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So it has been six months, eh..... from Books, Hooks, Sticks, etc.

I can't believe that it has been ~~three~~ six months since I last posted here. Time flies when you are on lockdown!

I have not been idle.......I was working in February and most of March. Then, through no fault of ours, our entire department was laid off, right about the time that the lockdown in NJ was happening.

It was not a total shock, the business world is changing and companies need to make decisions based on business. I took it as a sign that I have another adventure waiting for me on the other side of this ...

added by Sherry 4 years, 5 months ago. under 1998 quilt pattern , art installation , crochet totes , lao off , ripple afghan , scrap quilt block , shawl , the violet protest

Dotted Rays from Becca's Crazy Projects

I have hoarded this great yarn from past year's Maryland Sheep and Wool Festivals long enough. It was time to cast on another Dotted Rays and get knitting.

This yarn is by Hobbledehoy Yarn + Fibers. I saw it at the festival and had to have it.

The pink/purple/blend is an amazing yarn by Yarn Hero. I love yarns like this.

The constantly changing colors just make me happy! I love knitting this shawl.

Tools and Supplies (affiliate links):
Needles: Knit Picks Options Wood Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set - US 4-11 (Sunstruck)
Blocking mats: Balance From Puzzle Exercise Mat ...

added by Becca 4 years, 5 months ago. under 2020 , crazy , knit , knitting , maryland , md , needle , project , projects , shawl , travel , yarn

lace cloth, a shawl [Flickr] from Karen Ann Ruane

contemporary embroidery posted a photo:

karenannruane.typepad.com/karen_ruane/2020/07/lace-cloth....

added by contemporary embroidery 4 years, 5 months ago. under embroidery , lacecloth , onlinelearning , shawl , white

Blocken op de blokken... from Quilts Van Kippetje en Meer

Vorige week vertelde ik al over mijn streepjes shawl, die ik aan het afwerken was.

nu was het tijd om het te gaan blocken ( wat vroeger gewoon opspannen heette) en daar had ik een soort foam puzzelblokken voor bedoeld. Helaas was de shawl nét iets breder dan één blok en moest ik dus twee blokken naast elkaar gebruiken en kwam daardoor dus lengte te kort. Ik heb het opgelost door onderaan dikke dubbelgeslagen handdoeken te gebruiken.

Maar eerst heeft de shawl twee uurtjes in een badje met euchalan gelegen dat maakt het lekker zacht... en daarna was het vast spelden ...

added by Annemieke Nierop 4 years, 8 months ago. under breien , shawl

De shawl is van.... from Quilts Van Kippetje en Meer

de pennen af!

En dus is ie klaar, qua breien in ieder geval.

Overigens niet helemaal mijn verdienste, mijn moeder hielp mee.

Aanvankelijk toen ik er was breide we samen ieder om en om en dat ging al supersnel: was de één het even zat dan ging de ander verder. Maar er waren nog wel een paar decimeter te gaan en mijn moeder bood aan om dat laatste te doen.

Mijn volgende bezoekje was al enige tijd geleden gepland maar de coronacrisis gooide roet in het eten. En omdat ik vermoed dat het nog wel even gaat duren eer ik ...

added by Annemieke Nierop 4 years, 8 months ago. under breien , shawl

Squiggle and Stripe from Becca's Crazy Projects

It took me almost as long to mend in the ends than it took me to finish knitting this shawl. I wasn't too sure about the lumpy shape of the finished piece before blocking.

I really like the squiggle effect. But all those color changes! Four different colors make for beatufule work and lots of ends.

Like usual, I went with wet blocking to get a dramatic shape. This helped get rid of the lumpy bits and brought out the squiggles. It also made the shawl a shawl shape and size. I was concerned it wouldn't be big ...

added by Becca 4 years, 10 months ago. under 2020 , crazy , knit , knit picks , knitting , maryland , md , project , projects , shawl , shopping , travel , yarn

Geen winter, wel een shawl.... from Quilts Van Kippetje en Meer

Het is maar goed dat het geen echte strenge winter is tot nu toe,

want mijn shawl is nog niet af! Hoewel het streepjes breien nog steeds erg leuk is raakt het breiwerk ook regelmatig uit beeld ( of opgeruimd) en dan gebeurt er natuurlijk niets...

Gelukkig is het dragen van zo'n shawl niet alleen maar lekker op een warme winterjas maar voldoet het ook prima op een spijkerjasje of bij een lekker vest.

added by Annemieke Nierop 4 years, 10 months ago. under breien , shawl

Knitting Project Bag from Quilting Stories

After seeing many such bags on Pinterest and Instagram I decided to sew my own knitting bag.

I chose this lovely printed canvas from Elanbach which has a good firmness required for this kind of project. Very pleased with this first bag I will sew some others using plain canvas from my stash.

Until now I did not buy any new material. The purpose is : using all the stuff I have at home and decluttering.

On the last picture I displayed my new knitting bag next to a shawl I knitted and a cross stitch embroidery I achieved in 2012.

added by Quilting Stories 4 years, 10 months ago. under bag , cross stitch , drawstring bag , fabric bag , knitting , knitting bag , project bag , shawl , wristlet bag , yarn

Odds and Ends from Becca's Crazy Projects

I'm almost done with the Squiggle and Stripe by Stephen West. Yarn is Knit Picks Hawthorne.

This is my carry-along knit project. A simple asymmetrical shawl made with big yarn and big needles. I didn't use a pattern as this is a simple shawl design. Basically, increase one at the beginning of every right-side row, decrease one at end of right-side row, increase one at the end of every wrong-side row, slipping the last stitch with yarn in back at end of every row.

