The Details!!!

I can't believe I forgot to give you the details yesterday.  I was so caught up in all the pictures that I forgot about the details.  I LOVE the details.

So first up, my Martha Cowl:

Details:
Pattern: Martha Cowl
Yarn:  Berroco Pure Merino in color 8528, I used about 5.5 balls
Hook: 5.0mm H hook

I really enjoyed this pattern.  It is extremely simple.  The only thing I changed was that I made the flower a pin instead of sewing it permanently on.  I didn't want to have to worry about positioning it correctly.  I could just move the flower!

I know I mentioned this yarn in my first post about this scarf.  It is very soft and I really like it.  I think it is discontinued.  It does stretch, so I don't know if I would use it for anything but a scarf.

Now, Grandma Betty's Drops Afghan:

Details:

Pattern: 124-1 Crochet Blanket

Yarn:  Drops Delight in colors 10, 08, 11, and 09.  I used 5 skeins of the color 10 and one each of the other colors for the total of 8 skeins.

Drops Fabel in Black - 400, I used about 3.5 skeins to put it together and to do the border.

Hook: 5.0mm H hook

Size: 40" x 50" (102cm x 127cm)

I loved this pattern.  I worked on it for so long, since June!  This was my project where I would take a ball of yarn with me anywhere and do a square or two.  The joining method for this blanket was new to me and I really like it.  It was a pain in the butt to do, but I love how it turned out.  Each square was about 4.25 in square (11cm square).  I arranged the squares 8x10 instead of the 7x11 that the pattern called for.  I just didn't want it long and skinny like that.

This was my mobile project for so long.  Production on it screeched to a halt when it was stuck on the dinning room table.  I eventually got my butt in gear and spend some evenings putting it together.

This blanket was more expensive that my Mom's Granny Stripe because of the yarn it used.  I couldn't recommend this pattern and the yarn with it enough.  It just turns out so nice!!  I may have to make this again for me :-)

Sam <3

Finally Catching Up

I have pictures of finished objects.  I've had them for about a week actually.  I was all ready to post them on Thursday and Friday, but my bf had to go to the ER again on Friday.  He was admitted and had been at the hospital ever since.  He's finally getting better and it seems *fingers crossed* that he'll be released without needing surgery in the next few days.

First I'm finally going to show you my finished Martha Cowl.

I did take some pictures of me wearing it, or my bf did because I asked very nicely.  I always think I end up looking weird, but I'll post one anyway.

And finally, here it is all folded up nicely.

Do you see what I did there?  Do you see what is peeking out behind my Martha Cowl?  That's right!  My Grandma Betty's blanket is FINALLY FINISHED!!!!!!!!  I am so happy it is done.

I went a little overboard on the pictures, but I love it!!!  Again, I'm so happy its done, one less thing I have to worry about for Christmas.  I'm positive Grandma Betty is going to love it!

Even though it isn't Friday, I'm still going to post this over at Tami's Amis FO Friday.

Sam <3

Border time

Working with black in the evening is tough!

This is how I sit, with the blanket in my lap and my computer on the arm of the couch.

Getting....SO...close!

Sam <3

Cyber Monday

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to pop in and let you know for Cyber Monday I have a coupon for my Etsy shop.  The coupon is for 20% off any item!!!!!!  The coupon code is:

CYBERMONDAY2011

More items have been added to the shop, just take a look at the gadget to the right ---------------->

Have a good one and happy shopping!

Sam :-)

Grandma Betty's Afghan, getting SO CLOSE!

I was speeding along when Grandma Betty's blanket was a skein of yarn I could take with me anywhere and make squares.  Now that it is stuck to the dining room table for seaming, my progress has greatly slowed.  I'm almost there though!!  I only have 4 more seams to go!

This is how it sits on the table.  I have finished all of the long seams and I'm working on the short seams.  The finished short seams are rolled up on the left.  There are only 4 left and then I can work on the border!!  I will be so excited when this blanket is finished.  I love it!!  I know my Gram will love it.

It makes me smile :-D

I still have the finished Martha Cowl to show you.  Its been done for a while.  I wanted to take pictures of me wearing it yesterday, but a apartment mishap greatly reduced my getting ready time for Thanksgiving and I looked a MESS.  Also, there really wasn't a lot of light, it was another dreary day weather wise(though it didn't feel it because of the holiday).

Look at today, its SUNNY!  I'm at work, without my Martha Cowl, and by the time I get home it'll be dark.

I kind of like how you can see me in the reflection of the window.

Sam <3

Dreary Weather and Etsy

Its another Wednesday and I don't have anything to show you.  I mean, I do, but the weather has been so dreary here in Pittsburgh that I have zero photos of the items that I have been working on and finishing.

It is so overcast and crappy out, I decided to take a picture.  This is my view from my chair at my desk.  Behind me I have a window and this is my view today.  I look out onto the roof of another part of our building, but you can see how ugly and dark it is outside with rain and clouds.  Its been like this for DAYS!

Plus on top of that, I get home from work after 5 and its dark already!!!  I'm going to try and get pictures tomorrow during the day (Thanksgiving!!! Yummmmmm!).

I do have exciting news though...I've opened my Etsy shop!!!!!!!!!!!!

NotYourGramsAfghan

I currently have 3 items listed, and I'll be adding more in the next week or two.  My hold up is pictures (see above)!

Currently listed:

Daisy Pot Holders

Water Bottle Cosy

And last, but not least:

Ripple Scarf

So, hopefully I'll get pictures tomorrow and I'll have more to show you here and I'll be able to post more on www.Etsy.com too!

Sam :)

WIP Wednesday - sort of....

I've been working on my WIPs and I've actually finished one, but I haven't been able to get any pictures.  It has busy week filled with a hospital visit (BF, his Crohn's acting up), a funeral home (a good friend/coworker's mom passed away suddenly), and some major headaches  that made anything impossible. I've gotten headaches for as long as I can remember.  I went through a bunch of tests when I was 10 and was told I would grow out of them.  They grew less frequent, but they never fully disappeared.

I'll just give you a mini update and let you know what I'll show you soon.

• Martha Cowl is finished!
• I have all the vertical seams done on Grandma Betty's blanket and one horizontal seam done.  It's slow going now, because it isn't my portable project anymore.
• I have a good portion of my Grandma Donna's Lucy Bag done.  It is starting to look like a bag now
• I have all of my pieces done for my Joint Project with Grandma Donna.  I finished one corner square, which I showed you last week and I started the other 3 for my Gram.  She can complete them once I start them.  I'll post pictures when it is all together and done.

Don't forget to go over to Tami's Amis and check out the other WIPs.

Sam <3