Showing posts with label crochet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crochet. Show all posts

Friday, January 7, 2011

I've Been on a Crochet Binge

So, my last few videos have been about Felted Crochet projects, I seem to be on a crochet binge. I find myself crocheting a lot in the winter time because, I love to cuddle up on the couch with a blanket and stitch away. I have a few more Felted Crochet Videos on the way, and then I promise I will branch out again. Here are my latest videos all Crochet and Felting.
Day 48



Day 50



And Day 51

What kind of video would you like to see? I always do my best to come up with a video for all viewer requests!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Felting Your Crochet or Knit Projects

In my Day 48 video, "How to Make a Crochet and Felted Headband" I teach you how to crochet this cute headdband.
This image is after felting. Here are the instructions for felting your headband:
1. Place your finished pieces in a lightweight pillowcase and tie a loose knot at the top of the pillowcase.
2. Start your washing machine with hot water, and wait until the washing machine has filled with hot water.
3. When the machine starts to agitate, place the pillow case into machine.
4. After 5 minutes of agitating, take out pillowcase, open it up and check your pieces. Wring them gently with your hands to see progress.
5. If not completely felted, place back in pillowcase and into the machine. Set your machine to beginning of cycle so it will keep agitating. Check every five minutes until your pieces are completely felted. This should take approximately 16 to 25 minutes.
6. When your pieces are done take out and gently wring with your hands and lay between a folded towel to remove excess water, form the pieces to correct shape if neccessary.
7. Let dry completely.

Monday, October 4, 2010

New How to Crochet an Infinity Scarf Days 16 & 17

New Videos are up!  In these two videos I will teach you how to make the popular and stylish Infinity Scarf.  This is my first crochet tutorial, so if you have any questions please message me here or on Youtube.  I will admit, I am not a professional crocheter and some of my terminology may not be correct.  I am self taught and have learned by searching for stitches online and I can finally read a pattern!  If I am following a pattern and don't recognize a term or stitch, I can always find help on the web, usually on Youtube. So don't be afraid to try to Crochet, it is a very fun and rewarding craft.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Market Bag and Vintage Patterns




Hi all, I stuck to my word and made the market bag from my amazing thrifted yarn. I used the Lion pattern here and it was super fast and easy. I will definitely be making more of these. The bag is quite large it measures 19" across (laying flat) and 2 ft 4" tall, and it will certainly fit a lot of groceries or beach supplies.

I made another trip to the thrift store yesterday and picked up some great patterns. I am in love with the McCalls 4092 the Stephen Burrows Misses' wrap top and middy top and skirt pattern, so adorable. I always love the Marlo's Corner series by McCall's and here are two more to add to my collection. The stretch knit McCall's dress or top will be a great project to try out my new serger on.


Check out my handsome husband, in a commercial he just shot for WOWzzy