Spinners/Fiber Artists are the kindest most generous people you will ever come across in your life. Like Davis, they are a breed all their own (Both in the best possible way). I love Davis and I love Fiber Folks. Ok so as you know I cannot buy my wheel yet, because I had to start saving for it all over again :(. I'm going to work really hard to get that money saved again, which means seriously pinching my pennies because I don't really much at my job. It's not all bad though.
I have a very awesome fiber friend (actually I have lots of stellar fiber friends) who so very kindly is going to let me barrow her wheel until I am able to buy mine. She has not yet had the opportunity to get acquainted with her wheel so she is not sure if it works or not, so we will make that discovery this coming Saturday. I am so excited! This is an awesome gift, and I will be thinking of something of something I give her in return. Hand knit socks? Hand-dyed wool for her first spinning project (I really like that idea), some hand spun yarn perhaps......... I will think of something. I really do like the idea of gifting her some fiber, so I might do that.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Krissy Belt Pattern
Krissy Belt
I had a ball of this yarn sitting in my stash for almost 3 years, waiting for the perfect project to come to mind. I think I nailed it. I can’t think of anything that would have worked better for this very beautiful ribbon yarn with it’s wonderful sparkle. This belt mixes 3 stitch patterns I’ve never seen used together; ribbing, I-cord, and dropped stitches, which I feel mix perfectly. The uneven fringe adds another unique touch to this beautiful belt, that’s fun to wear on the hips over jeans, a long skirt, around your neck, whatever. A mini version makes the perfect gift for any little girl over age 2.
Materials:
Yarn Lion Brand Incredible (100% nylon; 110 yd[100m]\ 50 g): 1 ball color of your choice, or approx. 100 yds any other ribbon yarn
Needles Set of 2 US size 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles, or short circular needles
Notions Small crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors
Pattern Notes:
To help determine the length your belt should be, wrap around hips and decide where you would like the belt to hang. Keep in mind that you will be adding fringe, so you want to allow room when deciding on your length. I usually stop when the belt hangs just at my knee’s (without fringe), I like the belt to hang all the way down to my feet. If you are making the belt to give determine the recipient’s height and subtract a few inches for a long belt or feet for a shorter belt. Always keep in mind that you will be adding fringe.
Belt
CO 12 sts
Rows 1-15: *K2, P2* to end, turn work.
Row 16: *K2Tog, P2* to end, turn work.
Row 17: *K2Tog, P1* to end, turn work.
Rows 18-20: *K1, P1* to end, turn work.
Begin I-Cord
Row 21: K to end, do not turn. Slide all sts to opposite end of needle.
Row 22: K all sts (pull yarn tightly from back), slide to other end of needle.
Row 23: K into each st wrapping yarn twice in every st, slide sts.
Row 24: K each of 6 sts dropping extra loops off needle after every st, slide sts.
Rep rows 23 and 24 until belt is about 2.5 inches from desired length (without fringe)
Do not turn work.
Next row: Still working I-Cord. K to end, slide sts. Rep 2 more times.
Turn work.
Next 3 rows: *K1, P1* to end, turn work.
Next row: *Kf&b, P1* to end, turn work.
Next row: *Kf&b, P2* to end, turn work.
Next 14 rows: *K2, P2* to end, turn work.
BO all sts in patt.
Abbreviations
Materials:
Yarn Lion Brand Incredible (100% nylon; 110 yd[100m]\ 50 g): 1 ball color of your choice, or approx. 100 yds any other ribbon yarn
Needles Set of 2 US size 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles, or short circular needles
Notions Small crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors
Pattern Notes:
To help determine the length your belt should be, wrap around hips and decide where you would like the belt to hang. Keep in mind that you will be adding fringe, so you want to allow room when deciding on your length. I usually stop when the belt hangs just at my knee’s (without fringe), I like the belt to hang all the way down to my feet. If you are making the belt to give determine the recipient’s height and subtract a few inches for a long belt or feet for a shorter belt. Always keep in mind that you will be adding fringe.
