This is a story about a toaster, some magic mojo & a plant called pigface.
27 November, 2012
26 November, 2012
21 November, 2012
20 November, 2012
Angel making
Here is the update progress of my ornament for the Ornament swap....
In case you can't tell, she's an angel.
Starting off with silver wire, she then gets hung outside to be spray-painted gold.
Then I need to keep checking her to make sure there are no paint runs or bugs stuck to her!
I'd love your opinion, how does she look so far?
In case you can't tell, she's an angel.
Starting off with silver wire, she then gets hung outside to be spray-painted gold.
Then I need to keep checking her to make sure there are no paint runs or bugs stuck to her!
I'd love your opinion, how does she look so far?
Eyes and web
Did you know that down here in Tasmania, there is more UV than in places such as Sydney & Brisbane.
Yep, it's true, that means that I need good sunglasses as well as a good supply of sunscreen on hand.
Yep, it's true, that means that I need good sunglasses as well as a good supply of sunscreen on hand.
19 November, 2012
13 November, 2012
One ball wonders
I have this 'thing' - I always wonder how much I can make out of something!
For example, take one ball of 50 gram wool, how much does that knit up?
Answer: ..... this much!
It's the start of the vest that I'm knitting for my hubby, I'm actually pleasantly surprised how much it knit up! (is knit up the right words??)
Do you wonder such crazy things?
Can you tell me this?
When it comes to fabric, how much does a jelly roll make or charm squares?
For example, take one ball of 50 gram wool, how much does that knit up?
Answer: ..... this much!
It's the start of the vest that I'm knitting for my hubby, I'm actually pleasantly surprised how much it knit up! (is knit up the right words??)
Do you wonder such crazy things?
Can you tell me this?
When it comes to fabric, how much does a jelly roll make or charm squares?
12 November, 2012
How to::: easily knit sleeves & armholes
There comes a time in a vest or jumper, that you can't put off any more and that is the armholes/sleeves.
Yep, I hate them. That is until my mum told me how to easily count the stitches whilst casting on/picking the stitches for the sleeve as that is the bit that I always found the hardest! So I've listed the steps below to help you... and to help me when I have to do it again!
Firstly, lay the garment (good side up) as flat as you can on the table - this is trickier than it sounds as it always curls up!
Yep, I hate them. That is until my mum told me how to easily count the stitches whilst casting on/picking the stitches for the sleeve as that is the bit that I always found the hardest! So I've listed the steps below to help you... and to help me when I have to do it again!
Firstly, lay the garment (good side up) as flat as you can on the table - this is trickier than it sounds as it always curls up!
09 November, 2012
It's on!
Eeek, Christmas is a coming and the hectic crafty mayhem begins!
What is that weird looking thing in the photo??
What is that weird looking thing in the photo??
06 November, 2012
Free Pattern:: Crochet an Easy Peasy Washcloth
This washcloth is easy to make,
it's simple to master and you'll soon be making 1 to 2 each night!
They make great gifts paired with a nice fancy soap (I gift wrap mine with a local goats milk soap).
Hook: 5mm crochet hook or whatever hook you feel comfortable using with the yarn.
You will also need some scissors for cutting the yarn ends & a darning needle to weave in the ends.
Ok, let's start!
Chain 25, using the main colour yarn.
To finish with the trim:
Voila, a finished washcloth - see how 'easy peasy' it was!!!
Click here, to check out my Amazon Page for some great crafty inspo and links to some great books to read.
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They make great gifts paired with a nice fancy soap (I gift wrap mine with a local goats milk soap).
Yarn: Worsted weight Cotton yarn - I used this lovely cotton yarn.
I also use two colours - one for the main body of the washcloth & a contrasting colour for the trim.
Click here or click here for other yarn suggestions to use.
Hook: 5mm crochet hook or whatever hook you feel comfortable using with the yarn.
You will also need some scissors for cutting the yarn ends & a darning needle to weave in the ends.
Ok, let's start!
Chain 25, using the main colour yarn.
Row 1::: Skip first stitch then *1 sc & 1 dc in the next stitch, skip next stitch. Repeat from * to end of row.
Turn.
Repeat row 1 for 18-20 rows either until square or it's at the size you like! (I crochet 18 rows).
Using secondary (trim) colour, sc around the edge adding an extra chain stitch into the corners to keep the trim flat.
Fasten off & weave in the ends.
Voila, a finished washcloth - see how 'easy peasy' it was!!!
Click here, to check out my Amazon Page for some great crafty inspo and links to some great books to read.
Edited on 27th Oct 2014.....
please note that several comments (below) state that I should be chaining one at the start (or end) of each row. I don't, it's not needed. In fact, to show you that it is not needed, please click here, it will take you to another blog post that shows step by step how it is not needed.
please note that several comments (below) state that I should be chaining one at the start (or end) of each row. I don't, it's not needed. In fact, to show you that it is not needed, please click here, it will take you to another blog post that shows step by step how it is not needed.
05 November, 2012
Meanwhile on Rav...
Do you know that feeling of 'what next' when you're already working on one (or two or three) projects? Well I do, I get it bad all the time!
So whilst I'm knitting my hubby's secret vest & bubba's vest & a baby hat & crocheting some Christmas gifts & baby booties...... in my 'down' time I'm searching Ravelry for the next projects.
Here are some cute projects that have caught my eye...
So whilst I'm knitting my hubby's secret vest & bubba's vest & a baby hat & crocheting some Christmas gifts & baby booties...... in my 'down' time I'm searching Ravelry for the next projects.
Here are some cute projects that have caught my eye...