tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67356307741488715242011-07-08T10:45:58.262-04:00madamqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16823609626883021079noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735630774148871524.post-59502319558711019012010-01-18T17:19:00.003-05:002010-01-18T17:22:24.941-05:00I'm super excited about knitting as of late! I'm created my own pattern for legwarmers and I've almost finished with the first one. I've got a few more inches to complete and then I've going to try it on and see if I like it lol.<br /><br />I can't wait for them to be finished! I love legwarmers and with all the snow where I live I will definitely put them to good use!<br /><br />I'll post some pics soon! I've got to find my camera lol!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6735630774148871524-5950231955871101901?l=madamq-coffeequeen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>madamqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16823609626883021079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735630774148871524.post-64695493157829322632010-01-11T15:43:00.011-05:002010-03-14T00:40:17.938-05:00I plan on completing 50 projects for 2010, a bit ambitious, I know.. But, I'm going for it!<br />This is what I've got so far:<br /><br />1: Complete 1,000 paper cranes.<br />2: Make a garland out of paper wish stars.<br />3: Use left-over candles, or new wax to make Tea Cup Candles.<br />4: Knit a sweater.<br />5: Finish Shades of Green afghan.<br />6: Cabled purse from Ravelry.com.<br />7: Legwarmers from Knitty.com.<br />8: Legwarmers, period! <span style="font-weight: bold;">(COMPLETED)</span><br />9: Drawstring bags from Last Minute Knitted Gifts.<br />10: Hourglass sweater from Last Minute Knitted Gifts.<br />11: Make Granny-style Tweed bag from Carry Me.<br />12: Make Eco-Friendly Market bags!!<br />13: Learn to felt.<br />14: Make slippers, either felted or knitted.<br />15: Checkers Set from Weekend Knitting.<br />16: Look-Back Leggings from Weekend Knitting,<br />17: Host a knitting party!<br />18: Borealis Sweater from Twinkle's Weekend Knits.<br />19: Urchin Beret from Twinkle's Weekend Knits.<br />20: Finish Big Honkin' Bag.<br />21: Buy a set of Knit Picks interchangeable knitting needles. <span style="font-weight: bold;">(COMPLETE)</span><br />22: Create Sanibel-inspired bag.<br />23: Make skirt/dress.<br />24: APRONS!<br />25: Make note cards.<br />26: Recycle paper to make gift bows.<br />27: Make re-usable fabric napkins.<br />28: Make beanbag chair!<br />29: Make expandable travel knit/crochet tote (bookmarked on Craftster).<br />30: Sew cushions from Amy Butler's Midwest Modern.<br />31: Regency era dress!<br />32: Make cute birdie gift boxes (from Craftster).<br />33: Learn to etch glass.<br />34: Make Queen of Hearts costume for Halloween!<br />35: Cellphone and Bag charms.<br />36: KIMONO!!!<br />37: Tile coasters.<br />38: Pinafores!<br />39: Fingerless gloves. <span style="font-weight: bold;">(COMPLETED)</span><br />40: Totoro stuffed animal!!!<br />41: Handmade cookbook.<br />42: Origami Ornaments.<br />43: Carrying case/bag for Sewing machine.<br />44. Ipod cozy! <span style="font-weight: bold;">(COMPELTED)<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span></span>45. Knit a dishcloth. <span style="font-weight: bold;">(COMPLETED)</span><br />45. Knit a set of dishcloths.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6735630774148871524-6469549315782932263?l=madamq-coffeequeen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>madamqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16823609626883021079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735630774148871524.post-79224239644874496862009-11-14T19:27:00.002-05:002009-11-14T19:32:09.109-05:00Well.. Now that I found out knitting isn't as dreadful as I thought it once was.. I'm going to attempt to make a bag!<br /><br />YAY!<br /><br />This is the most adorable bag (at least I think so) and I originally found it on Ravelry.. and after many, many, many, many questions and lots of friendly advice from friends on both Craftster and Ravelry I'm going to brave it!<br /><br />Here's a link to the bag that inspired me!<br />http://www.ravelry.com/projects/sactosara/98-54-bag-with-cable-pattern-in-eskimo<br /><br />So far I've only completed the top portion and I've decided to leave out the 3 button closure.. because that's just weird and impractical to me.. because I am ALWAYS rummaging around inside my bags.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6735630774148871524-7922423964487449686?l=madamq-coffeequeen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>madamqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16823609626883021079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735630774148871524.post-68663160889465822922009-10-25T15:30:00.001-04:002009-10-25T15:42:51.296-04:00Many, many moons ago I tried to knit. It was a short-lived affair with lots of tears and much sadness.. I even asked the kind-hearted people of Craftster to help me.. AND try they did.. but to no avail.. *sigh*<br /><br />But.. now a year later.. I have finally master the art of Knitting.. or at least mastered it to the point of making a scarf lol!<br /><br />I originally started with a US size 13 and some super HUGE and amazingly fluffy green yarn from Lion Brand's new Hometown USA.. but it was getting really huge and THICK and a bit impractical to use as a scarf, unless I was Paul Bunyon.. so I bought new yarn... YAY!!<br /><br />It's Vanna's Choice in a mixed blue colour. I'm making this baby for my boyfriend.. who has been extremely supportive of my obsession with trying to learn to knit..<br /><br />The pattern I created.. is a bit ambitious, seeing as I JUST started knitting.. but I like to challenge myself..<br /><br />CO 32,<br />K across 5 rows,<br />K3, 2x2 rib across, K3 on end, TURN<br />And repeat!<br />I plan to end with another 5 rows of garter..<br /><br />To be honest.. I don't like the fact that the scarf is making a kind of bell shape. I didn't know it was going to get all funny looking and kinda shrink, or roll under.. **GRRRR**<br /><br />My camera is dead at the moment, so I'll post pictures as after I complete it!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6735630774148871524-6866316088946582292?l=madamq-coffeequeen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>madamqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16823609626883021079noreply@blogger.com0