Knitting

Crafty / Knitting — 16 Comments
16
Feb 11

FO: Cupcake hats!

Cupcake Hats

Pattern: My “own”
Yarn: Plymouth Encore Worsted in purple/cream
Random pink yarn (lost the ball bands – oops!)
Needles: US 7 DPNs
Started: December 2010
Finished: January 2011

Hi knitting, it has been a while! When I started this blog, I always planned to include crafty stuff but to blog about things you actually have to… start AND finish a project. I have issues with both. Lots of issues.

My boyfriend’s sister was due in January and even in Texas, a baby born in January needs a hat! Food themed baby hats are ridiculously cute, so I had to make one. Well, I made two because the baby has a big sister. You don’t want fights over the cupcake hat!

After several attempts at trying some of the more popular patterns on Ravelry, I wasn’t entirely happy with the results and tried to make my own. When I say my “own” pattern, it is facetiously because it pretty much looks exactly like the patterns I didn’t like. Just less annoying to knit. I even consulted one of my stitch books… that hadn’t been opened in over three years, yikes!

Bonus picture: Me “eating” a cupcake hat.

Proof I shouldn’t be allowed on the internet after midnight? Probably.

Any fiber enthusiasts out there? Knitters, crocheters, spinners, etc?

Crafty / Knitting / Thoughts — 4 Comments
19
Nov 10

She’s crafty: Call me crazy

This blog was intended to be more of a lifestyle blog than strictly fashion but it hasn’t really worked out that way. Guess you can tell how it has consumed me! I used to have time to do other hobbies which have gotten pushed aside for internetting (totally a word), blogging and online shopping. Oh, don’t forget homework!

I used to knit, spin, dye, craft, cook/bake for fun, read books that weren’t part of a class, played video games and a bunch of other stuff that I just don’t have time for anymore. Or things I want to learn like sewing and weaving. I’m trying to find more time for fiber arts. Part of it might be because I have 150+ pounds of wool/yarn in the house just waiting to be used… but that is just a rumor! It might be more.

To jump start this endeavor, I’ve decided to knit a few things for Christmas. I had already decided that my siblings don’t deserve Christmas presents – but I might change my mind if time allows. They have big feet – it uses more yarn!

I’ll be knitting slippers similar to these that I wore on day 1 of 30 for 30:

Slippers

They have been well received in the past, are relatively easy and knit up quickly. And free – because I have plenty of materials. They are a great project for my commute! I think I could crank out one slipper every 2 hours – though it might take me a few to get back there. Now I have to go find my supplies! Only… 36 days to go!

Each year, without fail, I think “I’m not crafting anything this year for Christmas” then end up changing my mind between Halloween and Christmas. I try to resist! I really do.

Do you have any hobbies you wish you had more time for? Things you quit but wish you had continued? Is there anything you want to learn to do or make? If you’re making gifts for the holidays, I’d love to see them!