Remember this big guy? Well I unravelled him. I found some big ass needles at Michaels. These are size 50, and are still smaller than the recommended size 70! I cast on a few more stitches to make the blanket wider. I did 24 in total. Then I did knit 1, knit 1, purl 1… Continue reading Chunky Blanket, Take 2
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Cup Cozies
Look at the assortment of cup cozies I made: My friend wanted the moustache one, but my other friends swooped in and snapped it up. So I made a couple more. Very easy and quick!
Chunky Knit Blanket
My friend Nicol bought some thick yarn and asked me to make a blanket for her friend. I did the arm knitting technique for the first time! It's SUPER quick, maybe took me half an hour. But I'm not too pleased with the gauge. It's very big. Hmmm, I might re-do this...
Christmas Carolling
Sometimes I help my friends out when they need stand-in Christmas carollers. Last weekend I was up at the Capilano Golf and Country Club with the Classic Carollers. Here's me and my friend Shelley in our traditional Victorian dresses. It was so much fun. I just love singing carols, it really puts you in the… Continue reading Christmas Carolling
Crocheted Christmas Ornaments
My dear friend Matthew asked for a donation for a work event he's hosting. He works for a local theatre company, and they're having a fundraising event, complete with silent auction. I love crafting, theatre, and donating, so I said yes, of course! I made a set of Christmas ornaments. I LOVE how they turned… Continue reading Crocheted Christmas Ornaments