Or is it I felt it? Turned it into felt? However you would say it, I turned a beautiful knit cowl into a shrunken felt cowl. Last February I took part in an Int’l Scarf Swap on Ravelry. I made my partner the Quiet Ribbed Scarf and she sent me this lovely green cowl. It was made with Worsted Malabrigo yarn, …
Crochet
I did it! I finally learnt crochet. I’ve wanted to for a while now, mostly so that I can adorn my knitted projects with cute crocheted embellishments. I took a crochet class through the local craft store (yes the one I work at). I know the basics, which are the foundation row, chain stitch and single crochet. My tension is very …
WIP Wednesdays
I created a small snowman the other day. The hat is a tad small but that’s an easy fix. I still have to embroider the eyes, mouth and buttons on his stomach. He’s only about 3.5″ tall but isn’t he cute? I chose a different pattern for the pink baby blanket (I’d rather use the pattern with a nice white …
WIP Wednesdays
I’ve been working on some knitted ornaments for the last week or so. Mostly mini stocking ornaments, but a few days ago I tried knitting a snowflake. Working with (and attempting to knit with) 5 stitches on 3 needles feels almost impossible. After many slipped needles (and cursing) I finished it. Only to find I had missed a stitch somewhere …
WIP Wednesdays
It’s a short one today folks. I’ve been working on these mittens. It was more of a spur of the moment idea that I wanted to finish for a birthday. I don’t think it will be possible since it’s tomorrow. Do all knitters underestimate the time it’ll take to knit, well, everything??? I’m also trying to finish this bear before …
A Bear Head
I’ve been quite sporadic with my posts lately and there’s a reason for that. About a month or so ago I got a job at the local craft store here in Milton. It’s actually a chain craft store, but when I got the job they made us sign these contracts where we wouldn’t speak poorly of them on social media …
Happy Birthday Crosby
It’s true what they say (and I’m completely guilty!); dog owners treat their pets like children. My hubby and I are no different. If Crosby wants on the couch, we make room for him; if he wants on the bed, my husband shares his pillow; so basically what Crosby wants, Crosby gets. For now this is perfectly fine with us. …
WIP Wednesdays
The blue blanket is coming along nicely and more quickly than expected (too bad it’s not photographing well)…. The hat that I had started last week, well I did change my mind. I wanted a cowl much more than a hat. I’m not quite sure how much yarn I’ll need so I’m knitting it on straight needles then I’ll seam …
WIP Wednesdays
I’ve completed a few projects in the last few weeks that I haven’t posted, oopsies. First was the completed (finally!!!) Purple Baby Blanket… then there was Edgar the Elephant….. And then there were a few Christmas Ornaments…. The stocking is a little bit too big, especially in the toe area so I’ll be making it even tinier. I’ll be using …
Milton’s LYS
I was always terrified of buying yarn from a LYS (local yarn shop). I would browse online for luxurious, non-acrylic yarn but would never purchase any because I had no idea how they felt. I had always wanted to buy the expensive stuff but feared that once I started I would never go back to acrylic and in turn bankrupt …