Continue to work on hats and scarves for charity

This week I have continued to make hats and scarves to donate for the homeless. I have also gathered up some patterns to use for the knitting/crocheting ministry that we'll be starting at my church. I think since what missions department would like to have is some twin sized afghans for an orphanage the church partners with that we will work on some afghans that are made up of squares. I found patterns for both knitted and crocheted ones. That was several people can work on making the squares and then we will work together to construct the afghans.

Several projects finished

I have finished several projects since my last post. A shawl made with Lion Brand Homespun in pale blues. Several scarves and hat/scraf sets. Most of the sets will go to the homeless at the Storefront but there is a couple I made for myself. One is out of gold and gold metallic yarn to which I also adde gold colored glass beads; the other is a Red Heart Holiday yarn. It is red, green, and white varigated yarn with silver thread throughout. Makes for a cheerful holiday set with sparkle. I also made a Chenille black scarf for myself to go with the Black Matinee Jacket and also my fake leopard winter coat. I also have a couple of sets that I am working on now that I make either keep for myself or sale. I aso have a sleeveless sweater that I started last year but never finished that I think I have the yarn to finish. I also still have sock yarn to do something with. Plus some more of the Red Heart Crayola varigated yarn that makes such cheerful hat & scarf sets. Plus in January will start a crocheting class at the church if there is any interest. So far only one person has expressed an interest.

Black Matinee Jacket

Finished this project night before last and am wearing it today. Although a bit on the bulky side I do like the way it looks. I think it looks something like a black cropped jacket I once admired on a lady that attends my church. Since she is young and quite stylish I think this looks as good as something can look on me. My large bulk means it will never look like something out of the fashion magazines but it does look stylish and can be worn both at work and on the weekends.

Completed during Oct and first week of Nov 2009

Finished the rose colored baby blanket to go with a set that includes hat, booties, and mittens. Also re-worked a sweater that did not fit just like I wanted it too. Now am working on a black chennile scarf to go with my fake fur Leopard Coat.

First Blanket Turn-in Day

Not a very good turn out but did get some things which were then turned into the missions office and dropped off at the Project Linus turn-in site. Somewhat disappointed.

Blanket Turn-in Day Tomorrow

Well tomorrow is the day when the Asbury Blanketeers turn in their blankets and other knit or crocheted projects. I am really praying for a good turn out. My co-chair has already notified me that she did not get her blanket done. However, I have completed several and am currently working on one to go with the booties, mittens, and hat that I have already done. I still have yarn for many more projects.

Getting ready for blanket turn-in day

Wednesday of this week is the first Blanket Turn-in Day for the Asbury Blanketteers. I need to get my finished blankets washed and placed in plastic bags. I also have some hats and scarves ready to send to Red Bird Mission that also need to be washed and placed into plastic bags. Then before Wednesday need to purchase two large plastic bins to use on turn-in day. Really hope there is a good turn out.

Finished up several projects this week

Three scarves, toddler's set which contains scarf, mittens, and hat, and an infant set which includes hat, booties, and mittens. All of these are scheduled to go to Red Bird Mission.

Finished another blanket for Project Linus

Finished another blanket for Project Linus. This one is another diagonally knit and it is done in varigated yarn. Soft pastel baby colors of yellow, blue, pink, and lavender. I also did a child's scarf in the same yarn and am currently working on a hat, scarf, and mitten set out of Red Heart Kids yarn in lime green, teal blue, rose pink, lavender, and purple. The yarn color on the package is "playful".

Some Finished Projects

Here are a few of my recently completed projects.

Knit baby blanket for Project Linus

Another Project Linus baby blanket this one was crocheted and a crocheted adult hat.

Another Project Linus Baby Blanket Prayer Shawl Scarf

Half-way

I am halfway though the next baby blanket for Project Linus. This one is knit on the diagnol. So far have not made any mistakes. I did come close last night when several stitches came off the left hand needle just as I got to the end of the row. However, I was able to get them back on without dropping any. Next I think I'll work on making some children's hats and scarves. Got some really neat multicolored yarns the last time I went to Hobby Lobby.

