Sunday, October 02, 2011

It's Been Awhile

School and and expanded work hours keep me busy and away from my hooks and needles.  This weekend I decided to treat myself to a hat, a pumpkin hat.  I have to write up the pattern for it.  I kinda just winged it as I went along.  I love the way it came out.

pumpkin hat

Monday, March 21, 2011

Lake County Fair 2008


This summer I entered seven items in the fair. They are listed below with their respective outcomes in the competition.


1. Crochet Decorative Potholder (Stained glass flower pattern) - no ribbon


stained glass flower potholder




2. Crochet Shawl (Seraphina's Shawl pattern) - 1st place


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3. Crochet Scarf - I don't have a picture of my scarf, but here is the link to the original pattern picture from Interweave Crochet magazine.  [http://www.interweavecrochet.com/issue/2008/toc-spring-2008.asp scroll down just a bit to see a picture)] - 2nd place


4. Crochet Purse (link to project page on Ravelry) - 2nd place


small felted tote




5. Knit Cardigan Sweater (Buttony Sweater pattern) - no ribbon


nora's christmas sweater




6. Knit Scarf (Branching Out pattern) - 3rd place


7. Knit Not Specified Above [Charlie's Hat pattern (pattern was once on Magknits, but the site is no more)] - 3rd place


RR side of Jason's hat Street side of Jason's hat