Knit Cable Scarf

This is my second knitting project from a good friend Mugsy , who is teaching me to knit.. This is a simple scarf that has a cable through the middle... Its really exciting learning all these new stitches and knitting...Its aot very rewarding...
I'm making this scarf for Marley

Knitted Scarf

The scarf that I started on Nov. 22, 2010.. Only took me 1 month to do.. Because alot of things came up along the way and it had to be put on the back burner a bit... But its finished.. I've decided to give it to keegan.. He seems to really like my yarn...LOL and it fits him just perfect!!!

Mens Winter Hat

Here is a quick Mens Winter Hat that I was able to do up while watching a movie.. Eat , Pray, Love with Julia Roberts.. The pattern is free...Hat Pattern

New Years Goals

I've been doing alot of thinking about my January Goals for knit and crochet and I think I have come up with some patterns I would like to get done in January... Check back to see If I met the goals..

Knit Goal:

A scarf for Marley with a cable in the middle... Another simple pattern from a wonderful RAV friend, Mugsy

Marleys Cable Knit Scarf   
Done dec 31, 2010

Goal #2 Finish Mugsy simple knit scarf......done dec 22, 2010  Knitted Scarf Photos

Sock Goal:
 socks from the book crochet socks... I'll be making these socks for me..mini-cluster-socks

Crochet Goal:  Thomas the train blanket..Thomas the Train

Winter Hats

This first hat is for me.. Its made from Manos Silk blend Yarn.  The Pattern is here /scattered-mama-hat if you would like to make one for yourself..

I also Made a hat for my sister, Using Bernat Natural Alpaca Yarn... The pattern I used for this hat is also Free so Give it a try yourself.. Its called binnacle-watch-cap

Neck Warmer

Here is a very quick Neck Warmer I made for my sister.. I used a single crochet foundation row and then switched off between single crochet and double crochet.. I used malabrigo aquarella wool.. It was amazing to work with.. I loved how it turned out and would not mind picking up some more to play with...

EASY DOES IT SOCKS #2 attempt

Well I finished 1 Easy Does it sock and started the 2nd sock and I could not get the tension the same AT ALL.. so I ripped the whole sock out and started over from scratch.. This 2nd atempted I crocheted both socks at the same time using 2 different balls of yarn.. The results I love.. The tension and size is the same on both socks.. It only took me 6 days to complete these socks.. Not bad I think ..

EASY DOES IT SOCKS

Here is my first pair of socks for me I'm working on it...They are crochet and I am using sock yarn from scotland... Here is the progress so far...

Daisy Baby Blanket

A little boy I babysit is expecting a new little sister around the Christmas Holiday Season.. This is s quick daisy pattern square that I made up 9 of.. The are 9 inch squares.. Just a whip stitch and a boarder and you have a car seat blanket.. I used vanna yarn in Pink poodle, Sweet pea, Angel White and Chocolate cake...
Hope the New baby likes it...

yarn cakes

My New Swift and ball winder from knit picks in action.. It was really fun to use and it entertained 5 children under 3 for 10 mins.. Great idea on a rainy day... Make yarn cakes!!!

The yarn I as making into a yarn cake was lime surprize sock yarn from ripplescrafts.com.. 

Check out the website they are in Scotland and they have a sock yarn club... Sooo Tempting to join... 

Merry Christmas From Grace

I've had the most thoughtful swap partner , Grace from Scotland , send me this amazing christmas gift package... I just love everything in it...
A coronation street project bag
a Lovely project bag, Grace made
Christmas tree decorations
red beads
a key chain from her town
a knitting pin
a pair of circular knitting needles
a rav. pin
A monkey container full of wooden buttons
a map book of scotland
a heart shaped air fresner
A tissue packet holder for my purse
Shell Buttons
A hank of Noro Sock Yarn..YIPPIE
A hank  of local dyed sock yarn....called Lime suprize..YUMMY

A Simple Scarf

So for my first knitted project. A good friend, Mugsy, on my vanna fan club board gave me this simple scarf pattern to work on to help become more comfortabe with the the knit and purl stitches...
Here is what I've done so far ... I'm using vanna chocie seaspray yarn.

