Augustina's Crafty Blog

WIP Paperdolls Sweater

2011-11-25T11:25:00.001-08:00

WIP Paperdolls Sweater, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

WIP: Paperdolls Sweater

February Lady in Sanguine Gryphon QED in Fractal

2011-11-12T11:44:00.001-08:00

Just finished! Still have to block and weave in.

WIP: February Lady

2011-11-06T09:54:00.001-08:00

I just finished the body! Now I am picking up a sleeve. Those should go pretty quick! I am hoping to have this done by the knitting retreat I am going on with my mom this weekend so I can wear it!

Halloween

2011-10-31T23:18:00.000-07:00

I did a bunch of simple DIY decorations for my house to entice trick or treaters! For the record I'm anti-candy so I handed out little toys I bought in bulk off Amazon.com from orientrader.com, little foam airplanes, LED rings, sticky hands, and some little stamper things.

To decorate my house, I cut a face out of cardboard and put it in the window. I painted the front black to cover the cardboard markings. I also drew faces on some gallon milk jugs and put LED candles inside for jug-o-lanterns ;) Finally I got a little spotlight from Home Depot and put a blacklight bulb in it. I shone that on a couple of tshirts draped over a couple of garden globe lights! I drew eyes on my ghosts with a washable fabric pen so the tshirts aren't totally ruined.

Summer Sock Critters

2011-10-30T12:20:00.001-07:00

I made a few more sock critters this summer for a garage sale with my friend Caroline. I am flirting with the idea of selling these regularly at the Fremont Sunday Market.

WIP: February Lady take two

2011-10-30T12:18:00.001-07:00

My last February Lady came out too big and the yarn was too drapey. I picked up some beautiful yarn from the soon to be re-orged and re-named Sanguine Gryphon called QED in a seasonal colorway "Fractal". It is a variegated blend of brown and green, same as my eyes haha.

Guernsey Wrap

2011-10-30T12:12:00.001-07:00

Finished my Guernsey Wrap! Pattern by Jared Flood, Yarn is Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Woodsmoke. My mom blocked it for me. Overall very easy and fun pattern. Guernsey is a style of knitting where patterns are made from purls and knits. Shelter is a beautiful yarn, I need to make something else from this stuff! I opted for a lighter color than the original so the pattern would show up better.

Soaps!

2010-12-04T23:41:00.001-08:00

Soaps!, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Got some silicone novelty ice cube tray molds for making soaps: hearts, stars, jewels, and braaaaaaains! The first batch of brains ended up looking like an anuerism because the liquid soap coloring I used pooled at the bottom. For the first batch of jewels, I just a little too much color and the same thing happened. Second batch of both came out much better.

February Lady Frenzy!!!

2010-11-20T12:35:00.001-08:00

February Lady for Goose, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Finally finished Goose's sweater. She came up that weekend for the Nordic Knitting Conference and we blocked it so she could wear it.

I started mine right after I finished hers and I just have to do the sleeves!

Wip: february lady for me!, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

WIP: February lady sweater

2010-09-05T12:33:00.001-07:00

WIP: February lady sweater, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Finally finished the body of the February Lady Sweater I'm making for my mom. With moving to a new apartment and all the craziness of life and work etc I haven't had much time for knitting. Next up is the sleeves which should go pretty fast.

Wee Wonderfuls Felt Hand-sewn Bunny

2010-08-12T12:34:00.001-07:00

The other week I was down in Portland for OSCON and my mom and I visited her favorite sewing shop. I picked up these little cards with softy patterns by Wee Wonderfuls and made the bunny!

WIP: Wee Wonderfuls Felt Hand-sewn Bunny, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Finished: Wee Wonderfuls Felt Hand-sewn Bunny, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Sock Lamb

2010-03-13T00:00:00.001-08:00

Sock lamb, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Lamb made from some cheap fuzzy socks I picked up at a drug store. I made the dress from a hand towellette I got from Daiso for about $1.50. The face is felt and buttons.

Behold the power! 3 Wolf Tuscan Milk Moon

2010-02-05T11:45:00.001-08:00

Behold the power! 3 Wolves + tuscan milk, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

I tie-dyed the tshirt on the stove using iDye. This was the second batch. The black is really solid, the lighter part came out to be a nice grey.

I modified the original 3 wolves image and added a gallon of Tuscan milk. Did you know that's the same brand of milk they use on Iron Chef America?! haha

I then printed the image onto an opaque iron-on transfer from Dharma Trading. Those things are really good quality!

