WIP: Yarn Everywhere!

Good day all.

So that little headband I was making to compliment my new hand warmers….. yeah I haven’t touched it since last Friday.  I think I only have 4-5 more rows to do and yet it sits.  I’m a slacker.

My second project you’ll probably never guess.  But I’ll post a photo of [...]

FAF: Warm Hands New Horse

Well I did it.  I finished my second fingerless hand warmer since Wednesday.  Now both smashed up lefty and righty are toasty warm when the office AC kicks on in the middle of a snow squall.

I had some left over yarn from that ball so I decided to knit up an ear warmer [...]

WIP: Why do we have 2 hands?

It’s well into fall and that means my company has kicked the AC into full gear for some unknown reason.  Since my hands were chilly I’ve decided to make myself a pair of fingerless mits.

So far I’ve finished this one.  Check out my lovely bruised knuckles.  I crushed them in some cattle panels over [...]

WIP: Baby Blanket 2

I’ve been able to spend some time playing with my new toy the Addi Express King Size.

I’ve made many hats on it but I’m tackling my first panel project.  It turns out panels are a lot more tricky for a few reasons.

When turning to reverse directions the stitches like to slip. The [...]

Fiber Arts Friday: Economy

Hey Fibery Fans!

So economy wise everything went to hell back in 2008-ish but this is the first year I’m actually feeling it.   When things crashed people cut back and shopped locally and vacationed locally so my business actually picked up.  Last year I felt a bit of a dip but this year has [...]

FAF: Mini Skein Ornaments

Hello everyone!  Welcome back to Fiber Arts Friday.

Today I have a little tutorial for you to make these little skein Christmas Ornaments.  When complete they are about 4″ long and come with their very own hanging loop.

If you want any close ups, just click on the photos.  So here we go!

Step 1: [...]

WIP: Skein Challenge and Baby Blankets

Well I’ve almost finished with my 8 skeins by this Friday challenge.  I just have to fill up the rest of this bobbin and do one more to complete my task!  Phew!

The reason for the mad rush to spin up so much yarn is because I have a vendor show at the Victor [...]

FAF: And They’re Off!

Happy FAF and Happy Anniversary to my hubby! Together for 10, married for 5.  Little did the poor guy know in that short time we’d own a farm, raise horses and alpacas and I’d turn into a fiber nut like his mother.  Shhhh I didn’t say that last part.

This weekend the weather is supposed to be [...]

WIP: EZ Blanket 5

So I’ve finally finished my first turn in the EZ blanket after many naughty words.  This knitting thing is hard!  Crochet is so much easier and faster.  But, I’m committed to this blanket and I’m going to finish it, someday.

T’is the season for shopping and I’ll be going to a few local Arts & [...]

FAF – Addi Express King Size

Hi y’all!

I got my new toy in the mail yesterday.  The Addi Express King Size from Paradise Fibers.   I wanted something where I could crank out some hats, scarfs and blankets to sell at shows.  Folks like the stuff from Co-ops and Fiber Pools but always want items that are made from our [...]