The Cast On

Well 2011 is (was) going to the mark the year to learn to knit... BUT I could not wait...
I received a RAK book called stitch and bitch and I started reading , which in turn, fueled my wanting to knit even more so I picked up some knitting needles and gave it a try... So far I have learned a few things:
1) I'm a English style knitter
2) My grandmother taught me the knit stitch

So I know how to cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch and bind off.... Now just to prefect these stitches a bit more and then I'll attempt a easy pattern...
Here are some pictures of my first attempts

Picture one: my knit stitch

This 2nd picture is my purl stitches.. as you can see I got off track when the baby woke up from his nap and I set this down but I was quickly able to get back on track...

A very Vanna Thanksgiving

After several months of swaping all over Canada and the USA ... 12, 12 inch blocks have been swapped to create this afghan that inspired by Thanksgiving and fall colours....
A perfect gift for my RV loving Sister and brother in law..

finished cowl

Here is a picture of the finished cowl...
I started one before our vacation but I made a mistake in the pattern and forgot the twist.... because I'm not a ripper outter .. I just finished that one and made it a scarf and started over.. this was my 2nd attempt at the pattern and I was able to get the twist in it... Because I ran out of this yarn its a bit smaller then it should be but still nice...

Candy From Sweden

I was in a recent Candy swap.. My partner was from Sweden.. Check out some of the yummy candy that was sent to me and some really great sock yarn too!!!!!!!!

cowl

Here is a project I am working on... the Icelandic Cowl.. I am using some wonderful knit picks yarn I was gifted called  Palette in Edamame and Forest Heather.. This is a fingering weight yarn.. It seems very thin and delicate to use but the end product is turning out wonderful.. Just wanted to give a quick update before we head off to Disney... This is my airplane project... If there is any crafting time to be had...
You can buy this pattern here /icelandic-cowl

First Socks

After 3 different pattern attempts I finally completed not one but 2 pairs of socks in one weekend...
They are a tad big for marley and keegan but very cute...
I used knit picks comfy worsted yarn.. 2 skeins each per pair of socks...
the pattern can be found here.. its a free pattern ....baby socks

Mugsy Mystery Afghan complete

After about 7 weeks of clues and many many hours of crochet.. the mystery afghan is complete
Here is a look at the final project
Enjoy

Spiderman

Here is a great blanket that worked up really quick with spiderman theme... I made this for my nephew Nicholas..
Here is the link for the free pattern so you can try the pattern out yourself..
Enjoy
Spiderman Blanket Pattern

Secret friendship Swap

Our Group Vanna's fan club had a secret friendship swap.... I got the most amazing package:

in my box you will find
a skein of vanna baby
a skein of bernat alpaca yarn
body spray, bubble bath, body lotion all in apple
a bath puff
nail files
mini pens for my purse
post its
tootsie rolls with the usa flag on the wrapper
chips with crab seasoning on them (a hint from my secret friends area/town)
milk duds
muddy bears
tropical trail mix
2 packs of lip glosses
and for my gag gift… gummy rats……ohh dear i know i won’t be able to eat them…..eatting a rat…………..great gag gift ..LOL
and my handmade gift is a super soft and colourful scarf … just perfect!!!!!

Christmas Swap Partners

Updated Dec 27th, 2010


Patterns From Ravlery :

adirondack-socks
/hourglass-jacket
Blue Sock Happiness
/victorian-shrug
knit-look-cardigan

Supplies:

small and medium projects bags.. colourful , funky patterns, something exciting
a zippered pouch of some kind like a pencil case to hold scissors and other items
a zippered pouch like a change purse, a bit bigger to hold all the stitch markers
a 5.5mm or a 5mm light up crochet hooka wooden shawl pin

Books:

Any knitting magazines
The chicks with sticks guide to knitting:  by Nancy Queen

Yarn:
 
Vanna choice yarn in  Lime, Aqua and Silver HeatherI would Love to try any SOFT yarn that you love

Caribbean swap for Keegan

My first square swap was the Caribbean themed swap on the vanna fan board.. We exchanged 9 inch squares... I've taken the squares and stitched them together with a single crochet. I've then boardered them with a single crochet, a round of double crochet skipping one stitch every 3, then a round of single crochet and a double crochet every 3rd stitched and then the final round was single crochet... This blanket is for Keegan
I'm really pleased how this turned out...

