WIP Misc

I've got a couple of other projects just hanging around. A simple cotton white washcloth. A hemp yarn I've tried two ways to see what I want to do with it. Either a knitted bath scrunchie or I am going to crochet a washcloth. There are also these two FABULOUS balls of a cotton/wool blend my mom gave me that I have been saving forever. I'm going to turn them into a neck warmer or hand warmers. This yarn is really special.

WIP Scarf!

Grandma sent us boxes of yarn!!!! Of course most of it is intended for Little Bit. I did steal a couple balls of the top though. I am making this fabulous scarf!!!! It's a cotton blend. There is a ribbon type yarn woven through it which puffs our here and there. It is really shiny and I can't wait to wear it this fall. It will be the perfect weight for Texas. I started off using a lacey pattern but found that it really looks best with a simple garter stitch and letting the puffs do all the work.

WIP Seed Stitch Bag

I've decided I don't like the shells being woven into my drawstring bag. I ripped (gasp) it out and have gotten it back to the point I was at. I'm liking this a lot better. I will add the shells to the string tassels instead. Love the chocolate brown colorway, one of my favorite colors.

WIP Jellyfish

Here is the top of a jellyfish. Sticking with our ocean theme Jellyfish will be hanging around the tub. I just need to crochet the tentacles. Crocheting has been hurting my hand so I am back to knitting for the week.

WIP Bag

This is a Paton's wool that I'm knitting in the round. I will felt it down to either a zipper pouch or, depending on how small it gets, maybe a little tote. I've put it down for a while but am ready to finish it up. It's grey, red, and black.

WIP Scarf

It's slow going on this project. It's a merino wool from Morehouse Yarns. I love the yarn though and think it will make a great scarf. For some reason I haven't been really motivated on this one. Maybe I have too many projects going. he he he.

Jelly Fish

Little Bit and I are currently excited about knitting and crocheting sea creatures. We started with Jellyfish, and will try shells, octopus and even a dolphin. This blue one I made for my Little Man. Our love of ocean and crafting continues......

Bunny Love

This is a crocheted bunny I made with a Sugar & Cream pattern I've had for a few years. I had never tried it before. I think it came out really cute. I had a tad bit of trouble on the circular crocheting as you can see the joining line running diagonally along the back. The pattern shows the bunny with no face, I'm not sure whether to add one or not. It kind of feels lacking.

Sea Star

My sea star us done. It came out to be about 12 inches across. A little bigger than I had expected. I do love it and may try another one but modify the pattern to a smaller size. My love of ocean has now been combined with knitting.

Bag

Here is the first couple of inches of my bag. It will be a drawstring bag knitted in seed stitch patterning with a stockinette casing. The shells are being fed up the yarn and knitted right into the bag. Anything to avoid sewing later. I'm using Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, one of my favorite yarns.

Sea Star

Here are the first three legs finished. Two more to go. I'm loving this project. I can't wait for it to be finished and live on my bathtub rim. How fun! It will complement my bowls of shells and help keep the Island ambiance going.

Tiny Bowls

Here are a few more felted bowls I whipped out last week. They were made with left over luxury yarns...... The two colored bowls are striping due to the colorway of the yarn. These bowls will live with me for now. I think I need more seashells spread throughout the house.

Ocean Treasures

I am currently working on a knitted sea star for my bathroom. This one I am really excited about. Pictures to post soon. I am also knitting up a drawstring bag in seed stitch and weaving in shells along the way. It will hang in my bathroom and hold some treasures. I am loving knitting up treasures for myself this week, although I do feel a little guilt on not continuing to work on Christmas......It's not enough to stop me though.

Knit night

Another week leading the ladies at knit night. I realize bringing my own personal projects that require no patterning and thinking is essential. I now keep spare yarn and needles in my bag so I can show the newbies. This week I helped with a new ladies sweater beginning, the last few touches of a baby sweater, the making of a pig, a new (left handed) crocheter, and Little Bit's starting of fashion wear with some gifted ribbon yarn. I got half a row done on my own project but left feeling really satisfied and accomplished anyway. My skill for reading patterns is essential to this group as no one else has yet to understand the jargon. They are thankful for me even though I can see they are a little worried without our Fearless Leader. Another successful night.....

Sportweight

I decided to double the yarns and turn this into a sportweight scarf instead. I'm liking it a lot better and noticing it is whipping up pretty quick now. I'm loving how soft this is turning out. Morehouse has really nice merino. I think this will be a keeper. I usually gift most of what I create but not this time. I'm treating myself to a fabulous new scarf! I am super excited about this. I also love how the colorway is creating an almost zigzag pattern. Neat.

Another ball of butter

In sticking with my using from my stash plan, I've plucked out a lace weight yarn I had purchased from Morehouse Farms. It's a merino wool, colorway Autumn Harvest. Originally it was to be a light lacy shawl for my mom but she wasn't too keen on the color. I am now working it into a super light lacy scarf, perfect for my new Texan life. In CA it seemed a little useless. Here it will be perfect. I have never worked with such fine yarn. I guess this is good practice for the socks to come. I am enjoying it so far. I have a feeling its going to be a long term project being the yarn is so thin.

