Thursday, January 30, 2014

Try it Thursday: Infinity Scarf/Cowl Tutorial by Meli's Yarnworks



It has been a bit since I had a 'Try it Thursday' but I saw this wonderful tutorial by my friend Melli, of Melli's YarnWorks. I asked her if she would like to be a guest on my blog to share her tutorial with all of you. And she was happy to. I am so honored to share my blog with a talented friend! Melli's blogs all yours!


Thank you so much Kelly! Okay, everyone for this tutorial you will need:
  • 
Largest round loom in the set (mine is a 41 peg round loom)
  • 
Loom Knitting Hook
Crochet Hook (I used a size J)

  • Yarn (you can double or single strand, any size yarn will work)

To do this tutorial you will need to know how to make the following stitches: E-wrap method, knit stitch, purl stitch, and how to bind off/single crochet off (all of these stitches have been linked to YouTube tutorial videos for your convenience).



To begin, cast on and e-wrap your first row. E-wrap your second row and start your project just like you would a hat.

Continue e-wrapping and creating rows until your project reaches between 14 and 18 inches in length. The length is up to you, the cowl will just be shorter the less rows you make.


To finish your piece, simply take your crochet hook, and crochet off your project. Because it is a cowl, you do not want to completely shut off the other end. Be sure to make your stitches as loose as possible! This end will be a bit tighter than your beginning opening, but the looser your stitches, the more it will remedy this problem.



Make sure to tie off both ends. The two ends will have a rolled brim to them. If you do not want this to happen, you can do four rows of knit 2 pegs purl 2 pegs at the beginning of the piece and at the end. This will reduce that curling/rolled brim effect. I have done it both ways, and honestly prefer to the rolled brims on both sides!


And there you have it, and easy cowl/infinity scarf made on your round looms! If you want to make a children’s size you can always go down round loom sizes.
If you have any questions feel free to ask! You can find me FACEBOOK | SHOP BLOG

Wow! This looks amazingly fun to make!! I think I will give it a Try today!! thank you again Melli!! Happy Thursday!!

Kelly

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

#HappyHandmade week 48 Shares

Wow! It has been so long since I joined in the EPIC Daft Crafts #happyhandmade #linkup. Losing my Grandmama really swiped the rug right out from under me. Sorry to be so quiet and not be more on top of things.So here are my shares for this week! There are so many other links but these are my favorites.

First, I love, LOVE, love this EPIC piece of mon-stor wall art in Team Lu & Ed!! It is on sale and 20% from the sale price will be donated to Drumm Farm, a home for kids and young adults in the Missouri foster care system. http://drummforkids.org/ Which in my book is WAY cool!! It would look great on any wall!



Second, I love Kawaii Latte Love Mixed Media Original Painting by Scrawny Girl!! It is coffee decor awesome!!







Third, I love this Heart Tree tee by Krmbal clothing! It is so pretty and you can just feel love when you wear it!



And lastly...I have to mention because every new item Mohu I love more then the last one. She draws such cute animals as well as creates them. This Valentine's Day Card is super darling!



so there are my shares!! And if you want to join in on the #happyhandmade #linkup head over to Daft Crafts!

http://www.daftcrafts.net/






Kelly

Book, Creative Process, Sunshine, and Random - #creativedaily catch up

I love these prompts for #creativedaily. I need to start setting an alarm or something to remind me to take the photos.

Day 25 - Book


These are three inspiring books that I am currently 'reading' - gleaning inspiration from! There are so many cute creative ideas in them!!

Day 26 - Creative Process






This is a dino hat in process...it is unsure how it is going to look finished but I am still working on it. it has been a fun hat to design/make.

Day 27 - Sunshine





These clouds were so pretty as they shifted over head. And the sun peeked out between them.

Day 28 - Random





Here is Little Miss this morning with her new Pink lion am working on. She asked for a pink lion yesterday after nap. I quote "I need Pink Princess lion to protect my Penlowope babies." So, I started making her a lion. Today, I plan on adding her face and mane so she'll be able to 'protect' the 'Penlowope' babies. And you know, if she asks for a new animal...I do my best to get it made for her. She is the reason I make the animals in the first place. 



