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Making Progress. from Sunburnt Quilts

Little by little, progress is being made on a variety of projects. I had a little mini panic the other day when I realised how close Christmas was. So I got stuck into a few Christmas plans.

These are small ornaments from Marg Low’s range.

These Santa sack decorations are about 3 inches high. And the stocking are about the same.

Even though we are heading into Summer, I am busy knitting a jumper for our granddaughter. I will make it in a larger size so it fits for next Winter. I am using an 8 ply wool from ...

added by karen 2 months ago. under christmas , embroidery , knitting , ornaments , work in progress , yarn (Comments)

This and That from Becca's Crazy Projects

The Charming quilt still doesn't have binding.

I picked up more quilts and batting from Quilts for Kids on Saturday.

I stopped by the big box store and picked up some yarn I didn't need but I wanted it anyway.

My next Charming quilt is coming along slowly. Winter weather may have slowed me down. What have you been up to?

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle Fiskars Rotary Cutter

Creative Grids 4.5" x 12.5" Rectangle Quilting Ruler

Fiskars Rotary Cutter replacement blades
Fiskars Self Healing Rotary ...

added by Becca 11 months, 1 week ago. under 2024 , accuquilt , charm , cutter , cutting , die cutting , moda , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , yarn

Granny Cardigan from Becca's Crazy Projects

Another two rounds. It is almost big enough to be a sweater! I'll see what it looks like after I get the next row completed. That first green sure isn't messing around.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle, needle threader, and stitch markers)RuMe ...

added by Becca 11 months, 1 week ago. under 2024 , cardigan , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Granny Cardigan from Becca's Crazy Projects

I'm still working on my granny cardigan.

This is one of those projects that is easy to work on.

The rows are taking longer each time. It great to see it coming together.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle, needle threader, and stitch markers)RuMe ...

added by Becca 11 months, 3 weeks ago. under 2024 , cardigan , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , travel , yarn

Granny Cardigan from Becca's Crazy Projects

I bought myself a silly amount of yarn a couple weeks ago. This is Big Twist. You can find it a Joann Fabrics.

I decided to make a granny cardigan.

This is how it is going. So far, so good.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle ...

added by Becca 11 months, 4 weeks ago. under 2024 , cardigan , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , travel , yarn

Travel Crochet from Becca's Crazy Projects

Last week we went on an adventure. We took the Amtrak from Baltimore to Providence, Rhode Island. I took along this project to give my hands something to do as the north east passed by the window.

New York City from the train.

On the return trip I finished up the last row with shells. I was then left with my Kindle.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in ...

added by Becca 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2022 , caron , crochet , shawl , tool , tool tip , travel , yarn

Stinging from Becca's Crazy Projects

A while back I got the crazy idea that I wanted to make some fake wasp nests. I convinced Darling Husband to go with me to the craft store and buy some acrylic yarn in a suitable color. I picked up a pattern on Ravelry, and got stitching. The stitch pattern makes a wonderfully organic shape.

I stitched and stitched until I could make the decreases.

I finished the fake wasp nest. It doesn't look much like the pattern sample. Overall, an interesting project. In practice? Well, that is another matter. While I was working on this project, I ...

added by Becca 1 year, 4 months ago. under 2022 , crochet , tool , tool tip , yarn

Travel Crochet from Becca's Crazy Projects

Sometimes I need a comfort crochet project. This is one of those projects. We recently traveled to say a last goodbye to a good friend. When you have plenty to think about, a simple project is perfect to occupy your hands. This is a granny triangle shawl made with a Caron Skinny Cake.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip ...

added by Becca 1 year, 4 months ago. under 2022 , caron , crochet , shawl , tool , tool tip , travel , yarn

Machine Knitting from Becca's Crazy Projects

Remember this project I was working on last week? Well...

I made it about halfway through before things went pear-shaped. Meaning, I incorrectly estimated the amount of yarn I had available. I incorrectly transferred a stitch. And then I dropped too many stitches to recover from the miscalculations.

This project taught me a few things. I learned I like to look of this lace pattern much more than I like hand-manipulating the stitches to make the lace. I may try slip-stitch designs next.

I also learned that while there is a bunch of yarn in a Caron Skinny Cake there ...

added by Becca 1 year, 6 months ago. under 2023 , caron , knitting , lk150 , machine knitting , yarn

Machine Knitting from Becca's Crazy Projects

I decided it was time to get the LK150 out and knit something. I grabbed this Caron Skinny Cake and the knitting machine.

I recently discovered KnitFactoryImpl on YouTube (YouTube link). They have some great machine knitting videos. This shawl design was intriguing so I'm giving it a try. So far it's going well. I'm excited about the short row knitting to come.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook
addi Express Hook

Silver Reed LK150

Knitting Claw Weights ...

added by Becca 1 year, 6 months ago. under 2023 , caron , knitting , lk150 , machine knitting , yarn

Travel Crochet from Becca's Crazy Projects

What does one do when travelling? Bring yarn! All of this is from Knit Picks. These are singles. The solid color is no longer available. The multicolor is Chroma fingering.

I held the two strands together. The pattern is the Just Feel Festive Shawl by Caleisha Ryan.

