A place where I share my love of crafting: Knitting, Cross Stitch, Crocheting, Sewing, Scrapbooking, Card Making, Quilting
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Spinning March 2019
Spinning Wheel: Electric Eel Wheel 5.2 by Dreaming Robots
www.DreamingRobots.com
Fiber: Gwen Erin Natural Fibers
www.gwenerin.com
Living Dreams Yarn
Camaj Fiber Arts
www.camajfiberarts.com
Three Sheep Gallery & Workshop
www.threesheepgallery.com
Yarn: Gwen Erin Natural Fibers
Border Leicester 100% handdyed Carded Roving
Weight- Sport
Ply: Navajo/Chain 3-plyed
Yardage: 283.5 yards
Living Dreams Yarn
100% Merino Pencil Roving
Weight: Heavy Fingering
Ply: 2 plyed
Yardage: 373.3 yards
Gwen Erin Natural Fibers
100% undyed combed top (Polworth, Targhee, Falkland, Finn, BFL [Cheviot])
Weight: Fingering
Ply: 2 Plyed
Yardage: 318.2 yards
Friday, March 8, 2019
Knitting February 2019
FO's (Finished Projects)
- Mittens for all by Jodi Lewanda (Red Heart)
- US 4/3.5mm, US 6/4.0mm
- Gwen Erin Natural Fibers in Domestic Targhee
- Living Dreams Yarn and Fiber Pencil Roving 100% Merino Wool Top in Salmon
Brown Horseshoe Throw
- Horseshoe Throw by Amy Polcyn
- US 11/ 8.0mm
- Dream Weaver in Brown
- yarn held double
WIP's (Works-in-Progress)
Her 58 Chevy Socks
- 58 Chevy Socks by: Rebecca Mercier
- Socks a-la-carte 2 Toes Up by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade
- US 1.5/ 2.5mm
- Zwerger Gern "Opal Illusion" in #9315 Kunstle
- 58 Chevy Socks by: Rebecca Mercier
- Socks a-la-carte 2 Toes Up by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade
- US 1.5/ 2.5mm
- Zwerger Gern "Opal Illusion" in #9315 Kunstle
Another Twist Socks
- US 2/2.75mm
- Patons Kroy Sock in Tourmaline Stripe
- Socks a-la-carte 2 Toes Up by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade
Thanks
Margaret
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Spinning January 2019
Finished Projects
Handspun Mittens
- Mittens for all by Jodi Lewanda (Red Heart)
- US 4/3.5mm, US 6/4.0mm
- Gwen Erin Natural Fibers in Domestic Targhee
- Living Dreams Yarn and Fiber Pencil Roving 100% Merino Wool Top in Salmon
Electric Spinning Wheel - Electric Eel 5.2 by Dreaming Robots
www.DreamingRobots.com
Fiber Shop - Gwen Erin Natural Fibers
www.gwenerin.com
Talent Cell Rechargeable 12V 6000 mAh/5V 12000 mAh
https://www.amazon.com/TalentCell-Rechargeable-12000mAh-Multi-led- indicator/dp/B00ME3ZH7C?ref=silk_at_search
Yarn FO's (Finished Objects)
Malabrigo Nube in Pocion 100% Merino Wool
Total Yardage: 205
Weight: Worsted - 9 WPI
Plyed - Navajo/Chain
Yarn Wip's (Works in Progress)
Gwen Erin Natural Fibers 100% Border Leicester in #201, #210
Thanks
Margaret
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Crafting 2019
FO's (Finished Objects)
Brown Easy Fingerless Mitts
- Easy Fingerless Mitts by: Maggie Smith
- US 7/4.5mm
- Dream Weavers in Dark Brown
Scrappy Granny Stripe Blanket
- F Hook 3.75mm
- Acrylic and Superwash
- Fingering weight yarn held double
- Worsted held single
- Easy Fingerless Mitts by: Maggie Smith
- US 7/4.5mm
- Dream Weavers in Dark Brown
Scrappy Granny Stripe Blanket
- F Hook 3.75mm
- Acrylic and Superwash
- Fingering weight yarn held double
- Worsted held single
Dane Grey Dove Sweater
- Turtle Dove by: Espace Tricot (Based in part on)- US 9/5.5mm and US 10.5/6.5mm
- Caron X Pantone in Raven, Dane Grey, Elephant Grey
Cable Hat 1 & 2
- Jason's Cashmere Hat by: Melissa Thomson
- US 6/4.0mm & US 8/5.0mm
- Caron X Pantone in Raven
- Dream Weavers in Black
WIP's (Works-in-Progress)
Her 58 Chevy Socks
- 58 Chevy Socks by: Rebecca Mercier
- Socks a-la-carte 2 Toes Up by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade
- US 1.5/ 2.5mm
- Zwerger Gern "Opal Illusion" in #9315 Kunstler
- 58 Chevy Socks by: Rebecca Mercier
- Socks a-la-carte 2 Toes Up by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade
- US 1.5/ 2.5mm
- Zwerger Gern "Opal Illusion" in #9315 Kunstler
Brown Horseshoe Throw
- Horseshoe Throw by Amy Polcyn
- US 11/ 8.0mm
- Dream Weaver in Brown
- yarn held double
- Horseshoe Throw by Amy Polcyn
- US 11/ 8.0mm
- Dream Weaver in Brown
- yarn held double
Another Twist Socks
- US 2/2.75mm
- Patons Kroy Sock in Tourmaline Stripe
- Socks a-la-carte 2 Toes Up by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade
Counted Cross Stitching
Birthday Faeries by: Barbara Baatz
-June Fairy
-14 count White Aida cloth
- DMC floss
- Mill Hill Seed Beads
- Kreinik Blending Filament
Spinning Fiber
Loops & Thread Chunky
- 100% Acrylic in Stonewashed
Frabjous Fibers
- Hand-dyed
- 100% Merino Wool in Swamp Thing
Living Dreams Yarn and Fiber
-Pencil Roving
-100% Merino Wool Top in Salmon
Gwen Erin Natural Fibers
- 100% Romney Wool
Gwen Erin Natural Fibers
- Hand-dyed
- Combed Top
- 100% Domestic Targhee
Electric Spinning Wheel
Electric Eel Spinning Wheel 5.2
- www.DreamimgRobots.com
Fiber and Yarn Shops
Fiber Shop - www.threesheepgallery.com
Fiber Shop - www.gwenerin.com
Thank you,
Margaret
Thursday, October 25, 2018
September 2018 Knitting and Crocheting
Finished Objects:

