tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77385218817324974612024-02-18T22:20:06.341-06:00Creative Designs by Sheila ZachariaeCreative Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09795886022686671753noreply@blogger.comBlogger214125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738521881732497461.post-16356437907007719922016-08-29T11:04:00.000-05:002016-08-29T11:04:19.673-05:00New Toy Patterns to Knit and Crochet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I can't believe I haven't blogged about anything since July! Where does the time go? I have been very busy though. Nine new toy patterns with houses and buckets, Infinity Scarf hooking, Boot Cuff knitting, photo taking, label making....the list goes on so let's get to blogging!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Koala Bear, Brown Bear and Panda Bear make up this perfect little squishy trio of zoo animals sure to make any baby smile. <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />You get all three patterns so you can make one or all three!<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Naming them is up to you!<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Perfect baby shower gift. You can knit one in about an hour or so.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />I've also included YouTube links that show you how to cast on a small number of stitches AND a link on how to embroider the faces!</span></span></div>
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Petting Zoo (crochet pattern):</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Squishy trio of pet animals ready for loads of hugs and love.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Super easy and perfect for the advanced beginner or better crocheter. The head and body are crocheted in one piece and the ears are worked separately and sewn on.</span></span></div>
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First off, this post is very picture heavy! That's because I have been super busy designing and writing knitting AND crochet patterns for my Petting Zoo. If that weren't enough, I even designed little houses for them. More on that in a moment.</div>
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Petting Zoo is a set of three patterns in one bundle for $5.00. The goal was to design a toy, set of three, knit or crocheted in one piece. All three must have the same body, for the advanced knitter/crocheter or better. Use worsted weight scrap yarn and make the set in a weekend.</div>
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I love how they turned out and had so much fun designing this squishy trio!</div>
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Love the "paws"!</div>
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<i>Squishy trio of pet animals ready for loads of hugs and love. <br /><br />Super easy and perfect for the advanced beginner or better knitter. If you have knit a hat in the round, you can master this! The head and body are knit in one piece and the ears are worked separately and sewn on.<br /><br />I've also included YouTube links that show you how to cast on a small number of stitches AND a link on how to embroider the faces!<br /><br />Great way to use up your worsted weight scrap yarn. All you need is 5 yards (7grams) for the head and body. Some black or brown yarn for the face and “paws”, fiber fill for stuffing and you’re done.<br /><br />Lion Brand Heartland was used for all three, but you can use any worsted weight yarn you have. Needle US size 6 dpns (you need 4 of them).<br /><br />You get all three patterns (dog, kitty and bunny) so you can make one or all three!<br /><br />Perfect baby shower gift. You can knit one in about an hour or so.<br /><br />I would suggest washing just like any stuffed toy...in a pillowcase, tumble dry. </i></div>
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<i>If you have my Petting Zoo Pattern, here are some delightful "houses" for them! I would rate this as a very confident, advanced beginner and easy for the intermediate knitter.<br /><br />You get all three "house" patterns (Dog House, Cat House and Rabbit Hole) so you can make one or all three!<br /><br />Not just for toting my Petting Zoo buddies, kids can carry whatever they like in them. Cars, legos, crayons and paper, action figures or even a store bought little stuffed toy.<br /><br />Perfect baby shower gift. <br /><br />Yarn for all three patterns:<br />I used Lion Brand Heartland medium (4) worsted weight; 5oz/142g; 251 yds/230m; 100% acrylic<br /><br />You can use whatever worsted weight (4) yarn you have in your stash.<br /><br />Needles for all three patterns:<br />US 6 16” circular<br />US 6 double points (4 of them)<br /><br />DOG HOUSE:<br />Tuck your pup in his own, cozy dog house where he’ll be safe and warm!<br />Knit from the top down with an I-cord handle for easy tote ability or sharing a nap.<br />Measurements: 7.5” H x 6.5” in diameter<br /><br />CAT HOUSE:<br />Tote your kitty is his or her very own cat house! <br />Knit from the top down with an I-cord handle, to match the collar, and ears on top of the garter stitch border.<br />Measurements: 8.5” (21.59cm) from the cast on edge x 6.5” (16.51cm)in diameter.<br /><br />RABBIT HOLE:<br />Tuck your bunny in their own, cozy rabbit hole. Brown “dirt” with green “grass” and little carrot charms on the I-cord ties.<br />Measurements: 8” H x 6.5” in diameter</i></div>
