G.B.S.

This is just a quick entry, wanted to show you my new TA-DA :)

Today will be showing you my new FO...granny barefoot sandals, I saw one on etsy and it's being sold for 35USD!, it's a bit pricey for me as I know how to make the same, so why buy when I can make one, right?

So if you want one for yourself, and need a pattern let me know and will make it, just leave a comment below. 

So here it is my GBS or GRANNY BAREFOOT SANDALS

GRANNY BAREFOOT SANDALS

Pattern Source: GBS by Jinky Flaviano

Materials used: DMC cotton Perlé
Needle size:2.5mm
Project started: 12.03.2013
Project finished: 12.03.2013
Item size:  ladies size

ETD:  the pattern is now available on my Ravelry.  Enjoy.

Continue reading...

Pin It

Comments Comments

{Socks} + {Pillow Case} = unsatisfied crafter

Enough said about my failure as a blogger, will just have to make do of what I can shall we?  So I've been productive, proud to say it.. LOL

Unsatisfied, as I want to knit or crochet something worth my time and yarn, and lately, I've been thinking my unfinished cross stitch project, feeling guilty for neglecting it for a long time... (4 years to be exact).

I've knitted DH a socks, pattern is very easy to follow... and the designer happens to be an acquaintance of mine. :)

So here it is in all it's glory

Plissé for Mike

Pattern Source: Plissé for Mike by Jocelyn Viernes

Materials used: Lionbrand Sock Ease -  [photo]
Needle size:2.5mm
Project started: 19.01.2013
Project finished: 06.02.2013
Item size:  men size

Love yarn as well, and there was quite a lot of yarn left after I finished the sock.  I think it can still be used to knit socks for a toddler...

And while in between new projects, I am still on my granny afghan.. I just don't have the same spirit as I have when I started it, guess I just don't like mixing different kinds of yarn on this, but I still hope it will come out fine.

After Plissé  I finished my first GRANNY SQUARE ENVELOPE PILLOW CASE.  The pattern used the basic granny square pattern, which you can easily find on the web, used word like crochet+granny square on search field. 

And I sew the other half to make it an envelope case. 

As for the yarn I used, I bought it from a convenience store here in Riyadh, thought it will be nice to make a pillow case, it's arcylic, soft, and nice to the skin, but somehow I think this will not last long after a few washing.  I think I might have to order some cotton yarn and redo this one more time. (another excuse to buy more yarn, ha!)

 ...and so that's my update on my crafty life. I still have yet to find another project that is worth knitting and mentioning, though I'm thinking of knitting WISPY from Quince & Co.. will see if I can find some yarn on my stash. And I hope to start my Cross Stitch work called Wild Horse soon...

Continue reading...

Pin It

Comments Comments

a very long blog update....

If I were to grade my self on blogging.. this would be it..

Didn't had much time, (actually there is, when I think of it... it' just a matter of prioritizing), no blogging done for two whole months, there were attempts yes, but unsuccessful, two drafts actually and will delete them if I get to post this blog. I'm thinking maybe it's high time to schedule a blog-date for me.. maybe Thursday after my badminton session... will see.

And of course even if there has been a long absence it doesn't mean I didn't do any crafting.. that would be impossible!(gasp! just the thought), ME - not doing any crafting.. so here are my finished objects for the last two months.

First off is just a simple crochet mesh headband I made for my 2 DD..

Abbie's Crazy Headband

Angel's mesh-y headband

This is a simple mesh headband and used Cannon Thread size 8 with 2.00mm crochet hook.

Next.. I just love this pattern, and how to you can make a picot edge without even making a picot stitch.. you just knit the lace (YO) and folded in and you got a picot!

Abbie's Reading Mitts

Pattern Source:Susie Roger's Reading Mitts by Susie Roger

Materials used: Knit Picks Sugar Bunny -  [photo]

Needle size: 4.5mm

Project started: 13.1022012

Project finished: 18.10.2012

Item size:  9yrs old

Angel's Reading Mitts

Pattern Source:Susie Roger's Reading Mitts by Susie Roger

Materials used: Knit Picks Sugar Bunny -  [photo]

Needle size: 4.5mm

Project started: 20.10.2012

Project finished: 24.10.2012

Item size:  adult size

Seeing that I made mittens for these two gals, they're ever so jealous DH asked if I can make one for him.. of course not with the same pattern.. I made a more simple one.. but failed to get a photo of it, he's been keeping it in his car to keep his hands warm while driving.