Anthrocite Lacey Hat
- Lacey Leaves Hat by: Mary Wilder
- US 6/4.0mm and US 8/ 5.0mm
- Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in Anthrocite


- Lacey Leaves Hat by: Mary Wilder
- US 6/4.0mm and US 8/ 5.0mm
- Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in Anthrocite


Circular Knitting Machine
- Assorted yarns
- Premier Yarns Everyday Soft Worsted Heather in Charcoal Heather
- Assorted yarns
- Premier Yarns Everyday Soft Worsted Heather in Charcoal Heather
Works-in-Progress:
Her 58 Chevy Socks
- 58 Chevy Socks by: Rebecca Mercier
- Socks a-la-carte 2 Toes Up by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade
- US 1.5/ 2.5mm
- Zwerger Gern "Opal Illusion" in #9315 Kunstler
- 58 Chevy Socks by: Rebecca Mercier
- Socks a-la-carte 2 Toes Up by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade
- US 1.5/ 2.5mm
- Zwerger Gern "Opal Illusion" in #9315 Kunstler
Scrappy Granny Stripe Blanket
- F Hook 3.75mm
- Acrylic and Superwash
- Fingering weight yarn held double
- Worsted held single
- F Hook 3.75mm
- Acrylic and Superwash
- Fingering weight yarn held double
- Worsted held single
Dane Grey Dove Sweater
- Turtle Dove by: Espace Tricot
- US 10.5
- Caron X Pantone in Raven, Dane Grey, Elephant Grey
- Turtle Dove by: Espace Tricot
- US 10.5
- Caron X Pantone in Raven, Dane Grey, Elephant Grey
Brown Horseshoe Throw
- Horseshoe Throw by Amy Polcyn
- US 11/ 8.0mm
- Dreamweaver in Brown
- yarn held double
- Horseshoe Throw by Amy Polcyn
- US 11/ 8.0mm
- Dreamweaver in Brown
- yarn held double
Sewing:
My version of Knitters Backpack
Thanks for visiting
Margaret
Thanks for visiting
Margaret
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
August 2018 Knitting and Crocheting
Finished Objects:


Twist of Fate Socks
- US 2/2.75
- Patons Kroy Sock in Blue/Brown Marl
- Cascade Yarns Heritage in Charcoal
- Regia Reinforcement Thread in Gray Mix
- Socks a-la-carte 2 Toes up by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade

- US 2/2.75
- Patons Kroy Sock in Blue/Brown Marl
- Cascade Yarns Heritage in Charcoal
- Regia Reinforcement Thread in Gray Mix
- Socks a-la-carte 2 Toes up by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade

