Friday, August 31, 2007

Irish Hiking Scarf Knit Along or (KAL) et more

Some days I am amazed at the ability of my hands, some days they don't work that great. So when the hands can handle some knitting I knit and when they want crochet I crochet. For the longest I wanted to join the Irish Hiking Scarf Knit ALong. It may be some embedded genetic code from the time of my ancestors from the Iberian Peninsula that is to be awaken when Celtic motifs are seen.

Since the weather have been unusually warm in the city, cotton is nice to work with. A little change from the merino wool, which is always lovely to handle. I have many projects on the works , some in my head and some on the table. I want to make a nice needle holder case and I may do that this weekend as well. This gives me a change and helps my hands stay sharp. A needle case is very easy to make compared to the Hiking scarf. It may be my first quilting project and I will have Minky to thank for the material as I have some Magical Fabric that she sent me to make the case. Go and take a look at her Monster Purse it is very cute.

Well enough of my ramblings for the day, maybe there will be another post today maybe not. I still have to go to the gym and get the adrenaline kicking. Thanks for stopping by.




Thursday, August 30, 2007

Hufflepuff Order of The Crow Hat

As you have seen before my hat designs are born within the first rows. Even then I really don't know where the yarn will take me with the story telling it has to tell. I get inspiration from a movie I am watching , a song I am listening to or my mind musings. I used an F or 3.75 mm hook for this particular hat as I wanted a very tight stitch, and I got that. There are 110 stitches at the end of the hat. About 5 stitches per inch. Lamb's Pride 15% Mohair,85% wool combo.

Here in this short video, is a quick demostration or How To of a single crochet color stranding.


I hope you like it. I am having some fun making these little videos. I will be getting better as time goes by, it is a one man show, so it is difficult to be director and actor at the same time. Most important is that you see what I am doing and hear me in a clear voice.

At this stage of the hat you can see what looks like diamonds inside a box of sorts, is it the sorcerer's stone? Maybe, but going below you see what looks like birds, I think they look like crows, thus the Order of the crow.
At this point you can also see that there is some kind of animal at the bottom edge, the golden badger, is the name of this glyph or caricature. This is actually the back of the hat and one of the motifs is a little distorted, but it is a bit bigger than the others. Yes my hats do have a front and a backside. Tell me what you think!


Finally I got to wear the hat, I have to block it and shape it a bit, but it is comfortable and it feels great on my scalp. I will have a matching scarf to wear this hat. I may make another one with this combination of colors and see if I can make it a more simple hat. This one is kind of for those Hogwarts Functions that require my long black robes. lol!The hat is done in single crochet all around and it is done in what I called color stranding crochet. I carry both yarns all the time. I find that it gives the fabric less flexibility, but it gives it a more substantial build. The middle horizontal line of front post single crochet in both colors is my favorite part of the hat. Thanks for allowing me to share my craft with you!

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Crochet Skull Cap or Hat Free Pattern


Basic Crochet Skull Cap or Hat


The Hat in the picture is one I am working on is a Hufflepuff Order of the Craw Hat!

The pattern below will not give you the Hat on the picture, you can create any design by following your own intuition.

Hook sizes: I usually use size G or H 4.25mm 5.00 mm you may go smaller or larger your gauge will change. When doing Crochet Color Stranding I use an F hook for a tighter look!


Gauge is about 4 to 5 stitches per inch or 10 to 13 cm, for 22 inches or 56 cm head is about 92 to 110 sts.It depends on the hook and the material you are using.

Chain 5. Slip Stitch to beginning chain to Form a loop. (You may just chain3 or 4 and do the same or chain 2, and 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook instead of chaining, forming a loop and crocheting round 1, below).


(Note, join with slip stitch to first stitch at end of each round and chain 1)

You may choose just to keep on the round without joining, I don't, I also do a ch1, some people don't. It is a try it and see if you like thing lol!.


