How many of you did that loom thing with the stretchy nylon loops to weave your own potholder? I did. I went to hobby lobby a couple weeks ago with my sister inlaw and we came across one. Mine looked exactly like the one in the picture. Actually... I don't think it was mine. I think it was my sister's originally but like most toys you eventually grow out of them and hand them down to your younger siblings if you have any. I'm not big on growing up and so I decided I needed to purchase this immediately and head home to make myself a fancy potholder. It had been about 15 or so years since I made my last one but It was like I had done it just the day before. It's not like its rocket science or anything but sometimes it takes a little bit retraining of the hands when it comes to crafty things. I made 2 of them and gifted one to my sister inlaw because potholders are an awesome gift! I encourage you all to go and be potholder making machines.
On facebook a couple of days ago I noticed that "All Free Knitting" had posted a tutorial on how to make t-shirt yarn! I had never heard of such a thing and imediately clicked on it to see what I needed to do and if I'd have the patience for it. It looked pretty simple and so I dug through my clothes looking for t-shirts that get little to now wear. I'm not a huge t-shirt wearer and so it was pretty simple to find one to cut into. Tie-dye! Thought it would make for an awesome varigated t-shirt yarn! so after much cutting, stretching, and winding... I made t-shirt yarn. I did a little test knit to see what it would look like and I think it's pretty cool! Having a hard time deciding what to make with it because it's not a very large amount. Maybe it could become another potholder. ??? If any of my readers decide to do this it would be fun to see what you make out of yours! My friend Shauna talked about getting a hole bunch of her family's soft t-shirts, turning it into yarn, and then making a blanket out of it! I love her idea and have considered doing the same thing. My suggestion when doing this is to make sure that your tshirt does not have any screen printing done on it. The ink used to print on the tshirt itself does not allow for proper stretching.
I'm sorry for not writing in a while. (If anyone really cares... lol) It has been pretty busy over the last 3 weeks.
My sister inlaw, Becki came into town from NY state and was here for a week. Seriously a blast! I had never actually met her in person but I have been intouch with her through phone, email, and facebook over the last 5 years. There was no awkwardness or discomfort that some people find when first meeting their inlaws or someone new. It was like we just clicked and everything all of a sudden became so much more fun. KMart trips, Dollar Store shopping, Hobby Lobby dancing, drives, crafts, watching movies.... You name it. We were laughing. I did teach her how to knit and she picked it up so quickly. In about a 3 hr sitting she learned how to knit and purl AND she comleted her first cup cozy! She even knit a little scarf on her way home in the airports! I'm so proud! She did share her craft with me too and taught me and a couple of my teens from church how to make friendship bracelets with embroidery thread. I always thought those were cool and had intended to learn a few years go but never did. So it was fun to swap crafts and enjoy our time in front of the tv knitting and making bracelets. :) It was hard to see her go but we are hoping to get our fams together soon.
I am back on the schedule at the Dancing Sheep to teach beginner knitting classes. Looking foward to doing that! It's been a while since I've taught there so it will be fun doing it again. Charlotte got some new yarn in recently and I'll probably be spending the money that I earn on that. I pretty much work there to support my habit but there is nothing wrong with that! haha!
I had intended on doing a giveaway to celebrate the one year anniversary of Sereknitty And Purls. Haven't gotten to that yet but I will... Eventually. My bad. Just have a lot of knitting that I'm trying to get done and a lot of knitting that I want to do. It's been a while since I last knit something for myself (aside from a cup cozy) and am thinking that once I finish a couple of things I am starting something for ME. I also want to do a couple of baby projects. I love knitting for babies and know a couple that are on their way :)
My sister inlaw, Becki came into town from NY state and was here for a week. Seriously a blast! I had never actually met her in person but I have been intouch with her through phone, email, and facebook over the last 5 years. There was no awkwardness or discomfort that some people find when first meeting their inlaws or someone new. It was like we just clicked and everything all of a sudden became so much more fun. KMart trips, Dollar Store shopping, Hobby Lobby dancing, drives, crafts, watching movies.... You name it. We were laughing. I did teach her how to knit and she picked it up so quickly. In about a 3 hr sitting she learned how to knit and purl AND she comleted her first cup cozy! She even knit a little scarf on her way home in the airports! I'm so proud! She did share her craft with me too and taught me and a couple of my teens from church how to make friendship bracelets with embroidery thread. I always thought those were cool and had intended to learn a few years go but never did. So it was fun to swap crafts and enjoy our time in front of the tv knitting and making bracelets. :) It was hard to see her go but we are hoping to get our fams together soon.
I am back on the schedule at the Dancing Sheep to teach beginner knitting classes. Looking foward to doing that! It's been a while since I've taught there so it will be fun doing it again. Charlotte got some new yarn in recently and I'll probably be spending the money that I earn on that. I pretty much work there to support my habit but there is nothing wrong with that! haha!
I had intended on doing a giveaway to celebrate the one year anniversary of Sereknitty And Purls. Haven't gotten to that yet but I will... Eventually. My bad. Just have a lot of knitting that I'm trying to get done and a lot of knitting that I want to do. It's been a while since I last knit something for myself (aside from a cup cozy) and am thinking that once I finish a couple of things I am starting something for ME. I also want to do a couple of baby projects. I love knitting for babies and know a couple that are on their way :)
I had a thought that I would start taking questions from my readers or post requests of maybe something you may want to read or learn about. You are welcome to write me at SereknittyandPurls@hotmail.com ! I hope to see something in my inbox soon!
Well after writing this long blog with little correct punctuation, grammer, and paragraphing, I should go. I hope you all are doing well.
Well after writing this long blog with little correct punctuation, grammer, and paragraphing, I should go. I hope you all are doing well.
Love you ALL and Blessings!
Caren
