owl fingerless mitts

still crocheting......

Hi all.....still here,

                               still crocheting...just not blogging a bout it. I learned how to do the crocodile stitch and whipped up this little purse. Now of to find a little gal who might like it!

Take care!

Caroline

Dusting off the needles....

It's spring break for us here in Kansas. Last, Friday was absolutely gorgeous; 80 degrees, bright and sunny. Then , in one fail swoop the temperature plummeted on Sarturday and has been struggling to creep back into the 50's.
I got the urge to knit. So, I dug out some Suga and Cream cotton and my truty size 7 bamboos and presto!(Well, maybe not that quick, but by Suday night...) I had these two done.

Owl potholder(pattern)

 

 Butterfly pattern

In progress......

Arm knitting....

This was just wayyy tooo fun! I've needed a kick in the pants for a long time to get my fiber mojo back and this project was just the thing to do it. I was wandering Pinterest one day and came across this link in the DIY section. Out of curiosity, I followed it and was instantly interested in trying it. So off to Michael's for a quick purchase of super bulky yarn(Cozy Wool by Loops and Threads) and couldn't wait to get started. The entire project took under an hour. That is binding off and sewing the ends of the scarf together. talk about instant gratification! I'm just sad I didn't find this earlier in the year when I was searching for Christmas gifts, I think my college-age DD and friends would have loved getting these in various colors.

  So, here is the link Arm Knitting and good luck and have fun!

 Wanna share in a little celebration with me? An editor from the magazine Crochet Today contacted me and wants to use a picture of my Joplin Vest in an upcoming issue of the magazine.  My non-fiber friends just don't understand how excited I am that the magazine took notice of me and my little blog. Wheeeee!

You can see it's creation here: Caroline's Joplin Vest

Granny Owl Squares

I've been toying with this pattern found here.

It's a snow day for us here in the heartland, so hopefully you'll see more!

Lambie Pie

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While losing myself on the internet this Saturday afternoon, browsing blogs and shops at my leisure. I came across this lil' lambie pie. Isn't he cute? I was quite taken by him. I pinned him, favorited him, and did whatever else was necessary, so I could go back and find him and look at him again and again. So this Sunday morn when I awoke, I decided to free-hand a lambie pie of my own:

In other news, I've been working on a simple ripple scarf...the yarn is yummy. I picked this up in the mountains of North Carolina when I was there for a family reunion this summer. I think it was at a yarn store in a town called Blowing Rock.

 Be healthy and safe........Click on here if you want to go the link for the original lambie pie.

When the bloggee is away......

.....the hooks, needles, and fiber are still at play!

Here is a seed stitch cowl that has been on my needles for the past month. It was slow going because I chose a size 8 needle but that matched the yarn perfectly. I got this yarn at my LY,S that sadly closed its doors for good over the the holiday break. I picked up about 12 skeins of beautiful yarn each at more than 50% off it's list price. This is a beautiful silk, cotton, baby alpaca blend. Sooo soft and comfy. I am going to love wearing this to work and out and about.  

 This was a custom order that I did for a gal at work who requested it. I used a free earflap hat pattern then winged the face by looking a pics on Ravelry. For my first "face" hat I thought he came out cute. It looked even better on the baby!!!!

Here's to a happy and healthy new year for you and all the people you care about in 2013!

Project collage 2012

This is just a sampling of my projects this year. I kind of got behind keeping track of my projects in September, October, November, and December.

What time is it? Adventure Time!

Here is my DS Halloween costume. He was thrilled at how it turned out. I used tutorials here and here.

Really?

 

Really? This is really a pattern out there to make? Really?

:-)

Bun-Bun Tri-Ami

Materials:

Small amount of white ww yarn

Polyester stuffing

9mm safety eyes

Needle/embroidery thread

G hook

Bun-Bun is worked in continuous rounds, do not join.

Magic circle: 4 sc into center of circle.

Rd. 1 2 sc into each sc around(8sc)
Rd. 2 sc in each stitch around(8sc)

Rd. 3 2sc in next stitch , then sc in next, repeat 3 more times(12sc)

Rd. 4 sc in each stitch around(12sc)

Rd. 5 2sc in next stitch, then sc in each of next 2 sc; repeat 3 more times(16sc)

Rd. 6 sc in each stitch around(16sc)

Rd. 7 2sc in next stitch, then sc in each of next 3 stitches; repeat 3 more times(20sc)

Rd. 8 sc in each stitch around(20sc)

Rd. 9 2sc in next stitch, then sc in eaco of next 4 sc, rpet 3 more times(24sc)

Rd. 10-12 sc in each stitch around(24sc)

Rd. 13 2sc in next stitch, then sc in each of next 5 sc; repeat 3 more times(28sc)

Rd. 14 sc in each stitch around(28sc)

Rd. 15 2sc in next stich, then sc ineach of the next 6 stitches; repeat 3 more times(32sc)

Rd. 16 sc in each stitch around(32sc)

Rd. 17 3sc in next stitch, sc in each of the next 16 stitches then 3sc in next stitch then sc in next 16 stitches.

