All Shawl is almost done!

Last night, while watching a movie with my brother, I realized that my count was exactly perfect & I could start on the Strawberry Lace edging. I thought I was only half way done! I got half through the first row of the lace, but I had to put it away to take the kids home & get them to bed. I'm excited & now in the process of figuring out where I will be able to block it.

So, here is a photo, although this is not very recent.

JHS Is Underway!

The Jewelry on Etsy Team, JET has launched their annual Jet Holiday Sale.

Two weeks with special items, reduced prices & great shopping-- Hop on over to http://etsy.com
Have your Holiday Gifts & baubles delivered right to your mailbox, or even to the recipients! Just ask & the JETs will be happy to gift wrap!

Our team makes some of the most beautiful handcrafted jewelry. I have many jewelry items that I have purchased from them (yes, even though I make jewelry, too!) and I always get loads of complements.

So, once you get to ETSY.com, log in, or create an account- Its easy. Then enter JHS JETTEAM in the search box.
Looking for a ring for the teenager-- Yep- cool Steampunk or bright baubles.
Something classy for Mom-- Sterling Silver Earrings or bracelet.
A cute teacher's gift-- How about a trendy beaded piece?

New items will be added throughout the TWO WEEK Event!

Current WIPs

WIPs? You ask. That is short for Work In Progress. And for me, there are about a dozen yarn projects in the works.

I seem to find starting new projects very rewarding. Finishing them--- well, not so much.
But I did finally finish TWO dishcloths that were only waiting for the seam to be stitched together.
I present: 1 Halloween Festive Dishcloth & 1 Ugly Christmas Ombre Cloth.



I did finish my **KNIT** market bag & have been using it as much as I can. MC took it on a camping trip & was able to cram sleeping bag, pillow & clothes in it! I've also used it to tote food & tea jugs to Church for Alpha dinners & get loads of complements. here it is before the handle was added. (note the cool swirl action! & Yes the flip-flop pony holder is attached-- Don't ask!)



Strawberry Shortcake & other stuffed pets & pals have a new hang-out. An oversized toy hammock that I made all by myself. This sucker is HUGE-- Just so you know, Strawberry Shortcake is over 3 Feet tall.



I'm also working on several blankets, more take-a-long dishcloths, an acorn bag, an All Shawl, A cotton tank, and some other random things. Most are logged into Ravelry. You can click over there & check it out IF you are a member. I ♥ Ravelry.

I MISSED SEPTEMBER

OH NO!

I can't believe I didn't blog at all in September.
Well, I have a few reasons (cough excuses cough)...
1) Start of soccer season
2) Intersession for Kindergarten
3) Resuming of Sunday night dinners & Alpha at church
4) A THREE WEEK long Miragrane
5) Lots of time with Nana-- visiting for almost 3 weeks
6) Some knitting & crocheting
7) Big clean-out of kids toys & clothes
8) Upcoming craft shows


So, my Etsy shop is empty, my JETs think I've abandoned them, the kid's room is almost organized & I'm pooped.

FINISHED VJG Afghan!

I FINISHED IT!!!!!

I finished my first afghan that I will be donating to the Victory Junction Gang Camp.
This used aproximatly 1166 yards of yarn, and weighs in at 671 grams!
Made with two strands of worsted weight Peaches & Creme 100% cotton. Now, here is the cool part. This was made 100% right here in NC. The yarn from (at least some) NC cotton, spun & dyed here in NC, & I made it here in NC. AND the Victory Junction Gang is here in NC. So, next summer, a camper will be taking home a piece of NC to remember their camp experience. Weird to be that excited over two pieces of yarn (well 4 because of the color changes) but I am.

Granny Square Hobo Bag

Granny Square Hobo Bag
Plan designed by Fish on the Wall, 2008.

Just a quick "pattern" share for my friends.

It's not so much a pattern, but more of a plan.

For this project, crochet 17 granny squares using the pattern & yarn of your choice.
Layout your squares following the diagram. (The colors are to help show the pattern, not really to indicate the color placement for your project, although you can.)

For assembling, I formed a row of 5 squares, two rows of 4, and two rows of 2. Then I slipped stitched them together, off setting the rows as shown.


The 3 blue squares will be the bottom.
The 4 red squares are the top and the "S" indicates where to attach the straps.

The triple curves show where to attach the bottom squares to the next section to form the sides. Once the sides are started, you may decide to stitch up a bit more, just depending on how OPEN you want the top.

I cannot post actual photos of this bag at this time, since it is a surprise gift for someone.

Yarny weekend

My niece came over Friday night to bead. We are planning to have a table at her school's Fall Fest. But, instead of beading, I was working on my Peaches & Creme Mardi Gras Market bag. My niece, M, decided she wanted to try making a bag with my KniftyKnitter. She was up much later than I, and I figured she'd be almost done when I woke up Saturday. Yup.
I suggested she add a few more rows & then I'd crochet the handles & edging.
It looks great. I hope to add some pictures tonight. The colors created a swirl pattern, but it almost looks like stripes- looks good though & seems to be exactly what she had in mind.
I'm about half through the handles, but need her to verify the desired strap length.