Knitted Stripes

 HELLO ALL....

Do you remember way back when I first started to knit? 

Well.....I finally finished my striped blanket.

After sitting in the basket for months, I thought it was high time I completed it. 

Nothing special at all with this one.

Just knit and knit all the way across throughout the whole thing until it gets to a decent size. Using up scraps of yarn from previous blankets until the ball runs out. Change colors and carry on. The only thing I was undecided on was the border. I couldn't make up my mind on which way to go so it doesn't have one, as of yet.

 Thanks for all the wonderful little notes you all have been leaving me lately. I so appreciate all your kindness. My email isn't working so if you haven't received a reply to your little note, please forgive me.  I've also noticed I have a few new followers, I love that you wished to join in so please make yourself Welcome and look around. 

Lots of changes have been going on on the old blog. Changing layouts and headers seem to be taking place but we think we finally got it where we want it.

Trying to keep it looking simple has been my plan.

Have a lovely Sunday.

xx 

Lately.......

.......I've been having fun playing around with the puff stitch pattern. Actually, I am loving it!

I've already completed one pillow in  a cream color and now I am working on my second one in white. 

I wonder what one would look like in bright colors....humm, just might have to see won't we!

I also would like to add that I have a little secret plan for this stitch on another project which might be a big one. 

I hope you stay tune to find out what it will be!

Here is a link to the PUFF STITCH PATTERN  if you would like to try your hand with this stitch. I promise you will love it!

xx 

Shari

A Rare Moment

 It's truly a rare moment when your oldest actually wears something you've made.

She hasn't been my biggest fan when it comes to things "c r o c h e t"

but  here lately...I catch her with a little something on like this red puff stitch hat.  Don't you think RED is her color....I think so. I also wish I could capture a moment when she has her White Pullover Sweater on that I had made....it's so pretty on her as well.

 She was so deep into her cell phone that she didn't realize that her photo was being taken. She normally runs out of the room when my camera comes out.

Ha Ha....caughtcha!

She would just die to find out not only did I take her picture but I also put it on my computer!

 I hope you all are have a wonderful Sunday evening. It's been raining all day today and turning much much colder. I will be back soon to show you  what I've also been working on.

Shari

If you would like to make one of these puff stitch hat, here's where I found the PATTERN

Crocheting.......

.......my day away.

 Another blanket is on the horizon.

Lots of diamonds shapes.....with No clue how to join them.

 .....I'll just figure it out as I go!

 Happy Sunday.

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S H A R I

Newborn Knitted Jacket

 I'm back today to show you, as promised, the little newborn knitted jacket I whipped up with leftover yarn from my pullover sweater from my previous post.

I have a upcoming baby shower to attend at the end of November so what better than a little jacket for the precious newborn to wear home from the hospital.

I am thinking that a little hat and shoes would go nicely with it, don't you think!

 By looking at my choice of colors....you guessed it.....it's a GIRL!

 It's all made from baby soft yarn in white with a striped pattern in the middle, of brown, dark pink and pale pink. The brown looks almost black in this photo....so sorry.....bad lighting today. The one below will give you a better view of the colors.

I used a size F crochet hook for the collar, following  THIS PATTERN until the bottom part. That's when I switched from my crochet hook to a size 6 knitting needle to finish the body and the sleeves.

Easy Peasy!

 Adding a border around the whole entire jacket makes everything fit together nicely. 

Add buttons and little appliques if you like to add another touch.

I hope I have given a new twist on making little jacket.

see you all again soon....

xxxx

Shari

White Pullover Sweater

 Hello all, it's the long lost blogger again, finally making her appearance. So sorry for such a long absence but you know how it is sometimes, when "life" just takes over and there is no time for the fun stuff. But.....I have to say, that the clouds have parted and I am in full swing again~making prettieee things and doing what I love the most....crochet!

I had a request from my oldest, that she would love to have a white pullover sweater to wear to school. She claims that the classrooms are freezing and wished to have something "warm" to keep her from shivering all day sooo~ the sweet mom as I am, this is what I whipped up for her over the weekend. Hopefully this will do the trick

I  L O V E how it turned out. From the top collar all the way down to the extra long sleeves. ( I say extra long sleeves cause they cover most of her hands....which she did not mind)  and the pattern stitch that I came up with throughout the body which I love to call the "Sweater Stitch" Maybe there is a stitch out there that is close to this one but that is what I am calling the stitch in this sweater.

 I do think as fall is coming closer and closer here in the neighborhood, I think a gray , cream  or a pretty brown might be made......just for the fun of it!

Speaking of fun......I even had my hand at this little sweater....it's crochet and knit!

Tell you all about it soon!

p. s.  Did you notice something different?  Yes, I know, The name changed here. I think it suits me better, don't you think?  Hope you all don't mind..... again. 

xx

Shari

Knitting Love....

Is there ever a project that you just fall completely in love with while making that you just can't ever seem to put it down?

well.....that's what is happening to me at the moment.

I've been enjoying my days and nights lately just knitting away at what will be yet another, blanket.

A cozy soft, yet simple blanket to snuggle under. This blanket is coming together at a wonderful time.

We had a day or two with cool morning breezes so

As I sit by my kitchen window ( opened), I enjoy the clean crisp air and I knit. Drink coffee.

Knit. Wonder how big this one will be and how many colors will be added. 

Knit, knit, knit.

It's all I've been thinking about and enjoying each stitch.