Work in Progress Wednesday

Work in Progress Wednesday

Hosted by Tami's Amis and Other Creations

I am still working on the Diamond Waffle stitch blanket, a regular Waffle stitch blanket, my first knitted project - the garter stitch blanket, the doily blanket. There are others but these are the ones I am active on finishing at the moment. I love afghans so it takes awhile for FO's to appear but they are coming.

I am also working on a couple of series posts. As well as coming up with ideas to keep this blog active as my project take so long to complete to just blog about them. Thanks for visiting and come back soon!

Tuesdday Top List #2

Tuesday Top List #2

Top 5 Reasons to Learn to Crochet
5) It only requires you to work with one hook at a time.
4) Crochet hooks seem to cost less than knitting needles.
3) There are just as many items to make in crochet as there are in knitting.
2) Crochet project tend to be little faster to make than knitting.
1) The basic stitches of crochet (sc, dc, treble and such) are fairly easy to learn.

I learned to crochet years ago. A woman I worked with showed me on stitch the single crochet (sc). With the help of youtube I have learn many more stitches. From what I see online there are not as many crochet blogs out there compared to knitting ones but we are here and on youtube. Crocheters and knitters are a community of people who will usually offer you advice or help if you ask. It takes patience to learn anything new. This is a craft. A hobby as well as a skill. It is not for everyone and that is okay. But if you had tried it and abandon it not because you didn't like it but because you couldn't get the hang of it. Try it out once more. With blogs, Youtube, and groups both physical and online there's a lot of support to help you.

Tuesday Top List

Today Tuesday Top List is a Top 5 List.

Top 5 reasons I love the garter stitch
5)It's the only knit stitch I know so far
4)There are many items that can be made with just this stitch. Blankets, scarves, shawls, dish/washcloths, towels etc
3)Brooklyn Tweed has several patterns featuring the garter stitch like the Tweed Baby Blanket
2)Garter Stitch has a beautiful stretchy texture
1)It's an easy stitch to learn and can be done while watching t.v.

I hear that the garter stitch is one of those stitches that you either love or hate. Well put me on the love team. I think that the garter stitch also highlights certain yarns like those self-striping ones.

Sharing Sunday #5

Sharing Sunday #5


Today I just broke on of my knitting needles that had a project on it. My solution until I get another pair is to work on another project that is similar and I may use a needle that is slightly larger or smaller to continue you on with the project. If it's not one thing it's another...right? On to today's post.


Vintage Bedspreads

I am from the south. I have lived in the north most of my life but I am a Southerner. There's no getting around it. I still have the accent, the habits, the culture, and just the plain ole fabulousness of being from the south. One of the things that remind me of home are crochet bedspreads. The are heavy so that give you warmth but they are openwork so they are not too hot. The length of time it takes to make a bedspread varies depending on the pattern but it is not a quick project if made from crochet thread. Go to Something Fierce Designs to for ideas of how to decorate with a crochet bedspread.

This picture is clickable and from robinseggbleunest etsy shop