Friday, July 6, 2012

Cool Pleated Purse!

I have had these purse handles for about 3 years now and finally got down to making a purse to go with them. The hardest part was deciding what color would compliment all of the colors on the handles. Then I had to decide on a design that wasn't too busy. I wanted the handles to be the eye-catcher of the bag. Lighting never does any justice for the true color of things, but this bag is a coral/orangish color. A pinky orange. I used a Drops Design pattern, which I have used before but with a lighter weight yarn. This time I used Brown Sheep Bulky 100% wool. The handles are plastic but heavy and not cheap! I loved making the pleats and they inspired me to knit a pleated skirt. I love this bag!

Flower Headband

This colorful headband is crocheted throughout with a mesh/window band and a flower sewn on. A great way to use up scrap yarn. I love putting coral and aquamarine together. I don't know why but those colors sing next to each other. And of course, grey makes me happy! This is one of my favorite impromptu flowers to make. They always turn out oversized, which is perfect!

Ribbed Tank

I have made this top before. A simple ribbed tank from Stitch N Bitch. I used Peaches N Creme kitchen cotton in Denim. I liked using this basic cotton better than the Lion Brand Cotton which is partially acrylic. With the lion brand, there would be less pilling, but it is a much heavier yarn and more expensive. I love the drape of this top with the kitchen cotton. This is a wonderful summer piece that flatters curves and style! 

Burly Spun Neck Cozy


This is another of my original designs. A simple garter stitch neck cozy with vintage buttons. The yarn is a very expensive Brown Sheep Burly Spun 100% wool. The yarn is so thick, the project works up quickly. I love the variagation of this color combo. Its a very warm and natural looking piece, perfect with a sweater for fall, but looks nice under the collar of a pea coat for winter!

Pictured: Yours Truly

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Cowl Shawl

One of my own designs here and pretty proud of this one! Its a very simple crochet pattern, back and forth with increasing every row. It makes a beautiful cowl neck when pinned with a shawl pin and dramatic without the pin. Great for casual outfits but spices up boring fall days!

Ripple Cowl


Used Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece for this ripple cowl. I think the cotton was a little too heavy for this pattern. Would have been much nice with an alpaca/wool blend. So, instead its a cool, drapey cowl. I love the color, of couse, named azul. Worked up very fast and will make more of this pattern for fall!

Seven Circle Knit Necklace

Believe this pattern is called Seven Circle on Ravelry. It was quite easy to make and inspired my Beaded Knit Necklaces. I love the way the colors came out!

Beaded Knit Necklace

75% acrylic, 25% wool

100% mercerized cotton

These are my super easy beaded necklaces. I love that they are longer and chunkier than whats out right now. I think they would look fabulous doubled up for the fall. Each necklace has 90 beads throughout and very soft and cool!

75% acrylic, 25% wool

              75% extra fine merino, 20% silk,
                                                                      5% cashmere

Wingspan Shawl

This is the "Wingspan Shawl" found on Ravelry. I used a gorgeous sock yarn with aloe in it (75% washable wool, 25% nylon) that I found from Tuesday Morning. It took about two balls, with lots left over in the second ball. Its a very easy pattern and super soft finished product. I love the tiered angles and am in the process of making another!
Pictured is the lovely Maria Fetterhoff!


Beaded Wire Necklace!

This is my attempt at crocheting wire. I beaded about 2000 teensy beads onto wire and tied the ends off with wire jewelry clamps. Then I crocheted the beaded wire. Took about 4 hours with lots of breaks to bead the wire and 5 minutes to crochet about a yard of wire! I think it turned out pretty, but not sure if I will be working with this medium too much more!

Triangle Scarf


I love these triangle scarves! I found the stitch pattern in Super Stitches Crochet. I altered the pattern to increase at the beginning and end of each row. I think it turned out pretty cute! The yarn is Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima "Quatro." I loved working with this yarn. It is uber soft and has a mind-blowing 220 yards per ball! It comes in solid colors for half a dollar cheaper, but the color combos that this yarn comes in is scrumptious!