Showing posts with label Crochet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crochet. Show all posts

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Episode 5 Super Super Super



Show Notes: 

Crochet FOs:

Crochet/Knit hat - I don't remember where the pattern was from. I will be making another one or 5 of these hats!


Crochet WIPS:

My design project

Rainbow Blanket

Knitting FOs:

TGV Shawl

Knitting WIPS:

Vanilla Socks - working towards putting in the heel


Upcoming events:

Strawberry Festival - Late April 2015
Arkansas Fiber Fest - September 17-19, 2015

Who I talked about in today's show: 

Luvknotz 

Southern Girl Knits

RainStorm Studios

Places to find me online: 

Ravelry: Littlepanda518

Ravelry Group: Stitching Ewe and More Podcast

Instagram: Littlepanda518

Facebook: Stitched Together

Monday, February 9, 2015

Episode 4

 

Show Notes: 

Crochet FOs:

Little Monster - Test crochet for Luvknotz

Ewegene - TOFT  (this is in British terms)


Crochet WIPS:

My design project

Knitting WIPS:

Vanilla Socks - working towards putting in the heel

TGV Shawl

Upcoming events: 

Who I talked about in today's show: 

Luvknotz 

Southern Girl Knits

RainStorm Studios

Places to find me online: 

Ravelry: Littlepanda518

Ravelry Group: Stitching Ewe and More Podcast

Instagram: Littlepanda518

Facebook: Stitched Together

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

My goals for 2015!

Who can believe that January is over? Where did go? We are 1/12 through this new year already!

I wasn't feeling the greatest and didn't have a chance to record this last weekend. Which only means the next podcast is going to be extra fun!

If you would like to hear me talk about my goals jump on over and watch Episode One: New Beginnings. 

This is a living list and it will most likely change throughout the year.

Crafty Goals:

knit myself a pair of socks

knit myself a sweater


donate at least 12 baby hats this year

be better prepared for any booth/festival I attend this year

spend more time at the sewing machine

Personal Goals:

love my husband a little more each day -  this one is easy :)

works towards a healthier diet

learn to say no 

get back into a workout routine

Monday, January 26, 2015

Episode 3

 

Show Notes: 

Crochet FOs:
Triangle Shawl by Luvknotz

Crochet WIPS:

V-Neck Topper 
^in detention

Knitting WIPS:

Vanilla Socks - working towards putting in the heel

TGV Shawl

Who I talked about in today's show: 

Luvknotz 

Southern Girl Knits

Places to find me online: 

Ravelry: Littlepanda518

Ravelry Group: Stitching Ewe and More Podcast

Instagram: Littlepanda518

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Episode 2: Short One

Show Notes: 


Crochet WIPS:

C2C Baby Blanket

V-Neck Topper 
^almost an FO!

Knitting WIPS:

Vanilla Socks

TGV Shawl

Knitting FOs: 

My Stripped and Slouchy Hat

 

Places to find me online: 

Ravelry: Littlepanda518

Ravelry Group: Stitching Ewe and More Podcast

Instagram: Littlepanda518

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Episode 1: New Beginnings


Thank you for stopping by my podcast. I am really excited to finally get this project up and running. I have been thinking about it for a while.

Show Notes: 


2014 Recap

Crochet WIPS:

C2C Baby Blanket

V-Neck Topper

Knitting WIPS:

Vanilla Socks

TGV Shawl

My Stripped and Slouchy Hat

Places to find people I have mentioned: 


Luvknotz

Southern Girl Knits

 

Places to find me online: 

Ravelry: Littlepanda518

Ravelry Group: Stitching Ewe and More Podcast

Instagram: Littlepanda518

2014 Handmade Recap

I have completed all my handmade items for customers and Christmas with time to spare! Woot Woot!

I figured this would be a great time to look back over the previous year, before I embark on my goals for 2015. 

I just counted everything up and let me tell you. WOWSERS!!!!! I couldn't believe the number when I calculated it.

