Rosie_0801 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Woe is me! What a challenge this has been! Last night I sat down to finish off the square, and my toddler grabbed the needle and ran off with it. I couldn't pick up the stitches well enough, so I had to start over. Late last night, I had cast on and knit 8 rows and the wool snapped! I couldn't fix that either, so had to start over. Very late last night, I knitted 5 rows, and went to sleep. This morning I have knitted another 5, so I have a whopping fifth of the wretched square done! So the challenge is on. Can I get 4/5 of a square done by midnight, when it takes me about half an hour to knit each row? :lol: In the meantime, you can gush to me about your spiffy updates :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Just before I sat down here I finished felting a knit bag. This is the 2nd of 2 that I am making as high school graduation gifts for twin nieces. They were quite large before felting (the bags, not the nieces), and finished up to about 9x12 as I wanted them large enough to hold notebook. I still need to find the right fabric to create a liner, into which I will sew pockets. The bag itself will have leaf-shaped cutouts through which you will see the liner, with embroidery and beads sewn between the "leaves". I've also been working on my first knitted blanket. It is a throw-size blanket that I started a couple of years ago, lost interest in, and it sat around until I ran out of yarn for the bag-project. I picked it up while waiting for more yarn to come from knitpicks for the bags, and continued to work on it even after the bag-yarn got here. It is a jade-green color fans-and-feathers pattern, and it's coming out nicely. However, I used up the rest of the yarn for it a couple of weeks ago, but it looks too small. Fortunately knitpicks still carries the yarn I used; unfortunately it's out of stock. Hence, taking some time to finish the bag... So, here I am feeling lost without a knitting project. Time to get down to writing the thesis - right? Welllll... DH has been wanting knee-high wool socks, but we haven't been able to find any that work for him, AND the local yarn class is offering a fishermans' knee-sock class! I will learn socks and cabling, both skills that I've been wanting to try! The class doesn't start until next Monday, and in the meantime I'll work on a braided rug that I started at a 4-H leader training class last week. I can't do too much on it, though, without learning the next step from the instructor. And the next class for that isn't for 2 weeks. So, now that I've rambled on for a while, I guess I should use the next week to get a good chunk of that thesis written before my next crafting class starts. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) Woe is me! What a challenge this has been! Last night I sat down to finish off the square, and my toddler grabbed the needle and ran off with it. I couldn't pick up the stitches well enough, so I had to start over. Late last night, I had cast on and knit 8 rows and the wool snapped! I couldn't fix that either, so had to start over. Very late last night, I knitted 5 rows, and went to sleep. This morning I have knitted another 5, so I have a whopping fifth of the wretched square done! So the challenge is on. Can I get 4/5 of a square done by midnight, when it takes me about half an hour to knit each row? :lol: In the meantime, you can gush to me about your spiffy updates :) Rosie I had a similar project disaster story when my dd was a toddler. Like you I was still new to the craft and couldn't figure out how to pick up the stitches so I just started over. *sad* Maybe this blog entry from the Yarn Harlot will bring some cheer. :D Will post Feb projects later. Apparently I've forgotten how to add a photo. Edited February 28, 2011 by Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Ok here are the Feb pics. The blue hat & socks and the red hat are toddler size and made for charity. The footies are for mil. The hat is made from sock yarn and is soft and squishy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 ARGH! The first two lines of that blog entry was enough to create physical pain! :lol: What happened with your photos Cinder? I wanted to get a good look at the green socks, but the pic didn't blow up when I clicked on it :( No photos Amy? The bags sound cute as. I know they're not finished, but pics of work in progress are good too! Two responders on this thread, huh. Well that makes me feel better about my disasters, since clearly there are too many others who've piked out! (Or they live in a different time zone and aren't out of bed yet, or they are homeschooling their kids, I should be fair.) :tongue_smilie: Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I had a similar project disaster story when my dd was a toddler. Like you I was still new to the craft and couldn't figure out how to pick up the stitches so I just started over. *sad* Maybe this blog entry from the Yarn Harlot will bring some cheer. :D Will post Feb projects later. Apparently I've forgotten how to add a photo. Wow, that is seriously classic. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquelyn in NC Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I haven't been knitting, but I finally finished a crochet afghan I've been working on for months. Whew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) What happened with your photos Cinder? I wanted to get a good look at the green socks, but the pic didn't blow up when I clicked on it :( Rosie Hmm, not sure what the problem is. I think I need more training on how to add photos to my posts. :tongue_smilie: Edited February 28, 2011 by Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Oh Rosie, that would be sooo frustrating. Just to make you feel better, I haven't picked up my knitting for weeks now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Another try. ETA: I see now. I reduced the original photo too much the first time. Ok, now to remember this for next month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susann Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 All of your projects are so pretty!!! You've all motivated me-back to the quilting and maybe I'll have pictures to share soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 The misshapen bag is the one I finished today. I'm not sure why it felted funny, but I had to pull a section of the side apart (it felted together/closed near the bottom on one side). I need to rewet it and give it a good stretch. The blanket is really a lap-blanket size right now: 3'x3'. I'd really like to add a couple more feet to it. Holy cow! I'm not sure how these ended up so big, but I have no idea how to make them smaller. Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 I haven't been knitting, but I finally finished a crochet afghan I've been working on for months. Whew! Cute! Oh Rosie, that would be sooo frustrating. Just to make you feel better, I haven't picked up my knitting for weeks now. Naughty girl. :toetap05: :tongue_smilie: Another try.! The blanket is really a lap-blanket size right now: 3'x3'. I'd really like to add a couple more feet to it. Holy cow! I'm not sure how these ended up so big, but I have no idea how to make them smaller. Sorry! Oh! I just love the lacy stuff! Maybe in ten years I'm going to be able to do that sort of thing. If the project I have in mind for in two years time doesn't kill me... The bags are nice Amy. The colour choice is so professional looking! Rosie- 3/5 to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) I'm currently trying to upcycle bread bags by making plarn (plastic yarn) out of them. Clarification: The bag isn't made of plarn, it's natural cotton ww yarn. The plarn is going to be a door mat. :-) Edited February 28, 2011 by Onceuponatime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) My photos are going in funny directions. :001_smile: I just have to switch some of the metal parts to gold filled, and I'm done! I used vintage glass, turquoise, and a few crystals. I'm loving all the pics. I think I need to learn how to knit once and for all. Amy, your blanket is beautiful! (It's a bracelet and earrings) Edited February 28, 2011 by helena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Wow! Such gorgeous projects. You gals are AMAZING!!! :hurray::thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I actually started and finished a project this month! My first colorwork.:D This is the Mickey Hat over at Ravelry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 10.33pm and I finished it! After all my previous mishaps I ended up choosing this pattern because it looked easiest and therefore quickest to do. The pic in the book was done in dark purple wool so I couldn't really see the pattern properly, but done up for real, it's very nice. I couldn't get a photo to show it properly though. :) Rosie P.S Those "plarn" (that tickles me) bags look too sexy to be plastic bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 10.33pm and I finished it! After all my previous mishaps I ended up choosing this pattern because it looked easiest and therefore quickest to do. The pic in the book was done in dark purple wool so I couldn't really see the pattern properly, but done up for real, it's very nice. I couldn't get a photo to show it properly though. :) Rosie P.S Those "plarn" (that tickles me) bags look too sexy to be plastic bags. Wow Rosie!! You did a fantastic job on your square mama! :hurray: :party: I'm so glad you got it finished after all. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5forMe Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 So far this month, I've knitted: Booties, Pilot cap, and vest for a friends newborn. Hat and Mittens for a niece's birthday. And I am working on a sweater for me, oh and I started a pair of socks. I don't know how to post pictures of them here, but they are on Ravelry. My name is "purplepickle" there. I love Ravelry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 So far this month, I've knitted: Booties, Pilot cap, and vest for a friends newborn. Hat and Mittens for a niece's birthday. And I am working on a sweater for me, oh and I started a pair of socks. I don't know how to post pictures of them here, but they are on Ravelry. My name is "purplepickle" there. I love Ravelry. If you go to your Ravelry gallery, right click and go down to properties. Copy the "link" and past it into the "insert image" icon here. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in St Louis Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 For Valentine's Day, I made the kiddos these "Owl Love You Forever" stuffed animals. :001_smile: My first kitted project with a pattern! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5forMe Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) didn't work Edited March 1, 2011 by 5forMe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I have ALMOST finished piecing together a quilt top my dd and I have been working on for over a year. it has squares of patchwork ( sewn by dd) and alternating squares of aplique. The applique done by dd have butterflies, and the ones done by me have Holy Hobbie dolls, copied form dd's wallpaper. It will probably take me a year to hand quilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I crocheted a pair of pink wire earrings and a matching cocktail ring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Pictures! My dears, we want to see PICTURES! :tongue_smilie: Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Pictures! My dears, we want to see PICTURES! :tongue_smilie: Rosie I don't know how to upload them:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 I don't know how to upload them:001_huh: Scroll down beneath the text box you're typing in and you'll see a bunch of buttons. Click "Manage Attachments." :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Can I jump in??? I"m new around here (well, been here a few months now...) and new to the craft challenge. You all have done some amazing stuff!! I have been hand piecing squares that will be a small quilt when I'm done. I first started way back in July, then set it aside and did nothing again until last month. In January, I had 2 of the squares/blocks done. Now, as of yesterday, I have 6 of them done! I did one in January and 3 more this month. The blocks are a log cabin pattern; some are cream/light blue, the others are red/dark blue. The creams are printed in the other colors, not