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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.