Another blanket for Project Linus

Well I completed a second blanket for Project Linus and also a really simple adult hat to add to either the Red Bird or Upper Sand Mountain closet. Now I have started knitting another top for me and then have some varigated yarn to do some more blankets and cotton yarn for another sweater for me. At work I am working on this funky multicolored scarf and then will try to knit some socks. Somewhere in all of this I need to make about 40-45 of the crocheted crosses for Sue Bartlow to take to Costa Rica Jan. Since there are not any Bible Studies start soon that I want to do.

This will help me stay busy. Of course do still have the on-line study and bookclub reading. Picture also contains an adult size olive green hat crocheted with chunky yarn.

New Web Page Up, Another Project Done

We I finally got a web page up and published. Don't know how much traffic I will draw. Am somewhat concerned that I may not have used the best keywords. I also completed a simple belt using sock yarn but need to get a buckle. Am about two-thirds of the way through another baby blanket for Project Linus, and also a scarf made from this really funky yarn I found at The Little Barn in Harvest. Also bought some sock yarn and size 3 double-pointed needles to try to knit a pair of socks. We'll see how it goes.

First Blanket for Project Linus

Well I have finished my first blanket for Project Linus. Not a fantastic job. Always do better with crocheting than knitting but think it is a nice little blanket.

I have also started another one. A crocheted one this time using a very old and traditional pattern. Need to buy some pink yarn and make some multicolored yarn also. Would like to have several baby blankets done by our first meeting of the Asbury Blanketeers on October 14.

Newest Creation

This is the Patton Grace Pattern that I used to created this lovely brown crocheted sweater. However, I used "I Love That Cotton" 4 ply instead of Patton Grace 3 ply. I also did not add beads that the pattern called for.

This is the detail of the skirt portion of this empire waisted sweater.

This is the bare midriff panel between the top part and the skirt. Since I don't do bare midriff I added a bronze shimmery fawn material behind the crochet.

This is the finished sweater. This particular one has a 54" chest.

Project to Bless Others

Having formed a group on Facebook to help make blankets for Project Linus I am also finding interest in pursuing other mission projects among the people who have joined the group. Hopefully that means that we will be able to get a group going at the church to provide articles for several different missions. I have also had at least one other woman express the desire to get together to work on projects. I am going to meet with her on Thursday to discuss just what we may want to do and where. That really has me excited about doing this mission. I would like to get a group going like Sherrie Bashem has at First United Methodist in Athens. I hope is to be able to provide articles for Project Linus (blankets), the Downtown Rescue Mission or Storehouse (warm hats, scarves, etc.), and whatever might be needed for Red Bird Mission and Upper Sand Mountain, as well as the orphanages in Costa Rica and Romania. Need to also get together with John Bailey to determine if there are any other missions that might have need for items that we could make. I may not be able to travel to foreign countries or open my home up to host missionaries but I can at least contribute in these ways to the missions efforts of others.

New Project in Brown Cotton

I have started a new project in "I Love That Cotton" 4 ply cotton brown. I is a crocheted summer sweater, pattern also has a matching handbag. I'm a little skeptical on how this is going to turn out as the pattern actually calls for Pattons Grace which is a 3 ply cotton yarn. I am also not using glass beads that the pattern calls for. I will also add some sort of light weight fabric such as fawn or eyelet to the open weave midriff band. At my age I don't do mostly bare midriffs. So far the fit appears to be good but will have to wait until I have more of the pattern done.

One Finished and another started

My next project is also being made using cotton yarn. This time I'm using I Love This Cotton (Hobby Lobby) in Brown. The pattern I am using is available on-line free at www.bernat.com and is called Bernat Cot'N Corn Eyelet Rib Top #451 and is labeled as an easy knit pattern. Finished bust size 55 inches using U.S. 6 and 7 needles.

