People are amazing with the things they can accomplish, especially if no one says they can't.
Amazing person beautiful work.
This is definitely worth a look.
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This isn't your granny's crochet.
Another fashionable look at crochet.
I wouldn't look good in these particular clothes, but I can add crochet embellishment to a lot of my things...… The ideas are fabulous
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Here's a way to take things that are trash and upcycle them into something usable and useful.
charity begins at home
This does take a while whether knit or crochet. Collecting the materials requires the help of many.
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The value of crochet, priceless no matter who you are
Reading like Crochet are important skills
Both can help you find an escape, a way to cope, a way to be your own person. What can you do with them??
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So many appeals for knit and crochet items. Help is needed around the world.
Australia needs help
Jeppe Girls help with 67 Blankets
poppy appeal
Can you help? I can send a poppy or two.
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Sunday, August 5, 2018
Friday, July 11, 2014
Just a quick flower posting
I have patterns for all the ornaments for the ornament classes with one exception. The flower. I can't devote much time to it for another week. But I do think about it in odd little moments when carnival thoughts allow it in.
I have the basics worked out. I'm just having trouble with finding an increase that works like I want. I even asked my husband one morning at breakfast what he thought of using yarn overs. Before you all yell that he won't understand, this is one he does. He knows this makes a hole. He didn't like it. I did a petal in it anyway to see what it would look like. Jury is still out on my thoughts. I might pull out "The Principles of Knitting" to see what I can find there that is along my thoughts for increases.
For the crochet ornament class, there will be a stocking, bird, butterfly, popcorn garland with and without cranberries and a stocking. For the knit ornament class I have planned for a stocking, a sweater, a hat, a bell and this flower. Some patterns will have size variants or variations to make it look different but still the same.
Pictures will come in 2 weeks. Next week is the carnival and I have a ton of details to finish for my jobs. These are all last minute things that can't be done ahead of time. Then comes the carnival and a day of rest. Two Mondays from now will be clean up day and then I'm back in teaching mode again.
Have a safe July.
I have the basics worked out. I'm just having trouble with finding an increase that works like I want. I even asked my husband one morning at breakfast what he thought of using yarn overs. Before you all yell that he won't understand, this is one he does. He knows this makes a hole. He didn't like it. I did a petal in it anyway to see what it would look like. Jury is still out on my thoughts. I might pull out "The Principles of Knitting" to see what I can find there that is along my thoughts for increases.
For the crochet ornament class, there will be a stocking, bird, butterfly, popcorn garland with and without cranberries and a stocking. For the knit ornament class I have planned for a stocking, a sweater, a hat, a bell and this flower. Some patterns will have size variants or variations to make it look different but still the same.
Pictures will come in 2 weeks. Next week is the carnival and I have a ton of details to finish for my jobs. These are all last minute things that can't be done ahead of time. Then comes the carnival and a day of rest. Two Mondays from now will be clean up day and then I'm back in teaching mode again.
Have a safe July.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Works in progress and nurturing new knitters
At a recent Christmas party, I had the great joy of helping a grand niece learn to use her knitting machine. It's an updated version of one I received when I was about her age. Hers has more capabilities than mine did. My only complaint is it came with eyelash yarn. This young lady let me know what I knew but didn't voice. This yarn in not easy for a beginner to learn with. My solution? To give her yarn that I know I won't be using for whatever reason. My problem? I could not find it anywhere. I just knew it was in certain storage containers. It took me three weeks and a nasty bout of stomach flu to find it. It was exactly where I put it. I had consolidated most of my stash in the way that makes sense to me.
Unfortunately the finding of stash coincided with some really cold (definitely Arctic) weather and our heat was lost. The air intake and exhaust were blocked by ice. No way was I going to pack yarn in 30* temps in my basement. Now we have heat back and a new problem. But I can pack the yarn in relative warmth. She will be getting a nice big box of assorted yarns and colors.
My new issue? We had a leak that is threatening our bedroom ceiling. My task is to clean out all the things I can so we can move the furniture out to replace the ceiling. I'm finding projects I forgot about, projects I started and put aside, projects for classes, charity afghans for warm up America.
