I've Been Knitting :)

On and off for the last couple of months I have been knitting beanies! 

So far, I have one completely finished and another on the needles. I'm not sure if it's just me, but it takes me quite a while to knit. Crocheting I can finish in a day, but knitting is a little harder on my fingers :( However, I personally prefer the look and, in my experience, the longevity of knitted beanies over the crocheted ones. 

Both of these beanies follow a basic pattern of a 3" ribbed band and 7" of stockinette. The total length is 10". I plan to reopen and stock these items in my Etsy shop in the next couple of months. 

The first beanie is made with Patons Classic Wool in Natural Mix. The second is a combination of Patons Classic Wool in Royal Purple and Deborah Norville's Serenity Sock Yarn in Teal Tease. I love the look of combining the solid with the variegated yarn. 

Just in case you were wondering, the needles are Knit Picks Rainbow Wood Circulars and the cute sheep stitch marker is one I've had for a while and can be found here. 

When creating and then selling wearable knitted items, I strive to use natural fibers and basic patterns to suit everyone. 

The Patons Classic Wool is one of my favorites to work with, besides the fact I can't just throw it in the wash :) 

The basic pattern leaves room for personality. I have an idea in my head of creating detachable bow, heart, or pom pom brooches to embellish the hats, so that is a near future task I have to tackle. Let me know what you think!

Be on the look out for more color options in these basic beanies and I will let you know when the shop reopens! 

Love. Peace. Happiness. 
B  

Crochet Rose in Etsy Shop

I have finished my crochet rose pins/ hair clips.

So far I have only listed the cream in my shop. I am still trying to take the perfect picture of the red and the pink was a definate guinea pig therefore it won't be in the shop at all. However, it is a great new accessory for me or maybe my mom :)

I am addicted to these beautiful roses are am going to be experimenting with making them smaller. Currently, I am using a sport weight wool yarn and it measures approximately 3.5" across.

Love. Peace. Happiness. 
B 

Etsy Shop Update :)

I am super proud of myself lately, getting all this work accomplished with what little time I have to spare :)

I posted 4 more pairs of crochet earrings on my site along with 4 of those squishy granny square keychains. You can take a peek here.

Love. Peace. Happiness. 
B 

Yarn Inventory!!!

Hey Y'all!!!

I've been away for awhile n I've missed blogging!

On Monday I did an inventory of my complete yarn stash. I have decided that for the whole of 2012 I will not be making any new purchases. Instead my goal is to use up atleast half of my stash this year and to donate any skeins that I can. This goal hopefully will be pretty attainable seeing that I have 3bins and 2bags full of just yarn :) I love yarn but I love knitting, crocheting, and crafting with it a lot more so I plan to get busy!

The above pic is page 1 of 5 GASP!!! :)

I already have 2 new projects on the needles this new year and am the jumping up and down type of excited for lots more! However, I do need to finish up all my WIP's as stated in my previous post. In fact, expect my WIP post to be up soon. I really need some accountability to finish up the projects that have just been hangin around on needles and hooks needed to make (and complete) even more projects :) 

And of course I can't finish this post without showing atleast one finished product:
100% wool skinny reversible rib knit scarf. I love how warm this scarf is and how simple it was to create. I have it listed for sale in my brand new Etsy shop!

Love. Peace. Happiness. 
B 

Etsy Shop: Now Open!

I have finally been able add items to my Etsy shop. So exciting!!! :))

As of now I only have one item listed, but I plan to post more in the next couple of days. Those descriptions take time :) I also was able to make cute, simple little packaging for my crocheted earrings. What you don't see in the pix below is the clear baggie with my new business cards on the back. Please let me know what you think!

In the meantime here's the link to my shop listing. Please recommend circles for me to join and also any selling tips would be very much appreciated.

Love. Peace. Happiness. 
B 

Sick Days :( Time Spent Crafting :)

Hi All !

I know I have been away for quite some time. Being sick and then being sick with a 3 year old in the last hot days of summer will do that to you. Now that I am almost completly healed its time to get back to business :)

As I had what felt like the flu it took me awhile to craft period, all I wanted to do was sleep :(  Then, the worst of it passed and crafting was the only thing on my mind!

I have been diving into many different projects and loving each and every one. I also finished up some goodies to be posted to my Etsy shop and then some made just for me :)

Plushies:

A cute cupcake with beads sewn on as sprinkles. Attached keyring with butterfly printed ribbon

Poptart awaiting to be sewn and stuffed. Sprinkles are made with Scribbles 3D Paints

Crochet:

I completed the Corner to Corner Afghan. It came out pretty small, more like a lap blanket (36" square) as I was just using up yarn that I had in my stash. I wound up changing the Wheat color to Charcoal and used it as a border only instead of continuing in the granny square pattern. The bottom picture shows more of the detail and a better representation of the colors.

Circular Crocheted Dishcloth/Washcloth. It has a slight ruffled edge around.

Beaded Granny Square Earrings I'm working on

Quilling:

Blank card, the first in a collection I am making.

In the garden the lettuce has been replanted and the carrots are big as ever :) Can't wait to see them!

Enjoy this Sunday!

Love. Peace. Happiness. 
B