Round 1: Ch. 1. 6 sc in loop. Place a stitch marker at end of round.

Round 2: ch1, 2 sc. crochet in each stitch (12 sc.) You May Place a stitch marker atend of round. Slip stitch to beginning sc, ch1.

Round 3: *2 sc. in first stitch, sc. in next stitch* repeat 6 times (18sc).Slip stitch to beginning sc, ch1.

Round 4: *Sc in first 2 stitches, 2sc in next stitch* repeat from *(24sc). Slip stitch to beginning sc, ch1.

Round 5: *2 sc. in next stitch, sc in next 3 sc.* repeat (30 sc). Slip stitch to beginning sc, ch1.

Round 6: *Sc in next 4 stitches, 2sc in next sc, repeat from * (36).Slip stitch to beginning sc, ch1.
Round 7: *2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 stitches , repeat from * (42).Slip stitch to beginning sc, ch1.
Round 8: *Sc in next 6 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat from * (48).Slip stitch to beginning sc, ch1.


Continue in rounds, Place a stitch marker and keep moving it at end of each round.Slip stitch to beginning sc, ch1 at the end of each round.Keep increasing 6 to 9 stitches per round without putting the increases in the same place each round. I usually increase 9, because of my big head lol! When you get about 4/5 of the desired diameter, stop increasing, and simply sc in each stitch around until the desired size.


At this time the cap should start to shape up.Do not ch1 at last round ,just slip stitch to beginning chain. Weave the ends.


A lot of people asked me about my designs, they are born within the first 8 rounds of the hat.I pick equidistant points where I join the second yarn and go from there, every 2 stitches, every other stitch, every 3 and so on.The main thing is to be consistent with your pattern. Sometimes I carry the second yarn around, sometimes I don't. It may change as you go or you may have a graph.I never use graphs and that's probably how the designs become unique most of the times.


When you get to round 10 and beyond you can get creative with edges by doing sc on the outside or inside loops of your work, you can alternate sc with dblc or hdc for a round or two or you can be as creative as you want. ©CraftyAndy 2007© This pattern is for non-commercial use, if you use it leave a note on my blog. If there is a mistake let me know, please! Thank You for stopping by!

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Are you Ready for Labor Day 07?

Labor day is one of the most obscure holidays. Labor Day is a United States federal holiday that takes place on the first Monday in September. The holiday began in 1882, originating from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create a day off for the "working man". It is still celebrated mainly as a day of rest and marks the symbolic end of summer for many. Labor Day became a national holiday by Act of Congress in 1894


For this weekend I will be Baking which is one of my favorite pastimes besides knitting and crochet. It is all homemade . Upper left butter cream sugar free frosting, homemade no sugar added raspberry jam, sugar free chocolate cake covered with the frosting and some jam. Lower left is the preparation of the layers .

In the lower middle you have the triple Decker getting ready to be completely frosted. I shaved some bittersweet chocolate and sprinkled it on the butter cream frosting. It is delicious and I am looking forward to having a slice before Labor day. I am hoping that this gets you to make yourself a cake. Enjoy Thanks for stopping by!

Harry Potter POA Crochet Scarf Free Pattern

The Prisoner of Azkaban Hogwarts scarves are very different from the old scarves where egalitarian stripes where the norm. I have created a pattern Inspired on the POA aka Prisoner of Azkaban scarves. All I request is that you place a comment, on this blog entry, to let me know you are going to use or intend to use the pattern. If you want my Knitted version, you can click here POA Scarf Knitted Version. I will have more pictures as I make more, but this is an original Gryffindor.

Materials:

7 Ounces of Main Color

2 Ounces or more of contrasting color

Hook Size I

Darning Needle and sciccors.

To learn how to make this Stitch cick here --> hdc

POA Crochet Scarf Version

Main Pattern

How to make a chain? * See note below

When Changing colors cut yarn and leave at least a 6 to 10 inch tail to weave.








