August 7, 2009 by vickiknit
For the Bag A Month Clubgroup on Ravelry we are doing accessories for our bags this month. These are the ones I have made so far.
Ribbed Lip Balm Holder by Dawn Riden
I used Berroco Comfort Sock and size 0 needles.
Button Key Ring by Frankie Brown – this is a free Ravelry download
I used crochet thread size 3 and size 2 needles.
Lacy Cabled Cell Phone Cozy by Terra Laklare – this is a free Ravelry download. You can also visit the blog Needles and Hooks
I used Berroco Comfort Sock and size 1.5 needles. I did a 3 needle bind-off on the inside for the bottom. It fits my phone perfect and I have really enjoyed using it so far.
These projects are all quick and fun to make.
I hope you all have a wonderful happy weekend!!
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July 31, 2009 by vickiknit
I have wanted to make this hat for quite a while now, so I finally got my materials together and made it. It’s a fun pattern.
Odessaby Gumperina is available as a free Ravelry download. I used Plymouth Yarn Encore Dk in a teal/aqua color and clear size 6 beads. I used a size 5 needle for the ribbing and a size 6 needle for the body of the hat.
Here is a picture of it stretched out so you can see the beads a little better.
I hope you all have a happy Friday and a wonderful weekend!
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July 29, 2009 by vickiknit
Here is my latest attempt at using some more of my stash. I have seen several knit mitred squares but not many crochet ones. On Red Heart’s web-site they have a free pattern for a Crochet Mitred Blanket. I used this basic square pattern to make this bag.
Here is the basic “recipe” of how I made the bag:
I used 3 skeins of Lily Sugar’n Cream Stripes in the color Denim and one skein of white and a size G hook. I made 8 squares, four for each side. I chained 41 stitches and worked the mitre square. Sewed the four squares together to make the front of the bag and did the same for the back.
I attached the white yarn at the upper most left corner of the front and worked 5 rows of single crochet around the side, bottom and other side of the front. I then attached the back by doing a row of single crochet through the corresponding back stitches.
Then I did 5 rows of single crochet all around the top.
For the closure tab I found the center of the top front and attached the yarn and worked single crochet over 5 stitches for ten rows then decreased to 3 stitches for two rows and then decreased to 1 stitch. Fasten off the crochet and leave about 10 inches of yarn. Thread some beads onto the yarn going around the last bead, back up through the beads that were just strung on and then weave the remaining yarn through the crochet stitches on the tab.
I made a loop on the back to run the strip through for the closure. I attached the yarn and did 10 chain stitches then attached the yarn with a slip stitch about 6 stitches away and then did a sc through each of the chain stitches. Fastened off my yarn and wove in the ends.
For the handles I doubled the yarn for stability used an H hook and attached the yarn to the front and worked four rows of sc, decreased down to three stitches and did 49 rows of sc increased back up to five stitches and worked 4 more rows of sc. Fastened off the yarn and left enough length to sew the handle to the other side of the front. Repeated for the back.
This is a close up of the closure and buttons that I sewed on.
Of course, I had to add a lining with lots of pockets.
This bag measures about 13″ wide and 14″ tall.
You could use this basic “recipe” for any crochet block that you choose.
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July 27, 2009 by vickiknit
I enjoy trying new yarn and new stitch patterns and seeing what I can come up with. Scarves are one of my favorite things to make because there is a fairly quick turn around.
I was looking at knitting stitches on Knitting on the Net and found a stitch called Waterfall. It is a multiple of 6 +3 and decided to give it a try.
I had two skeins of Pebbles by Classic Elite Yarns in color # 2891 – it looks like a sea-foam green to me. It’s 75% cotton and 25% acrylic and used size 6 needles. This yarn has an interesting texture, the yarn itself looks like a thin braid.
I cast on 31 stitches. That’s 10 stitches for the border (5 on each side) and 21 stitches for the pattern ( 3 repeats x 6 = 18 + 3 = 21)
I did 5 rows of seed stitch at the beginning and end. This is what I got.