Belt
CO 12 sts
Rows 1-15: *K2, P2* to end, turn work.
Row 16: *K2Tog, P2* to end, turn work.
Row 17: *K2Tog, P1* to end, turn work.
Rows 18-20: *K1, P1* to end, turn work.
Begin I-Cord
Row 21: K to end, do not turn. Slide all sts to opposite end of needle.
Row 22: K all sts (pull yarn tightly from back), slide to other end of needle.
Row 23: K into each st wrapping yarn twice in every st, slide sts.
Row 24: K each of 6 sts dropping extra loops off needle after every st, slide sts.
Rep rows 23 and 24 until belt is about 2.5 inches from desired length (without fringe)
Do not turn work.
Next row: Still working I-Cord. K to end, slide sts. Rep 2 more times.
Turn work.
Next 3 rows: *K1, P1* to end, turn work.
Next row: *Kf&b, P1* to end, turn work.
Next row: *Kf&b, P2* to end, turn work.
Next 14 rows: *K2, P2* to end, turn work.
BO all sts in patt.
Fringe Cut 24 random lengths of your yarn. Attach 12 lengths of ribbon to each end of belt with crochet hook. If fringe is too long trim to desired length. To keep fringe uneven trim strands individually as needed.
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*………Repeat instructions between asterisk as directed
BO…....Bind off
CO…....Cast on
K…...…Knit
Kf&b.…Knit into front and back of stitch (increase)
K2Tog...Knit 2 stitches together (decrease)
P………Purl
Patt……Pattern
Rep……Repeat
St(s)…...stitches
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Cooling down
The weather is getting to be so wonderful, it's making me want to play with wool. It's making me wish I had purchased my spinning wheel like 3 months ago when I had the money saved for it, but no I wanted to wait....... What happens when you wait? That money gets used up for something else. The dogs got parvo :( so I helped pay for that (with my spinning wheel money), fathers day got my man a barbeque grill (used more spinning wheel money), bought myself a laptop and a camera (thats my own fault, but you know what I needed it and I'm glad I got them both)........ The rest went to groceries and such because we have a larger household and a lazy boy who doesn't want to do anything but lounge around, eat, play video games, hang out with his friends and girlfriend (who isn't even nice and walks in our house like she owns the place - Rude much!!!)
Ok here is the wheel I wish to buy, it folds up when not in use which makes it great for traveling around ans well as those warm summer months when I probably wouldn't want to spin much. It even comes with a carrying bag. I've used this wheel before so I know how it works, and it is so smooth and just a breeze to use. I love it, I love it, I love it.
So I want my wheel, I don't have the money to buy said wheel. So what do I do about it, I am going to have to not spend my little paycheck and save that money, go into production mode a start making more to put in my etsy store, I am going to plan a yard sale and get rid of as much as I can so I can make as much as I can for my wheel. Oh I am going to do a craft fair, splitting a space 3-ways to minimize cost (it was a great deal anyway). Finish scarves for a co-worker so she can pay me and I can pay the girl who knitting the scarves for me so I can stitch a design on them. I have my work cut out for me don't I. If I can't save enough for the Sonata I will go with the Fantasia instead, it's also a very pretty wheel but it doesn't fold. I really do need a folding wheel because space is tight. But if I need to I will go ahead and buy this wheel instead, but I really really want the Sonata.
Ok here is the wheel I wish to buy, it folds up when not in use which makes it great for traveling around ans well as those warm summer months when I probably wouldn't want to spin much. It even comes with a carrying bag. I've used this wheel before so I know how it works, and it is so smooth and just a breeze to use. I love it, I love it, I love it.
