I made this for a colleague's daughter and she loves it! I used two skeins of Yarn Bee Surprise Yummy white. I used two different hooks and a basic poncho starter pattern diagram I found online. I did a simple double crochet stitch border and for the collar I did a simple single crochet stitch... Continue Reading →
Hand knotting project
This has been an undertaking! My mom gave me her old double strand of beads with a vintage onyx clasp from the 60's to clean up and repair. Unfortunately the beads were so old, the coating was coming off so I decided to get all new beads and learn how to knot them. After a... Continue Reading →
Shell stitch scarf
I'm finally getting around to posting his finished scarf. This is from one huge hank of bamboo wrapped wool yarn I got from the Fibre Studio Shop in Charlotte NC. I think it was 720 yds. I can't find the label but remember it was five ply sport weight. The yarn was a little difficult... Continue Reading →
Green alpaca wrap
Here is a traditional wave/ripple stitch using Classic Alpaca yarn in green. I remember getting this yarn at Island Knits last year while I was on Pawley's Island, SC. I certainly recommend visiting their shop while you're at the beach. They have lots of great yarn and friendly staff 🙂
Clemson dishcloth
Made this Clemson colors dishcloth this morning in bamboo and cotton yarn. I used the Tunisian simple stitch and did a basic crochet border.