On my YOP list was Two of Wands Movie Night Cocoon Shrug. Although I plan on making it, as I went through my Pinterest crochet board I realized I have A LOT of sweaters and shrugs from Make & Do pinned. I had purchased Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend yarn during a sale. I thought … Continue reading Evolution of a Crochet Shrug
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YOP: Finished Project
I have my first finished project from my current Year of Projects list. You may remember my Nightshift Shawl by Drea Renee Knits. (Before blocking) I enjoyed making that shawl, but it is a lot of shawl for me to wear as I tend to get very hot easily. So, I decided to make The … Continue reading YOP: Finished Project
Year of Projects 2019/2020
This is a full, ambitious list. I won't complete it all, especially the fiber projects as I'm choosing bigger projects. Knitting: Finish my Shift Cowl (and possibly use this pattern to use up scrap yarns throughout the year) Knit a Quince & Co. wrap (kit already received) Make any pattern from Taproot Magazine Knit/Crochet my … Continue reading Year of Projects 2019/2020
Socks
Part of my Year of Projects list was to make socks, particularly using new techniques. My first pair of socks were a worsted weight pair as I followed along with Marly Bird's "My First Socks KAL". I learned quite a bit and they have made good "wear around the house instead of slippers" socks. Next … Continue reading Socks
Evolution of a Sweater
I am happy to report I have cast off my FIRST sweater! It all began when the pattern for The Easy Bulky One by Joji was released. I promptly purchased it and the recommended yarn, Quarry by Brooklyn Tweed (purchased online from a lovely shop-Wool & Co.-they packaged the yarn so beautifully!) Then, I did … Continue reading Evolution of a Sweater
YOP Update
It's been a long time since I posted. Not intentional, life just became busy and I have been down for the count with pneumonia 😷 I did manage to do some sewing though. I made a new dress, using the under skirt portion of the Metamorphic dress pattern by Sew Liberated. I added 5 inches … Continue reading YOP Update
Adding Magic
Good morning! I have added several magic balls to my stash buster granny afghan. There is absolutely no thought into the order of the colors, totally random as I find quarter and half skeins in my stash. I find it fun to change color and remember what project I made. I have also started a … Continue reading Adding Magic
