This fall, I (finally) made time to wash, block, and de-pill all of my sweaters. It took a few weeks to accomplish, between contact time and drying time. This was long overdue and was well worth it! It made me excited to wear my sweaters again... except one. I made this shrug back in 2010,… Continue reading What was old is made new again
Tag: crochet
Block(ing) Party – 3 things I really like
It's been more than a hot minute since I've shared some thoughts here. That's because it's been a whirlwind spring & summer. I promise I'll update soon!With fall in full swing, most of trees disrobing, and frost on my windshield these last few days, it is safe to say that winter is coming. You know… Continue reading Block(ing) Party – 3 things I really like
ALL the KALS!
In looking over last year's projects, I found I did a lot of knitting-along (KAL).Follow Your Arrow, hosted by Ysolda TeagueWith a local KAL hosted by my LYS, this was a mystery KAL adventure we were all on together. It was fun, I finished my shawl (not quite on time), and I loved the yarn… Continue reading ALL the KALS!
2014, you’re history!
Well, 2014: you were and now you're gone and I'm okay with that. During 2014, I did a little knitting... you know, just enough to keep me from killing people.Finished Objects: 49 projects(this links to my Ravelry project search for 2014 - way faster than linking ALL THE THINGS)Operation Sock Drawer in full effect!I finished… Continue reading 2014, you’re history!
2014 Goals – Spring Update!
Here we are - one quarter of the way through 2014. Spring has sprung (we had snow on the ground yesterday, but who's keeping track of that?!). March Madness is in full effect and my brackets are TOAST, so it's just fun to see the upsets now. It's also time to check in on my… Continue reading 2014 Goals – Spring Update!
Exciting!
I'm on Ravelry as a designer!I realize that all I did was write down what I did when I needed something specific & couldn't find it elsewhere, but contributing to Ravelry makes it seem so much more official!Hopefully this pattern helps someone else who is looking for a quick baby gift with chevrons! If you're… Continue reading Exciting!
Chevron Baby Sleep Sack
As promised, here is the crochet pattern for the Chevron Sleep Sack!!Chevron Baby Sleep SackFinished measurements: 15” long x 9” wide (flat)Materials:worsted weight yarn (shown in Bernat Satin, flamingo & lavender) Main color: 75 grams, Contrasting color: 55 gramsSize I/9 hook or size needed to achieve gaugeyarn needleGauge:14 st = 4 in. in double crochet20… Continue reading Chevron Baby Sleep Sack
FO Friday Two-fer – Minnie Mouse-Inspired Skirt & Hat and Chevron Sleep Sacks
I recently was asked if I could make an outfit a friend found on Etsy. As it turned out, it was a pattern I could purchase from Etsy, so the answer was yes!I downloaded the Minnie Mouse Inspired Diaper Cover Crochet Pattern, busted out my crochet hooks & started this the Sunday after Christmas. This… Continue reading FO Friday Two-fer – Minnie Mouse-Inspired Skirt & Hat and Chevron Sleep Sacks
Crafty Year in Review
2013 was a productive year - and while I don't feel like my drawers are necessarily over-flowing with hand-made items, my Ravelry projects page tells me I was a knittin' fool this year. I suspect the lack of over-flowing drawers was due to some very /over/-due purging of clothing items that were still good, but… Continue reading Crafty Year in Review
Back to hookin’ it…
I recently had a request for a baby set - this adorable Minnie Mouse costume for a baby who will be named Minnie, in honor of one of her grandmothers. The expectant mother found the item on etsy, but then saw that it was a pattern purchase link, not a link to purchase the set. And that's… Continue reading Back to hookin’ it…
Donita Westman 