Pattern Source: Line by Line by Nina Isaacson

Materials used: Lionbrand Vanna's Choice Solid and Twist -  [photo]
Needle size: 4.00 & 4.5mm
Project started: 26.10.2012
Project finished: 28.10.2012
Item size:  adult size

So that's 5 already...

You didn't think that's it do you?   You probably know by now that once I finished an item, I will immediately find another item to make.. be it knitting, crochet or sewing (yep you read that one right.. sewing.. will tell you more in another blog soon).

Just keep scrolling down... to see more :)

So for the month December here are my finished items...

Easy Hat

Pattern Source: Easy Hat by Laurie Kimmelstiel

Materials used: Scheepjes Peru -  [photo]

Needle size: 10mm

Project started: 24.11.2012

Project finished: 24.11.2012

Item size:  9yrs old

I made this one for DH, but noticed that it's a bit small for him so decided to give this to my 9yrs old DD.  It's been one of her favorite.  Since hubby really wants to at least match a hat for his fingerless gloves, I did another version of this...

Easy Hat 2 

Pattern Source: Easy Hat by Laurie Kimmelstiel

Materials used: Scheepjes Peru -  [photo]

Needle size: 10mm

Project started: 25.11.2012

Project finished: 25.11.2012

Item size:  adult

If you will look closely, this one is much longer, and I add a few stitches to fit DH' quite huge head. :)

Now this one is a keeper! really a keeper, some of my friends wants me to make one for them..

[My] Penelope Shrug

Pattern Source: [My] Penelope Shrug by Cecily Glowik Macdonald

Materials used: Neveda Nice -  [photo]

Needle size: 3.5mm & 4.00mm

Project started: 05.12.2012

Project finished: 26.12.2012

Item size:  adult

Another reason why I love this shrug.. not only because it fits me... but because I was surprise with the yarn.. The yarn is a combination of acrylic, polyester and viscose because it got a sparkly bits and pieces which make this nice to wear on a party or in the afternoon stroll at the park wearing your favorite jeans... And it's slippery better use bamboo instead of metal needles.. and what's more is that it's very pleasant to wear... and  the pattern.... my it's a breeze going through it... very stragiht forward unlike the other shrug pattern I was making.. (it's a whole new story, will post it next time).

Little Sister1

Pattern Source: Little Sister1 by Linda Permann

Materials used: Patons UK Diploma Gold DK (red) -  [photo]

Hook size: 4.00mm

Project started: 27.12.2012

Project finished: 30.12.2012

Item size:  adult

The only modification I made is when I was doing the row before the last, I omit the chain one in between the v-stitch and the sc.
the follower pattern is from Rose Hip Blog and used Knitpicks Comfy Worsted white and honeydew for the green part.

Little Sister2

Pattern Source: Little Sister2 by Linda Permann

Materials used: Knitpicks Cotlin DK -  [photo]

Hook size: 3.75mm

Project started: 01.01.2012

Project finished: 01.02.2012

Item size:  9 year old

This is my first project for the year 2013.  The butterfly pattern is from Dishcolth blog is called 3-DPattern. and I used Anchor Magic yarn.

Modification made:  change hook size to 3.75mm, and omit the chain one in between the v-stitch and sc when doing the last two rows of the pattern.
... this is what I did.
sl st on chain one space, sc on the same space, v stitch on the next v stitch, sc on the third dc from previous rows... hope this makes sense to you.

