WIPs and Finished Project

I attended a lovely Stitch and Bitch with a few girls from work tonight.  Lovely cafe we went to and did get a bit accomplished. I managed the pink round on my giant granny.  And yes those are my Hello Kitty slippers in the picture.  I'm a big fan.

I've been working on this ruffle scarf that a co-worker loved the colours she said she'd like to buy it.  But, I started with more stitches then started taking some away.  Well, I might just frog it.  It seems most people who make these only use 5 or 6 stitches for a skinnier type scarf. 

This pink one my wonderful friend in the states made me. Skinny and long enough to wrap around the neck twice.  I think I will do with this style.

These are made for a purpose.  Our dining chair sits against the wall and tends to scuff it up that honey had to fix the marks. So I thought I'd crochet something useful for the chair. Had to customize it a bit for the bar. 

And with both on. 

And finally........ My Attic 24 Neat Ripple finished, nearly.

I just want to get a border on it.  Might just try Lucy's she just did on her ripple recently. But it definitely needs it up the sides to hide the joins.

I cuddled up with it the last few nights in bed and it's so cozy warm. My first full size blanket. So proud.

Coziness, yarn and the cat

My cat decided he wanted to cuddle in the bag I'm crocheting.  I might just have to make one for him as a cat bed. LOL  I did manage another few rows today even with him sitting in it for a while for his nap. I just can't seem to get this done fast enough for my liking.  Of course it would help if I focus more one fewer projects.

 I got a chance to fix up my favourite crochet hook with the tip from Teresa Richardson using gel pencil grips and pvc tubing.  This video linked she had used the first aid flexi tape to build up some thickness before putting on the gel grips. It is much more comfortable for the hand than a thin hook.  

 I did finish a WIP tonight however, the ruffle scarf.  One Skein of the Red Heart Sashay yarn produced this length of scarf, just enough to add something to any outfit or neckline. 

Then I came across another heart tutorial, again by Teresea Richardson. It makes a really cute, super easy heart that you can add different edging to it if you want. Here's mine.

   Finally, I got a sewing machine from a friend that was the first one she used when learning how to sew.  I've been wanting to get my hands on a working older machine, as I somewhat remember how to use, for a while now so I can sew in linings etc on my crochet pieces.  I got a chance to get familiar with it again and tried some practise stitches.  I did find the thread bunched (bird's nest they call it i guess) under the material. I read that you may have to play with tension or re-thread machine.  If any of you sewer's out there have suggestions please let me know.  It's a Singer 700 series machine.  

    Tomorrow's Sunday and it's quite late as I am posting this on Saturday night for me. I will try to get some decent sleep but on Monday I start a new shift at work and it's much earlier in the day than I've been used to. 

Happy Weekend!!

Hearts and Omlettes

When browsing Pinterest I found this yummy looking recipe.  Breakfast Omlette Muffins. I have to say they were quite yummy.  I used green pepper instead of the broccoli.

  More progress on the crochet bag.....

    My crochet co-worker got a Knook kit.  She asked me to see if I can figure how to use it out.  It's knitting with a crochet hook.  

This was my practise attempt. It really does look like knitting if you do it right.  I watched a few videos on You Tube on how to use it. I re-started a knooked item, going to make a thinner scarf in varied pink shades.

I also picked up recently a ball of Red Heart's Sashay yarn.  I makes those ruffle scarf you see around.  I seen a tutorial on how to use it.  You use one edge of it to knit.  I just cast about 10 or so stitches. You seem to produce  length quick but you have to spread the strands to grab the space you need to knit into. 

And lastly, I forgot to post the Hearts as stated in the post title.  I want to make more and make a hearts swag for Valentines Day.  So many projects on the go.  That's from impatience to get projects done, high multi-tasking abilities (job related) and slight A.D.D. LOL  I think I need to stop checking out blogs daily and actually get my projects done.  Maybe cut back to bi-weekly blog hopping.  There are so many great projects that I find on other's blogs and Pinterest that I want to make as well.  Thanks for visiting my blog.