Random crafts

The Gaptastic cowl... Another pattern from Ravelry.

Mothers Day Doile

For Mothers Day, I wanted to make something special for my mom, but I didn't have a lot of time.  I searched ravelry for some inspiration and found some really nice doile's that are knit, not crotched.  What I ended up with was a cool Spiralen pattern from Yarn Over Lace Knitting.   They have a bunch of patterns by era and country.  It was cool.  Now mine didn't come out exactly like the picture on the pattern.. I think I knit too tight.  Also, I used Sugar n' Cream cotton white, which if you have ever used it, you know there isn't a lot of give to the yarn.  But overall, I am very pleased with the outcome, not bad for a first try.  Definitely would do again because it is something you could do in a day.

Fantabulous Before and After

Next on my task list in May was to update my picture window.  This window has been a pain in my behind since we moved in 8 years ago.  It is a 10ft bow window in an oddly shaped room and needs shorter curtains due to the heat being under it.  I had priced "nice" curtains and it was going to cost at least $100.  That is a lot for a girl who is constantly changing things up.. so for 8 years I had icky brown curtains that hid the window... Now wallah! nice bright valance with sheers in the mini panes.  Great for summer as it lets the sun in.  No pattern, just some home decorator fabric and a ruler.  Loving it.  Now to make some for winter, when I want to hide the snow outside....

Simple Afghan to snuggle with

In February I decided to make my first blanket.  I had a gift certificate to Green Mountain Fibers and couldn't wait to buy some yarn.   12 hanks and 8 weeks later, I had my first knit and purl afghan.  The pattern I got from the winter 2012 knit simple magazine and it was super easy, but fun.  And oh boy is this thing heavy and warm!  I absolutely love it.  Possible christmas ideas for family...hmmmm

Omaha Nebraska!

So on April 15th, my task was to head to Omaha Nebraska for training for work.  My biggest dilemma was that I didn't want to check luggage and needed a larger carry-on bag to carry all my knitting stuff and computer equipment.  A trip to Joann's later and I had my weekend project...project carry-on bag.
I knew I wanted something big and sturdy, so I went with an Amy Butler pattern, the Cosmo bag.  A day and half later, wallah! carry-on bag.  And honestly, I use it almost daily now for other purposes... But it was an amazing carry-on as well.

Where has time went!

Wow! It has been almost two months since I have posted!! Time flies when you are having fun.  And that I have certainly had.  Lots of knitting, a little sewing, a lot of homework... that is what has defined my free time.  Since I don't think anyone would appreciate the homework I have done for quantitative analysis or International Business, I think posting some of my completed is what I will do!