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

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

Brown Horseshoe Throw
- 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

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

Circular Knitting Machine
- 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

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
- 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

Sewing:

My version of Knitters Backpack

Thanks for visiting

Margaret 

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

2018 Christmas Socks
- 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

Leaves Fingerless Mitts
- 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

Scrappy Granny Stripe Blanket
- F/
- All acrylic or superwash yarns, fingering held double, worsted weight held single

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)

Scrappy Granny Stripe Blanket

US F - 3.75mm
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

Knitting and Crocheting March 2016 Update

FO (Finished Object)

I

tem: My SimpleHat
Yarn: Lion's Brand Vanna's Glamour in Grey Stone
Needle: US 3 (3.25mm) & US 4 (3.5mm)
Note: For increase and decrease I used numbers from Frosted Rose Beret.
          I did a 1X1 twisted rib

Item: February 2016 Socks
Pattern: Hermione's Everyday Socks by: Erica Lueder
Yarn: Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Sock in Pink Sugar
Needle: US 1.5 (2.5mm)

WIP (Work in Progress)

Item: Donald's Blanket
Pattern: Basketweave Diamond Throw by Bonnie Barker
Yarn: Red Heart with Love in Water Lily and Lettuce
Hooks: US I (5.5mm) & US J (6.0mm)

Item: Grey Sparkle Cowl
Pattern: Bridger Cowl by Kris Basta
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna's Glamour in Grey Stone
Needle: US 10 (6.00mm)

Knitting and Crocheting Jan - Feb 2016

FO's (Finished Objects)

Item:December 2015 Socks
Pattern: Vamilla Latte Socks by: Virginia Rose Jeanes
Yarn: Patons Kroy Socks in Route 66
Needle: US 1.5 (2.5mm0

WIP's (Works in Progress)

Item: My Plain Hat
Yarn: Lion's Brand Vanna's Glamour in Grey Stone
Needle: US 3 (3.25mm) & US 4 (3.5mm)
Note: For increase and decrease I used numbers from Frosted Rose Beret.
          I did a 1X1 twisted rib

tem: February 2016 Socks
Pattern: Hermione's Everyday Socks by: Erica Lueder
Yarn: Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Sock in Pink Sugar
Needle: US 1.5 (2.5mm)

Item: Donald's Blanket
Pattern: Basketweave Diamond Throw by Bonnie Barker
Yarn: Red Heart with Love in Water Lily and Lettuce
Hooks: US I (5.5mm) & US J (6.0mm)

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

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

My Knitting and Crocheting October 2014

These are the items that I finished this month.  The first item is a knitted pair of socks that I made for my youngest son for Christmas.  His favorite color is red and he has a love for lizards.  The pattern for the sock is just a simple vanilla sock with the "Fish Lip Kiss" heel.  The lizard color work was made using a patter from "Lizard Sock" pattern by Beate Zach.  The yarn used is the Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Collection Serenity Sock Weight in Red and Woodsy Green.

The next item that I completed is a crocheted amigurumi (toy) that I made for my oldest son for Christmas.  He collects dragons and his favorite color is blue.  This is a pattern called "Dirk the Dragon: by Lalylala.  The yarn used is Red Heart Baby TLC in Powder Blue, White and Snooky Blue Brown, and Canan Gloria in Beige.

My last item completed is a knitted item for myself.  It is the "4 Row and Fan Top" by Patons.   The yarn that I used is from Stitch Nation - Bamboo Ewe in the Snapdragon color.

Margaret

My September 2014 Knitting, Crocheting and Sewing

I am really enjoying myself.  I am not a fast knitter but I do love it.  I have also been having a lot of fun making project bags.  Sewing has always been a love of mine. The "Lizard Socks" are for my youngest son for Christmas, I plan to make socks for everyone for Christmas.  The amigurumi dragon is for my oldest son for Christmas.

Margaret

August 2014 Knitting, Crocheting and Sewing

I only had one finished knitting/crocheting item for this month.  These are my second pair of socks that I made for myself.  They are the Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder using Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Collection in the Indigo colorway.  I did change them to low socks.

Margaret

My July 2014 Knitting, Crocheting and Yarn Haul

Wanted to share with you my knitting and crocheting for the month of July. This is my very first pair of socks that I have made.  It is just a vanilla sock pattern with the after thought heel.  Loved the way they turned out.

This is a stuffed toy that I made for my son for his birthday.  It is called Paul Toadstool by Lalylala.com. He loved it.

This is another stuffed toy that I made for my son.  It is called Nanook the Husky by Lisa Beauchemin.  I did alter it a bit to make it into a wolf cub.  I love how it turned out.

Margaret

Crocheting, Knitting and Yarn for June 2014

This is my June progress in crocheting, knitting and sewing.  I also wanted to share my yarn haul from Joanns along with my new knitting needles.  Project bags can be purchased at my etsy shop and I will soon be adding more bags and  stitch markers.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/margaretscrafts

This is the giraffe that I made for my husband for his birthday, he loved it. We have an inside joke about giraffes.

The wolf cub is made for my youngest sons birthday next month.

This is the scarf that I finished for myself.  My first knitted project ever.

These are the stitch markers that I made to use in a new project.

Margaret

What's in my crocheting bag?

I wanted to share with you what I have in my crocheting bag.  I have been trying out different bags to see which one works best for me and this one seems to be it.  I found this bag at Tuesday Morning for $14.99, it is a scrapbooking bag but with all the different pockets and compartments it works great for my take along crocheting bag.


Margaret

April 2014 Crocheting

I have really been enjoying myself with crocheting.  I forgot how addicting it is.  I did my first adult garment, a sweater.  I think it really came out nice, I must admit that it did not turn out like I thought it would.  It came out really big, I did not know about gauging, and that is really important when making a garment.  I now have learned and it is not hard to figure out.  The pattern will tell you what size yarn and hook to use, but be sure to check the gauge.  Some people my crochet tighter than others so the gauge will tell you how many stitches per inch and how many rows per inch.  So if you want to use a different yarn and hook you have to figure out how many stitches per inch and how many rows per inch you need to make match then adjust your measurements.  Also if you stitch tight you may need to adjust your hook size.  I am done with the stitching but I still have a few threads to weave in, and still need to block it again.  This sweater I found in the Spring 2014 Crochet magazine, Page #22 "Uptown Chic Cardigan".  The yarn that I used is from Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller, Full o' Sheep 100% Peruvian Wool in Passionfruit.

The following two items did not require gauging.  Usually that is for garments.
The afghan is from a free tutorial from a blog, "Dada's Place" at dada4you.blogspot.com, and the block is "Primavera Flower Granny Square".  You have to go to her blog she is great.
The yarn that I am using is "Red Heart Shimmer" in Cherries Jubilee and Lime they are 97% Acrylic and 3% Metallic,  the "Caron Simply Soft" in White, Victorian Rose, Passion, Soft Pink and Orchid all are 100% Acrylic.  I'm also using "Bernat Satin" in Banana it is also 100% Acrylic.  I still need to make three more rows then add a border.

The last item that I worked on this month is a Amigurumi Dragon that I made for my oldest son for an upcoming birthday, he collects anything dragon related.  It's from a pattern that I purchased online at amigurumipatterns.net called "Grow, Baby Dragon".  This was my first stuffed animal but it won't be my last.  I had so much fun making it.  I have an ever growing list of the different ones that I want to make.  The yarn that I used for this item was from "Loops & Thread" Snuggly Wuggly in Pee Wee Prints and Fresh Green  both 100% Acrylic.

 

So for May I hope to have the afghan completed and a few more of these cute animals.

Margaret