If you don't get the reference, here it is:
Three Wolf Moon Shirt - http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Three-Wolf-Short-Sleeve/dp/B002HJ377A

The joke behind the milk is it was coming up as a recommended item or an item that customers who bought the shirt also bought. It is such a random and strange item to buy on Amazon that it has gotten almost as much attention as the shirt.

Here's the Tuscan Milk - http://www.amazon.com/Tuscan-Whole-Milk-Gallon-128/dp/B00032G1S0/ref=pd_sbs_a_3

Obey the French Bulldog Tshirts

2010-02-04T18:38:00.001-08:00

Obey the french bulldog in pink, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

I found this cute image on the Internet and decided to put them on some blank Tshirts I had dyed. I used the opaque iron-on transfers from Dharma Trading. I use iDye (also purchased through Dharma) on the stove to dye the shirts. I used blank white tshirts I ordered wholesale through American Apparel. I get a dozen of a style in white, comes out to about $3-$5 a shirt depending on the style.

Obey the french bulldog in red, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Lenore socks for mom in vesper semi solid cherry red

2010-02-01T20:50:00.001-08:00

Lenore socks for mom in vesper semi solid cherry red, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Super crappy pic of the socks I made for my mom for Xmas. She really likes them. My gin bottle blue Vesper semi-solid doesn't seem like it's faded but her cherry red did. Maybe she washes them more often from wearing them so much... :)

Fingering weight socks for dad in Knit Picks Lily Pond knit picks stroll

2010-02-01T20:49:00.001-08:00

WIP: fingering weight socks for dad in lily pond knit picks stroll, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Knitted these for my dad for xmas. Finished them in early Jan.

Childs French Sock in Frog Creek Fibers Icewine

2010-02-01T20:45:00.001-08:00

Childs french sock in frog creek fibers icewine, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

This is the Child's French Sock from Nancy Bush's book Knitting Vintage Socks. She adapted the pattern to fit a woman's foot. It's a little tough to see the sock pattern due to the poor quality of the photo (and the awkward lighting). I'm doing it on 3 circular needles because there was no easy way to divide the pattern into 2 and I prefer circulars to double points.

The yarn is by a bunch of gals from Portland I met at the So Much Yarn knitting retreat last fall. These socks are being knitted in their Ebullient yarn in the Icewine colorway. They sell their yarn here - http://www.etsy.com/shop/FrogCreekFibers

Noro socks in 2 colorways

2010-02-01T20:41:00.001-08:00

Noro socks in 2 colorways, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Started a pair of simple fingering weight socks using the Noro yarn I made my Old Shale scarf with. I love the colors and I have enough yarn leftover that I can easily make a pair of 7-8" socks. They won't match, but they'll be colorful!!

Hedera socks in Blue Moon Socks That Rock Koi Koi

2010-01-03T16:11:00.001-08:00

New Message, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Finally finished these! I had knit them too loose the first time so I frogged and re-knit them. I started the second sock on the train on the way home from Portland and finished it the other day. Yay socks!

WIP: Embossed Leaves socks in STR Lemongrass

2010-01-03T16:08:00.001-08:00

WIP: Embossed Leaves socks in STR Lemongrass, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Made more progress on my socks! 8 rows away from the heel! I will be doing the twisted rib heel from the Pomatomus socks instead of the heel in the pattern. I'm worried they might be too loose so I might have to reknit on a smaller sized needle :(

WIP: Embossed Leaves Sock in STR Lemongrass

2010-01-02T12:00:00.001-08:00

New Message, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Embossed Leaves Leaves Sock in Blue Moon Fibers Socks That Rock Lightweight in Lemongrass. The pattern is from Interweave's book "Favorite Socks".

Lip Balm with Shea butter and Cocoa Butter

2009-12-13T22:00:00.001-08:00

Making lip balm, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

I spent the afternoon making Lip Balm! I ordered the lip balm kit from http://www.pvsoap.com and made their lip balm recipe.

I did a little research both on their site and around the web and found some pointers. The main thing I did was melt the shea butter first in a (homemade) double boiler. I mounted a food thermometer to the side of the bowl so I could watch the temperature. I simmered the shea butter between 140-160 for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

I added the beeswax first, then the cocoa butter. I let them melt fully before adding in the next ingredient. Finally I let my oils simmer for about 10 minutes (not exceeding 175 deg) to ensure they were well incorporated.

When everything was done, I turned off the heat but let the bowl stay in the warm water to keep the lip balm soft.