I made 136 items in the year 2014! 
(This only counts finished items that I remembered to track on Ravelry! and a few last minute items I made for a booth, but forgot to get pics of) 

Here is the breakdown:
Scarves: 13
Baby Booties: 5
Keychains: 14
Shawlette: 1
Baby Hats: 19
Stuffies: 15
Containers: 2
Bracelets: 25 (I lost count of how many I made, but these are the ones I can recall)
Headbands: 2
Adult Slippers: 1
Bags: 3
Skirts:3
Adult hats:11
Diaper Cover: 1
Earwamers: 3
Misc. Items: 3
Baby Blankets: 5
Throw Size Blankets and up: 2

This is an average of just over 11 items a month!

Monday, December 8, 2014

Time for something new!

I have been debating this for some time now and it is time for some changes around here.

Today marks my 26th birthday, so I figured what better day to share some exciting news with y'all!

My awesome cake from my boss at work!
I plan on taking my blog along with me on my crafting journey. Over the past year and a half I have really gotten back into the swing of my crafting world.

I would like to bring you all along on this journey. I will still be posting some of my every day writing, but most of my posts will be related to my crafting journey. Crocheting is my go to craft, but I am slowly picking up knitting needles again, I sat down at my sewing machine for the first time in ages a few weeks ago and I am looking forward to learning how to spin!

I think I might throw in a few vlogs here an there too!

What crafting items are you most interested in seeing? 


A little of what I have been up to...








Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Just a little Ice Skate (Crochet Pattern FREE!!!)

The other day when I was at work a co-worker showed me a picture in a magazine that was a little crocheted ice skate. It was super cute! She knows my love for yarn and thought I would enjoy the photo. We talked a little bit about the picture and I told her that it was be super easy to make.

So, I went home and did what I do best. I pulled out my G hook and some white yarn! I used Red Heart Super Saver, since I had it on hand.

Ice Skate Christmas Ornament

Chain 13

Skate:

Row 1: sc in second chain from hook, turn (12)

Row 2 - 3: Ch 1, sc across row, turn (12)

Row 4: Ch1, 10 sc, 2 sctog, turn (11)

Row 5: Ch1, 2 sctog 9 sc, turn (10)

Row 6: Ch 1, 5 sc, leave the rest of the row un-worked, turn (5)

Row 7 - 10: Ch 1, sc across row, turn (5)

Border:

sc around skate with 3 sc in each corner stitch

Details

I had some Red Heart Shimmer that I used for the laces and the loop.
Weave a large paper clip through the bottom for the "blade"


Hope you enjoy!







Tuesday, November 18, 2014

A Good Problem!

As y'all can tell I haven't been around my blog very much lately. I have a good reason! I have been crocheting up a storm!

I had a few customer orders come in.

I decided at the last minute to do another booth, since I still had quite a bit on hand. The booth was rather disappointing, but it lead to come good networking.

This past few weeks I have had orders rolling it! It hasn't left me much time to update on here. I promise I will try and be better!

Ready for the FOP? (Finished Objects Parade) 

My pretty booth set up at Shop Small Y'all!

 Baby Booties! It is a free pattern on Ravelry.
 Same pattern as above, but I added the loop stitch.
 Same pattern as above, but I added the loop stitch and buttons.
6 pairs of boot cuffs! These patterns are on Pinterest. Here is a link my board. I will link the direct link when I come across it again :)
Cross Over slant stitch hat with brim is also a free pattern on Ravelry.

I also finished my friend, Kayla's baby blanket. I really need to get to the post office. Little Natalie will be here in the next week. This pattern is pretty much out of my head. I have made a few chevron scarfs, so I increased the foundation chain row and made it blanket size. There are a ton of free chevron patterns out there. 

I have more, but I will spare you from having to keep scrolling! If you want to stay up to date on everything that I am working on follow me in all the places below! I would love to connect with you!