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| Kromski Sonata (my dream wheel) |
So I want my wheel, I don't have the money to buy said wheel. So what do I do about it, I am going to have to not spend my little paycheck and save that money, go into production mode a start making more to put in my etsy store, I am going to plan a yard sale and get rid of as much as I can so I can make as much as I can for my wheel. Oh I am going to do a craft fair, splitting a space 3-ways to minimize cost (it was a great deal anyway). Finish scarves for a co-worker so she can pay me and I can pay the girl who knitting the scarves for me so I can stitch a design on them. I have my work cut out for me don't I. If I can't save enough for the Sonata I will go with the Fantasia instead, it's also a very pretty wheel but it doesn't fold. I really do need a folding wheel because space is tight. But if I need to I will go ahead and buy this wheel instead, but I really really want the Sonata.
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| Kromski Fantasia |
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Slow and Steady wins the race
I got my photo board done, decided to leave off the fabric I was going to glue on for my background. I may add it on later but for now I'm good with a plain white board, it is working out great for my wallets as you can see here. Pictured here is my "Blue Jax Wallet," I am selling them for $8.50 you can view the pictured wallet here http://www.etsy.com/listing/80119942/blue-jax-cotton-walletgift-card-holder
Plus see more, you might find the perfect gift for someone. Use the coupon code at the right of the screen to save some money as well.
Plus see more, you might find the perfect gift for someone. Use the coupon code at the right of the screen to save some money as well.
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| Blue Jax Wallet |
Jim did a really great job on the painting, we might add another coat later on because a little bit of it came off when he put clamps on the very edges. For now I'm not worried about that bacause that portion of the board is not visible in the area that is included in my photos. We got the board finished this weekend, went pretty quick and came out better than I was expecting. I'm slowly changing all my etsy pictures, because those first ones came out too dark.
I'll be mailing in payment for a craft fair pretty soon, then I need to get some things finished by october 15th which is the day of the craft fair. The price was really good, tables are provided. We'll see what happens. I'm going to buy some Home essentials canvas fabric at work to make a few bags to take along for the craft fair, maybe get some orders and a more steady flow to my etsy store.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
I'm activated!
I just recently purchased a laptop, so I will now be more active. Couldn't use computer much in the past, this day was coming for a long time. Just a bummer it took so long to arrive. I've been doing soom work on my etsy store, I think it's looking good so far you tell me http://www.kmlamore.etsy.com/. My photos do need some work though, this I know and they will be fixed alittle at a time...... I may hve a laptop now but I still have a life. At left you will find a coupon code you can use in my store, they will be changing so use them when you see em' or wait for a better one to show up.
San Francisco Giants blankey
Show and tell! In my last post I mentioned a project I was working on...... A baby blanket, not just any baby blanket but a Saf Francisco Giants baby blanket, I finished it in a timely manner and it was delivered to the proud parents of one little boy by the name of Bentley. Here it is. The charts took hours to make but I got them done. I recharted everything on the computer because it was getting requests for the patterns, I have the charts (all the charts made for this project even the ones that are not used) up for sale in my etsy http://www.kmlamore.etsy.com/ use the coupon code at left to save some dough. Note that I only have the charts for sale not the layout, because I want you to come up with your own composition. Please share when you do make something.
I got alot of unsure comments when I mentioned what all I was putting on the blankey and how, apparently my judgement and taste aren't very trusted to some folks. Oh well, they all loved it when it was completed. I'm not a sports fan........at all.
Would you believe I thought the San Francisco Giants were a football team!?! I get alot of laughs from that one, but what can I say? I'M NOT A SPORTS FAN....
I've even gone so far as to assume that the Greenbay Packers were baseball. Now you know how much I know about sports. But I sure can come up with a design huh?
SF Giants baby blanket by Krystal 6, a photo by k_lamore on Flickr.
I got alot of unsure comments when I mentioned what all I was putting on the blankey and how, apparently my judgement and taste aren't very trusted to some folks. Oh well, they all loved it when it was completed. I'm not a sports fan........at all.
Would you believe I thought the San Francisco Giants were a football team!?! I get alot of laughs from that one, but what can I say? I'M NOT A SPORTS FAN....
I've even gone so far as to assume that the Greenbay Packers were baseball. Now you know how much I know about sports. But I sure can come up with a design huh?
SF Giants baby blanket by Krystal 6, a photo by k_lamore on Flickr.
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