My lip balm has a smooth and firm texture. It goes on smoothly and isn't greasy. It smells so good from the shea butter and cocoa butter, there really wasn't any need for flavor oils.

Pots of lip balm, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Tubes of lip balm, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Making soap for the holidays!

2009-12-06T13:53:00.001-08:00

Making soap and lip balm for the holidays!, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

I ordered my supplies from Ponte Vedra Soap . They have all natural pre-mixed bases for a variety of cosmetics including glycerin soaps and lip balm. They also sell additional items to mix into these including colors, scents, and flavors (for the lip balm).

Soaps!, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

I am using 3 of their melt and pour glycerin soap base - Crystal Clear, Goat Milk, and Shaving. I am also using their Fragrance Oils but I think next time I will look into using essential oils. The synthetics smell great and are the right price, but the essential oils just give the final product a certain depth.

For the lip balm, I bought their kit and a few extra flavor oils. Note that their kit does not come with vitamin E oil. Vitamin E is used as a preservative to keep your lip balm from going rancid. Most drug stores carry it, so it's no biggie.

Harney and Sons Tea!

2009-11-27T16:15:00.000-08:00

Ok so this post isn't really "crafty" related other than I was introduced to this wonderful brand of tea at a knitting retreat. The brand of tea is Harney and Sons. My mom and I bought tins of a few different flavors, including Paris, Black Current, and Decaf Midsummer's Peach. The tea comes loose or in silk sachets. Well, Nick really liked the Paris tea and we managed to finish it! I went to the Harney and Sons website to order more and they sure have a lot of teas!! Besides loose tea and sachets, they have sample packets, small tins, and sampler variety boxes. I have been stalking our order ever since I placed it. We were supposed to get it Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, but it was delayed, so we didn't get it until today. Totally worth the wait. Anyways, so here's the lewtz (not pictured -- a one pound bag of Paris):

Mariebelle Aztec Chocolate, a sampler box of Harney & Sons sachets, Sampler pouches of loose tea, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Peach Fruit Tea (it smells GOOD), originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Small Tins with 3-5 sachets in them, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Peach and Kiwi Strawberry Fruit teas, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Peppermint Herbal, Rose Scented Black Tea, Chamomile Herbal, and Indian Spice (Chai) Tea, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Brown Teapot!, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Monster Hats!

2009-11-18T23:00:00.001-08:00

Green monster hat, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

My first knitting project. I made this in early 2009.

Monster hat for Nick!, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

I made this for Nick as an early xmas present :D

Waving Lace Socks in Vesper Semi Solid Gin Bottle Blue

2009-11-18T14:50:00.001-08:00

Waving lace socks in vesper gin bottle blue, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Finally finished! Now to start on xmas presents...

Latvian Wrister

2009-11-18T14:48:00.001-08:00

LATVIAN wrister from a class i took last year, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

I found this and thought I'd share! This was from the Latvian Wrister class I took in March 2009 at the Norwegian Knitting Festival. A friend couldn't make the class at the last minute so I went as her. This was my first time doing lace AND color work! Cast off is too tight and I have to sew down the picot edge but otherwise, pretty decent for a first timer!

New Sock Yarn from Frog Creek Fibers

2009-11-16T11:19:00.001-08:00

New Sock Yarn from Frog Creek, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Went to the So Much Yarn Fall knitting retreat this weekend and the gals from Frog Creek Fibers were there with a huge stash of their lovely Ebullient sock yarns! I bought Ice Wine (bottom) and Pink Flamingo (top).

Mom's Sock Yarn from Frog Creek, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

My mom bought several colorways as well. She ended up trading the Pink Flamingo in her pile for another colorway on account of someone else really wanted that Pink Flamingo.

Gift: Fetching Gloves from Mom

2009-11-16T11:15:00.001-08:00

Gift: Fetching Gloves from Mom, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

My mom made me these adorable gloves!! The pattern is called Fetching and it's available for free from Knitty.

WIP: February Lady in Turquoise Heather Cascade 220 Superwash

2009-11-16T11:07:00.001-08:00

WIP: February Lady in turqoise cascade 220, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

The pattern recommends size 8 needles. I dropped down to size 7 after doing a gauge when I started this sweater back in June. I still didn't like how loose the knitting was coming out and when I checked my gauge it was still too big, even on size 7's! So Friday night, I frogged it and dropped down to a size 6. The pattern recommends 4.5 stitches per inch and I'm at 5. I really like how this is coming out now with a nice tight texture.