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Yes, This (Days 6 - 10)

Day 6: Getting outside

This is something that I haven't been the greatest about lately. I love being outdoors, but haven't made the time to do so. My addiction to crocheting has kept me in the house quite a bit. Over the summer I was better about getting outside and lounging in the pool and starring at the clouds. It really is peaceful to take a break from being connected and take a moment to enjoy nature.

I really REALLY want to get a hammock for my front porch. It is just now trying to be fall here in the south. I would love to lay in a hammock and crochet the day away.

Day 7: Joy seeking
I try to take a positive outlook on each and look for the good in everyone and everything. Some days are much easier then others. I have been having a rough go of things here lately and finding the good in each day has been hard. I haven't given up I just have to try harder. 

Day 8: Connect
For an introverted person like myself I find it hard to open up and let my walls down. I have never liked being in the limelight and when I have found myself in these situation I normally get burned.

I trust to easily.
I love to hard.
I care to much. 

There is a group of ladies that I finally feel like I am starting to fit in with. It was about a year and a half ago that I ran into Angela at a running/5k clinic. I first meet her while volunteering at the animal shelter. We ended up on the topic of crafting, kindred spirits always have a way of coming together. She invited to knit night. It is amazing to have a circle of people with the same interests. Over the last year I have been pretty sporadic in attending the get-togethers. Here lately I have made of a point of getting out of the house and making an effort to be more social. I have found my circle of people who love the same things I do! I have found my home with these ladies. Thank you for inviting me and accepting me into your yarnie circle :)

Day 9: List of "Yes"
Things I want to say yes too:
loving deeply
yoga pants
calming breaths
crocheting
me time
family time
coffee
taking a chance 

Day 10:  Back to day 1
It was a nice ending to loop back to beginning with breaths and finding me time. Me time is something that I get Monday - Thursday.  After I get home from work I kick off my shoes grab a drink and settle into out crochet corner. The tv stays off and the phone is set aside (most days). I use this time to unwind from the day. There is something about having those few moments just relaxing with yarn in hand and the purr of the kitties.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Yes, This (Days 2 - 5)

Life has a way of getting busy and I don't always find the time to write like I would like to. My intention was to write about this each day as it was happening, but instead I will do it all in one post. Cuz, that is how I am going to roll.

Be sure to check out my post for day 1 of Yes, This series by Liz Lamoreux.

Day 2:
This day was all about the beauty that surrounds us in life. This falls into focusing on the little things in life which is something that I like to do on a daily basis. Some days are easier then others. Even when times are tough. I look to the beautiful people in my life and the beauty in nature. On the days that I don't even want to think about getting out of bed I think about the amazing people that I have in my life. Without these people being there to support me along the way I wouldn't be the person that I am today. Nature is a beautiful thing in its self. We have a birds nest in the corner of our front porch. I love the spring time because for two years now momma bird has made that nest her home. I love hearing the little chirps of baby birds.

Day 3:
Is all about finding stillness. This comes easily to me when I am practicing yoga. Yoga is an amazing work out not only for your body, but your mind as well.


Day 4:
A sense adventure! Every morning my favorite smell is my first cup of coffee, but it takes me a little bit to get there. I rummage through the house getting ready before the sun starts to shine. I am always moving through the house with the flashlight on my phone to not wake the hubby and hopes of not stubbing my toe on anything! I manage to make it out to the car and hit the road to encounter traffic for the next 40 minutes or so. I try to not focus on the abundance and annoyance of the traffic, so I tune into the Bobby Bones Show. My favorite radio show with a little country music mixed in. I make it to the parking lot and listen to the hustle and bustle of the public buses, people walking while talking on their cell phones, most mornings there is a woman listening to music and horribly belting it out at the top of her lungs waiting at the bus stop. Cars pass in both directions as I walk across two roads, then the beeps start. My entry code then the time clock. At the point I know I am not to far away from that first cup of deliciousness! I make it up the stairs and head straight to the coffee pot!

Day 5:
A day of rest. Easier said then done! So many pretty things to be crocheted, not enough time!

^Starting Christmas for a special little boy!



