Folding Fan Scarf

I started crocheting this scarf for fun. I am in no hurry in making it. Just keeping my mind sharp. Started June 2014

I will add more pictures as I progress

Dream Bird II - with Red Heart Yarn

I made my second Dream Bird Scarf for a friend who wanted to send it to her best friend in England for Christmas 2014. I made this scarf with I love my yarn by Red Heart. This way her friend can throw it in the washer/dyer. Started March 2014

Finished May 2014

Scarf Laid out

Dream Bird I - Noro Silk Garden Yarn

Each year I try to challenge myself with a new pattern. I found this pattern called the Dream Bird. I wanted to make it for a Christmas present for a special friend who is dear to my heart. I started the project in October of 2013. I didn't finish it until January 2014. I didn't make it in time for Christmas, but the gift was sent to her. I didn't knit the month of November. I ended up with a cold, and I didn't want to touch the scarf. This was a fun scarf to make - I used a size 2 circular needle - 2 skeins of Noro Silk Garden sock yarn (discontinued)- 2 skeins of Heritage Cascade sock yarn. I made some stitch markers (you will need a lot- in 2 different colors. A lot of counting and concentration. I did my fair share of mistakes, and back tracking. I handmade it with love =) Here is the start of a beautiful scarf Started October 2013

Finished January 2014

Here is a picture of the scarf laid out

Purple Beaded Scarf

Started: May 2nd, 2012 Finished: I wanted to make a beaded scarf. I strung on 3 bags of beads and then started knitting... I modified this scarf a little and made it smaller. This is what I have so far. I will post when it is finished...

Cable Twist Cowl

This was my trial scarf to see if I can make it. I think I did pretty good. I am still using up my yarn stash. I made this cable twist cowl out of Red Heart - Super Soft yarn. The color: Really Red.
Started: Dec. 2011
Finished: Jan. 2012

Tweed Stripes Potato Chip Scarf

Using up my yarn stash!!!

I made a potato chip scarf out of Lion Brand Yarn - Tweed Stripes.
Very comfortable to wear, and it will keep your neck warm.
I do have to say, that I do like the colors..

Multi-Color Beaded Fingerless Gloves

Multi-Color Fingerless Gloves
8-19-2011

I started these gloves over three times. I was given the pattern by Trish. Instead of adding beads every 3rd row, I added beads every 5th row. I changed the the hand part to all knit stitches instead of the knit 3, purl 2. The fingerless gloves that I am making are a size large.

Ladder Shawl ??? Had to let frustration out so I cooked!!

Ladder Shawl
August 2011



I started working on this Ladder Shawl a week before August. I was taking my time, I wanted to make it right. Between the orders and other things going on I finally had a chance to finish it. I was very excited!!! I had to bind off, and trying to remember in my head what Terri had said to finish it. I only had about an hour left to finish it, if I did it right. My cat is pretty good about walking down my right shoulder. However this time Gizmo decided not to. Out of the corner of my eye I see Gizmo jump in mid-air. I drop my needles and catch her in mid-air. I thought "phew" I am safe. I spoke too soon. Gizmo's back paws were wiggling and her claws were out.. I didn't grab her paws soon enough that her claws caught a few of the "on purpose drop stitches" I had one too many drop stitches that, if the stitches were still on the needles I would have been safe, but they were not. I put her gently down on the couch and looked at the mess and thought I can fix this.... The more I looked the more frustrated I got...



I put it down and decided to go prep food for dinner for my husband. I put the food prepping aside and went back to the shawl. I decided to rip it ALL out... Yes, you read it right.. I ripped it out, and rolled it into a ball.



I got flustered again, and decided to cook the food and return to the shawl later. I was not mad, more like defeated!!! I started on the shawl before I started dinner, so I can see that I had about an inch worth of work started. I could look forward and know that I had 15 inches yet to go before I was finished.

Egg Rolls


Food - Pork steak with sweet peppers and jalapeno peppers



Here I am almost done of 8-22-2011


The culprit - Gizmo!!!

Ruffle Scarf

Ruffle Scarf
Started: 7-8-2011
Finished: 7-11-2011

This is made with Trendsetter Yarn Flamenco - 2 Skeins
Sample Scarf for The Bead Place.

