Yarn Yarn and More YARN

2008-03-15T20:45:00.004-05:00

Well, I'm back from Vacation. We had a wonderful time. My husband and I drove from Cedar Rapids IA to Athens GA. What a great trip!! I'm sorry to see it end.
I got some crocheting done while I was a way. I made some hats and baby booties. I also finished a burial gown in pink. It turned out quite nice.

I used the pattern off of Bev's Cottage website. http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/bevs-preemie-gown.html
I connected yarn back on to the area for the sleeves and sc around to make the sleeves longer. Next time I will use a hdc stitch instead. I think it will match the design better, and they wouldn't be so stiff.

2008-03-02T17:49:00.003-06:00

Well, got to the studio today to get a message from a good friend Denise Layman. Lynn Markman and her were chatting on Denise's BlogTalkRadio
It was a great show. Stop by and take a listen. She is on Sundays in the afternoons.

2008-03-01T17:49:00.006-06:00

Ok, I'm back up and running. I have a new goal for 2008. I want to make at least 200 items before the end of the year. I'm sitting at about 70 pieces so far. 45 of the items are Teddy Bears. I just love this pattern. http://www.personal.psu.edu/gqm4/patterns/bear.html
You have to check it out. It's the quickest and easiest pattern. And very addictive.
I have also been crocheting hats and booties. I also like to loom-knit them as well.
A great place to check out for looming ideas and looms is http://www.markmanfarm.com/ .
If your new to looming you should also look at joining http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Beginning-LoomKnitting/

New Knit stitch

2006-08-08T20:47:00.000-05:00

This is the new Knit stitch. You bring the yarn above the other stitch instead of below it like the purl stitch.

Purl Stitch

2006-08-08T20:46:00.000-05:00

Watch this video to learn how to Purl in looming.

2006-08-08T00:32:00.000-05:00

Ok, I haven't posted in a while. I have been pretty buzy. I have finished 5 afghans from squares from "Squares 4 Preemies" from The "Preemie Project.
I have also finished my 10 baby sets: 10 hats, 10 blankets (18x18) and 10 pairs of baby booties.

I have also been working on some how to Videos. There is a purl stitch, k2tog, and the new knit stitch video.
http://www.videoegg.com/video/gKOIy
http://www.videoegg.com/video/gKOIp
http://www.videoegg.com/video/gKtQy

2006-07-06T19:43:00.000-05:00

Well, it's on! The challanges have started and well on the way. I have signed up for the hat, bootie and blanket challange. I have pledged at least 10 sets. I have some of the hats and booties done. Now it's onto the blankets. Buzy! Buzy! Buzy!

2006-07-05T00:24:00.001-05:00

Well, I'm going to try this again. I had a blog for a while but didn't like how it was coming out. So I thought I would start a new one.
A little about myself: I love to crochet and loom knit. Most of items that I make go to charity. You may ask which charities. The Preemie Project, Teeny Tiny Treasures, and Crafting for a Cause.
I put together the squares for baby blankets for The Preemie Project. I make burial gowns for the TTT along with hats, booties and blankets. (when time permits)
Either way it keeps me busy