Sunday, September 19, 2010

More scarf pins


















Better late than never

Finally got around to loading these pics the rest of the projects I completed recently.
 This is a felted hat and purse that snaps shut at the top.

         Mulberry crocheted hat and scarf                  Pink crocheted hat and scarf 
 
                           Knit purple hat and scarf                Lt. Thyme knit hat and scarf


Kelly green crocheted hat and motif scarf

Friday, September 17, 2010

More scarf and hat sets completed

Have completed several additional hat and scarf sets plus the Lavender Lace Shawl from my coworker.  Have also completed a couple more pair of basic socks for the Knitting/Crocheting ministry.  I am working on a drapey sweater for myself at home.  I also made up some promotional postcards to distribute around town today.  Once I get those printed will get them put out where ever possible. 

Monday, August 16, 2010

Also created a new accessory line - Shawl/scarf pins



More Projects for Inventory

Felted Hat and purse





Coral crocheted scarf using Aunt Lydia's Bamboo Crochet Thread






Pomp-A-Doodle scarf


Crocheted scarf of loopy yarn.

















Morning Frost Wrap Scarf knit in Stitch Nation Bamboo Ewe yarn in Beach Glass


Luster sheen scarf crocheted in Dark Mulberry.  Has a matching hat (not shown).


Saturday, July 31, 2010

Project Completed for Inventory

Finished this scarf today in the coral.  It is for sale for $20.  It measures 12" wide by 66" long.  It is made of bamboo crochet thread which makes it very light and airy.   I also have light blue and lavender cotton crochet thread with sparkle that I can make into this same scarf.
I have now started on another scarf.  This one is made out of a yarn called bamboo ewe and is aqua.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

This week's projects

This week I finished Aiden's camo hoodie that matches the one I did for his younger brother Cameron.  I also made matching socks for both boys.  I also started a new purse that will be felted.  Think I may even have enough yarn to make a matching broad brimmed hat.  I also started one of the scarves that I ordered from Herrschner's.  The first one I am doing is the one crocheted with Aunt Lydia's Bamboo Crochet Thread.  It really feels soft.  Also got in the remaining two orders from Herrschner's that contained some very soft wool yarn that feels and looks almost like Alpaca or Cashmere but isn't.  However, it is extremely soft.  One of my coworkers has already laid claim to the lavendar one for $30. 

Monday, July 19, 2010

Moving right along on items for great grandkids

Last week finished Aiden's camo hoodie that matches his younger brothers.  Also finished younger brother, Cameron's pair of camo sock and began work on Aiden's.  By the end of this week will have all of those items completed and mail.  Then I will start on the scarves and shawls that I plan on having juried for sale at 16 Main Street.  After I finish about three scarves and as many shawls will make about three or four purses.  The will do two or three gift baskets which will consist of crocheted baskets, crocheted or knitted washcloths, and homemade soap, bath gel, and lotion.  I will then have to start on the crosses for Costa Rican Kairos trip.  Those are all things that I will work on at home.  Here at work, during groups and down time will begin work on hats, scarves, mittens, etc for the local downtown rescue mission.  All of that should keep me busy until about Christmas, maybe.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Pics of new projects

                                                             Detail of the knit cable purse below
I finally have taken some time to post some of my most recent projects.  The purse I designed myself, as I did the one for my great granddaughter Mackennzie.  I have also completed a hat, scarf, socks, and mitten set in toddler size for the local rescue mission and am working on an afghan that I have designed using a knitted dishcloth pattern for the blocks.  At home I am made another hoodie the same as Cameron's only larger for his older brother and then I also plan on making each of them matching socks.  Then I need to complete some projects that I hope will be accepted for sale in a local artists' consignment boutique.  I just have to figure out how I am going to work in the required time in the shop with my schedule.  Will definately post those pictures before I take them down to the shop. 

Knit cable purse


Mackennzie's top, socks, purse, and scarf

Cameron's hoodie
Can't wait to see pictures of them wearing these.

Monday, April 19, 2010

More Afghan Squares

Have been crocheting and knitting more, and more, afghan squares.  I am using these squares to learn and practice new techniques.  They are new to me any way.  Crochet stitch tried is the popcorn stitch.  Knitting is the basketweave, a diamond stitch, and a diamond weave which is sort of a lace like pattern.  The squares are either 8" or 10" and will put together with either 18 or 28 squares to an afghan.  I am also teaching the stitches I learn to my students.  Still have not worked up the courage to try a cable or socks. 