Not In love at all

Well Many many months ago I feel in love with this car coat pattern... I really really loved it and wanted to make it for myself.. I bought the book with the pattern in it.. For you and your home, Vanna's choice and I bought the yarn.. 9 skeins of lion brand thick and quick wool ease yarn at $70.00 and have been saving it for some time now.. I finally took the time to make the coast since it is getting cold here... It did work up quick and I followed the pattern to a T.. but in the end I do not like it at all.. There is too much yarn under the arm pit and it bunches up when your arms are at your side.. its very very heavy and wold be warm but heavy on your body.... ohh well.. lesson learned!!!

Another Clue Complete

Clue # 4 has been completed and the mystery blanket is looking less and less like a mystery.. This week we were left with a cliff hanger.. At the top of the picture one row in green... I'm not sure how this is conected to next weeks clue....ummmm
Enjoy

Love Mail

Today a wonderful package came in the mail from my swap partner, Allison... It was full of amazing treats
Thank you Allison for a wonderful pick me up
my wonderful package had the following items in it:
my awesome box was stuffed with goodness:
a handmand scarf, I can’t wait to wear and its a perfect colour too
riesen chocolates--- more then half the bag is gone already
a magic monkey towel for the kids bath, will be used tonight
nail polish, I need a pick me up I will paint my nails this weekend
halloween bandaids all my kids will want a boo boo now
mini scissors… they are perfect and will be used alot
a santa puzzle that will be perfect for my daughter on our plane ride…
mango body lotion.. the box smelled sooo great when I opened it.. I can’t wait to smell that good
plastic locking stitch markers and a little case to carry them in… they mean the world to me…
soak, a fine fibers wash.. I have never seen or used this.. i’m looking forward to trying it
a project bag which is the perfect size for the car and making wash clothes on the road
starburst candy…Marley already said they were hers and ate 3
knitpicks palette in forest green…love it
knitpicks palette in edamame….so soft
knitpicks wool of andes in chocolate…I really wanted to try this one
a movie..two weeks noticed.. I have watched this and loved it.. hubby and I already said we would watch it sat night..(we need a laugh)
handmade hair clips for marley… she loves purple and she wanted to wear them right away
3 halloween pencils
icelandic cowl pattern.. Thank you I need to work on a project just for me.. ( i will start this soon)
applesauce spice cupcakes, I love cupcakes and these are healthy too for the kids….wonderful
fall stickers… a great craft item for the kids
and vintage halloween greeting cards.. I know just who i want to give these too

OUR FRIEND OLIVER

our wonderful friend and family member oliver, passed away yesterday after 4 years and 4 days of unconditional love and companionship... may you rest in peace my friend , rest in peace
sept. 28, 2010- Last family photo with oliver...  

Mugsy Mystery Afghan

On the Vanna's fan club there is a Mystery Afghan CAL happening.. Each we a new clue is e-mailed to you.. Its a pattern. A piece of the afghan.. I've just finsihed Clue #1 and Clue #2.. I'm Blocking this section of the afghan today in order to get out the waves and prepare for Clue #3 on sunday.. Here is the progress so far.
my colour choices are cheery cherry, pea green, eggplant, shapphire, fern and kelly green.  I'm planning on finishing this before christmas and giving it to my sister. :-)

lunch/ market bag

Here is a little bag I did over the last few days.. The pattern is from crochet world  aug 2010 magazine..
I made this for one of my swap buddies... She can use it as a lunch bag or market bag...
Made from cottontots yarn

Its Done

Its done and I've very proud of it....

Win Arm Warmers from Allison

Hi Everyone
This wonderful lady, Allison... Who just happens to be one of my stalkers on Rav. Is hosting a chance to win custom made arm warmers on her blog. I think these are pretty neat and would be super warm when sitting by the camp fire... Check her blog and enter to win...
Good Luck everyone


http://kniterrant.blogspot.com/

For my Stalkers

Hello Stalkers,
I've put together a WISH LIST... I'm really looking forward to swapping with you...

The most important stuff...

Patterns:  From Ravelry: Can be found in my Queue:
Crocheted 'Stockinette' Sweater - Child by Melissa Horozewski
Warm'n Cozy Hooks by Lisa Gentry
Circular Shrug by Mary Jane Hall
Marina Bag by Yasmin Gamal
East Coast Wrap by Carrie Keplinger
felted-stained-glass-tote
lacy diamond scarf
/starling-sock




All those free patterns that are hanging by the yarn in stores.. I love to read them all , please collect them for me.