I am nearly done with my increases! I am not totally sure if I am going to keep this sweater or give it to my mom. I like the pattern a lot but I'm not sure about the color. This yarn was originally for the Pin Up Girl sweater from Stitch and Bitch Nation but I got really bored making that sweater and decided to do something else with the yarn :)

WIP: Hedera in STR Koi Koi

2009-11-10T14:56:00.001-08:00

WIP: Hedera in STR Koi Koi, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Finished the first sock! I won't be re-doing the second one until after the knitting retreat I'm going on this weekend. I will be busy working on my February Lady cardigan and starting a pair of socks with a cable design :D

WIP: Waving Lace Sock with Star toe

2009-11-08T18:55:00.001-08:00

WIP: Waving Lace Sock with Star toe, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

I finished the first sock! My mom recently told me how awesome star toes are and another sock pattern in the same book had one, so I gave it a try. I really like the star toe better than the grafted toe!

WIP: Waving Lace Sock with star toe, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

WIP: Hedera Socks in Koi Koi

2009-11-07T12:21:00.001-08:00

WIP: Hedera Socks in Koi Koi, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

I am re-knitting the Hedera Socks I made with Blue Moon Fibers Socks that Rock Lightweight in Koi Koi. I wanted to re-knit these because not only are the legs too loose but I like the color better on the tighter gauge.

I'm a few rows shy of starting the heel! I like how the colors pooled, it reminds me of the color patterns on Koi fish.

WIP: Waving Lace Socks

2009-11-04T22:24:00.001-08:00

WIP: Waving Lace Socks, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

I really like how these are turning out. This is a good sock for patterned yarn (not striped) as there are wide knitted areas that would show off the color changes nicely. The pattern reminds me a little of the Monkey socks my mom made me :)

WIP: Frogged Hedera

2009-11-04T22:22:00.001-08:00

Frogged Hedera, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

I am re-doing my Hedera socks. I knitted them too loose in the calves, so not only are they slouchy but the wonderful Koi Koi pattern didn't come out either. I thought about just buying more yarn and keeping my slouchy ones for house socks, but it looks like Blue Moon Fiber Arts doesn't carry that colorway anymore :( Too bad, it's really pretty!

Loot: Namaste Knitting Bag

2009-11-03T18:19:00.001-08:00

Namaste Knitting Bag, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

So Much Yarn just got a shipment of new items from Namaste. I picked up this cool knitting bag that can double as a purse. It has all kinds of neat pockets in it!

Namaste Knitting Bag Inside, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

Loot: Namaste Knitting Doo Dad

2009-11-03T18:16:00.001-08:00

Namaste Knitting Doo Dad, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

So Much Yarn just got some new lewtz from Namaste including this little container. You put things like yarn needles, place markers, scissors, or whatever small things you need to keep track of. I knit on the sofa and am always losing my small notions, so this is perfect.

Namaste Knitting Doo Dad Inside, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

WIP: Waving Lace Socks

2009-11-03T18:14:00.001-08:00

WIP: Waving Lace Socks, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

From "Favorite Socks" in Vesper Semi Solid Superwash Sock yarn in Blue Bottle Gin

WIP: Waving Lace Socks

2009-11-02T14:23:00.001-08:00

Waving Lace Socks, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

From "Favorite Socks" in Vesper Semi Solid Superwash Sock yarn in Blue Bottle Gin

WIP: Lenore socks

2009-11-02T14:21:00.001-08:00

Lenore socks, originally uploaded by Auggy D'Auggy.

From Blue Moon Fiber Arts Pattern in Vesper Semi Solid Superwash sock yarn in Cherry Red. These are for my mom!

WIP: Hedera Socks

2009-10-21T23:55:00.000-07:00

Finished the first sock! Now starting on the second one. Yarn: Blue Moon Socks that Rock in Koi Koi

New Yarn from Knitpicks

2009-10-21T13:19:00.001-07:00

Clockwise from Left: Stroll Kettle Dye Timber, Stroll Kettle Dye Soot, Stroll Kettle Dye Jay, Stroll Kettle Dye Eggplant, Stroll Fruit Punch, Stroll Meadow, Imagination Unicorn, Stroll Lily Pad, Imagination Pirate King

I also purchased some metal circular needles for a fraction of the price of competing brands like Addi Turbo. They have really nice pointy tips and the cords are more flexible, so they don't get stuck in an awkward shape that you end up fighting as you're knitting.