This video is a Demostration of color change for this scarf. It is my first You Tube Video, lol!

With Main Color and Crochet Hook I (or size you prefer) Chain 30.

Beginning Row: hdc in second chain from hook and in each chain for a total of 29 hdc stitches. turn

Row 1 Chain 2 , count chain 2 as first hdc, hdc in each stitch across, for 29 stitches, turn
Row 2 - 21 Repeat Row 1
Row 22 Repeat Row 1 , but change colors in last hdc (** see note on how to change colors below)
Row 23-24 Repeat Row 1 with Contrasting Color, on Row 24 last hdc Change colors to Main color.
Row 25-27 Repeat Row 1 with Main color, On Row 27 Last hdc, Change Colors to Contrasting color.
Row 28-29 Repeat Row 1 with Contrasting Color, on Row 29 last hdc Change colors to Main color.
Keep repeating Rows 1-29 as much as you need to, Until it reaches about 56 inches, then finish with Row 1-22.



Finishing:

Weave the ends. Add fringe to your liking , short, long, every stitch , every other stitch, one or two strands. This is a personal touch. A picture should be posted of the scarf. I made two and forgot to take pictures.


* Start with a loop on the hook. Hook yarn and pull through. (One chain completed.)

** When ready to change to a different color, make your hdc in the old color on the last stitch, then, pull the new color through the three loops on the hook to complete that hdc or half double crochet. You can watch the video as well, if you are more of a visual person.


Crafty Andy© 2007 It is an original work and may be used for non-commercial purposes only. Important note: Harry Potter, Hogwarts, Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff are registered trademarks and copyright of J.K. Rowling, Scholastic, Warner Brother, Bloomsbury, et al. The rest of the content on this page is copyrighted to Crafty Andy. Thanks for stopping by!

Harry Potter Exchange Scarf 07 #1


My partner's Owl delivered the mail to my house Yesterday. I was in an exchange with Minky at the Crochet Depot Harry Potter Scarf Exchange. Here are the pictures of the Package delivered by her Owl. I have always liked exchanges , because people do things different than you do and it is always nice. I have never had a bad experience in exchanges. I liked the way her scarf came out. Great job Minky!

This was the coolest item of the exchange the Golden Snitch. I tried to catch it, but it just would not let me do it. It came to me later on and then I grabbed it.The snitch comes from http://innerchildcrochet.com and you can find the pattern directly on this LINK.






Sunday, August 26, 2007

Honorable Hufflepuff House Scarf Free Pattern

So here it is the Hufflepuff Scarf done. The pattern is following, you can use this pattern for all the houses of the Honorable Hogwart's School. For the POA Crochet Version go HERE!




Pattern Source: My own Pattern Crafty Andy 2007©


Needles: 2 Boye circular needles, 21 " cable, US sz. 6 . Darning Needle,(metal).

Hook: Size F for fringe and pulling yarn.
Materials:

Main Color: Lamb's Pride Worsted Weight Lemon Drop 4 Skeins.
Change Color: Lamb's Pride Worsted Weight Onyx 1 Skeins.

Locking Stitch Markers, those that are easy to handle.

Time: About 36hours
Techniques: Circular Knitting, Jogless Traveling Stripes Technique


Loved: Changing of Colors.
Hated: Nothing.




Scarf Pattern:


Cast on 74 stitches on circular needles with Main Color.


Divide your stitches taking care not to twist them on two circular needles



Main Pattern


Row 1-22 Knit on the round with main color. Break yarn leaving about 6 inches of tail.

Row 23 Place marker start knitting in Change color, when you come to then beginning of the round using the Jogless Traveling Stripes Technique slip the first stitch over without knitting . Break yarn leaving about 6 inches of tail.

Row 24 Knit on the round

Row 25 Place marker start knitting in Main color, when you come to then beginning of the round using the Jogless Traveling Stripes Technique slip the first stitch over without knitting .Break yarn leaving about 6 inches of tail.