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<i>Squishy trio of pet animals ready for loads of hugs and love.</i><br /><br /><i>Super easy and perfect for the advanced beginner or better crocheter. The head and body are crocheted in one piece and the ears are worked separately and sewn on.<br /><br />Great way to use up your worsted weight scrap yarn. All you need is 10-14 grams for the head and body. Some black or brown yarn for the face and “paws”, fiber fill for stuffing and you’re done.<br /><br />Lion Brand Heartland was used for all three, but you can use any worsted weight yarn you have. Hook size D (3.25mm).<br /><br />Measurements (see last photo):<br />5” H x 3” W (12cm x 8cm)<br /><br />You get all three patterns (dog, kitty and bunny) so you can make one or all three!<br /><br />Perfect baby shower gift. You can whip them up in a weekend.<br /><br />I would suggest washing just like any stuffed toy...in a pillowcase, tumble dry. </i></div>
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Happy Monday all! It's scorching hot in the middle of the USA, just the way I like it. The painter finished up with a fresh coat of paint on the house and it looks marvelous. Simple white house with black shutters, like before, but looks fresh and new. </div>
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We found some hail damage on the roof, flashing and gutters while all this was going on. So, that might mean some $$ coming our way! Yippee! </div>
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*toy</div>
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Every one has the same head and body. Different faces and ears. The ears and tails on the animals are knit separately and sewn on. The "paws" are just long stitches and I think it really adds that little something. I'm really loving how they all have turned out. </div>
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I added a collar to both the dog and cat. A rhinestone button is cute, but would have to be removed if giving to a baby. <br />
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<i>("Baby Zoo" minus the face and hair on the non-Caucasian baby)</i></div>
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I'd love some feedback on what color yarn to use on that one. Black for the hair would be fine, but what color to use on the face? Black yarn won't show up too well. Would beige do it? I really want to get it right and I surely don't want to offend. </div>
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I found this little Mercury scale on Amazon for about $12 I think. So handy. The felted Polar Bear pin cushion was hand felted and gifted to me from my bestie!</div>
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Ok, so I need to get back to finishing up, write up the pattern, take more photos and so on.</div>
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I hope your June is going well. We have many things on our summer list....</div>
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get house painted, new driveway is needed, hubby needs a new car, Sheila (that's me) needs to clear off the dining room table of 3 patterns she's designing, which have no business being on that table in the first place....I do have a studio for that! Painter comes today, new car was purchased on Saturday, driveway will have to wait until August, so that leaves the dining room table!!</div>
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So, on to more fun things! I gift many a knitted or crocheted project, especially for babies. I love making blankets, but it's far too hot in the summer months to have my lap filled with yarny goodness. Hats are perfect! Great project, but rather dull for gifting, unless....</div>
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If you follow me on Instagram, you know I visit many thrift stores. I'm
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Sometimes, hats are a bit dull. I like adding pom poms, flowers or feathers, but not everyone is into that. I saw these sweet owl iron on appliques at JoAnn Fabrics. It's difficult to see, but each owl is a little bit different. Cute, gender neutral, three hats in graduated sizes. Newborn, 0-6 months, 6-12 months. I used one skein of Lion Brand Heartland and US size 7 16" circs.</div>
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Can't quite get your cast on stitches to the tips to knit in the round? Just knit back and forth, like you would on straight needles, for about 5 rows, and like magic, the two ends will meet! Sew up those 5 rows with your cast on tail when you've finished. The plastic thingy is a bread bag tie. I wind my cast on tail on to it to keep the tail out of my way as I knit.</div>
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<br />Creative Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09795886022686671753noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738521881732497461.post-12226087137922219222016-05-23T07:54:00.000-05:002016-05-23T07:54:49.732-05:00Free Pattern - Knitted Boot Cuffs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As warmer weather comes to the USA, we start to look for projects that are small. I'm working on low cost items for our church youth group. They are having a Gift Shop in the fall to raise money for themselves and fingerless mitts, crocheted dishcloths and boot cuffs are the perfect thing to work on over the summer.</div>
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I found this <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/accessory/the-hurricane-boot-cuff-liners/80245" style="color: red;">FREE pattern on Craftsy</a> by Codi Hudnall. Super simple and a very fun knit. I'm going to be making loads of these in 2 different sizes. </div>
