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Finished Object: The Cable Hat

Here it is the Cabled Hat. Here is a picture of me wearing the hat. You can see my forehead, LOL! Well that's it for hats. I did three this winter and I am proud of that. Now I'm going to try my hand at knitting with a crochet hook. I purchased the book Knit 1, Purl 1 in Crochet by Bendy Carter from Annies Attic. Bendy Carter has designed a way to use a crochet hook to get a knitted fabric. So far I have learned the slingshot method of casting on and binding off. I have not made any of the swatches yet. As I learn I will give more details.

On the sewing front,

I have purchased Wendy Mullins' Sew U Home Stretch from Half.com. I wanted to get better results when working with knits. For Spring I plan on doing an all knit wardobe. I have the patterns picked and have been purchasing fabric and I am also using knits that I have stashed. I brought three patterns during the $3.99 sale on McCalls Pattern. I got V1165, V8634, and V8194. I feel my sewing mojo trying to make a comeback.

Until next time, Happy sewing

Oh the Texture!

Here is a pic of my Cloche Hat from the Crochet for Dummies how-to book. This is a great book for beginners to have in their libraries. It explains everything one needs to know about crochet in a humorous and clear tone. I am always turning to this book when I'm crocheting. The second pic is the original model from the book.

WIP: The cable hat is about 50 percent done. Here's a peek at what I have done so far. Love the texture and the color is perfect for it!

Happy crocheting!

What I Been Up to Lately

Well I have been busy crocheting. I can't get enough. I am working on another hat project from Ravelry no less. It's another cable hat. I love the texture of this hat. I also did a cloche hat from the Crochet for Dummies book. I'll have to upload a photo soon.
I haven't been sewing but I have started planning what to sew. I thinik I want start with something quick just to get the mojo going. I love the new update the McCall pattern Co. has made to their sites. Coooool!!!
Oh, I have to give kudos to Crochetme on their site update. It's also gets a Coool rating.
Well, am going back to my cable hat. It's calling me.
Happy crocheting!

Finished Objects- Sewing and Crochet

Here are some things that I have finished but didn't have a chance to post about. For the Month of Tops November sew-a-long held by Faye over at Faye's Sewing Adventures, I sewed two knit Tops. The first top is New Look 6807 and the second New Look 6922. I found my crochet mojo and made a quick and simple crochet cable hat (and that's the name of the pattern) from the Raverly website. I am in love with Raverly. Now just to find out how to get their web button, LOL! I am browsing for more cable projects to crochet. I am thinking about another hat. I trying my hand at desining a cowl scarf to match the "Simple Crochet Hat".
Well I am off to Raverly.

Hello Its Me, Kelroc

It's been a loooong time since I have last posted. But I am back. I just joined a Faye's Month of Tops sew-a-long and thought this would be the perfect time to start blogging again. I already have a few tops traced and altered. I just need some supplies for some. I have a couple ready to be cut out of the fashion fabric. And more ideas are coming to mind. This should be fun.

Butterick Spring Patterns- Some Thoughts

Today Butterick's Spring patterns were released today. I have to say that finally there is hope for spring sewing. I looked at McCalls and Vogue Spring offerings and I was not that impressed. I was skeptical when I looked in my inbox and saw the email from Butterick announcing the patterns. But I have to say that I was impressed. Here are my favs:

Like the different options

All four of these patterns offer a very feminine look. Great for Spring and Summer.
Great jacket collar detail. But the jacket that caught my attention and that I think is my favorite Butterick Spring pattern is this: I love the button detail on this jacket. I can see this in a beautiful spring color linen fabric or in demin with contrast buttons and thread. Can't wait for a pattern sale. got to get this for my stash.