She has quite the eye for color. Can you believe that this was once a boring off white men's winter sweater? See with a little effort and a bit of creativity one can create. 100% recycled and repurposed. Now this is recycling!!!
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Showing posts with label scarf. Show all posts
Monday, September 6, 2010
Another Hand Dyed Beauty..
This wool was hand dyed by Melissa and I too! Isn't it GORGEOUS!
She has quite the eye for color. Can you believe that this was once a boring off white men's winter sweater? See with a little effort and a bit of creativity one can create. 100% recycled and repurposed. Now this is recycling!!!
She has quite the eye for color. Can you believe that this was once a boring off white men's winter sweater? See with a little effort and a bit of creativity one can create. 100% recycled and repurposed. Now this is recycling!!!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
See What a Day Spent Crafting Can Create....
Yesterday was my birthday. I had such a wonderful day shopping & crafting with my best bud and partner in crime - Melissa. We went to a few thrift stores, flea markets, antique stores looking for goodies.
On our journey I found this rather boring wool sweater at the shop. I picked it up not knowing what I would do with this thing. I often resurrect sweaters that have seen better days in to warm soft goodies to wear for winter and I knew this one had potential!!
So, as I was deconstructing this little lovely Melissa suggested that we dye the yarn. Hmmm. Did not have any of my dyes left so we searched for other ideas. Melissa being the brilliant creative artist that she is suggested food coloring. My first reaction was no that won't work. But I wanted to try something. So, I sent her off into the kitchen to mix some color while I worked on taking this monstrosity apart. She loves mixing colors and experimenting with new crafts.
Look at what she created! Just amazing... Now she is my head mixologist/partner in crime...
On our journey I found this rather boring wool sweater at the shop. I picked it up not knowing what I would do with this thing. I often resurrect sweaters that have seen better days in to warm soft goodies to wear for winter and I knew this one had potential!!
So, as I was deconstructing this little lovely Melissa suggested that we dye the yarn. Hmmm. Did not have any of my dyes left so we searched for other ideas. Melissa being the brilliant creative artist that she is suggested food coloring. My first reaction was no that won't work. But I wanted to try something. So, I sent her off into the kitchen to mix some color while I worked on taking this monstrosity apart. She loves mixing colors and experimenting with new crafts.
Look at what she created! Just amazing... Now she is my head mixologist/partner in crime...
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
The Aspen Wrap
have been knitting like a busy bee! I created my first wrap and I just love how it came out. I knit this in Sirdar Snuggly which is a DK weight. Soft, light and washable. I just have to figure out what to name it. I have to let it mull around in my head for a few days.
It was a joy to knit. So versatile. I can wear it as a wrap, a scarf, shawl, or cowl. I am so excited! I have to write down the pattern properly and I am thinking of listing it on Ravelry. It is classic and will last many years to come through all the fashion changes the world can throw at it. Everyone should have a piece like this in your closet. Now for the pictures!
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