Yarn: 3 skeins each of Surf,Planetarium,Harbor to make the East coast wrap.
Knitpicks Swish Worsted Yarn in eggplant. to make the circular shrug  but I don't know how many skeins I need until I get the pattern.
any of knit picks comfy worsted yarn any colour for socks...
I'd really like 5 skeins of Firecracker Heather , wool of andes, knitpicks to make my daughter a sweater
and 5 skeins of Dune Twist, same yarn to make son a sweater.
I do like vannas choice and vanna baby yarns and would love any colours of skeins  

any yarn that is super soft.. for sweaters, socks, slippers etc...

Supplies: small and medium projects bags.. colourful , funky patterns, something exciting
stitch markers that are plastic and locking
I love all those "made by" tags you sew into items.. love them all
a ball winder.
a zippered pouch of some kind like a pencil case to hold scissors and other items
a zippered pouch like a change purse, a bit bigger to hold all the stitch markers

Books: (used is just fine for any books) I have crochet today delivered to my house each month.. I love all crochet magazines.. I'd like to read some back issues from 2 years ago or longer if you have any.. (used is great)..
.stitch and bitch- knitting book
the complete photo guide to knitting by Margaret Hubert
2 at a time socks: the secret of knitting two at once on a circular needle by Melissa morgan oakes
 The chicks with sticks guide to knitting:  by nancy queen

Any books on childrens wearables.I love videos on crochet or even a video how to knit would be great.


What my stalker can make me: I would love to try a pair of fingerless gloves... long ones up my arm.
slippers (size 9 feet)
shawls for cool fall nights...
A pair of mitts that have the finger gloves inside so you open the flap and can use your fingers without taking off the whole glove..
scarfs..
anything to keep me warm this winter... anything knitted to is a real treat because I can't make them myself yet

Non craft stuff: I like dragonflies, stain glass window charms, little garden decore.
I enjoy cooking and baking, Jamie oliver is my fav. chef.. I would love to read one of the issues to his magazine... I like pampered chef spices and tools.  I love pretty muffin paper cups
I kind of collect bags.. I love pretty reuseable bags.
I don't really wear make up or anything.. but i love fruit scents, I enjoy bubble baths.. I really like the body shop and similar stores... I like fruit lip glosses

Food: I really like dark chocolate M&;M's. sour keys... I love gummy worms, peach fuzzes, mentos, gum anything really with sugar.. mint areo bars...
kettle corn pop corn, homemade salsa... I only drink diet coke or pepsi for pops. Crystal light water packets. I love flavored coffee .. we have a Keurig coffee maker that uses K-Cups
I like bushes baked beans, yellow spanish rice, and those campbells dinner in a box kits.. the lemon chicken is amazing and we can't get them in canada.. also the jello cheesecakes with cherry topping.. we can't get those too.

For the kids my daughter loves to get candy in the mail.. it just taste better.. smarties, suckers, skittles she loves sugar... what 2.5 year old doesn't???
They both love crafts, colouring, glue, stickers, sparkles..
Marley loves thomas the train.... anything to do with him would make her day
Keegan loves trucks,sand toys, blocks.. he is your regular baby.:-)

I can't think of anything else at the momment.. Will update when I think of things.. Please check back.. Ohh also If I recieve something from another swap partner.. I will take it off this list.. (eg.. Patterns...)

Just a update

I Don't have a picture but I wanted to update that I have made it to section 4 of the Cathedral Rose Window.. The end is getting closer and so is my deadline...

I've been taking part in many swaps on ravelry. Its been alot of fun so far... I've started my first pair of socks.. with some AMAZING yarn from knit picks called comfy worsted.. I am going to have to get more of this for sure... I'll update a sock photo too.. I've only done the cuff so far.. No time... I'm also working on a Wish List for my stalkers to read.. Hopefully will get that done this evening and posted here...

coming closer

Its about 10 weeks into this project... and I am ready to get on to a new project, something that will whip up a bit faster.. I am very very pleased how things are coming along with the blanket thou and I think the special person who will get this as a gift will love it too... I have just finsihed section 3 round 23... There is light at the end of the tunnel ... I am nearing the end.. Must keep chugging along.. I have a dead line now... only 3 weeks left to finish....This can be done