No knits for Little Bit

Little Bit after a busy day of swimming was a bit worn out last night. She hadn't found any new yarns to catch her eye in the stash. No new projects to motivate her. She sat around most of the night just enjoying everyone's company. She must of gotten a second wind though because next thing I knew she started crocheting a scarf with yarn our Fearless Leader gave her. She says the scarf will always remind her of our mentor when she wears it and plus the sparkle in the yarn really grabbed her. GO Little Bit, get your stitches on....pictures to follow.

Loss of a loved one

Last night at knitting night we were definitely feeling the loss of our great leader. Those of us who have been regular were so sad to hear the news. Although we are extremely happy for our dear friend it is still very lonely without her. We did have a bunch of newbies last night. Three really nice women have joined the knitting circle and I worked with them all night. Our crochet queen was surrounded by crocheting newbies..... A busy night for us all. We miss you already Fearless Leader but are all really happy for you.....

Yummy yarn

In my hand I have a small ball of leftover Peruvian wool. I have forgotten how nice expensive exotic yarns feel. It is like knitting with butter. I am using up bits here and there and making Xmas bowls. It looks like it will end up striping beautifully. I wish my budget allowed for me to buy more exotic yarns. Our move really put a cramp in my addiction to pricey yarns. I will just use up every scrap left in my stash and then I'm treating myself to a nice purchase........

Cutest book

This book is the cutest story of a girl and her knitting. It's a keeper at our house. She is one of our favorites.

Felted Bag

I've finally got the straps sewn on my felted bag. I decided to go ahead and use the icord straps I had made. I really like the way it turned out.

Now the question is which bag will I use this week.......

Interior

A little closer look at the interior. It's a rose print fabric (one of my favorites).

Todays bag

I've knocked out another purse/tote. My oldest thinks this one resembles a school uniform. Lol. I love the gray red combo though.

Ocean Tote

In keeping with my love of totes I made this one. It has an ocean theme fabric lining and pocket (for my new found love of all things ocean). I love the earth tones and will be happy carrying around knitting projects in this tote!

New Purse

I decided to get in on the purse fun. I whipped out a corduroy pleated top tote. I am NOT a typical purse woman. It's tote bags all the way for me. This one I sized a bit smaller to try to update myself towards carrying a purse like item.....scary but beautiful.

Little Bit's Tote

Little Bit decided to up her game and create a tote/purse for herself. She did all of the sewing herself with a tiny bit of help cutting and pining. I love her ocean fabric choice. This is a bag to keep forever.......

Project Saks

The last few days knitting and crocheting have taken a back seat to sewing on the sewing machine. Little Bit has fallen in love with sewing project saks for our knitting. She and I whipped out a bunch of bags. A few smaller ones will be for decks of cards and purse accessories. They are quick and fun to make and the fabric choices are endless...........

Little Saks

More of my little crocheted saks. They are quick and fun to make. These two are sized to put a bar of soap in each for a gift.

Little Bowl

Olivia's new little crocheted bowl. Her very first bowl......inspired by her mother's love of knitted bowls.

Mesh bags

Here is a picture of one of my new mesh bags. So cute and fun to hang around with trinkets in them. I'm going to throw one in my purse to collect things together. Maybe it will help my ginormous mom bag stay organized.

No pics

It's been a busy week, I have yet to take pictures of my projects. The bath scrubby I am making is almost complete, but I am taking a tiny break from it. Little Bit and I crocheted bookmarks which are super cute. I am currently working on a mesh pouch. It looks like its going to be beautiful. I will take it knit night and show it off. Pictures will go up soon.

Happy Feet!

Olivia is already sporting her new knitted socks this morning. They are a gift from a very special knitting friend!!! She decided her pink crocks are the perfect shoe to show them off.

New china doll

Here is Little Bit's new China Doll named Belle. It is a special gift from her Grammy. Of course Little Bit whipped out a new bag for Belle to complete her outfit. Welcome to the family Belle!

Happy wine bottle

My wine cozie is done. Another happy bottle will make it to my shelf. Even after giving away so many of my wine cozies there are still plenty for me. More pictures to follow later. I am a bit obsessed with wine cozies. They are right up there behind my dishrags.

Spa sets

I plan on making up a few spa sets. A small sachet with lavender. A larger sachet with a special bar of natural soap inside. Complete with a washcloth. Fabulous!

Christmas in July

Olivia and I are starting on Christmas projects so we can have a head start. These cute little guys are sachets that will be stuffed with lavender.

Beach Bag

My beach bag is nearing completion. The yarn a blend of merino and flax, was a gift from my kiddos last mother's day. All I need to do is add a bottom and block it.

I'm off the hook

I'm happy to report Connor changed his mind and doesn't want the afghan anymore. He wanted what we had turned into a scarf for Monkey. Yay! No more crocheting with polyester for me.

For the little man

Well Little Man has requested a mini afghan for his toys too. I've been recruited to crochet it for him. I have to secretly admit I can't stand the yarn. Over the years I have become a yarn snob and am barely making it through working with this polyester. Yuck!! I miss our CA knitting shop. So much beautiful yarn. I guess I could give the local lady another chance. I miss fondling and buying expensive yarns.

Still at it

Little Bit is working hard on her afghan. She's already talking about how many more she's going to make. Keep up the good work!

Dolly's Turn

Well Little Bit's dolly decided it was her turn to work on the blanket. This blanket will be done before we know it.

Dolly Afghan

Little Bit is having a lot of fun today crocheting an afghan for her dolly. She says she's hooked on crocheting today!