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Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

Each round is taking more time now.

I missed photographing the last light gray round and I wasn't going to frog for a photo.

I had to grab a bigger project bag to hold it because my medium bag wasn't cutting it any more.

Still loving this blanket. Are you working on any long-term projects?

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 ...

added by Becca 1 month ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

Another round on the star blanket. This is a great project. I've almost memorized the pattern. Just a few more rounds.

I think the next one I make will be a different color every row. Because I like to challenge myself.

I recently discovered darning needles from Clover (affiliate link). If you aren't a fan of threading your yarn needle, I highly recommend these. Super easy to thread and longer than my other darning needles.

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

Fiskars 7 ...

added by Becca 1 month, 1 week ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

This one is coming in a little late today. I forgot all about it until after my workday.

At any rate, I've been working on my star blanket all week.

Some days I get a round finished.

Some days I don't. I think I almost have the pattern down. I'm having fun and it keeps growing. I see more of these in my future. Perhaps with loads of different colors, or self-striping cakes, and even different yarns for some added texture. Stick around to see how it grows.

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can ...

added by Becca 1 month, 2 weeks ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

Last month YouTube fed me some videos about the 6-Day Crochet Star blanket from Betty McKnit. I decided I wanted to make one. I sat down with my copy of the pattern, and the YouTube videos and got stitching.

I'm using up some yarn I picked up from one of the big box stores. I have a collection of blues and grays that I'll be using for this project. I'll try to post periodically to show you how I'm progressing.

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

added by Becca 1 month, 3 weeks ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Em’s Bridal Shower Tablecloth: My Creative Journey from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

So, I did this thing!!! I stepped outside my comfort zone and created something that I have fallen in love with. I had a similar idea percolating in the back of my mind, but a project for my niece was the push I needed to bring it to life. Emily—or as I like to call her, Em—is my brother’s oldest daughter and the third of my siblings’ kids to get married. When I told her I’d love to help in any way, I was thrilled when she reached out, asking me to make a tablecloth for ...

added by Elisabeth DeMoo 3 months ago. under blog , bridal shower , craft tutorial , handmade , home decor , home decor tutorial , other , sewing , sewing tutorial , tablecloth , tutorial , yarn (Comments)

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 5 months, 1 week 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 1 year, 2 months 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 1 year, 2 months 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 1 year, 2 months 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 1 year, 3 months 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, 6 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, 7 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, 8 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, 9 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, 9 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, 10 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, 10 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 2 years 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.