I made mine using fewer cast on stitches but I like how it turned out.

I do wish I had used a larger hook, to make the fabric a little looser. Still a good finish.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock ...

added by Becca 1 year, 7 months ago. under 2023 , caron , crochet , knit picks , shawl , tool , tool tip , travel , yarn

Christmas, Easter And Winter. from Sunburnt Quilts

That’s a few of the holidays and a season covered!

Christmas refers to the Sue Spargo embroideries for Tinsel.

I have two more finishes and only one more block to go. Of course that is not the end as there is also a lot of work on the border.

I am leaving some of the guideline markings there for when I eventually trim the blocks.

Next, Easter. Our neighbours had a lovely Easter display in their home. They used some fun rabbits purchased from one of the chain stores. I asked to borrow them and had a go at ...

added by karen 1 year, 7 months ago. under christmas , dolls , embroidery , knitting , yarn (Comments)

One day at a time from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

Oh boy -- as much as I try to be accurate, I goofed on those dates of the Virtual Retreat. It's all fixed -- thanks, Mary. And Elle --- just say NO!! I refuse to believe I will get blisters - I'm in denial. However, truth be told, a lot of walking will happen with the heat, and I'm sure I'll get blisters. But they WILL be manageable. As much as I'm embarrassed to say this -- those shoes were too small for my feet.

Another silly day but I accomplished loads. The four presentations for next week are in ...

added by Elaine 1 year, 9 months ago. under backyard , murphy , running shoes , yarn

Machine Knitting from Becca's Crazy Projects

A friend of min had some Lion Brand Mandala she no longer wanted. She gave it to me and I decided to turn it into hats. This is what it looked like on the machine before I started the decreases for the top of the hat.

This photo, and the next, are more for me than you. Tension can be a tricky thing for a machine knitter. This is my tension setting on the yarn mast. I almost never change it. I just set it there and leave it alone.

What I do change, is the stitch length selector. This ...

added by Becca 1 year, 9 months ago. under 2022 , baby , charity , hat , knit , knitting , lion brand , lk150 , machine knitting , mandala , yarn

Machine Knitting from Becca's Crazy Projects

Last week I did some machine knitting. I knit up baby hats in yellow.

I knit up hats in gray. I knit them up in gray and yellow.

I used up the last of my baby yarn on these nine hats. Such a great little project.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook
addi Express Hook

Silver Reed LK150

Knitting Claw Weights

Stanwood Needlecraft Large Yarn Ball Winder

added by Becca 1 year, 9 months ago. under 2022 , baby , charity , hat , knit , knitting , lk150 , machine knitting , yarn

Charity Knitting from Becca's Crazy Projects

I set up my knitting machine this week and managed to make three little newborn hats. These are quick little projects.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook
addi Express Hook

Silver Reed LK150

Knitting Claw Weights

Stanwood Needlecraft Large Yarn Ball Winder

added by Becca 1 year, 9 months ago. under 2022 , baby , charity , hat , knit , knitting , lk150 , machine knitting , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

This shawl was supposed to be something completely different.

In the end, it worked out just fine.

I think it turned out great.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle, needle threader, and stitch markers)RuMe Bags Baggie All (Aspen) (to hold my hand-finishing supplies: yarn needle ...

added by Becca 1 year, 10 months ago. under 2022 , caron , crochet , shawl , tool , tool tip , yarn

Fiber Friday #17: Ranunculus Sweater and New Sock Yarn from Crafty Gemini

On Friday, February 3, 2023 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #17 of her LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions.

This series typically airs the 1st Friday of each month.

If you are specifically interested in fiber related crafts including: Knitting, Crochet, Circular Sock Machine Knitting, Spinning, etc. then this is the show for you!

For this month’s Fiber Friday, I am so excited to be sharing progress on my Ranunculus Sweater ...

added by Vanessa Vargas Wilson 1 year, 10 months ago. under fiber friday , knitting , yarn (Comments)

Machine Knitting: LK150 from Becca's Crazy Projects

Look what I bought!

After borrowing my friend's LK150 knitting machine I decided to buy my own.

This machine is really a great way to get into machine knitting. This is what it comes with. Machine and carriage, row counter, yarn mast, comb weights, and more. Everything you need to get started.

Stitch transfer tools, spare needles, claw weights, ravel cord, latching tool, clamps, machine oil.

I added in some clamps and more claw weights. Now, I'm ready to get back to knitting tiny hats.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping ...

added by Becca 1 year, 11 months ago. under 2023 , baby , charity , hat , knit , knitting , lk150 , machine knitting , shopping , tool tip , yarn

Felted Slippers from Becca's Crazy Projects

I have this collection of blue yarn perfect for felting.

I used the LK150 and a video tutorial to make some more slippers

I finished them what seems like ages ago but I didn't wash them to felt them up until recently. Here is how they compare to my earlier experiments. Felting is not very precise and more of an experiment each time I do it.

They came out great! I still have yarn that will felt so expect to see more of these.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 ...

added by Becca 1 year, 12 months ago. under 2022 , aunt betty , felt , felting , knit , knit picks , knitting , lk150 , machine knitting , slippers , yarn

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