Project Info Pattern: Derwent by Sarah Cooke Yarn: Some cheap acrylic yarn from JoAnn’s (White) Partner 6 Phildar (Grey) About halfway through the project I regretted using some cheap acrylic yarn from JoAnn’s because I was loving how the sweater came out, but the completed project looks nice and is super warm as well! TimeContinue reading “Derwent Sweater”
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Miss Ella Sweater (Adult)
Project Info Pattern: Adult Miss Ella by Lara Simonson Yarn: Uptown Worsted in Chocolate Heather (5 skeins) This was a gorgeous acrylic yarn that felt so soft that I decided to go ahead and make the sweater out of it even though I try to avoid using acrylic for clothing since it doesn’t always holdContinue reading “Miss Ella Sweater (Adult)”
Cardigan Aran
Project Info Pattern: Cardigan Aran by Irina Lyubaeva Yarn: Berroco Ultra Fine Wool (5 skeins): This was a nice find at our local yarn store, while the dark color hides the cabling somewhat, it’s a beautiful color and super soft. Time to Completion: June 20, 2020 – August 2021 The long completion time was mostlyContinue reading “Cardigan Aran”
Cats in the Garden Raglan Sweater
Project Info Pattern: Cats in the Garden Raglan by Katherine Paddison Yarn: Vintage by Berroco Color 5185 – Teal/Blueish (1.5 skeins) Color 5101 – Cream (2.5 skeins) At the time of making this, my cousin’s (9 y.o.) favorite colors were teal and pink. And while I couldn’t bring myself to make a teal sweater withContinue reading “Cats in the Garden Raglan Sweater”
Sleepy Eyes Baby Blanket
Project Info Pattern: Sleepy Eyes Baby Blanket by Gina House Yarn: Feels Like Butta (White): 800-1000 yards This might just be the world’s softest baby yarn. Being made from 100% polyester it is super soft, super durable, and easy to work with. And, of course, once it’s been blocked, it stays blocked. Time to Completion:Continue reading “Sleepy Eyes Baby Blanket”
Unicorn Beanie
Project Info Pattern: Unicorn Hat by Holly G Hats Yarn: Big Twist (Twinkle): 100 yards Carron Simply Soft (Purple): 100 yards Gold colored yarn from my yarn stash: 5-10 yards While the pattern calls for a worsted weight yarn, I suspect it would be easier to get gauge with chunky yarn. Although it calls forContinue reading “Unicorn Beanie”
DROPS Potholders with Nordic Pattern
Project Info Pattern: 0-725 Poinsettias in the Snow by DROPS Design Yarn: Sugar ‘n Cream 100% Cotton Yarn 113g Bright Navy 113g White Avoiding acrylic due to its tendency to melt when exposed to high heats, cotton is the yarn of choice for kitchen related projects. Time to Completion: December 4 – 6 Project Notes:Continue reading “DROPS Potholders with Nordic Pattern”
Foxy Brioche Scarf
Project Info Pattern: Foxy Brioche Scarf by Cherie Marie Leck Yarn: Pacific Chunky by Cascade Yarns Color 01 – Cream (<1 skein) Color 158 – Copper Brown (<1 skein) Color 48 – Black (just a bit) This pattern is conveniently written for either chunky or worsted yarn. This was especially fortuitous as our local yarnContinue reading “Foxy Brioche Scarf”
Harry Potter Gryffindor Style Baby Blanket
Project Info Pattern: Harry Potter Gryffindor Style Blanket by Little Bean Sugar Co. Yarn: Impeccable 100% Acrylic in Burgundy (3 skeins) Impeccable 100% Acrylic in Gold (2 skeins) Caron Simply Soft 100% Acrylic in Snow Sparkle (<1 skein) Lion Brand Basic Stitch 100% Acrylic in Lemonade (<1 skein) While acrylic isn’t my favorite yarn toContinue reading “Harry Potter Gryffindor Style Baby Blanket”
Irish Braided Cable Knit Headband
Project Info Pattern: Irish Braided Cable Knit Headband By Julie Yarn: Caron Simply Soft 100% Acrylic in Snow Sparkle (<1 skein) Some might notice that this project was created with the leftover yarn from the snitch wings on my Harry Potter Gryffindor Style Baby Blanket Time to Completion: Approx. 10 hours Project Notes: This wasContinue reading “Irish Braided Cable Knit Headband”
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