FAF: Baby Mat

Welcome back FAF fans!

This week I’ve been working on what I think will be a mat for a baby.  I was going to make a blanket but this yarn is not cooperating with me and I think a nice thick soft mat would work best.   When finished I could see it as a [...]

FAF: Secret Santa

Ho ho ho! FAF Fans!  It’s that time of year to work up so some goodies to give away during the holidays.

Here’s what’s on my Bobbins

Bobbin #1: Lincoln long wool, mohair, angelina

Bobbin #2: 100% alpaca to be plied with bobbin #1

Smurftastic cowl with beads:  This is a colorful and [...]

WIP: Thanksgiving Blend

I wasn’t in the mood to start any “new” projects so I decided to play with some scraps.

I have 2 scrap projects going.

1) Chaos Granny Square Patchwork Blanket.  If I get left over yarn I’ve been making up little square and have been crocheting them together.  Only rule, fiber used must be natural, [...]

FAF: Ear Warmer

Ok one quick question before I show you my little ear warmer.

How do you like the new website?

Tada!  I finally finished the last 2 inches to my little ear warmer that will go with my fingerless gloves.  I’m thinking I might dye them all purple to match the website

 

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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: [...]