tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40735685541596861172024-03-13T12:53:59.294-05:00My Crafty CreationsMy place to showcase the things I make & design.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04184368996853946500noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073568554159686117.post-53818488481489713302014-03-20T22:52:00.002-05:002014-03-20T22:52:31.006-05:00Hot Off the Hook!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My scarf made of Red Heart Boutique Sassy Fabric.</div>
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This scarf took about 3-4 hours total. I used a K-6.50 mm crochet hook and followed the <a href="http://www.redheart.com/yarn/boutique-sassy-fabric" target="_blank">tutorial</a> on Red Heart's website.<br />
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Total length is about 120" or so. (It was slightly longer than my 120" measuring tape.)<br />
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I personally recommend rolling the fabric strip around something that will unroll without twisting the fabric. It gets kinda annoying having to stop and let the fabric untwist. This was my method:<br />
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I just rolled the fabric around the cardboard roll and slipped it over the plastic roll, then borrowed my daughter's Rainbow Loom to make the rings to keep the cardboard roll from sliding around on the plastic roll. Then just ran a string through to hang it while I worked it. Worked like a charm.</div>
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<br />Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04184368996853946500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073568554159686117.post-61678730237440844132014-02-17T16:53:00.001-06:002014-02-17T16:53:38.639-06:00Hot off the hook<p dir="ltr">So I've been really bad about posting lately. Sorry. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Anyway, my just finished project. </p>
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Image for my Rolled Brim, Cable Knit Owls Newborn Hat</div>
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Just finished Priscilla Hewitt's Cotton Bath Puff. I did mine in Red Heart Super Saver 100% acrylic in Lavender or Lt Orchid. Can't remember the color name and the band is long gone lol. Pattern can be found at: web.archive.org/web/20010816055315/members.aol.com/lffunt/bath.htm<br />
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Worked up in about 6 hours total. Round 2 took the longest but was worth it in the end. Will be testing it out later. ;) I prefer acrylic over cotton because the cotton tends to absorb the soap instead of allow it to lather. <br />
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<br />Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04184368996853946500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073568554159686117.post-12145221824301981422013-04-16T00:05:00.001-05:002013-04-17T16:01:54.379-05:00Power Tools and Craft Totes<div dir="ltr">
Always a little nerve wracking when the hubby takes power tools to your favorite craft tote.</div>
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Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04184368996853946500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073568554159686117.post-74875809103239843822013-04-11T00:42:00.001-05:002021-12-20T07:20:56.841-06:00Free Crochet Pattern: Basic Round Coaster/Potholder/Washcloth to Crochet<br />
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WW Cotton Yarn (ex. Peaches & Crème 4-ply)</span></div>
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Coaster, make 1 main piece skipping to edging after Round 3 using
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Potholder, make 2 main pieces using H/8-5.00 mm Crochet Hook. Place
pieces together with backs touching and work edging through back
loops of both pieces.
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Approx. 6.5” diameter.</span></div>
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1: In <a href="http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-adjustable-double-ring/">adjustable
double ring</a>, ch 3, 11 dc, pull ring closed tightly, join with sl
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3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) around,
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4: Ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, (1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc
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join</a>, joining last dc to top of beg ch-3. Weave in ends. (60 dc)</span></div>
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contrasting color yarn anywhere, ch 1, sc in same st, (sc in next dc,
ch1) around ending with sc. Work <a href="http://mrsmicawber.blogspot.com/2012/06/pardon-me-but-your-slip-stitch-is.html">invisible
join</a>, joining last sc to first sc. Weave in ends.</span></div>
Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04184368996853946500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073568554159686117.post-40304341058091796762013-03-10T21:57:00.000-05:002013-03-10T22:00:56.455-05:00Quick Project Update<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
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<li><span style="color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tasha's Blanket -- Currently on hold. Got about 8" done. Pattern <a href="http://redheart.com/free-patterns/cabled-classic-throw">here</a>. Using Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn in 3 shades of purple and size 8 circular knitting needles. Each row is taking about 30 min.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mom's Blanket -- Making a daisy square afghan for Mother's day. To get this pattern, you have to join <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/krochetkrystal/">Krochet Krystal's group on Yahoo</a>. Going to make 30 squares (5x6). Completed 4 so far. Using Red Heart Super Saver in Amethyst, Soft White, and Turqua and Size H/8-5.00 mm Crochet Hook. Each square is taking about 2 hours.</span></li>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ruffle
Scarf -- This is just a side project I work on a little at time. Got
about 7-8" done so far. Pattern <a href="http://redheart.com/free-patterns/frilly-knit-scarf">here</a>.
