it, but I don't feel like this… Continue reading FO Friday Solitude Dots Hat and More Turkey
Loopy Academy Cowl Assignment Done
My second assignment for Loopy Academy is done! The project requirements were to make a cowl in a multi-colored (defined as 2 or more distinct colors in the same skein) or self-striping Fingering weight colorway. I decided on the Irish Mesh Cowl (a suggested pattern) in the Plied Light colorway of Peppino, part of the Yarns… Continue reading Loopy Academy Cowl Assignment Done
Fo Friday Baby Alpaca Cowl
Frequently in my blog I talk about sample knitting, something I do enjoy. When I take on a sample knitting project, the yarn and project usually are a surprise to me and I appreciate the opportunity to try out a design, yarn, or even colorway that I would not normally pick up on my own.… Continue reading Fo Friday Baby Alpaca Cowl
Happy Halloween!
We're ready for Halloween tonight! The weather is predicted to be on the chilly side, perfect for all the Elsa's out there, including my own. My daughter is still big into all things princess. Last year she was Wonder Woman (technically a princess!) and I thought maybe this year we could something different. Elsa, in… Continue reading Happy Halloween!
Halloween Listicles
This candy corn buddy I made for my niece and of course I didn't get any photos of her with it! The pattern was easy and it worked up quick. Click here for the pattern; it is on the RepeatCrafterMe website, not yet on Ravelry. I haven't done a list in a while! Halloween is… Continue reading Halloween Listicles