Category: Crafts

Yarn, fiber, bead crafts of all sorts….

  • Three hats in one evening

    A good sense of accomplishment for today…. I crocheted 1 hat for my swap, 1 for my daughter that matches her poncho and knitted (partially on my barbie knitting machine and partially on DPNS) a tiny hat for a stuffed cat. Photos tomorrow. It’s too late for them tonight. Hopefully Jay likes the new hat.…

  • Jay is modeling her new poncho.

    Jay is modeling her new poncho.

  • Jay’s New Poncho … Her Way!

    It’s finally done. Supposed to be more like Villa from Knitty but Jay insists on wearing it this way. View #3 of Jay’s New Poncho … Standing

  • Knitting Adventurer

    What Kind of Knitter Are You? You appear to be a Knitting Adventurer. You are through those knitting growing pains and feeling more adventurous. You can follow a standard pattern if it’s not too complicated and know where to go to get help. Maybe you’ve started to experiment with different fibers and you might be…

  • Funky Scarf FAQ

    Let’s get the allergy part out of the way. Are you allergic to any fibers? Not that I know of. Don’t like scratchy ones though Do you prefer any fibers over others? SOFT! Anything soft, doesn’t really matter what. ;) Thinking back to Scout’s post about what funky means to you, post an image of…

  • More finished objects!

    I made my son a new hat and got about 2/3 way through a hat for the girl! Orange/blue/yellow mix for J. I want to take a photo with it on him. B’s getting a pink girly-style hat. I also made a scarf and a hat from recycled yarn from a sweater. The scarf turned…

  • Finished crocheted jewels!

    I’ve added the findings and the sparklies are all complete and ready to wear! crocheted_jewels (6) Originally uploaded by Shel Kennon. crocheted_jewels (5) Originally uploaded by Shel Kennon.

  • crocheted jewelry

    I’ve been avoiding the whole crocheted jewelry for a while, but Jay wanted to knit while Brook and Jesse were at the store buying his Cap’n Jack Sparrow stuff. I just finished the crocheted hat and hadn’t found a new project I just HAD to do yet. So, I looked through my SnB Happy Hooker…

  • first successful hat

    here’s the hat! Finally took a photos. It’s just a tad small for Jesse, so I’ll have to make another one with a bigger hook to make sure it’ll fit. first successful hat Originally uploaded by Shel Kennon.

  • First Successful Hat!

    I just finished my first successful hat! Jesse is sleeping, but I hope he likes it. I used the pattern from the SnB Happy Hooker – Crochet book – for the “boy beanie”. It’s grey with green stripes. I’m going to try it on him once he wakes up and will take photos then! Then,…

  • Crocheted Scarf

    I made this for Jay’s birthday in April. I crocheted it, but I’m really happy with it! Crocheted Scarf Originally uploaded by Shel Kennon.

  • Princess Leia modeling yarn items

    Princess Leia “barbie” is modeling a crocheted hat, crocheted skirt, crocheted capelet and a crocheted purse. She is also wearing a knitted shawl (that’s like Jay’s). I’ve finished multiple items today! Now I just need to find a new project! Princess Leia modeling yarn items Originally uploaded by Shel Kennon.