Row 26-27 Knit on the round

Row 28 Place marker start knitting in Change color, when you come to then beginning of the round using the Jogless Traveling Stripes Technique slip the first stitch over without knitting .Break yarn leaving about 6 inches of tail.

Row 29 Knit on the round

Keep repeating round 1 -29 until you are about 3 to 4 inches of the desired length then finish the Scarf with round 1 - 22 in the Main Color. When starting the Main color in ROW 1 remember to Place marker start knitting in MAIN color, when you come to then beginning of the round using the Jogless Traveling Stripes Technique slip the first stitch over without knitting , continue with pattern as per instructions.

Bind off in your favorite way.

Finishing notes: Use which ever technique you find best to weave the ends, I try different ones and I liked them all. My favorite is to make a small soft knot on the yarn joining and weave the ends, there are many techniques on weaving, but since all the joining ends will be inside the tube, I did not see the reason to go to such extent. You can leave the ends loose inside.


You should block your scarf and let it dry according to manufacturer's instructions before putting the fringe on. Make the appropriate fringe, I found that three (3) 7inch threads fold in half makes a pretty fringe, every other stitch. Weave all tails to the inside. You can use your crochet hook for that.

Important note: Harry Potter, Hogwarts, Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff are registered trademarks and copyright of J.K. Rowling, Scholastic, Warner Brother, Bloomsbury, et al. All other content on this page is copyright to me Crafty Andy 2007 ©. This pattern may be used for non-commercial purposes only. The other requirement I have is that you post a comment on my blog. If you find any errors let me know. Thank you!

Friday, August 24, 2007

TGIF the Honorable Slytherin House Scarf


I did not realize how quickly I crochet. I can make two of these scarves in one day easily. It is done with the I crochet Hook and I found that it has the perfect width to make a fast crochet advance on this pattern. I am also practicing different techniques of yarn weaving. When you are making a project like this one with color changes and a big hook, sometimes it is not easy weaving the ends. I will be putting my own pattern expression sometime later this weekend. I am making these scarves for a Crochet Depot Harry Potter Scarf Exchange. This is the second scarf from the Honorable House of Slytherin where this scarf will be flown by my own Owl, Canberra. This colors are nice, I wish there was more options for the silver grey. I am making this scarf in Paton's Merino Classic and it is done in Half Double Crochet, 29 HDC across.

Like Salazar Slytherin, its founder, Slytherin house values ambition, cunning, resourcefulness, and pure blood heritage. Most Slytherin students display a high level of Machiavellianism. The book also suggests that the hunger for power is a characteristic of Slytherins. The animal representing Slytherin is the serpent, and the house's colours are green and silver. The Bloody Baron is the house ghost. According to Rowling, Slytherin corresponds roughly to the element of water. The Slytherin dormitories and common room are reached through a bare stone wall in the dungeons. The Slytherin common room is a long, low, dungeon-style room, located under the Hogwarts lake and furnished with green lamps and chairs.


So who makes this wonderful Shea Butter , by Deneen and she sells it as well, go and visit her and order some. It is the perfect companion for Wool and your hands smell great. I wonder if she makes with a hint of Lavender? Go and find out. Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Alpaca Stitch Markers by Tami

This I got in the mail today to help me with all the Alpaca yarn that I am working on. They are adorable and not a bad price, (UPDATE 09/03/07 These Are little brittle, one of them is not doing so good, let's see how the others hold, I have contacted the designer , let's see what she says. She has agreed to replace the damaged one. As of September 14, 2007 it has been replaced, I am pleased. This material seems too brittle for certain designs I guess or maybe is in the way it is made. It may have just been that one in particular as the other two are doing great. Thanks Tami!!!
It is designsbytami.com or designsbyTami.etsy.com you may also find her at Ebay. I decided to take a break from knitting and crocheting to post this , I mailed my exchange for the Gryffindor scarf with lots of goodies. Minky aka Kathy is the recipient this time. I have a lot of extra stuff and who better than an exchange partner to be the recipient right? A while ago I decided to spoil the next exchange partner, so I think I did. Lots of great stuff for her. At this time I will be starting the Slytherin Scarf and this partner will also get spoiled. Shhhhhh! Don't tell anyone!