I was very pleased. I wasn’t sure with the textured yarn how well the stitch definition would be, but it turned out well.
I would recommend you give this one a try – it knits up fast – I did mine in just a few days while working on other projects. I think the pattern does well with some blocking, so you might want to take that into consideration when choosing your yarn. I soaked this one and then pinned it out and it worked great.
My scarf measures 6-1/2″ x 47″ after blocking.
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July 22, 2009 by vickiknit
Umme Yusuf nominated me as one of the seven people needed for this award. How thoughtful!
The rules with this award are to:
1) List 7 things you love.
2) Link back to the person who gave you the award.
3) Pass it along to 7 other bloggers
Seven things I love:
- my family
- my friends
- my pets
- my crafting
- reading
- nights full of moonlight
- the peacefulness of nature
Seven people that I’m passing the award onto:
These are all blogs that I enjoy reading. There are others also, but I was only allowed seven!
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July 15, 2009 by vickiknit
This bag is moving right a long and has been such a fun knit. We are getting close to the end.
Here is a picture of part 3 completed:
I just can’t get the red to look red! I tried it in the house, in the shade and in the sun. Oh well.
Here is a picture of part 4 completed:
Complete with pockets on both sides. This bag will need some serious blocking.
Part 5 is out – so on to the handles. This bag is a good size even without using bulky yarn, so I’m thinking about giving it a little felting before the blocking.
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July 14, 2009 by vickiknit
I started with this:
Size 11 seed beads, size 8 Perle Cotton, and size 0000 needles and made these:
The pattern is Emerald Beaded Bracelet by Heather Murray. This is a free download on Ravelry.
There is just something very appealing to me about knitting with beads. On this pattern I only increased to 4 beads so the length would fit my wrist. It’s a pattern that is very easy to adjust and I think a lot of fun to knit.
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July 10, 2009 by vickiknit
Happy Friday Everyone! I love this time of year, but there is soooo much to do! Grass to mow, weeds to pull, plus all of the normal household things that need to be done. Then trying to find time to read, knit/crochet/bead. It’s a good thing the days are longer. (ha ha)
Here are a couple of things that I have managed to get done.
Three diamond facecloth by Lynne Love
I used Lily Sugar’n Cream Naturals in the color Terra Firma and size 7 needles.
Emerald’s Lace Bath Set by Tabitha’s Heart is available as a free Ravelry Download.
I used Peaches and Creme Ecru and size 7 needles. Several people on Ravelry suggested using ssk for the decrease instead of skp. I tried this on all of the above items and liked it very well.
Hope you all have a nice weekend!
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June 30, 2009 by vickiknit
I can not even tell you how much fun I am having doing this kal. I am learning some new techniques and I so enjoy that. Plus when I only get one clue a week, I don’t feel the guilt sometimes caused by working on something else.
I’ve been working with yarn in my stash and then I bought the gray. I am liking it so far. I may not felt it, I like the size that it is. Will decide later on what I want to do.
Tomorrow the 3rd clue comes out and it sounds like it will be the rest of the body. I hope so, I’m looking forward to working on it.
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June 26, 2009 by vickiknit
It’s Friday! I so enjoy the weekends, even if we’re super busy it seems like it’s a relaxing busy. Usually no schedules – get up when you want, eat when you want, etc.
Miukat, when you visit this is for you (I know you don’t need it anymore). I saw this little guy when I was mowing today and thought of you. (It’s a toad if you can’t tell). The rest of you will have to read Miukat’s blog to find out about frogs/toads.
O.K. on to the knitting. Here is the progress so far on my Moderne Blanket
I have decided to do a throw size and am pleased with the progress so far, I’m just starting the 4th strip. Such a nice relaxing knit when my concentration is needed elsewhere.
Hope you all have a wonderful, safe weekend!
Happy knitting!
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