Kelly




Monday, January 27, 2014

Handmade Mania week 15

Wow! Can you believe January is almost over!?! This new year is already zipping past!!






I am super excited to share - feature - these EPIC #handmadelove link up items. There were so many amazing ones! And I LOVE that there were a few new shops to meet!! Thank you so much for sharing and joining in!!!

Most Viewed - A tie:

Sir Francis the Pig - Squshies





and

String My Heart Bunting - Kiser Krafts
Staff Picks - A tie:

Butterfly and Heart Valentine's Favor Tags - Adore by Nat



and

Leroy the Elephant Bank - Just for Littles

So many darling things!! You can feel the love in the air as Valentines Day draws closer!! ☺ Thank you so much everyone for joining in this link up! Remember, this is to help you and I both grow our crafty community!! So make sure to share it around. The more who join in the more you get seen or shared. Thanks! Now onto the new week of #handmadelove! So excited to share you links!




Remember if you make it with your own hands you can link it up no matter the platform! 

~RULES~

You can link up to two individual products from your shop below for some networking/sharing fun! Select two products from the collection to share via social media using #handmadelove so I can find and share what you have shared. And please share in a comment what two products you share and where. Thank you!

(Do not share to Pinterest without the express permission from the shop owner.) 

By doing this, you'll be able to share EPIC handmade goodness and build shop your network! Also, Please share this link up with someone else. The more people we have join in, the more our items will be shared! I am super excited to share some EPIC Handmade Goodness!!

How to link up:
Click "add your link"
Box 1: add the URL to your individual product
Box 2: add the product description
Box 3: put in your email address
Submit then select a thumbnail photo!

You never know, your item might be the feature of next week’s link up!!


Kelly

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Machine, Spots, and Stripes for #creativedaily

I am so loving #creativedaily !! It is super fun to stretch my photography and creativity!! You can join in on this photo a day challenge anytime!! Lu & Ed is hosting it on instagram, facebook, and twitter - well on any social media. You can read the rules and the prompts: HERE 
I am so excited to catch you all up on the last three days prompts!! 

Day 18: machine


This the very end of my sewing machine! I love to put stickers of my favorite places or shops on my machine!! 

Day 19 - Spots


I finished the adorable Baby Bunny for a friend of mine. She is made of the cutest little pink white polka-dot socks! She is so fun to squeeze! 

Day 20 - Stripes


I was able to finish two striped baby bunnies!! I am so in love with their cute little tails!! They are so soft!! 

Remember, you can join in too at any time!! Just click this LINK - it will take you where you need to go! 



Kelly

Monday, January 20, 2014

Handmade Mania week 14


Happy Martin Luther King Day...what a wonderful man he was. Such an honest visionary. I do hope you enjoyed a touch of relaxation on this start of a new week. Happy Monday!






What an amazing week of links!! You are all super talented!! I LOVE seeing new #handmadelove items join in Handmade Mania! We have 31 links!! THAT is so awesome!! I hope this week we can have 35!! Make sure to share this link up with someone else! The more we share the more our shops get views and we can build our crafty community!

Most Views: 


Tooth Fairy Wezen Pot by J by G


Staff Pick: 


Rope Basket by Twisted Thread and Hook

I am so impressed with this darling rope basket!! I can see socks rolled up in it waiting for me to turn them into animals!! I am so excited to see what you link up this week!! ☺




Remember if you make it with your own hands you can link it up no matter the platform! 

~RULES~

You can link up to two individual products from your shop below for some networking/sharing fun! Select two products from the collection to share via social media using #handmadelove so I can find and share what you have shared. And please share in a comment what two products you share and where. Thank you!

(Do not share to Pinterest without the express permission from the shop owner. Please) 

By doing this, you'll be able to share EPIC handmade goodness and build shop your network! Also, Please share this link up with someone else. The more people we have join in, the more our items will be shared! I am super excited to share some EPIC Handmade Goodness!!

How to link up:
Click "add your link"
Box 1: add the URL to your individual product
Box 2: add the product description
Box 3: put in your email address
Submit then select a thumbnail photo!

You never know, your item might be the feature of next week’s link up!!   



Kelly