I ordered and received my new labels from Dutch Label Shop. These are perfect ...

added by Becca 4 years, 11 months ago. under 2020 , crazy , knit picks , knitting , maryland , md , project , projects , shawl , shopping , travel , yarn

Reflection – Last Progress Post from Patchwork Times by Judy Laquidara

The Reflection shawl will get finished tonight. Here’s the progress on the last photo I shared: I was just getting near the end of the lace work. Here it is tonight. I’m down to the ribbing and can make as much ribbing or as little as I want to make. I asked Vince to tell...

The post Reflection – Last Progress Post appeared first on Patchwork Times by Judy Laquidara.

added by Judy Laquidara 4 years, 11 months ago. under knitting , millamia naturally soft merino , reflection , shawl , wip (Comments)

simple shawl I can't get wrong? from Charm About You

My attempts at dressmaking are practically none existent, other than some very cute baby dresses made way back and the occasional make for my kids. Simple stuff but simple is a good place to start isn't it? Patterns terrify me and for a long, long, long time I have wanted to make my own clothes. I'm saying this knowing I have said it before but maybe this will be the year.

This is perhaps the simplest make ever because I cheated. I used this knit jersey from The Textile Centre.

Melange Check Fleece Backed Wool Jersey in black and white

It's lovely Melange Check Fleece Backed Wool ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 4 years, 11 months ago. under a no sew project , dressmaking , fleece , jersey , melange check , robert mahar , shawl , simplicity , simplicity patterns , the textile centre , wool , world crafted , wrap

Streepje voor streepje.... from Quilts Van Kippetje en Meer

Nadat ik jaren alleen maar aan het haken was vond ik het toch weer leuker om

met deze strengen weer een shawl te gaan breien. Het zijn strengen die ik al jaren in huis had en de plannen waren er ook wel maar het kwam er gewoon niet van. De ene streng is effen cyclaam-achtige kleur en de andere een verloop streng. Steeds twee toer in tricot wissel ik met elkaar af.

Maar omdat ik zelf niet van ribbels hou, heb ik de maat zo aangepast dat ik het straks dicht naai aan één kant zodat er een lange smalle ...

added by Annemieke Nierop 4 years, 11 months ago. under breien , shawl

Knitting Update from Becca's Crazy Projects

As usual, I have more knitting projects in progress than any sane person should. This is one of those easy to carry projects. Only a few balls of yarn and big needles to make a simple scarf or small shawl.

I've been working on this fun shawl from Stephen West's latest shawl book. It might be the smallest shawl in the book, but it isn't the quickest.

I picked up this fun sock yarn by Into the Whirled at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.

Yesterday I finally wound it into a cake so I can make ...

added by Becca 5 years ago. under 2019 , craft , crazy , knit , knitting , maryland , md , needle , project , projects , shawl , shopping , tool , yarn

Odds and Ends from Becca's Crazy Projects

I have been in a sort of creative slump. I'm having difficulty getting motivated to embark on some new sewing adventure. That doesn't mean I'm not creating, I don't think that is possible. I just haven't found a new project I'm really excited about.

I did finish my Helix Hat. It isn't shaped like the pattern because I wasn't paying attention when I read the pattern. It was a good project, though, and I will likely make another.

Sometimes I think my motivational block is caused by some of the clutter in ...

added by Becca 5 years ago. under 2019 , craft , crazy , hat , knit , knitting , maryland , md , needle , project , projects , scrap , scraps , shawl , shopping , tool , yarn

All Things Yarn from Becca's Crazy Projects

Since the last yarn flavored post, I've cranked a pair of socks using my new 72 slot cylinder.

I've started on another shawl using the fun colors of Mandala yarn from Lion Brand. This one is still a work in progress.

And I started working on a design to make a stunning shawl, assuming I can sort out the math required. This is just my stitch counting sample. Assuming I manage to make it work, it will be much more colorful and exciting than this early stage appears.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):
Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet ...

added by Becca 5 years, 1 month ago. under 2019 , crazy , crochet , knit picks , maryland , md , project , projects , shawl , yarn

Peacock Petals Finish! from Becca's Crazy Projects

The last rounds of this beautiful shawl were slow going. Peacock Petals Shawl pattern is free.

When it was done I put it over my exercise ball so I could get a feel for the resulting fabric.

I knew it was going to be a monster to block, but wet blocking was the best choice to get that lace to open up.

Here it is blocked. This is why I love wet blocking knit and crochet projects. It lets the lace shine.

This one is all about looks because it is too light and lacy to offer any warmth.

It ...

added by Becca 5 years, 2 months ago. under 2019 , cotton , crazy , crochet , knit picks , maryland , md , project , projects , shawl , shopping , yarn

Crocheting Along from Becca's Crazy Projects

I've almost finished my Peacock Petals Shawl. Once I get it blocked I'll share it in full.

I needed a new project, so I grabbed this cake made with several balls of Knit Picks Chroma worsted.

I got hooking using a free pattern on Ravelry called Raspberry Croissant Shawl.

I've been working on it for a few nights and I really like how it's turning out. I'm not even close to done with this one and I'm already thinking about my next. That's short-attention-span crafting!

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):
Crochet hooks ...

added by Becca 5 years, 2 months ago. under 2019 , crazy , crochet , knit picks , maryland , md , project , projects , shawl , shopping , yarn

My Color Affection from Marelize Ries

This past month I have kept my hands busy with this Color Affection Shawl. As I was in the process of the knit, I was unsure of my color selection but once it was completed, I quickly changed my mind. Here is a few pictures showing off this striped beauty!

...I am already thinking of making another!

Link to pattern: Color Affection by Veera Välimäki

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added by Marelize Ries 9 years, 7 months ago. under color affection shawl , knitting , shawl , yarn

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