Tennessee Yarn store ~ The Knaughty Knitter

Another FO

This is Linda's scrap shawl.  I did a class for this back in the fall and she is very happy with her very cozy and really pretty shawl.  There is just a week left to get February's finished projects done.  I am working on my modern quilt shawl but I don't think I will make it.  I got distracted by some socks and a crocheted doily.

There is still a slot open in the Knitting 101 Class and 2 in the Hand Embroidery Class next week. 

 

Cute little crochet kitty

This is grey kitty - she kind of looks like my cat Lullabelle but in a better mood.  Lullabelle is cranky.  I think this one would make an awesome Valentine's present for some little person.  She's crocheted and I added a fuzzy red  heart (Lullabelle really is a softy under all that cranky exterior.

and here she is taking a nap

The pattern is on Ravelry of course.  The yarn in Jarbogarn Soft Cotton

Oh and here is the first pair of mittens, I am already part way into pair #2

These are the Salish mittens from Folk Mittens out of Cascade Pastaza.

 

 

 

Mrs. Weasley's Lunch Bunch meets again on Friday at noon to work on our crocheted Mrs. Weasley's Sweaters.

The KFI Rep was here with fabulous things, there's a bit of it coming...(Sorry, Karen, I ordered some)Oh my.....

I've got the crochet bug again and am doing some interesting scarves - pictures next week.

Red Bear has a new friend

She's crocheted but he doesn't mind.  He's always gone for critters that are a bit different.  She's soft (alpaca & wool) and warm and that is all he can ask for.....

Here was the picture he saw of her before they met....She's pretty cute he thought...

And here is a picture of the beginnings of my scrap shawl.  The class for this is Saturday Nov 5th.

I am busy working on getting ready for Saturday, so if I seem like a crazy person when you come in....I am.  There will not be group on Friday night.  See you all at Fiber in the Boro.

Last minute Crochet Class

Saturday Oct 15th at 11am some folks requested a beginning crochet class so there is one.  You are free to join in.  It is 90 packed minutes of crochet basics for $20.  Let me know if you are interested.

The new yarns are all out - well except for a box of Cascade 220 that is suitable for sock monkeys...that's another story but I am making one too.

There are new colors of Raggi - a new Christmas one too.  And Noro Nadeshiko - the beautiful new Angora/Wool & Silk blend.  Berroco Flicker has a free hat pattern with purchase and is so light airy - I am hoping to get to the hat tomorrow.  More colors should be on the way. It sparkles.

Boboli is the prettiest wool/acrylic/viscose blend  I have seen in a while - well maybe ever cause that is kind of an unusual blend

Here's the entrelac hat - it turned into a slouchy hat, not a tam, probably due to my loose knitting.  There is a pattern - Jojoland and that one is done in their yarn, but I like Noro.  The band is in Cascade 220 though.

Secret Scarf sign ups close on Friday - Let me know before then if you want to get into double trouble and double fun......

Crochet wonders

If you are in Nashville anytime soon, stop at the State musem and look at the Small Expressions exhibit.  There are wonderous things in it and none of it is larger than 15" in any direction.  This exhibit is from the Handweaver's Guild of America and tours the country every year and we got it this year, probably thanks to the fact that the woman who was the judge for this year's show is at the Appalachian Center for Crafts in Smithville.  Anyway there were some truly amazing little pieces of fiber art, among them some great little crocheted nests that I just loved.  We went last weekend - I just got some of the tiny crochet thread into the store and tiny hooks yesterday.  We'll see what I can come up with tomorrow on my day off.  There are new colors of #10 crochet thread, and some white and ecru #20 & #30.  This'd be good for tatting too I guess.

There are a few new colors of Marina in as of Thursday afternoon, and couple more due in the next two weeks.  (Marina is that ruffle yarn) I also have some other companies versions that will hit the shelves next week along with some new yarns in from Louisa Harding that are to die for.

 

Still Crocheting

I have two other crochet projects going, but I just finished this hat. Opal sock yarn and a great little pattern in a Vogue book of crocheted hats.  I am think there may be a little crocheted scarf to go with it in my future.  The pattern was pretty fun.

 
  Any crochet classes anyone - doilies, crocheted lace, hats?  And I have someone whois willing teach needle tatting in the fall.  Let me know if you are interested.

I've gone Crochet Crazy

I have been crocheting a lot lately....I started a bed spread, and am doing doilies and whatever else I can get my hands on.  I got some new books in today - crocheted socks, hats, baby cocoons, and some knitting books too - really lovely baby knitted things (christening gowns)....Anybody up for a crocheted sock class?

Here's a doily I started

 

And there is new yarn - lovely cotton from Swedish Yarns - Jarbo Soft Cotton....it feels very nice

 
There is more Swedish Yarn coming - Raggi which is a worsted weight, self striping sock yarn.  But we have to wait for the new colors to come in....

There's another box here from Universal Yarns, but I haven't opened that yet.....

I have added some classes to the calendar for July that will help you tap into your creative side.  Check 'em out.  (Hint - if you want to take the freeform knitting & crochet class - take the beginning crochet class in June so you can practice.)

Okay I added socks too.....but a different way of doing socks than my usual toe up, afterthought heel - a more the "old fashioned" way - cuff down etc.  and this will be a little lace sock.  SO if you have made socks before, but don't quite get it and want to try them again this is a good class for you, or if you have never made socks before this'll work too.  I have two socks on the needles and one is made with interesting techniques - it makes the tiny yarn knitting go faster, so does making it lace.....I know it seems that would be harder, but trust me on this - I usually find sock knitting tedious and I am really liking the little lace one.

Latest Projects

Since we came back I have finished 4 projects and so I think I deserve to start something new or 3 somethings.....

There's the June Secret Scarf...not showing that, but it is pretty cool...Clue:  Remember that the Farmer's Markets starts On The Square in June......

And I had this in my queue for quite a while and feel like crocheting so I started last night in group.  This is a free pattern from Crystal Palace in Mini Mochi  - The Flower Garden Shawl.  I am using their suggested colors but changing the pattern a bit....Theirs had the green squares on the outside of the shawl sort of like the grass at the edge of the flower bed.  I decided (with Lisa's help) that green outside on each of the squares worked better for when I am sewing them together and gives each "flower" some foliage. Here are some squares...

 

They are wonderfully fun and quick and I love seeing what color will come next in the ball.  Anyone want a class? 

Here's the other thing I started on Thursday in the morning group...A little shawl in Noro Sock yarn

 
It is reversible and easy but requires just enough attention to be interesting cause you change the stitches whenever there is a color change - It is the Gaia wrap and is free on Ravelry. 

Here are some flower pictures - obviously this is where my current attraction to purples and green is coming from. 

 
 
 I think these delphiniums are the best.  Oh I wish the cicadas would hurry away - I can't really do much dyeing with them all over my clothesline where I hang fiber to dry....