It was fun making it, but if you think it is a fast project, think again...
They have amazing colors......

Peek a Boo Fan Crochet Blanket -

Peek-a-Boo Lady Baby Blanket
July 2011



My Mother and I have made quiet a few crochet and knitting items with out patterns. I am trying to write all the patterns that we ever made. I had this baby blanket out to remind myself to convert it into a pattern. I had it laying on the floor so that I could look at it and start writing out the pattern. I left the room to go into the kitchen to get some water. Upon my return my silly cocker-spaniel Lady rolled in the blanket, and got her self stuck. Lady could see me through the spaces of the crochet blanket.

Lady managed to finally get her head out after a few times of shaking her head. All I could do was laugh...I guess she wanted to help in making the written pattern...

Okay, I guess she is done helping me out now.... =)

Queen Anne's Lace Crochet Scarf

Started: June 24, 2011
Finished: June, 25, 2011


Here is the finished piece..



I had not crocheted in so I wanted to see if I could still crochet fast. Here is the before.

Kari's Socks

Started: April 14, 2011
Finished: May 4, 2011

Kari's Socks

I know I posted these socks already. All her items are now done =). I will be seeing her soon. Enjoy!!! =)

Kari's Fingerless Gloves - Finished

Started: 5-10-2011
Finished:5-24-2011

Neutral Fingerless Gloves

Here are the fingerless gloves that I finished that I had not had a chance to post.

Kari's Potatoe Chip Scarf

Started: 6-28-2011
Finished: 6-30-2011

This is a scarf order that I made for Kari. Kari wanted something "Fun", but yet something "Warm" for those cold winters. This was a fun scarf to make. The colors are neutral, and not bright in color. I ended up using a homespun yarn..

Beaded Scarf

Started: 4-27-2011
Finished:

Beaded Scalloped Scarf
My Mom bought me this beaded scarf pattern. I had not had much time to finish it due to orders I have to make. Here is a sneak peak of what I have done so far.

Kari's Gloves

Started: 5-10-2011
Finished:5-24-2011

Neutral fingerless gloves.

Kari's Socks

Started: April 14, 2011
Finished: May 4, 2011

Here is the finished pair of socks. I made this pair from a different pattern. The toe part comes to a point instead of a round shape with a seam.






I got this one sock done on April 30, 2011


I have started on a pair of nuetral socks....I am hoping that I am able to finish no later then 3 weeks on the pair of socks!!! =) We will see..

Golden Bee Hive Cowl

Started: April 3, 2011
Finished: April 13, 2011

I started making this cowl while in the car headed to St. Louis to the Hair and Nail show at the convention center.

I always have to keep my hands busy ie, in front of the t.v. in the car...

Childs Black Fingerless Gloves

Started: February 10,2011
Finished: February 13, 2011



I tried theses gloves on (bit snug), these are a pair of children gloves I made. I will be making a pair of pink and black ones in the future... =)

I need to get a better photo of these gloves.

Angora Flame Shrug

Started: Jan. 3rd - 2011
Finished: April 8, 2011

Update: Here is the finished black angora shrug that I re-made for my mother-in-law. I love how it looks, and how it feels. I enjoyed making it once I got used to the material. The picture does not do this Shrug any justice...











Black Angora Flame Shrug




I am re-making this shrug in black for my mother-in-law. The shrug I made her for Christmas was white with black beads. However, the yarn was too heavy for her and it would have been seasonal for her. I would like her to be able to wear it more than one season. I offered to make her a new one with the yarn she liked. She liked the angora. =)

I started this shrug three days after purchasing the yarn. I had already taken it apart three times. I worked with solid black yarn only once, and it was tough until I got used to it. I thought it wouldn't be that hard with angora. I was wrong. Working with angora, and it being black was a task at first, hence me taking it apart three times.

I should have been further than what is shown in the photo. I took a break for a week due to my left eye straining and dealing with popped vessels.

All is well and back strong in trying to finish this for my mother-in-law. I showed it to her one night when my husband and I went to dinner with her. She Loved it!!!

I will post the finished piece. =)