Monday, November 14, 2011

Winter Gear

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend.

I am happy to say I finished my knitted scarf! It isn’t as long as it should be but I was getting impatient. I did actually enjoy making it. It was good practice for knitting and also helped me follow a pattern.

This scarf is called the Brisbane Scarf from Lion Brand. I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn and the color is wheat. It’s really thick, cozy and warm! I can’t wait to wear it. Well kind of… When I wear it I am guessing the temperature will be freezing cold and I will be plowing the driveway

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At least I get to wear my warm hat! I love this hat. I may have to share the pattern. It’s so easy and fast. You may want to have some soft and bulky yarn prepared if you want to make it.

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Speaking of keeping warm, I think some cups of coffee will be nice and toasty in these Java Jackets!

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I loved making these for my mother-in-law’s coworkers. I think the colors they chose are awesome! I hope they like them

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In other news, I started another knitting project. I honestly don’t know what I was thinking when I did. This project is going to be hard and way too advanced for me. BUT I am going to do my best. I’ll show you on Wednesday. Any guesses?

I am brainstorming some Christmas gift ideas for some people. I don’t want to crochet something for everyone since that will be a lot of work. But I am stumped on something. My nephew, who is 11 years old, needs a gift. I want to crochet him something but I have no clue what kids his age (and gender) like. I am crocheting something for his younger brother and sister so that’s why I want to crochet something for him too. Any suggestions? If you have any ideas I would love to hear them!

 

Well that’s all for now. I have been sick for about a week now with an annoying cold. So I apologize to anyone who has emailed me or commented since I probably haven’t responded. I will try to respond today or tomorrow!

~Have a great Monday my crochet buddies~

 

 

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14 comments:

  1. Gregg or JaneNovember 14, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I love your hat and scarf...pretty colors! The coffee cozies are adorable - they look so sweet all laid out together. I'll keep thinking of something for Dalton - that's a tough one! MaMa

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  2. MereknitsNovember 14, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Have you seen the book knitted monster's? It has very fun project, something I am sure your nephew would love.
    Meredith

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  3. Grateful4CrochetNovember 14, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    If your 11y.o. nephew likes Angry Birds- there are some patterns for those that look good?
    Good luck with finding something, and you scarf and hat look great!

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  4. CrazyYarnLadyNovember 14, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I'm so sorry you haven't been feeling well. I hope you are better soon. I found this pattern over the weekend and although I'm not making it for a boy, it could be used for an 11 year old boy. I wish I knew how they flew after you made them, but I still think they are very cool.

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/84241624/crochet-disc-pattern-flying-disc-pattern

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  5. NicoleNovember 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I completely sympathise, I'm full of a cold too! Hope you start feeling better soon :-)

    No idea what an 11 yr old boy would like... They're usually "too cool for school" aren't they! I suppose it depends if he's a 'young' 11 yr old or an 'older' 11 yr old. My cousin for example was more like a 16 yr old at that age!

    You could crochet a robot, they're always awesome :-D Or a hat, everyone needs hats!

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  6. LindyNovember 14, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    You always have such great colors! Super cute.

    http://thefullplatecrochet.blogspot.com

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  7. heatherNovember 14, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I am making a really similar scarf right now but in crochet. Guess it is a fake knitting pattern (as advertised) as I looked up your pattern to see if we were making the same one!

    Love the hat too and really hope you will share the pattern. I am making a few similar ones for kids but need a women's sized pattern too!

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  8. SusanaNovember 15, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Hola. Es precioso lo que has hecho, el gorro, la bufanda y las cintas de pelo de colores.
    Un saludo.

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  9. UnknownNovember 15, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Your hat is so cute! I hope you share the pattern. I would love to make one!

    I just made my 12 year old a small brimmed hat and he loves it. Here is the pattern if you want to check it out.

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/70669636/crochet-pattern-boy-visor-hat-5-sizes

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  10. naomiNovember 16, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I would love to know where i could get the pattern that your using for the flowers. Im not sure if you've shared it or not. I wouldn't mind buying it.

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  11. BethNovember 18, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Socks?? If you're knitting socks, I hope you'll join us this year for "Turning Heels in the New Year"....stay tuned :-)

    http://plumslife.blogspot.com/

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  12. All Things FeeNovember 22, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    If you think your scarf is too short, sew the ends together for a cowl! I've done this a couple times and enjoy them more than a too short scarf!

    allthingsfee@gmail.com
    allthingsfee.blogspot.com

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  13. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I have the perfect give away for a boy-check out my blog tomorrow! =)
    I love your work; it is just beautiful!

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  14. crocheted at homeNovember 28, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Pretty colors.Your hat is so cute!

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Thanks for your comment! Happy crocheting :)