There are monkeys and all kinds of animals that your heart may desire. Thanks for stopping by.

What Kind of Pet would you be!

I found this at Cheryl's

You Would Be a Pet Rabbit


Playful and hyper, you enjoy being around other people... as long as everyone's having fun.
You are easily bored, and you almost always need some sort of entertainment.
If you're not keeping busy, then you're apt to get in some sort of trouble!

Why you would make a great pet: You're very entertaining, even when you're not trying to be

Why you would make a bad pet: Well, personal hygiene isn't exactly your thing... you kind of smell sometimes

What you would love about being a rabbit: Playtime... and eating flowers

What you would hate about being a rabbit: Being held like a toy

I say watch out for those Rabbits from outerspace though lol! Thanks for stopping by.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Blocking Hufflepuff Scarf, starting Gryffindor

So here you got the Hufflepuff being blocked and laying on a towel. Actually at this time I have changed the towel twice and it is pretty dry, it may take a day or two. I will be adding the fringe later. I washed it in Woolite and 1/8 Th cup of Distilled Vinegar, and in the rinse water I added another 1/8 Th cup of Distilled Vinegar as well. It looks nice and it feels very soft. The vinegar most help preserve the oils of the wool and cashmere.



The pattern was easy to make made on the round , 86 stitches, (The next one will probably be 70 or 74), I will have the free pattern later on when the fringe is added and I have a picture to post. It is exactly 60 inches in length, what perfection lol!

Here I am, starting the Gryffindor Scarf, this time in Crochet. I will be using A size I hook or 5.50 mm. I am in a Harry Potter Scarf Exchange at Http://groups.msn.com/crochetdepot aka Crochet Depot and one of my partners is allergic to wool so I am making this one in Acrylic and it is looking very nice. I am using the same pattern that I created for the Knit version, but modified for crochet. I am making this scarf in Half Double Crochets. It is not small nor too big, it is perfect. It may be 68 inches as the pattern calls for it to be that way. It will also have a fringe. Do you like the combination of colors I have chosen for Gryffindor? I hope you do. Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Creative Limits (or Horizons)


What are your creative limits?



Found this meme on LadyLinoleoum If you'd like to participate please do, consider yourself taggedif you want to participate is voluntary.

1. I have no interest in the following activities:Scrapbooking; cartooning, video editing , papermaking .

2. Would love to try these things( May try them soon): Jewel making, spinning wool , wood carving, mundillo, leather craft, acting in a movie, yarn dyeing, goldsmith.

3. I do or have dabbled in these things: Pottery/Ceramics, Teddy Bear making, macrame, sewing, desktop publishing, felting, poetry, drawing, 2D and graphic design; digitial imaging, cooking, baking, flower arranging, gift-wrapping, home decorating, wall papering, detailed painting, landscaping, aquascaping, interior decorating.

4. Love it! These are my things:Crocheting, knitting, sewing, Baking, writing, photography, crochet and knit hat design, Desktop Publishing, computers, science, landscaping.

Hufflepuff Scarf 80%, and a Contest



I have been working on this beautiful Hufflepuff Scarf is about 80% done. It is shaping up nicely and I am looking forward to making the fringe for it. It is my first Knitting design inspired by Harry Potter. I am very excited to have created the scarf. It is very soft to the touch, I will be making a hat for it before the end of the year.


On a different note I am conducting a Weekly Contest At Crochet Depot i.e. http://groups.msn.com/crochetdepot the place for all you crochet novices and aficionados and experts. How many Skeins of yarn do I have in this container. There will be more things to guess and different containers to look at. The prizes are Crochet related , Crochet books and books of patterns. There may be a prize of yarn , a prize of hooks and who knows, I am cleaning my closets lol! Thanks for stopping by.