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I used Lion Brand Heartland in Mammoth Cave. The one in the photo is a size medium and used about 3/4 of the skein. I'm rather "fluffy" and they fit me fine. My grown, 23 year old, daughter is petite and these were far too big for her. She'll need a small so, I'll be making those two sizes for their gift shop.</div>
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It's supposed to be raining all week in the Heartland, which also means tornado weather. So, I guess I'll be quite happy to stay indoors and knit away!</div>
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If you follow me on Instagram (the link button is on the right sidebar) you might have seen these already, but they are worth another look! I don't often buy, but I like to share!</div>
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I love shopping in thrift stores and have
been doing it since I was 12 years old....I'm 57 this month! My house
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mom and I went to a sale at a Jewish Temple, decades ago, and we were
both instantly hooked. That led us to Goodwill/Salvation Army stores
and THE most amazing treasures. Back then, thrift stores were filled
with china, crystal and silverware.....shelves and shelves of it!
Lennox china sets, Waterford crystal stemware, silver pitchers and
cutlery sets. Gorgeous tablecloths, beautiful cloth napkins and china
tea sets. Racks of cashmere sweaters, vintage clothing, purses,
shoes...the list goes on. We figure that children were giving away all these goodies after their parents passed away because none of it was their style.<br />
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Then
in the 1970's or so, Barbara Streisand ruined it for us and fellow
hunters. She spilled the beans that she was also a Thrift Store Junkie
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Well,
my mom who is 86 years young and I are still going strong and still
finding goodies! We don't find so much of all the luxurious, expensive
crystal and china because so many young people aren't into it and don't
register for any when the get married. They register at Target and
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(pram 1 |pram|<br />noun<br />short for perambulator .<br />ORIGIN late 19th cent.: contracted abbreviation of perambulator .<br />pram 2 |präm; pram|<br />noun<br />a flat-bottomed sailboat.<br />• a small, flat-bottomed rowboat for fishing)</div>
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Not crazy about my leaf embroidery, but they're good enough for who they're for.....me!</div>
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Adding embelishments to store bought legwarmers. Could be arm warmers too!<br />
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Happy Monday! Glorious weather has finally come to the Heartland, USA. We are digging in the dirt, transplanting hosta, peony bushes and relocating the veggie garden to a sunnier spot. </div>
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I've finished up some fingerless mitts and have them <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/sheilalikestoknit" style="color: red;">for sale in my Etsy shop</a>. Lion Brand Heartland and some iron on appliques from Simplicity have been a dream to work with. Even though warm weather is coming, I get many requests for these as air conditioned offices are super cold and these are perfect for that.</div>
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I found a bunch of baby pastel skeins by Cascade Yarns, so I hooked up a corner to corner blanket with a taupe trim. I'm not terribly fond of traditional pastels and lean more to non-traditional colors for babies, but I do love how this turned out with the taupe color.</div>
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In looking through my bins of finished things, I came across all these beauties I am saving for a "someday grandchild". Knitted toys designed by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/susan-b-anderson" style="color: red;">Susan B. Anderson</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnmiracle" style="color: red;">Yarn Miracle</a> Monkey (I don't see her patterns listed in her shop any longer, not sure why), and some I can't even remember where the pattern is from. It was so much fun finding these as I haven't looked in the bin for about 5 years! I really must go through the other 3.</div>
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Sheepish socks on clearance at Shopko!</div>
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Knitting little girl fingerless mitts and coordinating hat. The iron on applique is from JoAnn Fabrics and the yarn is <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/" style="color: red;">Lion Brand</a> Heartland.</div>
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Happy Monday! I think spring has finally come to the Midwest. The sun is out, the birds are singing and rabbits are multiplying!</div>
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I've been working on knitting fingerless mitts and loving it! This is my absolute go-to pattern for gift giving and charity knitting and one of my favs when traveling. I'm using Lion Brand Heartland and iron-on appliques from Simplicity. All was purchased at my local Joann Fabric Store.</div>
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I adore this little bird. So chubby and sweet on its own, but I think it still needs something. Maybe a little branch to sit on. I'll add one using my limited embroidery skills.</div>
