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NEgirl824 · November 2014

What kind of projects are you currently working on? With the holidays fast approaching anything special on the list of things to make? What are some things you want to make for the first time?

I started crocheting recently and I have a long list of gifts to make! I am currently making a new winter hat for DD though. I plan on learning how to line it with fleece so it is super warm. Here are some things I will be making holiday gifts...

scarf x 3

hats x 3

shawl x 1

bearded hat x 3

I am very excited to see my two bothers open their beard hats, they have a good sense of humor and live in Jackson Hole WY so the face cover will come in handy!

I want to learn to make mittens and fingerless hand covers!

carolinagirl67 · November 2014

I am making scarfs for my sister & SIL. And a blanket for my niece who should be making her arrival around Christmas.

southernpeach89 · November 2014

I'm not a knitter or Crocheter but I plan on making a few wreaths for the month of December. I know I'm going to make two already. One will be an ornament wreath and the other will be a poinsettia wreath. I would also like to make a snowman wreath but I honestly don't think I will have anywhere to put it. The poinsettia wreath will have a white monogram on it with some Christmas ribbon to tie around it and the ornament wreath will just be made out of colorful ornaments using probably a Styrofoam base. I'm excited about these and I hope they turn out pretty!

3houlagirl · November 2014

I am making a pair of leg warmers for my cousin, in exchange for a cross-stitch sampler that says "Bitches get shit done."

I'm making the same leg warmers for my brother's girlfriend, too. I already made a pairfor myself, so I know how awesome they are!

mouse315 · November 2014

I'm working on a full-sized quilt for my parents, so that's the only home-made present this year. Let's see if I can break the family tradition of projects not being done on time!

I also have plans for a smaller quilt for me, and then some baby blankets, both quilted and crocheted. (I'd love to do some craft shows next fall). I love the corner to corner crochet pattern for baby blankets. Ravelry is my friend for patterns. I may have also unearthed the knitting machines this weekend...not sure when I'd fit playing with that though.

piedpiper07 · November 2014

I sew, and last year I made about 13 stockings, but have 5 new people coming for christmas this year, so will be making a few more. This reminds me I need to get my butt on etsy and order my fat quarters ASAP.

I have been working on a 6 foot measuring board that looks like an old fashioned ruler to put in DS room to measure his height. This has been a super easy project and then if we ever move we can take it with us!

NEgirl824 · November 2014

@Kellybenelly83 Camo yarn sounds awesome! My father hunts and that would be a fun hat to make!

@mouse315 A queen size quit! You are ambitious, that great!

@southernpeach89 I want to make an ornament wreath but I don't think it is going to happen this year! I think after christmas I'll buy the ornaments on sale to make for next year!

All these projects sound great! Good luck!

on_the_move · November 2014

The only thing I have on my to-do list that needs to be done by Christmas is DS's Pajama pants to match DD's nightgown. I could do an Anna cape for DD, but I'm not sure that will happen.

mustloveerica · November 2014

I made this wreath yesterday. Other than that, I'm constantly working on our wedding scrapbook. And with the holidays approaching I'll be doing lots of home decor holiday crafts (Christmas my craft cocaine).

bracingourselves · November 2014

Currently I'm working on a crop sweater for myself. I meant to have it done by Thanksgiving, but I haven't had any interest in knitting for the last 2 weeks so yeeaaah not going to happen. When I'm done with that I've got 2 skeins of spud and chloe laying around that I'm going to make into a shawl for my cousin. She's hipster enough to appreciate it. Thankfully I did not commit to getting it to her by Christmas.

southernpeach89 · November 2014

@NEgirl824 -That's a great idea! I usually just buy the really cheap plastic ornaments from Hobby Lobby or Walmart so if I screw up and they break I don't feel as bad lol.

mustloveerica · November 2014

Also from the leftover burlap I made a table runner for thanksgiving. But that was a super easy 5 minute project.

Bee1112 · November 2014

So much to crochet!
I need to finish my king size blanket, a John Deere baby blanket, a chevron cranny square baby blanket, I want to make DS a Monsters University scarf that I just found a pattern for and some mittens. I have a shit ton to work on! Plus I thought about crocheting our Christmas stockings this year if I have time.

