I have a few more yarn projects to show you. I really should post some more variety, but besides school, it's all I've been doing lately.
I made Maxton a hat from this pattern, Knotty but Nice. I made a few mistakes and even dropped a few stitches, which I've never done before. However, you can't really tell so I didn't frog back. This is my 2nd cabled project. My first is mostly done, just waiting for some fabric flowers before I show it off.
I pretty much followed the pattern until the decreases, which I did a little differently. Maxton loves it and thinks its soft, even though it's wool, which is pretty much a miracle.
My 2nd project is a small shawl, which I like to wrap around my neck, sort of cowl style. It's crochet, which was a fun diversion from all the knitting I've been doing, and it is based on this pattern, My Blue Jeans Shawl. I had a terrible time interpreting the written pattern, because I would always forget where I was in the sequence, so I charted this one out too, with a few small changes. I'm sharing the chart with you, in case anyone wants to try it. You can add as many pattern repeats as you want.
Incidentally, I love the first picture. I think it's my new favorite shot of myself (Thanks, Mom!). I've been slowly loosing weight a bit, so it's nice to see my face a little leaner. The brooch is one I inherited from my Grandma Jensen and I finally figured out how to wear it, which makes me happy.
I made Maxton a hat from this pattern, Knotty but Nice. I made a few mistakes and even dropped a few stitches, which I've never done before. However, you can't really tell so I didn't frog back. This is my 2nd cabled project. My first is mostly done, just waiting for some fabric flowers before I show it off.
I pretty much followed the pattern until the decreases, which I did a little differently. Maxton loves it and thinks its soft, even though it's wool, which is pretty much a miracle.
My 2nd project is a small shawl, which I like to wrap around my neck, sort of cowl style. It's crochet, which was a fun diversion from all the knitting I've been doing, and it is based on this pattern, My Blue Jeans Shawl. I had a terrible time interpreting the written pattern, because I would always forget where I was in the sequence, so I charted this one out too, with a few small changes. I'm sharing the chart with you, in case anyone wants to try it. You can add as many pattern repeats as you want.
Incidentally, I love the first picture. I think it's my new favorite shot of myself (Thanks, Mom!). I've been slowly loosing weight a bit, so it's nice to see my face a little leaner. The brooch is one I inherited from my Grandma Jensen and I finally figured out how to wear it, which makes me happy.
I've started a new blog: Come follow my crafting adventures on my new blog. Find me at: creativeirony.com.
Purdy!
ReplyDeleteHey, I had a Grandma Jensen, too.
Hi, I just stumbled across your blog while looking for digital scrap freebies and I just have to tell you that it is amazing! You are so creative & talented and your kids are adorable. I have 3 boys (under the age of 4) and we're hoping to add to our family this year...while I love every minute of it, you make it look too easy! Thanks for the freebies, you have a new follower :)
ReplyDeleteOOH i love the shawl! How cute is that! Love the hat too. And your son is a cutie!
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you link your post at http://www.three-peas.com/2010/01/craft-project-thursday_28.html
It's Craft Project Thursday where everyone links to there project post!
Love the new projects. And, you look fantastic in that new picture. Oo la la!! :)
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