Category: Fiber Arts

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WIP: New Year’s Shawl 2

Well I was hoping to get a lot more done on the shawl but I’m only 11 pattern rows in out of a minimum of 20.  Ugh.

I did bring it to the Buffalo Bills Game on Sunday.  I had to work the game (just in case the internet went out) so that meant being bored for quite a while.   It turns out hiding in a corner under a table is very uncomfortable for crocheting so I only got 1 pass done.

To make things more annoying, the Bills lost, again.

We’re still doing a giveaways just for liking our Farm Page https://www.facebook.com/DutchHollow

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FAF: New Year’s Shawl

Hi Fiber Arts Friday Fans,

My project and motivation from now until New Year’s is to complete a lace shawl project.  I’ve made great progress on it so far but hello, it’s lace, and the bigger it gets the slower it gets. UGH.

Here’s the details.

The Deadline… New Year’s Eve
The Project… Small Talk Shawl

Here’s my progress since WIP.  I’m up to 10 pattern rows now and by the look of the shawl now I think I need at least another 10 rows possibly 15 thanks to the fact I’m a giant.

To give you an idea of size so far, those are 2×2 ft rug tiles it’s on.   It’s big enough to just cover my shoulders right now but I want it big and with nice flow and drape.  I want the thing to not only look good but actually keep me warm.

So why all this fuss?  Because I have to go from country hick to sexy chick for a upscale New Year’s Eve party at The Hotel Lafayette in Buffalo.   Those who know me rarely see me in anything but jeans and muck boots but thank goodness for some good friends who invite us out every once which gets me dressing up and looking all fancy.   Of course I can’t help but bring a piece of the barn with me (great conversation starters) and this 100% alpaca lace shawl should do the trick!

Well that’s it from the fiber front.

Last few things!

  1. Don’t forget to Like our Facebook Farm Page for a chance to win a skein of Alpaca/Tencel yarn! (drawing happens when we reach 500 likes so share with your friends)
  2. Today is the last day to get your Snack Stick order in to take advantage of our crazy deal.  5 packs for only $10!
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WIP: New Year’s Shawl

Work In Progress Wednesday!

I haven’t done one of these posts in a while but I have a project that I want to show you.  Mainly because if I force myself to take photos and share it I will be forced to finish it.

The Deadline… New Year’s Eve
The Project… Small Talk Shawl

My progress.

Look at that I’m off to a speedy start in just an hour.  This is going to be simple.

After an entire weekend of work on and off.  Uh oh, it’s slowing down really quick

Oh crap, close to 2 hrs of crochet and I can only get 1 pattern row done?  There’s no way I’m going to get this finished in time for New Years!  Must crochet on!  Damn you Lace!

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FAF: Frogged!

Happy Fiber Arts Friday.

I trust everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  I’m still battling my digestive system over all the food I ate.

This week has been crazy with fiber sales which I LOVE!  Keep them coming!  Which means I’ve been at the dye pot working up custom orders.  Here’s 2 Lollypop Yarn orders… Chili Pepper and Silver Bells.  Free shipping going on right now if you want in!  Just see our Alpaca Yarn or Lollypop Yarn sections of the website… all orders are custom dyed, so have fun picking your colors.

New years is coming up and I’ve got a fun night out planned which means I need a fancy shawl to show off.  I’ve decided to make one out of my alpaca/tencel blend and use the pineapple shawl pattern.  It actually works up pretty quick until you screw up and don’t realize it for 6 rows and have to FROG it all the way back to fix it.  Oh well, the yarn is super soft handle so I don’t mind.

GIVEAWAY Alert!

Do you like the look of the Alpaca/Tencel?  You could win a skein yourself!  All you have to do is Like our Facebook Farm Page!  Drawing will be held when we get to 500 likes!