winter knitter

"WINTER KNITTER and CRAFTER"

2/17/09

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"Hidden Stars"

Xmas card holder

Apron Quikt

2015

Sea Creatures

For "Presley"

Texas two-step quilt

For Kristin Xmas 2015

Table top quilt

For my sister Connie Xmas 2015

Quilts 2015

Latest Quilts

Tool Shed"

Mom's Tea Cups

"Trash to Treasure"

Macrame Wallhanging(May 2013)

1970's relived !!

woven with dishcloth cotton yarn

Baskets made from Newspapers

"just for fun" (March /10/2013)

Basket Tutorial

http://liz-makes.blogspot.com/2013/01/liz-makes-newspaper-basket.html

Loom Knitting Project(10/2012)

"tedious but fun"

Purple Knit Hobo Bag

May 2012

10 Principles of Knitting

1. Its all about the awesome yarn choices.
2. Strive to relax and have fun.
3. Be clever and daring. Take a risk!
4. Every mistake can be fixed.
5. Swatch, swatch, swatch.
6. Set goals, not deadlines.
7. Never stop learning.
8. Share the legacy.
9. Put your signature on a gift.
10. Knit with Love.

From: quotegarden.com

"Women like to sit down with trouble - as if it were Knitting."

January 2011 Project

easy pattern and fun to do

Crochet Doll

made by Jan (July 2012)

Painted Cheese Box

from Niece's photo(April 2011

Carolyn's Photo

inspiration for box

Zig Zag scarf

working on second scarf(gray alpaca yarn)

Easy Knit Scarf

Vanna White varigated worsted yarn

Easy knit pattern

CAST ON 30 Sts. ROWS 1-4: K all sts. ROWS 5-8: * K1,P1, repeat from* across. Repeat these 8 rows until a few yards of yarn left, ending with row 8 of pattern. K 4 rows. Bind Off.

Ribbed Scarf

Cotton Chenille Yarn

Ribbed Pattern

2 x 2 ribbing: ROW 1: K2, P2 continue to end. ROW 2: K the K's and P the purls. INSTRUCTIONS: Cast On 18 stitches. Work in 2 x 2 ribbing. Continue to use up 2 balls of cotton chenille. Bind Off..

Simple Knit Hats

different variations and yarns

Lion Brand Pattern #70436AD

Knitting Books

"Mason Dixon Knitting"- Kay Gardiner & Ann Shayne
At Knits End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much" Stephanie Pearl
"Knitting for Dummies" 2008 Pam Allen
"Donna Koolers Encyclopedia of Knitting" 2004
"A Passion for Knitting" Nancy J. Thomas
"450 Knitting Stitches" Harmony Guide to knitting stitches

"great book to have"

"American Girl "Doll

Cape and Hat

Doll Pattern

TIME

Time - Such a precious Gift it is...To work, to read, and yes, to KNIT... time to listen to the Birds sing...To watch Flowers appear in Spring... time to dream of good future days... While our peaceful living stays.

If I Knit Fast Enough, Does it Count as Aerobic Exercise?

A DAY SPENT KNITTING IS A GOOD DAY

"My Favorite Things"

yarn and kittens

More Blogs to View

Click on: http://belovedfamilypets.blogspot.com/ also http://beautifulbattenkill.blogspot.com/ and http://papercuts-bethany.blogspot.com/ and http://bethany-gardenjournal.blogspot.com/

April/May Project

I just finished putting this quilt together with the help of my friend Barbara..It has been a few years since sewing quilts so was a challenge.. Very happy with the results..Was a great project while waiting for garden season to begin..

Quilt of the Month

July/August Projects 2012

Cat Pillow

applique project

Springtime 2010

always knitting !!

Diagonal Scarf Pattern

Diagonal Pattern works up quick

Fun to Do..(March 26,2010)

Book

Winter Sewing Projects(Fabric Baskets)

Newest Baskets(March 2013)

Lid Basket

made to match latest quilt

Fabric Basket Collage

Basket Pin Cushions

Vessel Style Handled Basket

was a "challenge"

Latest Scrap Basket/Lid

January 2012

January 2011

Deep/Colorful Basket

Blue Scrap Fabric Baskets

Valentine Basket

Heart Button

Rainbow Bowl

rolled rim

made covers for existing baskets

Handy Basket/Bag

Dot Pot

V-Shaped Basket

stripe fabric

Handled Oval

"Fiesta Bowl"

Heart to Heart

Sewing Machine Cover

November 2010 project

Handbag Project - Dec.27th

Wrapped Clothesline(machine stitched)

