Sneaks: Crochet bags

I made some of these recently and some months ago. I still have lots of the cream and denim blue yarn left. It's from a cone and I like yarn on a cone 'cos you can knit / crochet on and on and on and not have to join yarn. No loose ends to weave in and no unsightly bumps, well, none, if you do it properly :-)

Have a blessed day!

Waiting patiently

I need to wait for DS and DD this afternoon. They'll be attending TeenXcite and then we'll be attending the next service 'cos we'll be witnessing a friend's baptism. I could go to the library to read since I've not had much time to read recently but I packed this box of stuff to sew just in case the sewing itch starts. I pack such boxes to the pool sometimes. Nothing quite so relaxing as sewing blind stitches and finishing off an item.
The items in today's box are meant for Tobias' Shoppe. I also included the plastic packaging and tag besides the needle, thread (bobbin) and thread cutter, buried beneath all these.
Aside, DD cooked lunch for us all by herself today :-)

Have a blessed day!

In a flurry

I'm still here.
Listening to the Chipmunks and Chipettes on youtube while I type this out. Lots of distractions so I've not been consistent recently in blog updates. These are some behind the scenes pics.

Bought this brown suede-like fabric from Arab Street because I like the texture. Used this as the prototype for DS' mouse pouch. Wonder if he'll prefer this instead. Fits my digital camera as well. DS wanted one for his mouse so that the tail won't be tangled up when he dumps it in his bag. Maybe I should make a larger one with 3 compartments, for the mouse, charger and earphones. Lots of wires running all over the place.

 Made these about a fortnight ago but didn't post pics. These are the WIPs. There are some more that have been completed and given away. Yup, it's fun to give away stuff...sometimes :-)
Can't decide whether to sell these at the KKH Bazaar in Oct. I should be working on clearing orders.

Found my Cascade yarn (50% superfine alpaca, 50% wool). The colour looks so washed out 'cos it's actually a rich grape colour. This will be another garter-stitched throw that will hopefully be completed by the time it gets colder towards the end of the year. I only have 10 skeins of this so it won't be as big as the orange one.
Have a blessed weekend!

Sneak: Frills

Went shopping yesterday and got a haul! Ribbons and laces :-)
Had a hard time deciding which ribbons to buy 'cos they were so pretty!

Sneaks: macrame

I like macrame. I started macrame-ing when mum bought flower pot hangers made out of hemp and cotton from the Philippines years ago. I've used raffia and twine to make flower pot hangers. Tried making bags out of them but I can't seem to perfect the base. Maybe I'll try again. :-)

I started on this a few years ago and found it again last night. It's quite easy to pick up where I left off 'cos it's a regular pattern. Made from cotton twine and wooden beads. I made a similar before with cream coloured beads and gave it to my sis. If you ever spot it, you'll know who she is :-)
Have a blessed rainy morning!

Sneaks: Knitted throw

I've been focussing more attention on the pics lately and I hope you like the results. Took these today and which do you prefer?

TOP: taken with flash
MIDDLE: taken without flash
BOTTOM: taken without flash but using a macro studio

This is a work in progress using yarn that mum found and claimed it belongs to me. I didn't like it at first 'cos the label had synthetic fibres. I'm not a fan of synthetic fibres but after knitting rows and rows of these, the throw seems quite bouncy and squishy and I like it!
I've been knitting garter stitch throws on the bias recently 'cos to me, it's the fastest way to use up my yarn stash.

Pattern:
This is a rectangle and knitted on the bias (diagonally) in 3 sections.
A. Knitting the corner
Cast on 2 stitches, knit next row and increase 1 stitch at the end.
Repeat till happy with length of 1 side.
B. Knitting the body
Knit next row and decrease 1 stitch at the end.
Knit next row and increase 1 stitch at the end.
C. Knitting the end
Knit next row and decrease 1 stitch at the end.
Repeat till 1 stitch left and cast off.
You can add a fringe at this point.
Have a blessed day!