Using Red Heart Boutique Sashay Yarn in Boogie and Size 8
knitting needles.
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<li><span style="color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pot lid grabber hats (to be used for cookie jars). Customer wants me to use size 3 crochet thread. So far this one has been a bit of a challenge. The design isn't looking right because of it's size. Hoping to figure this one out soon.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did this today just for a little something different. Pattern <a href="http://annenorgaard.blogspot.com/2013/01/3-strand-cable-braid-tutorial.html">here</a>. Edging <a href="http://tanglednews.wordpress.com/tutorials/i-cord-bind-off/">here</a>. Using Martha Stewart Crafts 35% wool/65% acrylic yarn in Lilac and Size 8 knitting needles. This worked up in about 3 hours or so.</span></li>
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Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04184368996853946500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073568554159686117.post-62008555578736188462013-02-06T17:05:00.001-06:002013-02-06T17:05:06.468-06:00Needle Tatting<p>New toy!</p>
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Same project, different problem...also been trying to figure out how to do the earflap (without stealing from another pattern). So during church tonight, inspirations struck. I started drawing it out. Completely tuning out the preacher. My mother kept shooting me dirty looks the whole time. lol. Point is, by the time I left, I knew what I am going to do.<br />
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Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04184368996853946500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073568554159686117.post-79185142147509397432013-01-07T03:00:00.001-06:002013-01-07T03:00:56.606-06:00Crafters' Hallows<p>Ok. Nerdy crafter moment. </p>
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<br />Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04184368996853946500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073568554159686117.post-56186636383219718622012-12-26T23:36:00.002-06:002012-12-26T23:36:41.261-06:00LossIt has come to my attention that the greatest tool I had for my crafting has been retired. The webmistress of www.knittingpatterncentral.com and all her sister sites has retired from posting patterns. I was lucky enough that my hubby knows how to save a webpage for offline viewing that will basically be the entire website until it directs you away from that domain. If you are online though, at that point, it will still take you to the link. I am very sad to see these wonderful tools stop growing. They have been my "go-to" site for about 6 years. This is a great tragedy to crafters everywhere.<br />
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Slipper pattern <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/two-tone-ballet-slippers/33982?addToCart#_=_" target="_blank">here</a><br />
Flower pattern <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/60147.html" target="_blank">here</a> (free registration required)<br />
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<p>Working on a bridal veil for a vow renewal.</p>
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Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04184368996853946500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073568554159686117.post-25286274754469949502012-11-13T00:38:00.001-06:002012-11-13T00:38:30.822-06:00Surprise!So today I noticed in my Blogger Dashboard that this blog has reached 11,000 pageviews! That's about 10,999 more than I thought I'd ever have. ;) Thanks for the support.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04184368996853946500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073568554159686117.post-41077756817233395612012-11-09T03:18:00.001-06:002012-11-09T03:21:21.516-06:00Quick Update<div>
So all things craft related have kinda taken a backburner for a while since my aunt passed away. <br />
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Been working on a doily out of a pattern booklet of my Mom's. So far its going well. After its done and blocked, it should be about 16" across. <br />
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Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04184368996853946500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073568554159686117.post-84428395742113151532012-10-26T03:05:00.001-05:002012-10-26T03:05:50.823-05:00HelpI am looking for a pattern that I saw years ago. It is either a pillow or a pillow cover, I can't remember. It was done with light blue thread (I think), and was composed of 9 (?) irish rose motifs (?). I saw it on AnniesAttic.com when they were still doing the Free Pattern of the Day. (Which has been discontinued for some time now.) I have scoured their website to no avail.<br />
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I realize this is a very vague description, but I'm hoping to find it again. I am willing to pay for it if it can be found. If you find it (or one similar (; ) please contact me through the link at the top of this page.<br />
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Thanks.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04184368996853946500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073568554159686117.post-30803252043704215112012-10-24T23:33:00.001-05:002012-10-24T23:37:02.372-05:00Up-cycled<div>
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Loving my new "yarn bowl". Picked up at a local consignment shop for about $25. There were other cheaper ones but this one really caught my eye. Yellow roses are my Granny's favorite. It will keep her in my thoughts long after she passes. <br />
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So I began scouring the internet for a pattern for a ribbon. Came up to this one: <a href="http://bwalker8706.blogspot.com/2011/10/breast-cancer-awareness-ribbon-pattern.html">http://bwalker8706.blogspot.com/2011/10/breast-cancer-awareness-ribbon-pattern.html</a>. No pics or anything, but it looked pretty straight forward.<br />
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