Monday, August 20, 2007

Sun Tea, Irises, some yarn



So here you have it, it is Monday and it is sunny. It is time to make some Sun Tea. I don't know about you, but making your own Sun Tea for Iced Tea is a great joy, specifically because the Sun works for you. Happy Monday everyone. We had a successful Buddhist Meeting yesterday, there was a Potluck and lots of great food and wisdom to share. There was music and singing. I am not a buddhist, but I do share a lot of the values. It is the same buddhism that Tina Turner practices, Nishiren . Personally I follow the Gods of Kobol!


The house is so beautiful when there are flowers around. I really enjoy walking into my flat and seeing beautiful flowers that greet everyone who walks in.




Finally on of my newest yarn stashes. This is for a Harry Potter Scarf Exchange, I am exchanging with two people and it will be crochet instead of knit. Talking about scarves I am still working on my Hufflepuff scarf It will be a day or two before I am finish knitting it, at which time I will take a picture of before and after it being blocked. I have learned a lot about knitting and about the way I knit. I have learned a lot about color changes in knitting on the round. I am making the scarves 60 inches in length. It seems that it is the perfect length for wearing your scarf inside or outside your garment. It is a bit itchy, but that's part of the fun of wearing Wool I think.
From the above yarn I will take to make the acrylic scarf first as I don't want my partner , Minky .who is allergic to wool to have a reaction, then when I get her package sealed I will start on the scarf for my next partner Calypso who is not allergic to wool. I also owe Ladylinoleoum a Meme which I will answer sometime this week, lol! Thanks for stopping by!


Sunday, August 19, 2007

Men Who Crochet CGOA Soire Aug 07

This was my contribution to the potluck a Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting Double Layered Chocolate Cake. I also brought a Pasta Salad.


We had a gathering and it was a success. The MWC (Men Who Crochet) had it's meeting Saturday and it was combined with a Potluck, Gift Exchange Soire. I got this nice Tweed and I



gave away some Chenille that I was happy to depart with.







There was a show and tell from Cay, our Vice-President. Some of Cay projects won some awards, no wonder they were beautiful and some of us where working on projects of different kinds, sweaters, dishcloths, knitting, crochet.





Here you also have one of the newest members Mike which was working on a sweater.




Mike also brought us these for everyonedo you know what they are? The may be used for holding your stitches while your work is put away. They are bread clips,; clips to close the bread bags! Clever don't you think. Kind of Make your Own.Our President Peter Franzi in here with some of his girls modeling in front.
There was food and there was conversation and future planning of the next Soire and the next meeting. Thanks for the fun and than you for stopping by!

Friday, August 17, 2007

Charmed Knits and Dobby's socks!



Well I am not going to give Dobby his socks yet as I have an extremely busy weekend. Men Who Crochet Meeting Saturday and Sunday Men's Division meeting from my partner's Buddhist Group. I have a new stash of yarn for my scarf projects. I am also realizing that I may not have time for a sweater now until I have finished my scarves and do at least a pair of socks. I have not seen the DVD by Nenah Galati yet, but I will be making a review after I see it.



I will be frogging this sweater and probably use the yarn to make some baby blankets as it is acrylic. There are babies being born that require my Crochet Expertise! "Charmed Knits" is an excellent addition to those who are fans of Harry Potter and love to knit and Crochet. I believe there is only one Crochet Project and the rest is knitting. There are so many things that you can make, you will not be bored. From bookmarks, to magic wands covers, to wizard hats and afghans, sweaters and such, and everything for Quiddich. Definitely a must have for the Potter Fans. I think it was a great buy. I got it from Ebay , fast shipping and reasonable price. I will be making some of the stuff this winter. Well I may bot see you until Monday, so have a great Weekend everyone and thanks for stopping by.