WIP: Fingering Weight Socks for Nick

2009-10-10T10:33:00.000-07:00

I took a sock class in January 2009 where I learned how to make a basic worsted weight sock on double pointed needles. The instructor provided sportweight and fingering weight variations of her pattern. This is the Fingering Weight pattern done on 2 circular needles. I started these socks earlier this year, but they've been on the back burner for some time. It's getting colder now and Nick wants his socks!

Fingering Weight Socks, pattern by Lauren Lindeman at So Much Yarn in Seattle, Washington. The socks are made with Lion Brand Sockease in Toffee.

WIP: Hedera Socks

2009-10-10T10:30:00.000-07:00

I started the Hedera Sock pattern by Cookie A. featured in Knitty - http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/PATThedera.html

I am using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Lightweight in Koi Koi. I was worried the color might detract from the lace pattern but it seems to be working nicely with it :)

Little Penny Sweater

2009-10-05T10:28:00.000-07:00

Little Penny Sweater in Cascade 220 Superwash, Heather Grey.

This is a really great first doggy sweater. I used a larger needle and could have used what the pattern suggested. It stretches A LOT.

It's a little loose in the neck! The original pattern has you start with a size 5 needle in the neck and increase to a size 6 for the body. I used a size 7 throughout because I wasn't sure how this sweater would fit Radagast, my French Bulldog. Ends up, I could have just used the indicated needle sizes.

Big Penny Sweater

2009-10-01T22:03:00.000-07:00

Well, I should have made the Little Penny Sweater for my dog. I followed her measurements and gauge, and the Big Penny Sweater is too big! It fits him more or less but it's a little baggy. Great for around the apartment though, it's pretty cute overall.

WIP: Big Penny Sweater

2009-09-29T22:18:00.000-07:00

I recently aquired the cutest dog sweater book, Doggie Knits by Corinne Niessner. The shaping is really straightforward and the patterns are super simple with suggestions for embelleshments. Several of the patterns fit odd-sized dogs like my little French Bulldog :D

The Big Penny Sweater is ribbed along the back with simple increases. She uses the same armhole shaping technique throughout the book. This is an ideal first sweater because the pattern is very straightforward and the ribbing gives a lot of leniency to the fit.

Another shot of my progress thus far. Just over halfway done with the increases before starting on the armholes! This sweater is made with a heavyweight yarn so it goes pretty fast.

Fieldtrip: Churchmouse Yarns and Teas on Bainbridge Island, WA

2009-09-29T22:13:00.000-07:00

Went to Bainbridge Islands with friends and made the obligatory stop at Churchmouse Yarns and Teas.

Some really nice Peruvian Cotton that I was tempted to buy but alas, I was only there for one thing..

Socks that Rock by Blue Moon! I splurged on 5 skeins. Blue Moon doesn't distribute to too many yarn shops and I don't like buying their yarn online because there is so much color variation.

Me working on my dual-Noro Old Shale scarf on the Ferry. Yeah.. I'm still working on it. It's getting pretty long.. :D

Amineko Amigurumi Cat

2009-09-14T14:43:00.000-07:00

WIP: Amineko Cat

2009-09-14T13:10:00.000-07:00

Now he just needs a nose and a mouth.

WIP: Amineko

2009-09-14T00:46:00.000-07:00

Now I just have to make his face :)

WIP: Amineko

2009-09-13T12:57:00.000-07:00

All I have left to make is the body!

WIP: Amineko

2009-09-12T10:21:00.000-07:00

I had finished the arms and legs but need to undo them because I can't get the pellets into them! I will make a note on my Ravelry page for this project.

New Amigurumi Books

2009-09-09T19:37:00.000-07:00

Picked up a couple of amigurumi books at Kinokuniya by the train station when I saw my mom off this afternoon.

WIP: Lenore Socks Update

2009-09-09T11:14:00.000-07:00

I had finished one sock awhile back but hadn't posted a picture yet. My mom is visiting and taught me how to do socks on 2 circular needles! She jokes that now I'm knitting in the 21st century ;) I think she is right. I really like the 2 circulars, makes my life a lot easier :D

WIP: Old Shale Scarf in 2 Noro Colorways

2009-09-08T09:02:00.000-07:00

Old Shale Scarf in Two Colors

2009-09-08T09:01:00.000-07:00

I made this scarf for my mom and finally finished it. I used white and blue bamboo and cotton yarn. More details about the yarn on my ravelry page.