I decided to make two lists. One of each UFO and who it is for, when it was started, when it is needed by. The other list is who is on the gift list and three ideas for each. Where I can I will be matching up these two lists. So far I have almost twenty UFO s.
I also have an opportunity to put each project in its own bag. This will make it easier to grab something on my way out the door or as I sit down and relax. When the list is finished, I will post it. This might be better for holding me accountable and get things finished.
Unfortunately the finding of stash coincided with some really cold (definitely Arctic) weather and our heat was lost. The air intake and exhaust were blocked by ice. No way was I going to pack yarn in 30* temps in my basement. Now we have heat back and a new problem. But I can pack the yarn in relative warmth. She will be getting a nice big box of assorted yarns and colors.
My new issue? We had a leak that is threatening our bedroom ceiling. My task is to clean out all the things I can so we can move the furniture out to replace the ceiling. I'm finding projects I forgot about, projects I started and put aside, projects for classes, charity afghans for warm up America.
I decided to make two lists. One of each UFO and who it is for, when it was started, when it is needed by. The other list is who is on the gift list and three ideas for each. Where I can I will be matching up these two lists. So far I have almost twenty UFO s.
I also have an opportunity to put each project in its own bag. This will make it easier to grab something on my way out the door or as I sit down and relax. When the list is finished, I will post it. This might be better for holding me accountable and get things finished.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Yarn and sewing machines and knitting machines
Yesterday I set about to clear some room in my sewing/craft room in the basement. That sentence alone gives a hint of things to come. The reason I needed to do this was a I have a big sewing project to do for my day job and wanted room by my machine. I did actually get there. I did not get the job done to my satisfaction but that is for another time.
I'm convinced that yarn balls, skeins, hanks, even fleece multiplies while left alone in a darkened room. Silly you say? Hear me out. I found yarn that I do remember buying, yarn I have never seen before, yarn I have seen but don't know where it came from nor what I used it for.
Yarn I do remember buying I accept. It was close out cottons for dish cloths and such. It might have been part of a leftover ball from a Christmas present or worse whole skeins. I try to keep fibers together and weights in those broad categories, kind of like yarn departments. I'm not lucky enough to have the nice bins. But then I also don't have to worry about my pets nesting in them or having yarn get dusty before it gets used.
Yarns I have never seen before or don't remember where it came from or where I used it but do know I have are more perplexing. I found the bit of sweater that needs frogging still that had been son #2's. He has his finished sweater so all is fine. I have found things that completely bewilder me. Why would I buy that???? Where did I buy it? What did I use it for? What was I planning for this yarn?
I also clustered together the UFOs found. I have all in their own bags, a shawl, a pair of worsted weight socks for a son, a baptism shawl that is no longer needed, 5 skeins of worsted alpaca for a Miss Lambert's scarf started on a guild retreat, 3 pairs of vanilla socks for me, cotton yarn and tulle kitted up for dish cloth and scrubby creation, pumpkin hats for a guild fundraiser started but not finished, mittens also for the guild but in mismatched sizes, a feather and fan prayer shawl, granny squares for an afghan, 3 unfinished quilts of varying sizes, a kit of yarn and pattern for pocket pals also for a guild fundraiser, lavender alpaca for a scarf for my soon to be daughter in law before discovering she hates lavender, an adult surprise jacket for me, 1/4 of a hippo (?????), and an unfinished dog sweater.
Some of these things are for classes. Most are clearly guild related and should be finished. Other things should just be finished so they are done and can be utilized. The quilts are going to take time and lots of it.
Once all the yarn is away. Once all the Christmas decorations are also in their appropriate spaces. Once I sort the summer clothes and get them where they need to go and the winter stuff has a place to go. Once all this is done, I might actually be able to work in that room as I intended and get Christmas done early.
I'm convinced that yarn balls, skeins, hanks, even fleece multiplies while left alone in a darkened room. Silly you say? Hear me out. I found yarn that I do remember buying, yarn I have never seen before, yarn I have seen but don't know where it came from nor what I used it for.