Mysh · November 2014

Oh, I could go on and on about projects!! A few of the ones I'm going to try soon:

For My nephew:

Because I just freaking love it for some reason:

Who doesn't need a peppermint afghan?

And for me:

Fo reals.

mustloveerica · November 2014

Mysh said:
Oh, I could go on and on about projects!! A few of the ones I'm going to try soon:

For My nephew:

Because I just freaking love it for some reason:

Who doesn't need a peppermint afghan?

And for me:

Fo reals.

I've been wanting to learn to crochet. I can knit and sew but not crochet. But that little fox sweater is probably the cutest thing I've ever seen. So now I need to learn.

Mysh · November 2014

If you can knit you can crochet. However, you will most likely always love one more than than the other @mustlovererica My mother taught me to crochet and I have always preferred it even though I can knit as well. Random fact, I'm right handed but crochet left handed because my mom was left handed.

Bee1112 · November 2014

@Mysh‌ are you making that peppermint afghan for real?! I have been eyeing it lately and wondering if DH would think I was crazy if I made it.

Mysh · November 2014

Bee1112 said:

@Mysh‌ are you making that peppermint afghan for real?! I have been eyeing it lately and wondering if DH would think I was crazy if I made it.

Absolutely! I love it and want it, and it is mine. Unless I get into my PhD program. In that case nothing else is getting done.

Mysh · November 2014

Kellybenelly83 said:

Mysh everyone says that, but my crochet skillz are terrible. I need someone to sit down with me and explain things step by step. Literally sat next to an old lady crocheting at the blood test clinic last week. I did not make conversation because I'm too shy, however I awkwardly stared for about 15 minutes trying to follow her movements.

Also I love that peppermint blanket and I think that it is the best thing ever.

Have you tried YouTube? That is how I learned to knit!

Bee1112 · November 2014

Mysh said:

Kellybenelly83 said:

Mysh everyone says that, but my crochet skillz are terrible. I need someone to sit down with me and explain things step by step. Literally sat next to an old lady crocheting at the blood test clinic last week. I did not make conversation because I'm too shy, however I awkwardly stared for about 15 minutes trying to follow her movements.

Also I love that peppermint blanket and I think that it is the best thing ever.

Have you tried YouTube? That is how I learned to knit!

I taught myself to crochet on YouTube as well. It was a mess at first but after a while it came very easily.

NEgirl824 · November 2014

@mustloveerica and @Kellybenelly83 I learned off of youtube. I searched and did a lot of trial and error till I found one that worked for me and now for new stitches and patterns I use youtube. I have started being able to read a pattern, but if I get stuck... youtube.

Mysh · November 2014

Bee1112 said:

Kellybenelly83 said:

Mysh everyone says that, but my crochet skillz are terrible. I need someone to sit down with me and explain things step by step. Literally sat next to an old lady crocheting at the blood test clinic last week. I did not make conversation because I'm too shy, however I awkwardly stared for about 15 minutes trying to follow her movements.

Also I love that peppermint blanket and I think that it is the best thing ever.

Have you tried YouTube? That is how I learned to knit!
I taught myself to crochet on YouTube as well. It was a mess at first but after a while it came very easily.

My mother also made me do just single chains for hours before she would let me do anything else. I had so many basic scarves. But it creates muscle memory and everything else afterwards comes a lot easier.

mouse315 · November 2014

@GetzyStark This may help your head: https://vrya.net/quilt/flash/QuiltCalc_Loader.html

PS Backing and Border option are the last 2 buttons.

Squirrel2012 · November 2014

While I can knit and crotchet, my true love is needle point. I usually have 2 or 3 projects going on at once, because I tend to get bored/tired of one. I'm currently working on one that has a bunch of kittens in a basket with yarn.

NEgirl824 · November 2014

Just finished this new hat! DD picked the yarn... she loves blue!

cmac827 · November 2014

@mustloveerica‌ I love that peppermint afghan. I knit, but never know what to knit know that I live in Florida.

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bl1210 · November 2014

I can only crochet a straight line...chain stitch, is that what it's called?