Intarsia Class

2009-06-29T13:07:00.000-07:00

I took an Intarsia class at So Much Yarn this weekend and made this little star swatch!

WIP: February Lady Sweater

2009-06-29T13:06:00.000-07:00

February Lady Sweater in Cascade 220 Superwash

New Sock Yarns

2009-06-29T13:05:00.000-07:00

Semi-Solid Vesper Sock Yarn from Knitterly Things in Lime, Lavender, Gin Bottle Blue, and Pink

Blue Moon Fibers Socks that Rock Lightweight in Just Right Red (it looks more orange to me)

WIP: Lenore Socks

2009-06-21T12:58:00.000-07:00

I finished the first Lenore sock and am starting on the second one. Yarn used is Socks that Rock in Jasper. Pattern is Lenore, available at the Blue Moon Fiber website.

Basic Sportweight Socks for Barb

2009-06-06T13:00:00.001-07:00

Finally finished the second sock for Barbalicious!

WIP: Old Shale Scarf

2009-06-06T13:00:00.000-07:00

I took a lace knitting class at So Much Yarn and the project we started was the Old Shale Lace Scarf. I am making this for my mom. Currently it is my "Public Transporation" project.

Fan Girl Dress

2009-03-05T12:50:00.000-08:00

Olive tie dye dress with fan stencils painted with Tulip metallic gold. Dress is a blank from Dharma Trading and the Olive dye is iDye done on the stove.

Baroque Nouveau Shoes

2009-03-02T12:41:00.000-08:00

I purchased a pair of White Fluevogs on sale and decided they needed embellishment. I used Tulip fabric paint in Metallic Gold.

Night Sky Dress

2009-03-02T12:39:00.000-08:00

The dress is a crinkled rayon blank I purchased from Dharma Trading called the "Barefoot in the Garden" dress. I used iDye on the stove top and created the circles using rubber bands. Tulip fabric paint in metallic silver was used for the dots, and I embroidered around the neckline using metallic embroidery floss.

First Pair of Socks

2009-02-19T12:35:00.000-08:00

Finished my first pair of socks last night. I had made them too big on accident but they fit Nick so I call them Donny Osmond socks ;D Ran out of yarn so one has a purple toe.

Duck and Bear from Kyuuto Japanese Crafts: Amigurumi

2009-02-11T12:28:00.000-08:00

My version the duck and mini teddy bear from the book Kyuuto Japanese Crafts: Amigurumi

Me + Hat

2009-01-18T12:25:00.000-08:00

My first real knitting project! I started taking a beginning knitting class in December and this is my first project.

Wizardly Dog and Stuffed !

2009-01-17T12:11:00.000-08:00

I just got my copy of Stuffed Vol I from Stampington!

WIP: Granny Square Blanket

2008-12-16T12:01:00.000-08:00

I'm working on a Granny Square blanket for Nick. We're going down to Miami next week to visit his familia so this will give me something to do ;)

I decided I should make my squares a little bigger. Also went to the yarn store and picked up more yarn. The old ladies were astonished "wow that's a lot of yarn!". I said, "I'm making a blanket... and it's crochet."

I found this really neat purple heather yarn that has flecks of pink and blue in it. It's warmer than the purple. I only got one skein of it because I wasn't sure, but I may trade one of my bluish purple skeins for another skein of it, cuz it's pretty.

Sock Dragon

2008-12-03T12:06:00.000-08:00

Witchy Cat

2008-11-25T12:08:00.000-08:00

Birthday present for Christy.

Xmas Stockings

2006-12-24T13:16:00.000-08:00

Xmas Tree

2006-12-24T13:13:00.000-08:00

Japanese Inspired Ornaments

2006-12-23T13:19:00.000-08:00

Octopus Ornaments

2006-12-23T13:18:00.002-08:00

Nerdy Felt Ornaments

2006-12-23T13:18:00.001-08:00

Cat Ornament

2006-12-23T13:18:00.000-08:00

Xmas Tree Toppers

2006-12-22T13:17:00.000-08:00

A colorful angel for my tree:

I made this one for my parents:

Shrinky Dinks

2006-06-06T13:10:00.000-07:00

Stencilling Tshirts

2006-06-05T13:21:00.000-07:00

Stencilled Cupcakes

2006-06-03T13:23:00.000-07:00

Stencilled Skull Roller Skate Tshirt

2006-06-03T13:22:00.000-07:00

Stenciled Off-Shoulder Tshirt

2006-06-02T13:23:00.000-07:00