Yarny Goodness

 Yet again, I've woefully neglected this blog for far too long. I know most people, myself included, rarely read blogs these days in favor of various social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, etc. That all being said, I still like using my blog as a bit of an historical record of the things I've been working on. Lately, that includes a lot of fiber arts vs needlework.

Here are some of my recent finishes. I do have a few others, but they are holiday gifts, so I can't share those yet.

Pattern: Sockhead Slouch Hat 

Designer: Kelly McClure (Bohoknits)

Yarn: Mani Pedi by Lion Brand Yarn

Color: Boot

Needles: 2.75mm circulars for ribbing; 3.25mm circulars & dpns for stockinette

Started: 24 Dec 2019 then went into long-term hibernation

Finished: 15 Nov 2023

Pattern: Basic Beanie

Designer: Cleome Smith

Yarn: Loops & Threads Perfect Pair by Michaels

Color: Walk Like a Man

Needles: 2mm circulars for ribbing; 3mm circulars & dpns for stockinette

Started: 15 Nov 2023
Completed: 19 Nov 2023
Modification: Changed 1x1 rib to a 2x2 rib, only did 2" of ribbing instead of 3"

Pattern: Bead Stitch Hat (Crochet)

Designer: Erica Dietz (Five Little Monsters)

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Stripes

Color: Retro Stripe

Hook: 5.5mm (US I)

Started: 20 Nov 2023

Finished: 21 Nov 2023

Design: Year of Hats (March 2019)

Designer: Meghan Babin for Kelbourne Woolens

Yarn: Big Twist Worsted by Joann Fabrics

Color: Aqua

Needles: 4.5mm circulars and dpns

Started: 23 Nov 2023

Finished: 24 Nov 2023
Notes: This was my first time doing a tubular cast on. (Video tutorial by Very Pink Knits)

Pattern: Sun-Baked Potholder

Designer: DROPS Design

Yarn: 24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand Yarn

Colors: Creamsicle and White

Needles: 4.5mm (US 7) 16" circulars

Started: 25 Nov 2023

Finished: 26 Nov 2023

Notes: This was my first time doing two-handed stranded knitting.

Pattern: Ninja Creami Cozy

Designer: Me! 😃

Yarn: 24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand Yarn

Colors: Creamsicle and White

Needles: 4.5mm (US 7) 16" circulars

Started: 28 Nov 2023

Finished: 28 Nov 2023

Notes: This is my first original crochet written pattern. I've made it available for free on Ravelry.

Pattern: I didn't use one. I just made a 7" square of thermal stitch.

Yarn: 24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand Yarn
Colors: Creamsicle and White
Hook: 4.5mm (US 7)
Started: 3 Dec 2023
Finished: 3 Dec 2023

I also have a couple of other fiber art WIPs I'm working on at the moment. I don't have a photo yet of one of this. It's another hat and all I have done so far is the ribbing. Here's a photo of a lap throw I'm working on for myself.

Pattern: Candy Stripe Blanket
Designer: Amanda Farinella

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Stripes

Color: Retro Stripe

Hook: 5.5mm (US I)

Started: 16 Nov 2023

That's it for now. To anyone who actually sees this post, thanks for stopping by! Please leave me a comment to let me know you were here.