My recent attempts to soak in some porch time, have been short due to 90 degree days here lately. The bugs are terrible, and I'm guessing from the recent rains we have had.
. . .the second doily for the living room. I honestly forgot about this project. It was in my on-the-go bag. I need to get this finished.
. . .current status on the current large blanket. It's too hot here to work on such a large project.
...to make 4 granny square centers. I have just a wee bit of yarn left.
. . . crocheted 4 cuff bracelets. My husband was impressed. Not just with the finished project, but that it used supplies I already had. By the way, the clasps are not leather, they are faux leather, and can still be purchased at some craft stores. They are almost double the price however, from when I purchased them.
I have plans for these already. I would like to get one made with two more color I do not have.
. . .sold this oversized hot pad (these are approx. 7 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches, made per the request of my Mom). Funny story about this sale. A long time friend from high school, messaged me a photo of an oversized dishcloth, and asked me to make her another (she was using it for a hot pad for 9 x 13 size dishes).
I told her, that was not made by me, and I make double thick. She was embarrassed that she never bought from me, but wanted my last one in my inventory. Odd color I used, but she bought it. I have had one more request, so I will be doing an inventory check on any cotton cone yarn I have.
I used to make them like this. I have this one in my kitchen, and have used it almost daily for the last 13-13 years or more. It's about 12 x 10 3/4 inches. I may make a few more of these as well. They are great for 9 x 9 dishes, cookie sheets, pizza pan, etc. However this was my very first one, and it was single crochet. I now have longer Afghan hooks.
Question: Where is the best place to buy a board for crocheted granny squares? I may be doing a large blanket with granny squares next summer (maybe this summer). I do not have one yet.
Like this one. (source Walmart). I am looking to get one large enough to have space for 4 stacks.
I love that first photo. I has all my favorite things: a porch, a cup of coffee, and a lovely variegated yarn on the needles. Of course, the viewer of a photo doesn't have to deal with the heat and the bugs!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen those cuff clasps before, pretty neat. Pity about the price now. With everything going up, there's no choice but to buy less.
All those projects are inspirational! I'm looking forward to being creative once again myself.
Leigh, I even put a fan on the porch, but the humidity was just too much most days. I am so terrible at being side tracked when I purge craft supplies. I hope I can restrain myself while cleaning our large utility room. Thank you! I try to work on smaller gift ideas when it's summer due to the heat. Canning season will be upon me sooner than later. My hot peppers and bell peppers are doing great this year.
ReplyDeleteHello! I do apologize, I haven't been by in awhile. I was wondering if you can help me. My Grandmother's Dishcloths always turn out wonky. Yours look square. Can you direct me to a pattern or give me directions to make one like yours please?
ReplyDeleteAlso, I love all the thrifty things you're doing. I can relate to having patterns from when I had preschoolers! I need to go through things again!
I hope you have a wonderful, productive week. I'm attempting to knit a sock in a week as part of an Instagram challenge. It's not looking good, but I'm going to keep trying. I'll have more done that I had when I started!
Stitch by stitch!
Be blessed,
Laura Lane
Harvest Lane Cottage
P.S. Will you please email me or drop by my blog with your response? I don't see a box where I can subscribe to your comments.
Thanks so much!
Mrs. Laura Lane, I will see what I can do. Word on my computer does not work any longer, and that is where I stored that pattern, so it will not print. I will see what I can do. Thanks.
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