" Carry Me " Bags

SMALL"PRACTICE" BASKET

Sent to my Sister

Her Cat loves it

large plaid scrap tray

Southwestern applique

Animal Print

pastel handled basket

Bread Basket

made March 26,2010

Finished Projects

Hearts

plaid quilting fabric remnant

LARGE TRAY

pedestal style

love the "yellow"

Plaid with Applique

still sewing baskets(#10)

Teaching Basket Making

April 2010

Latest Creations

Using Up Scraps

Lace Pattern Scarf

4 rows started (Dec.10,2009)

pattern materials and measurements

Size 6 straight needles - Gauge, 26 stitches-4 inches. Scarf length-72 inches

Instructions - lace pattern

easy, works up nice..

Redheart "Collage" Yarn Scarf

necklaces made with buttons and tackle swivels

Framed Button Collage

Feb. 2012( afternoon project)

"Button Crazy"

Button Wreath

November Button Craft Projects

Button Brooch

made from vintage buttons and buckles

Button Tree

good way to store buttons

Button Necklace

"More" Button Art

Button King

Holiday Craft Show

Button Display - Nov. 28,2009

Wool Handbags

Made from Men's Sport Coats

tote

made from jean legs

Knitting/Sewing Items

Craft Show

Magnets made with Buttons

This childs sweater was knit by my friend and fellow knitter, Suzanne Dollard for her grandson.."An amazing work of art"..

back of sweater

Beach/knitting Bag

work in progress (April 2009)

Finished bag will be 29" in length instead of 40" ..making my version of it..using a circular needle and various shades of Sugar and Cream Cotton yarn..(Blues)....

finished "HUGE" bag (29") length

100% cotton yarn Bag

large and sturdy crochet bag

Fun To Make Bag

holds all my yarn

Crochet Bag Pattern

Taking a break from "Knitting"

Drawstring Bags

made from vintage fabric/lace

Totes

made with men's ties

Button Pins

Sewing Projects

Pocket Knitting Bags

The Ultimate Bag

"loaded with supplies"

"Handy Pockets Inside"

"YOU KNOW YOU KNIT TOO MUCH WHEN....

You will check out a book from the library just because you heard that one of the characters knits.....You hear that a friend is going through a bad time, and even though this friend doesn't knit, you consider dropping yarn off at her house to make her feel better...

Lion Brand Boucle Yarn

and matching hat(oops !!)

"Gauge" mistake!

It's easy to stop making mistakes. Just stop having ideas.

Learning to Knit Hats

" THAT FIT " (double pointed needles)

Pattern for this hat can be found at this address: http://racheliufer.blogspot.com/2007/10/robins-egg-blue-hat.html ....

"Knit your hearts with an unslipping knot." by William Shakespeare

Scrap Yarn Afghan

past winter projects

Flag Afghan

"Yarn Heaven"

"Yarn Spagetti"

web photo

"Dishcloth" cotton yarn

my first "learn to knit" project

Knitted Dish Cloth Pattern

Size 6 needles - Sugar and Cream Cotton Yarn - CAST ON, 4 sts, KNIT across. K2, YO, K to end of row. Continue until 43 sts. on needle. Next, K1, K2tog., YO, K2tog..KNIT to end. Continue until 4 sts. remain. KNIT the 4 sts., then BIND OFF..

Needle Case

made from old jeans

My Stash

"Yarns You'll Love To Knit"

websites for up-to-date information

Knitting

A highway patrolman pulled alongside a speeding car on the freeway. Glancing at the car, he was astounded to see that the blonde behind the wheel was KNITTING ! Realizing that she was oblivious to his flashing lights and siren, the trooper cranked down his window, turned on his bullhorn and yelled "PULL OVER!" "NO" the blonde yelled back, "IT'S A SCARF!"

"MAY EVERY STITCH YOU KNIT BRING YOU A LITTLE CLOSER TO THAT CALM, CLEAR SPACE IN THE CENTER OF YOUR SOUL."

Black and White

New Pattern

Cable Lesson

"HEIRLOOM" IS KNITTING CODE FOR"THIS PATTERN IS SO DIFFICULT THAT YOU WOULD CONSIDER DEATH A RELIEF."

Another Alpaca Yarn Pattern

Instructions for above Pattern

Gathered Stitch

Instructions for gathered stitch

Cast On any number of stitches..1st to 6th Rows. KNIT. 7th Row: KNIT into front and back of each stitch. 8th, 10th, and 12th Rows: PURL. 9th and 11th Rows: KNIT. 13th Row: K2tog. to end. Repeat from 2nd Row for pattern.