Friday, September 19, 2014

My first solo craft fair!

As y'all can see it has been a little while since I have been on here. There is a good reason for that! I spent the last month or so completely wrapped up in yarn! I had my first solo booth at my town's festival.

I knew I would be the main one supplying merchandise I began to panic!

I was worried that I wasn't going to have enough of a selection for customers or to have bare areas on my table.

That was my main fear. I wanted to be able to do myself justice by spending the money to set up a booth. 

I worked non-stop on items, from stuffies, tote bags, ear warmers to key chains. I was trying to make sure I had a decent selection.



I had the cutest model!
I spent countless hours searching pinterest to find ideas of how to set up my booth to make it look inviting for customers.

I had everything packed up the night before, so all I had to do in the morning was pack the car.

Bright and early on a Saturday morning I loaded up the car and headed to the festival area. Everything went off without a hitch, except for a last minute trip to Home Depot because the employee didn't show my the right piece of PVC pipe the first time for my scarf rack I built :)

I am a jack of all trades! 

In the end I had nothing to worry about, this was a huge stress reliever.

Here is my booth set up from the Ward Jamboree.

I partnered with the Ward Animal Shelter Volunteers and donated 10% of my days proceeds!

Here is to planning for my next booth at CabotFest October 11! Where I will once again be partnering with the Ward Animal Shelter Volunteers!

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Bucket List: One Check Mark!

Better late the never! I have finally marked the very first thing off of my bucket list!

It has come around a lot slower then I had planned, but drum roll please........

The online store for Stitched Together is now open!

You can now easily get your hands on these cute little critters and many other things!



We are hoping that the online store will allow us to spread our love for crochet to more people around the country.

We also have 2 booths already planned for the fall/winter season. With the possibility of more depending on my busy life schedule. 

Upcoming Booth Locations:
September 13 - Ward, AR
December 6 - Bridgeport, IL

The first five people who order from our new online shop will receive a free gift with purchase! All you need to do is put BucketList1 in the notes section as you are checking out!

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

My break from blogging... Part 1 of 2

What has happened since I have been gone: 

As you can all tell I have taken quite a bit of a break from blogging here lately. I have used this time to do a lot of soul searching and thinking. Thinking about the past, thinking about the future and the direction that I what my life to go. 

I also really got back into crocheting. You can't find me anywhere without yarn someone near by. I love to crochet and it reminds me of all the memories I had with my Marmy when I first learned how to crochet. Summer 2013, my sister - Alene, my marmy, and my grandma all joined together and formed a small family business. Alene is also teaching her daughter to crochet.

Shameless plug here: be sure to visit us over on Facebook Stitched Together - creations by 4 generations. Once we reach 250 likes we will be doing a giveaway!

Our first craft show was December 2013. It didn't turn out as well as we had hoped, but it was still a lot of fun spending time together as a family. We were all worried that we wouldn't have enough items to sell at the show, but as we started the pricing process we quickly learned we had a huge amount! The memories really started to flood in when my grandma pulled out dishclothes that my sister and I made when we were first learning how to crochet. I think I was 7 or 8 when I made my first dishcloth. My grandma had hung onto these and never used them 17 years later!

Here is a small sampling of some of what I have been working on: 


 Spike Puff Stitch tote bag
 Jack Skellington inspired beanie
 Summer slouch beanie
Basketball Baby Blanket

I am pretty sure I have lost track of how many crochet hours I have logged. Crocheting is a stress reliever for me. After working all day you can always find me a yarn and hook in hand in the evening. If for some reason I take a day or two break I always find myself lost. I am one happy hooker and proud of it!

My hubs likes to joke with me about being an "old lady" who crochets all the time. I have to say that I am pretty proud that I have this skill and that I enjoy it so much. Skills like this will die out if families don't pass them to the next generation. I have just started branching out even more and I have started crocheting jewelry pieces stay tuned for photos!

What skills have been passed down in your family? 

P.S. Don't forget to visit Stitched Together on Facebook to see more of our work!