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Hufflepuff Scarf 40 % Update


Well here is the update on the scarf that I have been working on, is from the Hufflepuff House. I tell you that making this scarf has allowed me to learn about changing colors. Sometimes you expect a stitch to go one way, but it goes in a different way. I am talking about when you change colors the stitch that you change colors on and or the one behind and in the front, sometimes do not come out the way they should or the way one expects. As I am doing this scarf I am also looking at the techniques of hiding the loose ends as I work the yarn. It is after all trying to make a spiral look like a circle. It is not difficult, but requires creative thinking.

Once this scarf gets blocked a lot of the imperfections will be gone. Sometimes when you change colors a vertical stitch in one of the columns somehow disappears. Since I am pulling the yarn around to a point I have enough to pull for an extra loop if I need an extra look of any color. I am continuing to work on it an deciding that it will have a yellow fringe, but it has to be a very cute fringe. I think that it will be around 52 inches before fringe. I have to test the fringe sizing to decide whether is a long or short fringe. The price of making your own scarf on Lamb's Pride Lemon Drop and Coal, is around $ 35.00 so far. I have bought about 5 skeins, I am hoping to have some left for a nice hat. Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Hufflepuff Scarf Jogless Color Change


This technique calls for the color change to be done in a certain way. Here I am ready for the color change.

What you do in the color change is you actually slip the stitch purlwise. To slip a stitch purlwise (sl 1 purlwise) Insert the right-hand needle into the front of the next stitch on the left-hand needle from right to left then slip the stitch from the left-hand needle onto the right-hand needle without knitting it.

I got the technique from this Blog It is called the Jogless Travelling Stripe Technique and


Here you will see the three different attempts to make a color change jogless.
First Attempt



Second Attempt


This is the Final Attempt. This is the perfect way. I will be folding this scarf in this area anyway, but knowing that i can perform color changing without a jog is incredible. Thanks to the Tutorial I will be able to make hats and more scarfs with jogless stripes. Once you block the Item in question it will be almost flawless. Thanks for stopping by!

Sunday, August 12, 2007

HUFFLEPUFF MANIA!


Here is the starting of the Hufflepuff project. I have gotten Hufflepuff Mania I guess along with the other Houses of course. You notice that I have a paper and a pencil somewhere. I really like the fact of writing down the sets of rows that I am working on. When I start the new row I put a mark by the row number, so whether I stop in the middle or finish, the number that I am at is the one with the marking. I am using Lamb's Pride Lemon Drop Worsted Weight yarn and Black of course. I am really getting the hang of knitting on two circular needles. I guess it is in preparation for when I get to do socks. Now socks is a project that I am looking forward to as well. Maybe later on or before the month goes out I will have a video with a casting on done in circular needles. I will be on the Internet for posterity. I am working on having an almost seemsless color change, let's see what happens.



I have learned that I tend to knit tight, so I have to relax the way I knit and for once I have made the gauge I wanted with number 6 US, 4 mm metric circular needles. 5 stitches to the inch. I am very proud of myself. I think that I am going to do my video when I start my Irish Hiking Scarf either tomorrow or Tuesday.


On another note I am hoping to make it to the movies and see the New Simpson's Movie. Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, August 11, 2007

2nd Irish Hiking Hat



Well this is the progress that I have made on the second Irish Hiking Hat. I got the pattern froom this BLOG . I am only going to the pattern which will be apparent in the next picture I post.

It was frogged and recasted and it is done. The color is not as it looks. I actually like this color is a lime Green, not as neon as it looks. I finished the Cap in a slightly different way than the Pattern called for. I will be making the Scarf Starting next week. Tonight I am watchging the second Harry Potter Movie and get inspiration for a Crochet Potter Scarf. Less than 5 ounces or a 150 grams. Done with US 6 or 4mm Circular Needles (two).Thanks for stopping by.

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