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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Something Different..
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Love these knit toys!
Where's Rupert???
Timeless Playtime with Knitted Toys
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010
New Fingerless Gloves
This is a new design that I have been working on for Fall/Winter 2010. 100 % wool.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Thrift Store Jackpot
So, today, I hit a jackpot. I haven't in a while but today was my lucky day. I got 37 stitch holders, 7 sets of DPN's, 2 sets of straight needles and 2 crochet hooks (also a bit of yarn I could not pass up.) All for the grand total of $4. Yes, $4.
For those of you who are not knitters. I can't get one pair of straight needles with a 40% off coupon at Michael's for $4. Yeah!!!! So, I suggest for those who are interested or might be interested in learning a new craft. Check out your local thrift stores first. You will be surprised at what treasures you may find.
To Post or Not to Post
I haven't posted in a awhile. I have been busy on my new line of fingerless gloves for the winter season. I can not wait to post them.
Here is my dilema:
I want to put them up but I am torn since this is a knitter's slow season. No one is looking for wool items in the summer. Unless, of course, it's winter in your country. Should I wait until fall or should I post them now? Not sure what is the right business decision here. Any suggestions??
Here is my dilema:
I want to put them up but I am torn since this is a knitter's slow season. No one is looking for wool items in the summer. Unless, of course, it's winter in your country. Should I wait until fall or should I post them now? Not sure what is the right business decision here. Any suggestions??
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Once
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Learning to Crochet
I know that I haven't posted lately but I have been busy teaching myself how to crochet. Like I need another fiber hobby but I can't help myself. I just love to learn. I have always wanted to learn how to crochet. I thought about taking a class but I get frustrated when they don't move at my pace. Once I get something I want to move on and my impatient mind hates to be told what to do. Yes, I know I should be patient but I am not. ( I get this from my father's side) My mother says I have been impatient since birth. I laugh and it is now a family joke.
My mother-in-law tried to teach me how to do a granny square during her last visit and I simply could not grasp the concept. Too many in's and out's. I was lost. Anyway, my aunt was down for Easter and she gave me a quick tutorial. She started to crochet a few months ago. She is great! Just like me we learn something and want to move on (She is my father's sister) So, she left me with my yarn and hook. When I got home I practiced and practiced. I even bought crocheting for dummies. (my first dummies book ever) and I got it!
Now I am still a beginner and I have no idea how to read charts yet but I am progressing. I am so proud of myself. Wish me luck on my new obsession!
My mother-in-law tried to teach me how to do a granny square during her last visit and I simply could not grasp the concept. Too many in's and out's. I was lost. Anyway, my aunt was down for Easter and she gave me a quick tutorial. She started to crochet a few months ago. She is great! Just like me we learn something and want to move on (She is my father's sister) So, she left me with my yarn and hook. When I got home I practiced and practiced. I even bought crocheting for dummies. (my first dummies book ever) and I got it!
Now I am still a beginner and I have no idea how to read charts yet but I am progressing. I am so proud of myself. Wish me luck on my new obsession!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Stitch Nation Yarn Review
I have to say that the selection of colors, for this particular yarn, in my A.C. Moore is nothing to write home about and the only color that I liked was the green. So, I bought it.
Let's just go over the mundane stuff first. It is called Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller Full O' Sheep. It consists of 100% Peruvian Wool and is distributed by Red Heart. Net wt. is 3.5 oz (100g) and 155yds (142m). On sale for 2/$7. That said my first impression (besides the colors) is that it is scratchy. I would not call this next to the skin soft. Maybe a hat but definitely not for scarves, mittens or sweaters. (in my opinion, of course)
It also splits. I am not a tight knitter nor am I a loose knitter. I find myself right in the middle. As I was knitting along my merry way this yarn started to fall apart. Now I have done a bit of spinning and I am able to put it back together but I just don't think that I should have to do so. It happened to me more than once while knitting and sewing up my seams. Not impressed AT ALL. Also, I would not recommend this yarn for beginning knitters due to this very fact. I would think that I was doing something wrong when, in fact, it's the yarn that is faulty. Furthermore, this yarn would certainly not hold up to much frogging back due to the lack of its durability & it is fuzzy nature as well. (like mohair).
So, would I buy this again? - probably not. I can find better wool at my LYS for about the same amount and in better colors.
My advice - save your money and get better wool.
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