Category: Fiber Arts

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Speed Knitting iCord Using Embellish Knit

I’ve had time to get some video of how I make iCord.  I love iCord, you can do SO much with it.  But some projects I like to use it for such as ropes or rugs require a LOT of cord.  As in 100’s of feed of it.  I stink at knitting to begin with let alone attempt to knit that much cord.  So, I’ve come up with the ultimate speed cord method.

Tools

– Spool(s) of sock weigh yarn or lighter
– Embellish Knit iCord maker
– Cordless drill
– Flat head bit

If you’ve never used an Embellish Knit before they can be a bit tough to start out.  In the video I’ll show you how to start your knit as well as how to speed it up to crazy speed!

My W.I.P. projects are at the end of the video.

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FAF: Baby Mat

Welcome back FAF fans!

This week I’ve been working on what I think will be a mat for a baby.  I was going to make a blanket but this yarn is not cooperating with me and I think a nice thick soft mat would work best.   When finished I could see it as a great place to lay baby down after a bath or maybe a soft place to lay down on the floor.  It will go to my boss when done, he and his wife just had the cutest little boy.

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FAF: Secret Santa

Ho ho ho! FAF Fans!  It’s that time of year to work up so some goodies to give away during the holidays.

Here’s what’s on my Bobbins

Bobbin #1: Lincoln long wool, mohair, angelina

Bobbin #2: 100% alpaca to be plied with bobbin #1

Smurftastic cowl with beads:  This is a colorful and warm cowl out of merino/alpaca.  Right now I’m using 1/2 a chopstick to pin it together.  I think it needs it’s own brooch or shawl pin though.

Button Hole Scarf:  lovely purple and charcoal dyed alpaca/merino.  This one is almost done and will lprobably be ready by the end of the day.

 

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WIP: Thanksgiving Blend

I wasn’t in the mood to start any “new” projects so I decided to play with some scraps.

I have 2 scrap projects going.

1) Chaos Granny Square Patchwork Blanket.  If I get left over yarn I’ve been making up little square and have been crocheting them together.  Only rule, fiber used must be natural, no acrylics allowed! As for colors, don’t care.  I don’t care how tacky it ends up looking in the end nor do I care if the edges ever end up even.  The crazier the better.

2) Never Ending Granny Square.  Same rule, natural fibers only but this time I just keep adding to a square.  It should start to look interesting when my short scraps of yarn no longer can make a full turn around the square.

I probably will not be posting on Fiber Arts Friday so I wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!  Safe Travels!

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FAF: Ear Warmer

Ok one quick question before I show you my little ear warmer.

How do you like the new website?

Tada!  I finally finished the last 2 inches to my little ear warmer that will go with my fingerless gloves.  I’m thinking I might dye them all purple to match the website 🙂