I have been busy
I have been busy. Above is a dishcloth that I knitted. I am in a group on Ravelry of very nice ladies. We chat, share kind things, support each other. There is some very experienced knitters in the group. I know if I have a question on knitting one of them if not all of them will post something to help. Really great group of girls. One of the ladies gifted me a pattern for this washcloth. It is Sweetheart Washcloth by Susan B Anderson. It was a quick knit, done all in garter stitch. It even looks great without the outside edging. So I made it up right away because it is close to Valentines. I have been gift other patterns I am hoping to start on in February. I will show you them and tell you about them as I get them done.
This is a pattern by Retro lemon called Molly the traveling turtle it is a simple turtle to knit. In the Ravelry group Retro Lemon, they are having a contest this month. She would like you to knit the turtle, tell a little story. At the end of January, they will pick one and that person will win some yarn and a bag. I don't mind if I don't win. I looked at it as a way to get me to knit a pattern I had seen and had ideas about. So first I knit the turtle in the picture below. The pattern didn't have the shell edging, I had that idea myself from a turtle I used to doodle (draw). I named her Miss Lady Lavender. This was a requirement to name her and then to tell about her. I said how she likes to get into my craft room and get into the yarn and crawl on my sewing machine. Then I made the smaller version with beads. This is Miss Lady Lavender's little sister Sparkle Lavender. She loves beads because they sparkle. She is also made from a yarn that sparkles. I have another idea, but not sure I will have time to get it done. We will see.
I also have been making Valentines for a knitting group. I also made some more tiny bunnies to go with them. I must say I am in a mood to take a break from knitting them. I am up to 97 I have knit. I had so much fun making the cards above. I cut the critters on my cricut and the scallop edge hearts and the plain hearts on my Bosskut Gazelle. I plan on having a post about the machines later. I know there has been a couple of people asking me about the paper cutting machines. I am not an expert, but thought I would write a post or two about them, so if you decide you want to purchase one you will know about the ones I can tell you about. They are a lot of fun. there are machines of many price ranges, so everyone could do it. The Valentine's made me wish I was doing this when my kids were little and I could be making them for them. Oh well.
~Julie
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What a creative soul you are! Everything is super cute!
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