Little Sister3

Pattern Source: Little Sister3 by Linda Permann

Materials used: Knitpicks Cotlin DK -  [photo] Flamingo and Cerise

Hook size:  3.50mm

Project started: 02.01.2012

Project finished: 04.01.2012

Item size:  adult

This time I made this for a friend - Noraima...
The only modification I did was change the hook size to 3.5mm and follow the pattern as is.
I just love this pattern very simple but elegant (can't you tell *grinning*).  If you'll notice I didn't add any applique.. as the alternate colors did a very nice effect on the hat..

So I guess my year 2013 started nicely.. and with my other projects still waiting to be finished like the granny square afghan, and the shrug I mentioned to you about.. I'll post them on my next blog.. guess this is my first post blog entry for year 2013.

Wishing I would be able to maintain updating my blog... will have to figure out how often and when should be my update whether there is any progress on my projects.. :)

keeping my fingers crossed

Continue reading...

Pin It

Comments Comments

A new shrug called “A TOUCH OF PURPLE”

And so another project has just got off my hook yesterday… and just love how I did this one, this is my 3^rd time I did this shrug, and maybe you can say I know my way around now..     As I get to make it fit for my teenage daughter.

A TOUCH OF PURPLE

Pattern Source:A Touch of Purple by Mimi Alelis
Materials used: Cannon Multicolor - violet [photo]
Needle size: 2.50mm
Project started: 03.10.2012
Project finished: 11.10.2012
Garment Size:  32"


Modification made on this one:

• used 2.50mm needle and follow the pattern for size 32”
• I didn’t do all 94 rows until I close the other end for the arms, I only go until I reach somewhere between 80-84 rows, then connect both ends.

Continue reading...

Pin It

Comments Comments

Saturday Blues

Was feeling a bit low in the morning when I woke at 4:45 am, must be due to lack of sleep, and feeling so tired the entire week.  So many activities done and planned.

So to cheer me, I went to look for some inspiring project, and dream and wishful thinking that I will be able to do all those lovely tops, cheery afghans and cutesy hats…then I remember I have this bolero I started the other day… it’s a 3^rd time I did this bolero, using Mimi’s pattern.

This pattern starts from one sleeve and ends at the other sleeves, and I just finished the first sleeve, and now on few rows of the back… I used Cannon size 8 cotton thread – variegated violet.

And just by looking at this one, it gives me enough inspiration to finish the bolero and can’t wait to start another project using a different shade.

Don’t you just love the colour? I have other variegated ones that can’t wait to show them to you guys. I will try to show them to you on my next post.

Continue reading...

Pin It

Comments Comments

Some unfinished worked… 3x16.. need 19x16 more

And still more projects to finish, as usual when I’m done with one, there is bound to have a new project cast-on.

I will continue where I left off on the granny squares which I started last September, but didn’t get to do more than what I thought I can finish got busy with Zenssy Top.  And then got sick for a week and half, and then had to rip the Zenssy Top 4x!

So here it is in not yet it’s full glory… Summer Garden Granny Squares (SGGS) , and showing you the yarns used for this project.

Continue reading...

Pin It

Comments Comments

Failed Blogger…but Active Crafter

So what have I been up to? I’ve been busy. Yes, I am… that’s the reason why I didn’t get to update this blog. Anyway so what’s the latest updates on my crafting? See below.. will start from the latest. I hope you’ll enjoy this post. If you need further information about the projects I posted let me know and I will surely try to do what I can. Have a great day and happy knitting.

Zenssy Top

Pattern Source: Zenssy Top by Adeline Too
Materials used: Neveda Athleta-Olive Green [photo] – MC
                       Neveda Athleta – Purple [photo] - CC
Needle size: 3.5mm and 3.00mm
Project started: 14.09.2012
Project finished: 26.09.2012

HollyBerry Shawl

Pattern Source: Hollyberry Shawl by Natasha Robarge
Materials used: Neveda Sirene-2000 [photo]
Hook size: 4.00mm
Project started: 14.08.2012
Project finished: 21.08.2012

Tiny Dancer

Pattern Source: Tiny Dancer by Nicole Montgomery
Materials used: Neveda Athleta [photo]
Needle size: 3.5mm and 3.00mm
Project started: 25.07.2012
Project finished: 14.08.2012

Continue reading...

Pin It

Comments Comments