solid cream. Here is a picture of 4 of the 6 blocks; I've not photographed the last 2 yet. These are laid out how they'll be in the top row of the quilt just to give an idea of the pattern. This will be my first actual quilt. The only other thing I've made before was a set of 4 quilted coasters for a Christmas gift. I'm loving this new-to-me craft though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Can I jump in??? I"m new around here (well, been here a few months now...) and new to the craft challenge. You all have done some amazing stuff!! I have been hand piecing squares that will be a small quilt when I'm done. I first started way back in July, then set it aside and did nothing again until last month. In January, I had 2 of the squares/blocks done. Now, as of yesterday, I have 6 of them done! I did one in January and 3 more this month. The blocks are a log cabin pattern; some are cream/light blue, the others are red/dark blue. The creams are printed in the other colors, not solid cream. Here is a picture of 4 of the 6 blocks; I've not photographed the last 2 yet. These are laid out how they'll be in the top row of the quilt just to give an idea of the pattern. This will be my first actual quilt. The only other thing I've made before was a set of 4 quilted coasters for a Christmas gift. I'm loving this new-to-me craft though! Beautiful!!! I'm so glad you did jump in. Looks like you have a knack for quilting. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcelmer Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Been there! I had my 1 1/2 year old become fascinated with my needles for a month or two.. during that time he pulled out the DPNS on my sock 5x, a pair of longies I was making 2x, and each time pulled to unravel for a bit. I knit at the couch so if I got up for just a moment, he would trot right over & pull. Thankfully, my knitting is a bit on the tight side, and I was using wool, so it wasn't too hard to pick up the longies stitches, the sock on the other hand was rather complicated with heavy cabling... :eek: I finally switched from DPNs to a 2 circular needles method of working in the round... that way I had more time to get them away from him. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Can I jump in??? I"m new around here (well, been here a few months now...) and new to the craft challenge. You all have done some amazing stuff!! I have been hand piecing squares that will be a small quilt when I'm done. I first started way back in July, then set it aside and did nothing again until last month. In January, I had 2 of the squares/blocks done. Now, as of yesterday, I have 6 of them done! I did one in January and 3 more this month. The blocks are a log cabin pattern; some are cream/light blue, the others are red/dark blue. The creams are printed in the other colors, not solid cream. Here is a picture of 4 of the 6 blocks; I've not photographed the last 2 yet. These are laid out how they'll be in the top row of the quilt just to give an idea of the pattern. This will be my first actual quilt. The only other thing I've made before was a set of 4 quilted coasters for a Christmas gift. I'm loving this new-to-me craft though! Lovely! I do hand piecing myself! Have you considered how to set up the blocks when done... like a barn raising? I'm doing that with lights and darks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Very spiffy Reader! It looks much nicer than my excuses for quilting. :D Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Condessa Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 What lovely quilting and knitting! I want to join in: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 What lovely quilting and knitting! I want to join in: How adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 What lovely quilting and knitting! I want to join in: What a beautiful baby! What a beautiful dress!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Condessa Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thank you! They were supposed to be my girls' easter dresses, but I don't know it that will work anymore, since my four-month-old just jumped from 3 month size to 9 month size in less than a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 All right! I know we are into March... but... I have a good excuse for my late entry!!! In Feb. my dd had her baby and each of my parents came for a visit and... and... oh, yeah, I did each of these things during February!! I just didn't get around to posting them! The hand project was using knitting looms... one size for scarves and a very small one for flowers. The head bands are for my granddaughter, Chloe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Weeelllll. If you did them in February, we wont' accuse you of queue jumping. :glare::tongue_smilie: I just love seeing everyone's work! It gives me hope that I will graduate past my measly little squares :lol: Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Lovely! I do hand piecing myself! Have you considered how to set up the blocks when done... like a barn raising? I'm doing that with lights and darks. Just saw this note -- the pattern I'm using is for a Mosaic Star, so the cream will make a star in the end when it's all together. Here is a link to the original pattern -- I'm using red/white/blue instead of black & brights. I had the shop owner/pattern designer help me figure out how to alter it for the colors I wanted to use, because at the time (last June) I wasn't anywhere near confident enough to figure that out by myself. I've finished the 2nd row worth of blocks and am hoping to do the rest of the middle soon. That pieced border scares me, though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 What lovely quilting and knitting! I want to join in: Oh, those are beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairytalemama Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm working on two quilts at the same time. The top of the airplane one for my son is done. Now I just have to finish up the back (I'm piecing that too) and quilt it. I just started my daughter's fairy tale quilt. It's going to be more free form though. Here's a link to my latest blog entry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.