Distractions

...like I need one. But then, who does...at least, a little fewer of them might be helpful. But let's face it. I am, by nature, easily distracted. It's who I am, but I can't help wanting a little more order in my life.
I couldn't really sleep, so I have thus far spent my waking hours with my new toy....

I even learned a different technique to make the center. There are several videos for various kinds of centers at knitting-and.com and they are all reasonably simple. This one is called a back stitch center. I did two rounds...

Emma and I are probably going to make more of these...would like to make a small throw.  We'll see! In the meantime,  I have started a knitting project and it is one of my least favorite techniques...colorwork. But, since this one is a simple slip stitch technique, in only two colors, it isn't so bad.

Of course, this can be done in other colors, but, imho, black and white are the most elegant.

Fast Friday Crochet Fix

For me, the idea of a Fast Friday Crochet Fix means a fairly simple, quick project I can make, just for fun! For this, I wouldn't want anything that would have me glued to complicated instructions for hours...so I made a few of these for my daughter, Emma. I am including the patterns. *You will need an I-9 hook and a few yards of worsted yarn.*

Grey Scrunchie

Attach yarn to hair band with a slip stitch. Ch 1.
~30 sc around hair band. Join with slip stitch to beginning ch1.
~Ch4, (Dc, ch1) in each sc around. join with a slip stitch to beginning ch4.
~Sc in first ch1 space, ch3, sc in same space. *Sc in next ch1 space, ch3, sc in same ch1 space; Rep. From *, around. Slip stitch to beginning sc. Fasten off. Weave-in ends.

Cream Scrunchie

Attach yarn to hair band with a slip stitch. Ch 1.
~25 sc around hair band. Join with a slip stitch to beginning ch1.
~*Ch3, sc in next sc, rep. From *, around. Join with a slip stitch to beginning slip stitch.
~ Slip stitch into next ch3 space. *Ch3, sc in next ch3 space; rep. From *, around. Join with a slip stitch to beginning slip stitch. Fasten off. Weave-in ends.

Green Scrunchie

Attach yarn to hair band with a slip stitch. Ch 1.
~ 30 sc around hair band. Join with a slip stitch to beginning ch 1, ch2
~ Hdc in same sc, ch1. *Hdc in next sc, Ch 1; rep. From *, around. Join with a slip stitch to beginning hdc.
~ *Slip stitch into next ch1 space, ch3, slip stitch into same ch1 space; around. Join with a slip stitch to beginning hdc. Fasten off, weave-in ends.


Enjoy!

Threaded Heart

My Aunt Josephine was a crocheter. She made lovely thread doilies and table runners. So, I have always appreciated this kind of handwork. I especially love pineapples. Yesterday, I found this pattern and decided to give it a try. I believe the original was a pattern from Workbasket Magazine, but someone was able to duplicate it as a potholder. I in led the link with the picture.

Sorry, the pic isn't that great. I made this with Aunt Lydia's #3. It was about 5 inches high an 2.5 inches across. Gotta try another in size 10 thread....

Pineapple Heart

Mini Spindle

This is not the smallest spindle I've ever seen. I have seen smaller ones that were meant as charms. But, it is the smallest one I have ever attempted to spin with, and the lightest. It weighs .28 ounces. I have had to adjust my technique quite a bit to spin a fine mohair on this thing. But, I have been able to do it. I am hoping it may be easier to spin wool, something with a little shorter staple length. I purchased this with the hope that it will be more portable and it certainly is that. It is lovely and well made. Here are the specs :

Maple Burl with Ambrosia Maple shaft
1 1/2 inch Whorl diameter
3/8 inch Whorl thickness
7/8 inch above the Whorl
4 inch below the Whorl