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Continue to work on a number of projects at once

Current projects:
Scarves just finished two.
8" and 10" knitted and crocheted squares to used in Afghans for the orphanage in SE Asia
A knitted cotton tee shirt
Also finished a number of crocheted flowers which were used to make pins.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Roman Road Scarf

Finished my first ever Roman Road scarf and have starte another with the same concept but simplier pattern.  The Knitting/Crocheting ministery at church is going well and hve about 4 members weekly who come to class.  Still have not heard more about having the women from the Downtown Rescue Mission joining us.  I have a scarf there that I am knitting on.  It is a simple garter stitch scarf made with a varigated yarn in pretty pastel blue, pink, lavender, and pale yellow.  For the crocheting class I am doing squares that will be part of the twin-sized afghans that we will make up for the Southeast Asian orphanage.  Another new mission partner.  I also have that baby blanket at home that I have mid-way finished, the cardigan I am working on plus many more projects to consider. 

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Purple sweater with unusual yoke, several scarves, and an afghan

Well I finally finished that purple sweater.  Don't like the neck line but was finally able to get the pattern right.  It did look a little better after I blocked it but still not happy with it.  I have started on a bright kelly green one that is crocheted.  I am also working on a knitted scarf at church on knitting day and crocheting afghan squares for crocheting day.  Will do 8" squares using different crochet patterns, i.e., shells, v-stitch, rabbits ears, etc.  At work I am working on my invention called a Roman Road Scarf for a fund raising project for the knitting/crocheting ministry.   I found a pattern similar to the one an acquaitance was wearing recently that I liked.  The base is crocheted using size "Q" hook and then additional unusual yarns are woven through the mesh the base creates.  I also found a place that carries purse handles if I want to work on some of those.  May do some felted ones over the summer to sell next Fall for fund raiser.  Also need to get some letters written for possible charitabile donations.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

WIP, a number of them

I am nearing the end of the purple cardi with the unusual yoke. Has been something of a challenge. Have come up with an original idea for charity/mission project. Both the knitting and crocheting classes are going well. Though the Missions department has extended an invitation to the women currently living at the downtown rescue mission to come for lessons. I certainly hope that some of them are able to come. We have two different projects going. One is knitted scarves and hats for the mission and the other is twin-size afghans for the orphanage in SE Asia. We are also thinking about having a table at a local street fair in the Fall to help generate money for the orphanage or some othr project. Also doing baby layettes for Chose Life of North Alabama. We need to gather more knitters and crocheters to get so many projects going. The crosses I did for the Costa Rican Kairos trip went over well again this year.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Current projects.

Have started a new purple cardi that has a yoke at the top and from the point of the yoke is worked as one piece. First time on the yoke messed it up and had to start over but now moving along. I am also still working on scarves for the homeless. Instead of taking them to The Storehouse though we will be taking them to the DownTown Rescue mission. The knitting and crocheting classes are coming along nicely. A couple of women have dropped out but a couple of new ones have joined. Think the ladies are happier working on the projects for the rescue mission. I think the idea of making a full twin-sized afghan was somewhat daunting to them. I have also come up with an idea of making a Roman Road Scarf. It is modeled after the Salvation Bracelets that the Missions' Department make to take on the mission trips. Need to wash up the stuff I have here a home that is completed and take with me on Wednesday to give to the Missions' department or Rhonda which ever I am suppose to do.
I think I am going to keep the scarf that I am working on at work and give the one I have been wearing to the Rescue Mission. It is simply the nicest feeling one that I have done. The yarn is one of the chunkier (5) yarns and it feels like it was made out of fine strips of fleece.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Update

Knitting/Crocheting ministry lessons going well and have a number of people who continue to work on blankets. Mostly baby blankets but the new learners are working on scarves. Have one woman working on twin sized afghan. I am also working on a new cardi it is purple.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

A rude awakening

I have suddenly after all the garments, scarves, and hats I have been making become aware that I have been doing the knitting stitch wrong. It really does not change the look of the garment much but assume it will play a part later on when I am to knit a stitch to the back of the loop as the pattern calls for. I will also need to work on correcting this with my knitting students. One of the students also found a pattern that will work well for the class. I guess I missed it because I am not familiar with that type of Lion Brand yarn, will of course need to check out weight.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Started Lessons at Church

On Wednesday (yesterday) had the first group of ladies for lessons in knitting and crocheting. There is a total of 15 women signed up. Have split them up into two groups one for crochet and one for knitting. It should also be easier to teach them this way. So far it seems like it is going to be fun.

Jan 7: Developing Realistic Characters

In today's reading the author, Mr. Fred White, discusses the importance of good character development. He further states that the read learns the most about the character by the behavior they display.
FOR FURTHER REFLECTION
Today in this segment Mr. White asks us to first think about the Civil Rights Movement. Although many people know what that term means it is the behavior of people that gives us the best understanding of the movement. The actions of people like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr. helps us understand more and also expands our picture of the movement.
TRY THIS
The assignment is to develop character profiles for five or six characters and then write a scene which includes narrative, dialogue, and action. In the you need to fully develop the character's personality and character atributes.
Unfortunately I already have too many characters and short stories going to get my brain working sufficiently to even attempt this assignment today.