I wish I could sew. I spend many hours pinning and telling myself, "you can so make that". I never do. However, I do have an embroidery machine. This weekend I have several shirts to make for my nephew, my MIL, and our neighbor's little girl.

elizabetheleven · November 2014

My 8 yr old son just signed up for knitting club at school! Do any of you know any good YouTube videos that might be directed more towards children?

I can't knit at all or I'd help him lol

ETA or any advice i can give him so he doesn't get frustrated? I never expected him to sign up and I think its a great hobby to have!

thewickedfairy · November 2014

I have a couple of very beautiful counted cross stitches that I'm going to start this week. I also have a few hairbows to make for DD and a few of her friends.

mouse315 · November 2014

@GetzySark You are welcome! The quilt I'm doing now wouldn't have happened without that link (which I found buried on a site linked on pinterest). I love that I can figure out how much fabric I need based on one block.

@bishopsrook I'd love to see those mittens & hat! I made DH a Totoro dice bag for his b-day a few years ago:

kdE2010 · November 2014

I just started crocheting again recently. I'm making red star ornaments for some extended family and scarfs for all four of my girlfriends. Hopefully I can get it all finished for Christmas!

I'm also making a queen quilt for our bed in a subway tile pattern, but it doesn't have a deadline.

Rooskie87 · November 2014

I love that other people knit and crochet. I always worry its going to become a lost art.

I'm currently knitting my mom a scarf and possibly an ear warmer if I have enough yarn. Then I'm going to knit my niece another hat because I found the squishiest pink yarn. After that I promised my cousin a nautical blanket for a baby shower in March and the ladies at church are suppose to bring me yarn to make a white prayer shawl. Free Yarn!!

Question - how long do you all make scarves? I like mine really long but I'm a lot taller than my mom. She's 5'1" so I was thinking 5'?

MissesFroom · November 2014

I am not a knitter or a crocheter but you girls sure are talented!!! My MIL taught me to knit over 5 years ago. I got half way through a scarf and didn't finish. Now I don't remember how to knit! lol

I love crafting. I am a preschool teacher, so my hot glue gun is always out! I don't have any holiday crafts planned yet. TB has replaced my pinterest obsession (for the time being).

bl1210 · November 2014

slappiness said:

bl1210 said:

I can only crochet a straight line...chain stitch, is that what it's called?

I wish I could sew. I spend many hours pinning and telling myself, "you can so make that". I never do. However, I do have an embroidery machine. This weekend I have several shirts to make for my nephew, my MIL, and our neighbor's little girl.

OMG, I wish I had the patience to embroider shirts! I hate trying to get things lined up properly in the hoop.

And seriously, if you can embroider, I'm sure you can sew!! Start off small. I started with quilting strips together. Straight lines. Then I made zipper pouches and pillows. Find an easy/beginner pattern, and follow it. You can do it!

I would like to try and make simple pillow case dresses or peasant style dresses that I can monogram or applique. I would also like to be able to make ruffle pants/shorts for little girls and shorts/pants for little boys so I can sell matching outfits. Right now I just make onesies or gowns (pre-made) with matching burp cloths or bibs.

Any suggestions for a starter sewing machine?

Mysh · November 2014

@kariann12 Here ya go: Willy the Fox (he is a knit, BTW) I have a crochet pattern for a child's jacket so I plan on trying to convert the pattern over. If it works and anyone is interested I'll let ya'll know.

I didn't post this one above but it is a VERY easy chevron blanket for the beginner crocheters.

Here is the Peppermint Throw and a YouTube video about it.

I'm also considering making this snowflake throw too.

The quilt work like afghan can apparently be found in this book. I haven't bought one yet to see if it really is though.

mouse315 · November 2014

@kariann12 Yes, that quilt is fantastic!

@crazyaunt84I must add the sheep scarf to my list! I collect them, and that is just too cool (or warm?)

smash928 · November 2014

@slappiness I was just going to ask if I can still play over there if I'm not a mom, so I'm glad you linked that post! I had no idea it existed. Thanks!

mustloveerica · November 2014

DH wants me to make him a Sackboy lol. So I guess now I need to learn to crochet. Does anyone have any great beginner patterns to share?

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