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I like how this one stands out against the black mitt. After I picked out all the iron-ons I liked, I went to the yarn section, took them out of the package and off the card they are lightly glued to, and held them against the yarn to see how it looked.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've only finished these two sets, but will keep you posted on the progress. The appliques cost anywhere from $2.49 to $5.49 a package. Not cheap I know, but some have three per package and some have one. They are super easy to iron on to your knitwear and don't interfere with the sizing of the mitt. A hot iron, no steam and only using the tip of the iron, just hold it down for several seconds them move on the another part and do the same.</span></div>
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Some of you might remember my Heirloom Mitts pattern. These are iron on appliques also and I put them on both mitts. If you purchase this pattern, you get all three mitt patterns and the headband pattern for $5.00.</div>
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Ok, that's it.....I HAVE to get out of my robe as it's 9 a.m.! </div>
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For those who celebrate, I hope you all had a nice Easter. As I am Greek Orthodox, our celebration is not until next month. Orthodox Christians have Pascha (Easter) after Passover.</div>
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I want to show you some things in the works.....a crocheted bud scarf pattern using Lion Brands Landscapes....</div>
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a simple cowl. US size 8 16" circular needle. Cast on 96. Knit a 2x2 rib for one inch, knit until you like the size, do a 2x2 rib for one inch and bind off. I purchased this <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/supplies/cascade-pinwheel-yarn/6797">Cascade Yarns Pinwheel on Craftsy</a>. Huge skein of 440 yards in Hearts and Spades! You can get quite a few cowls out of that much yardage.</div>
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So, I'm knitting with picture yarn for the first time. For those of you who do not know what that is, let me explain. It is dyed in a particular way, with "pictures" on it, so when you knit, the picture magically appears. I have no idea of how she does this!</div>
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Here is a shot of her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtisticYarnbyAbi">Etsy shop</a>. If you want the toadstool yarn, (I don't see it in her shop) just send her a note and she'll get back to you.</div>
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An easy project for the intermediate knitter.<br /><br />After the huge support of my <b><i>Crocheted</i></b> Garland Scarves, I’ve designed these lovelies for the knitter.<br /><br />Cherry Blossom, Roses Are Red and Blue Clematis. You get all the information to knit all three scarves.<br /><br />Knit one or all three. Very affordable for gift giving to a teacher, babysitter, secret santa or coworker.<br /><br />You can also use these scarves as garland in your home…curtain tie back, draped on a shower curtain or window valance.<br /><br />***Selling the finished product is permitted*** </div>
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Thank you for the grand support of my crocheted Garland Scarves (photo below)! I had so much fun designing and hooking those up. Now, I know many hookers can also knit, so I'm in the process of writing up Garland Scarves for the knitter.</div>
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I have two designed with two more to go. These knitted scarves will be more for the intermediate knitter, not the beginner/advanced knitter, as is usual for me. I strive to design deceptively simple patterns with spectacular results (my motto), however sometimes it just doesn't work out that way.</div>
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Tons of yarn tails get tossed out in the yard to help the birds make their nests. </div>
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If you follow me on instagram (button on the right side of this post), you've followed my progress on these crocheted Garland Scarves. On a recent trip to Washington, DC, our nations capital here in the USA, the Cherry Blossom trees were in full bloom. The view was spectacular! I ran across the photos we took and was inspired to design a garland scarf.</div>
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Once I got started, I couldn't stop!</div>
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Super easy, three skein pattern for the advanced beginner or better. So easy pink cherry blossoms and simple green leaves all together with a basic brown stem with branches. Oh, and you can get more than one scarf from your three skeins. We all love those kinds of projects. I must tell you, I loved making the stem and little branches so much. So much so, I made two more scarves in two different color ways.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">On the Cherry Blossom Scarf, the leaves are crocheted right on the branches and the blossoms are crocheted separately and attached later. If you look closely, some of the branches are bare and some have tiny buds. You have total control on how many flowers, buds and leaves you want on your scarf. </span></div>
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So, after I completed the first one, I made another in two colors...taupe and red. It's tough to photograph red, but let me tell you, the colors are amazing together!</div>