Rd. 18-20 sc in each stitch

Leave a long tail, fasten off.

Ears(make 2)

Magic circle- 3sc in center of circle

Rd. 1 sc in each stitch around(3sc)
Rd. 2 2sc in next stitch, then sc in following stitch, repeat 2 more times(6sc)

Rd. 3 2sc in next stitch, then sc in each of next 2 sc, repeat 2 more times(9sc)

Rd. 4 2sc in next stitch, then sc in each of next 3 sc, repeat 2 more times(12sc)

Rds 5-8 sc in each stitch around

Rd. 9 sc dec in next stitch, then, sc in next 2 sc, repeat 2 more times(9sc)

Rd. 10 sc dec in next stitch, then sc in next 2 c, repeat 2 more times(6sc)

Fasten off

Tail

Make a pom-pom( I love this tutorial using a fork to make a small pom-pom, perfect size for Bun-Bun)

Assembly:

• Attach safety eyes

• Using black embroidery floss, stitch nose slightly lower and in between eyes(refer to pictures).

• Stuff body, use the eraser end of pencil to get stuffing into the top of your Tri-ami.

• Whip stitch bottom seam close
• Attach pom-pom to back of Tri-ami.

• For adding pink hue to cheeks and ears, use powder blush from your make up stash. Use a Q-tip or your pinky finger to apply.

Other patterns in the Tri-ami series:

Lil Piggy

Mouse

More to come!

A lil' more pumpkin love.......

Dusty back from the groomers........

Lil' Piggy Tri-ami

Materials:

Small amount of pink ww yarn

Polyester stuffing

9mm safety eyes

Needle/embroidery thread

G hook

Lil’ pig is worked in continuous rounds, do not join.

Magic circle: 4 sc into center of circle.

Rd. 1   2 sc into each sc around(8sc)

Rd. 2   sc in each stitch around(8sc)

Rd. 3   2sc in next stitch , then sc in next, repeat 3 more times(12sc)

Rd. 4   sc in each stitch around(12sc)

Rd. 5   2sc in next stitch, then sc in each of next 2 sc; repeat 3 more times(16sc)

Rd. 6   sc in each stitch around(16sc)

Rd. 7   2sc in next stitch, then sc in each of next 3 stitches; repeat 3 more times(20sc)

Rd. 8   sc in each stitch around(20sc)

Rd. 9   2sc in next stitch, then sc in eaco of next 4 sc, rpet 3 more times(24sc)

Rd. 10-12  sc in each stitch around(24sc)

Rd. 13  2sc in next stitch, then sc in each of next 5 sc; repeat 3 more times(28sc)

Rd. 14  sc in each stitch around(28sc)

Rd. 15  2sc in next stich, then sc ineach of  the next 6 stitches; repeat 3 more times(32sc)

Rd. 16  sc in each stitch around(32sc)

Rd. 17  3sc in next stitch, sc in each of the next 16 stitches then 3sc in next stitch then sc in next 16 stitches.

Rd. 18-20 sc in each stitch

Leave a long tail, fasten off.

Ears(make two)

Ears are made in rows.

Chain 8

Row 1   sc in second chain from hook and in each sc(7sc); chain 1, turn

Row 2- sc in first stitch, then sc in each stitch across;(7sc) chain 1, turn

Rows 3-6 repeat Row 2

Fold crocheted square in half and slip stitch around edges to form triangle.

Tail

Chain 12

Row 1   3 sc  second chain from hook and in each chain to end. It should turn into a darling curly-q for you piggy’s behind.

Snout:

Magic circle, 6 sc in circle, join with slip-stitch and gently pull close

Fasten off.

Assembly:

·       Place safety eyes between rows 6 & 7

·       Stitch nose to just below and in between the eyes. Refer to picture.

·       Using black embroidery floss and needle, place two stitches for nostrils.

·       Attach ears to either side of piggy’s head. Refer to picture

·       Stuff, use the eraser end of a pencil to get the stuffing up in the top of the tri-ami.

·       Whip-stitch the bottom close.

·       Attach tail to backside of piggy.

·       Enjoy!

Other Tri-ami patterns: Mouse 
                                    Santa ornament/topper
                                    Christmas tree ornament/topper

Havin' me some autumn love!

Happy Saturday all! I'm excited to show you some autumn love I've been having. Look at these pumpkins! I think they came out really cute. I've made a total of 4 already, but 2 have flown the coop all ready and are in their new homes. It's been fun plowing through my fabric scraps and notions to find things to embellish with, Hopefully there'll be more to share.

Lastly, I have to leave you with some tried and true fat-free favorites, I make these year after year and friends and family alike are always clamoring for more.

Happy Crafting!