Yarn I do remember buying I accept. It was close out cottons for dish cloths and such. It might have been part of a leftover ball from a Christmas present or worse whole skeins. I try to keep fibers together and weights in those broad categories, kind of like yarn departments. I'm not lucky enough to have the nice bins. But then I also don't have to worry about my pets nesting in them or having yarn get dusty before it gets used.
Yarns I have never seen before or don't remember where it came from or where I used it but do know I have are more perplexing. I found the bit of sweater that needs frogging still that had been son #2's. He has his finished sweater so all is fine. I have found things that completely bewilder me. Why would I buy that???? Where did I buy it? What did I use it for? What was I planning for this yarn?
I also clustered together the UFOs found. I have all in their own bags, a shawl, a pair of worsted weight socks for a son, a baptism shawl that is no longer needed, 5 skeins of worsted alpaca for a Miss Lambert's scarf started on a guild retreat, 3 pairs of vanilla socks for me, cotton yarn and tulle kitted up for dish cloth and scrubby creation, pumpkin hats for a guild fundraiser started but not finished, mittens also for the guild but in mismatched sizes, a feather and fan prayer shawl, granny squares for an afghan, 3 unfinished quilts of varying sizes, a kit of yarn and pattern for pocket pals also for a guild fundraiser, lavender alpaca for a scarf for my soon to be daughter in law before discovering she hates lavender, an adult surprise jacket for me, 1/4 of a hippo (?????), and an unfinished dog sweater.
Some of these things are for classes. Most are clearly guild related and should be finished. Other things should just be finished so they are done and can be utilized. The quilts are going to take time and lots of it.
Once all the yarn is away. Once all the Christmas decorations are also in their appropriate spaces. Once I sort the summer clothes and get them where they need to go and the winter stuff has a place to go. Once all this is done, I might actually be able to work in that room as I intended and get Christmas done early.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
More details for WUA
New details for Warm Up America Kick Off!!
With so many blocks donated and the weather taking a turn for the worse with Hurricane Sandy on her way, we are having a joining party November 11 from 1 - 4 pm. Yes this is a Sunday. Yes this is Veteran's Day. Please consider honoring a vet by helping with this endeavor.
Blocks can be in any color you like. Darker colors will tend to hide more of the wear and tear life can hand them as opposed to white or light colors. Please do use washable fibers like acrylic. Wool, while warmer, can be difficult for some to launder and not turn into a potholder. Please do not use cotton, linen or bamboo for blocks. Washable wool and acrylic don't hold the water like these plant fibers do. Wool especially can be very warm while wet. Acrylic less so. Wet plant fibers just make people feel cold. However, these fibers can be used to create facecloths for washing with. Choose smooth patterns for this.
Joining yarns and hooks or needles will be available for use in the store for these afghans. We will be using mainly the slip stitch method and single crochet method for joining. Sewing the blocks together can be done but will take longer.
Solid patterns for the blocks are encouraged since they are warmer than lacy patterns. The gauge suggested is 5 stitches to the inch, tight enough to be warm but not so tight as to be stiff and armor like. Garter stitch and stockinette stitch are quick to knit patterns. Half double crochet and double crochet are quick to crochet and simple enough for most people. Offset shells are also a nice pattern with enough variation to keep boredom at bay.
For more information, please check out www.warmupamerica.org
There are more patterns available as well as a history of this charity.
All donations will stay local. Our donation point will be www.lebanonrescuemission.org as this is the local homeless shelter for men. Women and children find shelter at Agape House. While their main function is to help those battling addictions, they do have beds available to those in need.
My manager has also suggested a canned good drive to benefit the local food pantry. Donations can be dropped off in the same red box in the classroom. Our donations for this will benefit www.lccm.us (Lebanon County Christian Ministries). LCCM hosts the daily noon meal which serves about 300 people a day, including those in the Meals on Wheels program. For some this is the only meal they get.
The donation box remains up year round. These blocks can be done in the heat of summer without the burden of a large article in your lap. Any foods that show up will be taken to LCCM. They see an increase in meals over the summer when kids are home from school.
With so many blocks donated and the weather taking a turn for the worse with Hurricane Sandy on her way, we are having a joining party November 11 from 1 - 4 pm. Yes this is a Sunday. Yes this is Veteran's Day. Please consider honoring a vet by helping with this endeavor.
