Naughty or Nice

I can't believe I haven't posted the whole month of December! Well, I guess I can because with sicknesses around here and handmade Christmas stress topped off with a sometimes 'Naughty' (but mostly 'Nice') baby, I haven't had the chance to do much of anything. Still, I had to take the time today to post a special Christmas wish to all of you.

Hope yours is the BEST!!!

Best to you in 2010!

Ana Slouch Hat

I finished this awhile back and am just getting to post about it now. I struggled with the funky bind-off but thanks to your tips from the last post on this I was able to get through it. Turned out pretty cute too if I do say so myself!


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Pattern Source: "Ana Slouch Hat" by Adrienne Thomas (buy download HERE)
Yarn: Fleece Artist Woolie Silk 3 ply
Needles: size 6
Ravelry Link: HERE

First Snowboader Hat

I say first because in true Knitterella fashion I decided to start knitting Christmas gifts now. WIth one month to go I 'plan' to make these hats the gift to give this year.


So far so good, this hat knits up super fast, was fun to make and turned out really nice. Here's hoping I keep my momentum going!

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Pattern Source: "Everyone's Favorite Snowboarder Hat" by Tracey Earhart
Yarn: Brown Sheep Burly Spun
Needles: size 15, 15" circulars
Ravelry Link: HERE
Notes: I omit 2-3 rows in the length of the hat

Tuva

Yup! It's a hat.


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Pattern Source: Slouched Tuva Hat pattern, FREE from Turvid
Yarn: Yarn from The Plucky Knitter/ Merino Cashmere Nylon Worsted Weight, color way Honey Wilkes
Needles: size 7 and 8
Ravelry Link: HERE
Notes: I knitted this is worsted instead of the DK the pattern calls for. I liked the way it turned out. I didn't alter the pattern at all this time but if I were to knit with worsted again I think I'd cast on for less stitches (maybe 20) and increase into the first pattern round to get the required number of stitches for the rest of the hat.

Work In Progress

Cable Comfort Throw

Finally an FO! Well, actually when I showed you the 'sneak peek' it was already done. I had to wait to post about it because it was a gift for a dear friend on her wedding day.


The only downfall to this project was that, in my opinion, it didn't turn out big enough. If I ever do this again I think I'd do at least 2 extra panels and also add 2 more cable rounds to the width. (note to self: each panel took about 1.25 skeins)


In the beginning I wasn't sure if I wanted to knit this in panels like the pattern requested or if I wanted to cast on for them all at once to avoid all that seaming. I did ended up doing the panels separate and it worked out well for me. I seamed them as I went and I actually enjoyed it.

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Pattern Source: Cable Comfort Throw (FREE pattern)
Yarn: Wool-Ease, Thick & Quick
Needles: size 13
Raveled: HERE

Yarn Action

I'm sorry my blog has been so boring lately… A lot has been going on and unfortunately not a lot of knitting. Will is actually getting more 'yarn action' then I am! Hopefully that will change soon.

Work In Progress

Little Embroidered Tote

Remember my little embroidery project? Well, here is the finished piece… a cute little drawstring project tote!


Since I always have a hat project on my needles I wanted to make a little project tote just big enough to carry one. I used the general instructions from this Simple Drawstring Bag tutorial - it's a great tutorial, so easy.

I hope to make more using custom little embroidered designs like this, and more of my many great fabric scraps. Would be nice gifts don't you think?

Tiny Crochet

I've been trying to crochet some teeny-tiny dials to make a necklace of my own but these babies are harder then I thought they'd be. I might just have to splurge on the original!

And Another One

I crocheted another one like this, but this pattern is different. I liked crocheting the clusters on this one better.


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Pattern Source: Granny Skull Cap
Yarn:Berroco, Ultra Alpaca
Hook: 6
Size: one size
Ravelry: my project page is HERE

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Peek A Boo

I enjoy a little crochet every now and then and I needed a quick gift. This Peek A Boo Hat was a fun, cute, fast and FREE pattern - great way to use up scrap yarn too!



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Pattern Source: Peek A Boo Flower Hat
Yarn: Berroco, Ultra Alpaca
Hook: 6
Size: one size
Ravelry: my project page is HERE

Rocky Felicity

I finished another Felicity in another fabulous Plucky colorway - Rock Road.


I'm still lovin' this pattern. This one I made in a needle size up from my last one and I think I'm going to go yet another needle size up in my next one - I want more slouch!



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Pattern Source: Felicity hat (FREE pattern)
Yarn: 80/10/10 worsted weight yarn from The Plucky Knitter, colorway, Rocky Road
Needles: 7s and 8s
Size: one size
Raveled: HERE

Agh… The Ana

I saw a sample knit up of the Ana Hat at this shop and totally had to buy the kit. The hat is so cute but the pattern is driving me nuts!


I'm unraveling yet AGAIN. I can't for the life of me figure out the pleated/accordion type bind off that the pattern calls for. Anyone else work on this hat and have issues?

OK, I need to find some uninterrupted time to tackle it yet again… Hopefully it'll come to me in an 'ah-ha' moment!

A Little Embroidery

Doing a little embroidery for another project that I'm working on…


I sketched out my illustration, traced it onto my fabric and started to stitch away…


Just a bit more to do - hopefully this little project will get done and not get lost in my craft room with a bunch of other UFOs!

Pink Harvey

Since I've got quite a few new projects in the works I've decided I better wrap up some old ones first. Like this Pink Harvey…


I started this when I was pregnant - the plan was to make a pink one and a blue one (HERE) and have it for the outfit I brought baby home in - but since baby decided to come a month early I didn't get things done in time.


Even though I didn't end up needing a pink one, I was so close to finishing it I thought I still better. It'll be nice to have on hand for a baby gift or to hold onto incase I ever need it for myself!

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Pattern Source: "Harvey Kimono" from Natural Knits For Babies And Moms
Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK
Needles: size 4 and 5
Size: Newborn
Ravelry Link: HERE

Thread Inspired

I stumbled upon these the other day and fell in LOVE with them. Love them so much it inspired to me to dig out the old box of threads I got from my grandma when she passed. I've been holding onto this box for many years now. She is the one that taught me how to crochet when I was a very young girl - this project will be perfect.


I'm so pleased to have found my beloved box of threads. I also found a bunch of old hooks and this handkerchief with crocheted edging - she did tons of projects like this with beautiful edging.


All of WREN's work is so inspiring - just love her style. If you haven't seen her work you must go check it out. Her crochet pieces are my favorite.

I've got a few different projects I'm working on right now - really got my 'crafting itch' back - my mind is working full tilt with ideas and projects - I just need to find the time to do them!

Katie's Emmeline

I finally got the time I needed to finish this apron.


I was able to quickly snap a few pictures before shipping this out to a dear friend in Chicago. It was part of a wedding shower gift for her. When you want to make a gift, I think a handmade apron, packaged with a nice cookbook and any little extras is a great wedding shower gift idea.


Love that it's reversible and full-length. One of these days I'll make one for myself!

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Pattern Source: "Emmeline Apron" found HERE
Fabric: found the fabric at Jo Ann's

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