Knitting and Crocheting November 2015

Cross Stitch - November 2015

I work on my projects on a weekly (Mon - Fri) rotation in the evening, I also do other crafts during the day and keep socks to knit on the go.  I don't have any new finished items to share with you so I pulled out some old Christmas items.

FO's (Finished Objects)

None

WIP'S (Works in Progress)

Pattern: Magnificent Wizard by The Gold Collection

Floss: from kit
Fabric: Aida by MCG Textiles in Black
Thread Count: 14
Started: 8/30/2015

Pattern: Northern Lights by Janlynn

Floss: DMC

Fabric: Aida by: MCG Textiles in Black

Thread Count: 14

Started: 8/27/2015

Pattern: Love You Always by Bucilla

Floss: from kit

Fabric: Aida

Thread Count: 14

Started: 11/9/2015

Cross Stitch September 2015

OFO's (Old Finished Objects)

Southern Roots Book 2 by: Jeanne and Janet Powers

-Wash Lady

-Man Plowing

FO's (Finished Objects)

None

WIP'S (Works in Progress)

Pattern: Let's Hug Sister by Ursula Michael Designs
Floss: DMC
Fabric: Aida
Thread Count: 14
Started: 9/21/2015

Pattern: Magnificent Wizard by The Gold Collection
Floss: from kit
Fabric: Aida by MCG Textiles in Black
Thread Count: 14
Started: 8/30/2015

Margaret

September 2015 Knitting

I wanted to share with you my knitting from the end of August through September.

FO's (Finished Objects)

Spring has Sprung Socks
Pattern: Bleuet Socks by Nicole Masson
Yarn: Premier Deborah Norville Serenity Sock Weight in Soft White
Needle: US 1.5 or 2.5mm
Notes: Yarn was hand dyed with Easter Egg coloring tablets

August 2015 Socks
Pattern: Basketry Socks by Diane Psoto
Yarn: Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stealer in Into the Woods
Needle: US 2 or 2.75mm

September 2015 Socks
Pattern: Quick & Easy Ribbed Socks by Erssie
Yarn: Universal Yarn Infusion Handprints in Be Strong
Simplicity by HiKoo in 038(gray)
Needle: US 6 or 4.0mm

WIP's (Works in Progress)

Dark Multi Cowl
Pattern: none
Yarn: Premier Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted in Antique Lavender
Needle: US 7 or 4.5mm
Notes: making up pattern as I go

Margaret

Knitting & Crocheting July - August 2015

I wanted to share my latest knitting, crocheting and yarn haul with you.  I'm so proud of myself to be getting my Christmas knitting and crocheting done .

Finished Objects:

Red/Black Handbrake Cowl
Pattern - Handbrake by Kay F Jones
Yarn - Loops & Thread Woolike in Red & Black
Needle - US 7 or 4.5mm
Notes - Yarn is held triple

July 2015 Socks

Pattern - Tennis Footie Socks by Connie Hester
Yarn - Loops & Thread Woolike in Denim Blue
Needle - US 1 or 2.25mm
Notes - Added a small pom pom

Red/Black Bankhead Hat 
Pattern - Bankhead by Susie Goulay
Yarn - Loops & Thread Woolike in Black &  Red
Needle - US 7 or 4.5mm
Notes - Yarn is held triple

Works-in-Progress:

Spring has Sprung Socks
Pattern - Bleuet Socks by Nicole Masson
Yarn - Premier Deborah Norville Serenity Sock Weight in Soft White
Needle - US 1.5 or 2.5mm
Notes - Yarn was hand dyed with Easter egg coloring tablets

August 2015 Socks
Pattern - Basketry Socks by Diane Psota
Yarn - Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stealer in Into The Woods
Needle - US 2 or 2.75mm

Donald's Blankie

Pattern - Basketweave Diamond by Bonnie Barker
Yarn - Red Heart with Love in Water Lily & Lettuce

Hooks - I (5.5mm) & J (6.0mm)

Margaret

Knitting & Crocheting June 2015

Wanted to share my knitting and crocheting that I have been working on.  

May 2015 Socks -
Pattern - Business Casual by Tanis Lavalee
Yarn - Lion Brand Sock Ease Prints in Rock Candy
Needle - US 2 - 2.75mm

2-Tone Blue Slippers
Patterns - Men's Scuff Slipper Felted by Monique Rae
Yarn - Paton's Classic Wool in Navy and New Denim
Needle - US 11 - 8.00

 

June 2015 Socks
Pattern - Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes
Yarn - Paton's Kroy Socks FX in Clover Colors
Needle - US 2 - 2.75mm

Charcoal Bankhead Hat
Pattern - Bankhead by Susie Goulay
Yarn - Loops & Threads Woolike in Charcoal
Needle - US 6 - 4.0mm
Thread held triple

Charcoal Handbrake Cowl
Pattern - Handbrake by Kay F Jones
Yarn - Loops & Threads Woolike in Charcoal
Needle - US 7 - 4.5mm
Yarn held triple

 

The video also shows my WIP's (Works in Progress)

Donald's Blankie -
Pattern - Basketweave Diamond Throw by Jonnie Baker
Yarn - Red Heart with Love in Water Lily and Lettuce
Hook - I - 5.50mm, J - 6.00mm

Spring Has Sprung Socks
Pattern - Bleuet Sock by Nicole Masson
Yarn - Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Sock Weight in Soft White
Needle - US 1.5 - 2.5mm
Yarn was hand died with Easter Egg coloring tablets

Red/Black Handbrake Cowl
Pattern - Handbrake by Kay F Jones
Yarn - Loops b& Threads Woolike in Red & Black
Needle - US 7 - 4.5mm

Margaret

Quilting and Counted Cross Stitch

I wanted to share some of my old and new quilting and counted cross stitch projects.



Margaret

Knitting, Crocheting and Yarn March 2015

These are my March 2015 socks, this was the first time that I made cables.  I think they came out great.  The pattern for these socks are called Chocolate Covered Cables by Heatherly Walker.  The yarn is Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Sock Weight Prints in Surf.

These are my first ever knitted slippers.  I made them for my husband.  The pattern is Men's Scuff Slippers by Monique Rae.  The yarns are Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Weight  in Forest Heather, and Premier Yarns Wool Naturals in Quarry Marl.

Margaret

My Knitting, Crocheting and Sewing for January and February 2015

This is my progress that I have made over the last two months.  

This is my first knitted hat.  The pattern is called Softie Hat by Wanda Eichler.  It was made using Loops & Thread yarn in Charcoal.

There are my January 2015 socks.  The yarn is Cascade Yarns Heritage Paints in Queen of Hearts.

This a swift that my dear husband got me for Valentine's Day.  I just love it.

Margaret

My November 2014 Knitting and Crocheting

My finished Christmas gifts.

Margaret