In the last year I have been busy and I love it! It's been a joy to see a skein of yarn turn into functional items. I think I get a kick out of the creative process.. I love seeing an idea in my head actually become something. Here are some of the items I have made since Christmas 2013.
My husband and I started dating in 1998. We got married in 2003. This past November we celebrated 10 years of marriage. I realized I had not made him a thing (minus a pair of shorts in home ec when I was in high school). Needless to say, he was due for a yarn item from me. I found this beautiful blue, fluffy yarn and knew it was going to be a scarf for my hubs. I love how it turned out!
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| Easy Mistake Scarf |
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| WIP - a ribbed cowl. |
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| Ribbed cowl up close. |
The khaki ribbed cowl was a lot of fun to make! I have made a lot of cowls, and I enjoy them, but I do get bored doing the same pattern multiple times. So I do change things up for myself (hope the recipients don't mind!) This cowl was a simple knit and purl pattern that has a lot of give. This will keep the wearer cozy!
And then I found something new and simple -- Boot Cuffs! I love the look of a cuff, and I have socks, but my legs/feet get so hot when I wear boots. These are a great accessory without adding bulk or too much heat for the wearer.
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| Love how these look. |
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| Two cuffs on my needles. |
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| Completed set! |
Boot cuff progress! I enjoy working on these, plus it's a great way for me to use up my yarn stash :)
I have a two year old son. He's a great kid, but he doesn't understand the concept of how to turn a hank of yarn into a ball of yarn. A local store had
Noro yarn on sale - I bought 6
hanks of the stuff. I have no idea what I'll create with it, but it's just so pretty!!!!
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| Mess of Noro yarn. |
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| Boot cuff.... Ready for delivery |
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| LOVE! |
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| Another set ready to be worn |
This is an example of 'Hey! I have already made 4 pairs and I'm bored... Plus, this yarn does not work right in the rib!' So, I found a Plan B - and I love how it turned out!!!
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| Kiddo sized boot cuffs! |
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| Boots and sweats is how we roll ;) |
My dear daughter would ask every time I would start a new pair, "Momma, are these for me??" Way to tug on my heartstrings, kiddo! Finally, I made her a set. She loves them. She also had no idea until they were done. I love surprising my family!