2018 Christmas Socks
- US 1.5/2.5mm
- Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints in Holidaze
- Premier Yarns Serenity Sock Solids in Burgandy
- Vanilla Sock Pattern
- US 1.5/2.5mm
- Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints in Holidaze
- Premier Yarns Serenity Sock Solids in Burgandy
- Vanilla Sock Pattern
Anthracite Wing Shawl
- Fae Wing Shawl by Kelly McClure
- US 8/5.0mm
- Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in Anthracite

- Fae Wing Shawl by Kelly McClure
- US 8/5.0mm
- Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in Anthracite

Leaves Fingerless Mitts
- Fingerless Gloves "Leaves" by Valentina Georgieva
- US 6/4.0mm
- US 8/5.0mm
- Fingerless Gloves "Leaves" by Valentina Georgieva
- US 6/4.0mm
- US 8/5.0mm
Works-In-Progress:
Anthrocite Lacy Hat
- Lacey Leaves Hat by Mary Wilder
- US 6/4.0mm
- US 8/ 5.0mm
- Red Heart SuperSaver Ombre in Anthrocite
- Lacey Leaves Hat by Mary Wilder
- US 6/4.0mm
- US 8/ 5.0mm
- Red Heart SuperSaver Ombre in Anthrocite
Scrappy Granny Stripe Blanket
- F/
- All acrylic or superwash yarns, fingering held double, worsted weight held single
- F/
- All acrylic or superwash yarns, fingering held double, worsted weight held single
Friday, June 29, 2018
June Knitting and Crocheting
FO's
Charity Hats
Knitted on circular knitting machine
Assorted yarns
Nightberry Vest
The Office Vest by Lisa Carnahan
US 6 - 4.0mm, US 8 - 5.0mm
Caron Big Cake in Nightberry (2.09 skeins)
Frozen Vanilla Socks
Vanilla sock with FLK heel and toe decrease from Hermione"s Everyday Socks
US 1.5 - 2.5mm
Knit Picks Stroll Hand Painted in Frozen Tonal
Pacific Tonal Ribbed Socks
3X2 Ribbed sock with FLK heel and toe decrease from Hermione"s Everyday Socks
US 2 - 2.75mm
Knit Picks Stroll Hand Painted in Pacific Tonal
Cascade Yarns Heritage Solids in Cerulean (cuff, heel, toes)
WIP's
Brown Horseshoe Throw
Horseshoe Throw by Amy Polcyn
US 11 -8.0mm
Dream Weaver in Brown (yarn held double)
Horseshoe Throw by Amy Polcyn
US 11 -8.0mm
Dream Weaver in Brown (yarn held double)
Scrappy Granny Stripe Blanket
US F - 3.75mm
Assorted yarns and weights (fingering held double)
Assorted yarns and weights (fingering held double)
Anthracite Wing Shawl
Fae Wing Shawl by Kelly McClure
US 8 - 5.0mm
Red Heart Super Saver Ombre` in Anthracite
Fae Wing Shawl by Kelly McClure
US 8 - 5.0mm
Red Heart Super Saver Ombre` in Anthracite
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Sunday, October 15, 2017
My September 2017 Knitting and Crocheting
Doubled Rib Brim Hat in Men's Small ( Medium, Large)
Yarn: Premier's Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted
Needle: US 6 (4.0mm)
CO - Cast-on
K - Knit
K2tog - Knit 2 together
- CO 96 ( 100, 104) stitches with long tail cast-on
- Join in round
- Knit a 2X2 Ribbing for 5"
- Knit all rounds till hat measures 10" (11", 12") from cast-on row
- Start decrease round as below
1 - *K2, K2tog*, to end of round
2 - K to end of round
3 - *K1, K2tog*, to end of round
4 - K to end of round
5 - K2tog to end of round
6 - K to end of round
7 - K2tog to end of round
8 - K to end of round
9 - K2tog to end of round
- Gather remaining stitches and tighten to close
Thank you,
Margaret
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Knitting July and August 2017 and Notes for Rib Hat
*This is just my notes on how I made my hat, sorry if you find a error*
Navy Blue Double Brim Hat
Yarn: Premier's Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted
Needle: US 6 (4.0mm)
CO - Cast-on
K - Knit
K2tog - Knit 2 together
- CO 96 stitches with long tail cast-on
- Join in round
- Knit a 2X2 Ribbing for 5"
- Knit all rounds till hat measures 10" from cast-on row
- Start decrease round as below
1 - *K2, K2tog*, to end of round
2 - K to end of round
3 - *K1, K2tog*, to end of round
4 - K to end of round
5 - K2tog to end of round
6 - K to end of round
7 - K2tog to end of round
8 - K to end of round
9 - K2tog to end of round
- Gather remaining stitches and tighten to close
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Monday, October 17, 2016
Thursday, August 25, 2016
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