Blocks can be in any color you like. Darker colors will tend to hide more of the wear and tear life can hand them as opposed to white or light colors. Please do use washable fibers like acrylic. Wool, while warmer, can be difficult for some to launder and not turn into a potholder. Please do not use cotton, linen or bamboo for blocks. Washable wool and acrylic don't hold the water like these plant fibers do. Wool especially can be very warm while wet. Acrylic less so. Wet plant fibers just make people feel cold. However, these fibers can be used to create facecloths for washing with. Choose smooth patterns for this.
Joining yarns and hooks or needles will be available for use in the store for these afghans. We will be using mainly the slip stitch method and single crochet method for joining. Sewing the blocks together can be done but will take longer.
Solid patterns for the blocks are encouraged since they are warmer than lacy patterns. The gauge suggested is 5 stitches to the inch, tight enough to be warm but not so tight as to be stiff and armor like. Garter stitch and stockinette stitch are quick to knit patterns. Half double crochet and double crochet are quick to crochet and simple enough for most people. Offset shells are also a nice pattern with enough variation to keep boredom at bay.
For more information, please check out www.warmupamerica.org
There are more patterns available as well as a history of this charity.
All donations will stay local. Our donation point will be www.lebanonrescuemission.org as this is the local homeless shelter for men. Women and children find shelter at Agape House. While their main function is to help those battling addictions, they do have beds available to those in need.
My manager has also suggested a canned good drive to benefit the local food pantry. Donations can be dropped off in the same red box in the classroom. Our donations for this will benefit www.lccm.us (Lebanon County Christian Ministries). LCCM hosts the daily noon meal which serves about 300 people a day, including those in the Meals on Wheels program. For some this is the only meal they get.
The donation box remains up year round. These blocks can be done in the heat of summer without the burden of a large article in your lap. Any foods that show up will be taken to LCCM. They see an increase in meals over the summer when kids are home from school.
Friday, October 12, 2012
I Love Yarn Day ~ Weather ~ Warm Up America
Today is October 12. That part is obvious from the calendar. What is not so obvious is the weather. Tonight, frost is expected. This is early for our area. Even the gardeners will agree to this.
Today is I Love Yarn Day. Seems like a great time to spread the yarnie goodness. Tonight I was at Michaels where I teach to help spread the love of fiber, whether you love acrylics, wools, plant fibers or other animal fibers. Yarn is great for all sorts of things. Knitting and crocheting are only 2 things.
Because today was I love yarn day and because the weather is cold by recent standards, I spent time tonight spreading the Warm Up America message. I solicited squares, blocks, unloved and unwanted swatches for the cause.
For readers now and hopefully in the future, I would like to ask for 7 x 9 blocks. If you are not a local reader, donate to your local collection place. If you are local to me, please donate to Michaels. There is a red collection box waiting for blocks. I'm hosting a joining party the second weekend of November. There will be more details posted here, on my facebook status, and on Lebanon Valley Knit 2-Gether Guild's page on Ravelry. I will post more details in an email as well to everyone for whom I have an email address.
Patterns for the blocks can be found at www.warmupamerica.org Look on the left side for the free patterns link.
Today is I Love Yarn Day. Seems like a great time to spread the yarnie goodness. Tonight I was at Michaels where I teach to help spread the love of fiber, whether you love acrylics, wools, plant fibers or other animal fibers. Yarn is great for all sorts of things. Knitting and crocheting are only 2 things.
Because today was I love yarn day and because the weather is cold by recent standards, I spent time tonight spreading the Warm Up America message. I solicited squares, blocks, unloved and unwanted swatches for the cause.
For readers now and hopefully in the future, I would like to ask for 7 x 9 blocks. If you are not a local reader, donate to your local collection place. If you are local to me, please donate to Michaels. There is a red collection box waiting for blocks. I'm hosting a joining party the second weekend of November. There will be more details posted here, on my facebook status, and on Lebanon Valley Knit 2-Gether Guild's page on Ravelry. I will post more details in an email as well to everyone for whom I have an email address.
Patterns for the blocks can be found at www.warmupamerica.org Look on the left side for the free patterns link.
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