Another Project Finished

Above is the back of the sweater

Above is the front of the sweater

This is a summer cotton sweater made using Lion Brand Organic Cotton Patter #79525AD, Empire Top. The pattern calls for very little embellishment just 9 buttons in the back. However, I also added matching ribbon to the top and empire waist and change brands of yarn to Caron Cotton for the bottom and straps for a little contrasting texture. Plus my original cotton yarn was Village Craft Cotton Cones.

New Project: Apricot top

The newest project which is about 1/2 way finished is a short-sleeved empire waisted top made of 4ply apricot cotton yarn. Brand name of the yarn is Lily Cotton "Sugar 'n Cream. It is the same brand as the hot green top that I finished recently. I did also revisit that top and added clear and lime green glass beads around the neckline. For this apricot top I have some silk ribbon to use for trim and also belt around the empire waist.

Back to the Lime Green Cotton Sweater

On Tuesday night finished the baby afghan for the UMW circle and returned to working on the lime green cotton sweater. Did not take pictures of either the wedding present or the afghan. The afghan was simple stockinette stitch knitting in baby blue and pale lavender stripes. I have some patterns for more elaborate ones that I may do later but want to get all of these cotton sweaters done up that I have yarn for. So it is good to be back on track with the sweaters.

New Project begun

I am now working on a knitted baby blanket to be donated to one of the United Methodist Women's circle at my church. They collect baby items to donate to some local non-profit organizations that have this need. It is stripped pale blue and lavender which was left over some some of my sweater projects.

Finished another project

Well completed the wedding present. A small crocheted rug in navy blue, two navy blue potholders, and a navy and white kitchen towel. Didn't do a dishcloth because many people today do not use them because of possible germs. Although the germ issue can be handled by regularly putting the cloth in the dishwasher, washer is only good if your water gets really hot. My husband does our laundry and everything gets washed in lukewarm water. Therefore, I have him put our dishcloths in the dishwasher when he does a load of dishes each night.

Project postponed

Had to stop working on the lime green cotton sweater that I was knitting. I want to make a kitchen ensemble for the daughter of a friend who is getting married in May. Her primary kitchen color is navy. So I am knitting navy potholders, crocheting a navy rug, and have a navy and white stripped kitchen towel that I will crochet a towel topper onto. Then I want to make a quick baby afghan or two for a church group (United Methodist Women circle) who are collecting baby items to provide to some local charaties. Once I get those projects done I will resume my personal projects that I have already purchased the material for; several cotton sweaters.

First work day post Giles

This post is really not about any of my creations but is more about needing to vent in a safe forum. Giles was the one male in an office of four therapists and two receptionists. Friday was his last day. Today the co-worker and therapist we all tend to call "The Diva" has already struck. She refused to help out with a group so that another therapist could be an hour late. It would mean doing a group of 12 people and she refused. Also she later complained to me that she just couldn't seem to get all of her paperwork done with two new admissions and everything. Yet as she said this she was playing solitaire on her cellphone. I never could understand how you can play a game on the computer, cellphone, or other technological device and still complain that you can't get your work done. I also had two admissions today and had no problem at all getting the paperwork done. It will be very interesting to see how it all works out when the office becomes six females in two weeks when the new therapist come on board.

Did get to do a little more work on the current sweater. Want to hurry up and finish this one so I can work on a couple of charity projects. Darned old powerpoints just keep getting in the way.

Not really been able to get much done the last few days. Have been working on Powerpoints for work now that I have the new computer up and running. Am over three fourths of the way finished with the back of the Lime green cotton sweater. Hopefully since I am getting to leave work early because they are having a special open house I can get to it after I do some work on a Powerpoint presentation on Karpman Drama Triangle.

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Why A Blog - 4/17/2009

I decided to set up this blog to sort of track my crochet and knitting projects and share them with anyone of my friends who might be interested. I am currently working on an empire waisted lime green sleeveless knit sweater created from a Lion Brand pattern found at the Lion Brand website. It is made of 100% cotton so it should be easily washable, dryable, and cool enough for the Summer which hopefully will be here soon.