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I adore this one. Simple roses and buds with larger leaves that are just slightly more challenging to crochet. I've put the bulk of the flowers on the ends of the scarf this time and made fewer leaves. Of course, you can crochet as many as you like and place them anywhere you like. Same stem and branches. </div>
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And because not everyone loves color, a neutral garland, that goes with everything. Oh, and by the way, if you make it in all one color....this is a one skein project! </div>
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I give you all the information you need. Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland in 6 colors. The pattern for the stem/branches, leaves, cherry blossoms, roses and buds. Lots of instructional photos and tips.</div>
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Happy Monday all! I'd like to share with you something I'm working on for our church fundraiser. Every year during lent, All Holy Spirit Greek Orthodox Church, has a fish fry, just like many churches across the country. Our young people do a bake sale during this event as well. You know, cookies, brownies, Rice Crispy Treats and such. I usually donate something savory like seasoned pretzels...</div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is my favorite project bag. I found this plastic beauty years ago at a Bloomingdale's in New York. It's the perfect size for knitting or hooking on the go. I keep a luggage tag on it and all my project bags....just in case I leave it at the coffee shop, doctors office or the airplane.</span></div>
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I found a nice alternative.....store bought slippers! I found these, by Lemon, at my local Marshall's, on the clearance rack for $10.00. The regular price was $50.</div>
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<span style="color: black;">Two of my most favorite things are yarn and fabric! I absolutely fell in love with this fabric when I spied it in Joann Fabrics. Soft, minky love and very Cath Kidston to me. She is a popular gal in the United Kingdom and is all things feminine and flowery. </span></div>
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Your wish is granted! A simple crochet stitch, flowers, leaves and pom pom trim all
crocheted and put together with minky fabric. Easy peasy to run through your machine.</div>
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Lovely flowers and leaves add a whimsy, 3D effect to the fabric side. Really easy patterns and I've given you a video link for the pom pom trim. Lots of up close photos too.</div>
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I set off to see if I could find anything resembling mill end yarn during their grand opening. What I found was Yarn Bee Dazzling, by Hobby Lobby, for $5.99. Two ply yarn with a metallic thread added for subtle sparkle, which you can't see in the photos at all, I'm sorry to say. </div>
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I picked a lovely skein called Pastels fully expecting a rather babyish color way. I was most pleasantly surprised to find that that was not the case.</div>
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I used Stacy Trocks free pattern on her Fresh Stitches site. You can find that <a href="http://freshstitches.com/shop/shepherds-wool-crazy/">here</a>. Scroll down and you will find the pattern. You can also purchase some mill end yarn from her while you're there.</div>
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If you try out this yarn and Stacy's pattern, I'd love to see them!</div>
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Think out of the box....I found these Christmas ornament hangers in the 75% off bin. That's about $.62 for 100. I'm going to use them as removable stitch markers.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">By the way, do you know what the most famous quote is from The Godfather is? It's not what you think!</span></div>
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Creative Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09795886022686671753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738521881732497461.post-50112371006772948272016-01-04T09:20:00.000-06:002016-01-06T09:09:05.190-06:00Knitting Crush Find<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now they're not cheap. The colorful one (top photo) in a 5' x 7' size, which is 12 tiles, would be about $150 plus shipping. However, I have seen not so interesting area rugs for the same price in stores. I think It would be worth the money to have something this special.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">How cool is this, I ask you? By Curver Knit Collection, a bin with a lid/tray that looks like knitting. It is on sale, as of today for $29.74. Regular price is $34.00 I think.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This blue(ish) one is I Love This Yarn Colors in Cappadocia. Blues, grays, browns and a bit of cream. I had quite a bit leftover and might get one more hat from the yardage. Super soft acrylic, machine wash and dry.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Still from Hobby Lobby....Yarn Bee Glowing Naturals in Naturals. Grays, black and a silvery color. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Find <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pete-4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Susan's pattern on Ravelry</span></a>!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Have a very Merry Christmas,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sheila</span></div>
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