Lauren Gets Crafty

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Archive for 2005/11


Just For Fun

I have some lovely FOs to share, but could’t seem to get my photographer to help me out the other day and today I’m at work. I can’t model and photograph my first mittens! Until then, generate your very own Stitcher’s Name with this free random name generator.
My name is Mistress Fuzzy [...]

From Dishcloths to Bikinis

We had an all hands training meeting at work today, and before we got started, I was working on a “pumpkin” colored cotton dishcloth. This dishcloth was being made following a classic pattern (Grandmother’s Fav.) that is very useful.
This particular style of dishcloth used to be the bane of my [...]

UFO Update

For my own sanity and to convince you of it, I will update my list. I have completed several projects! Really!!
Unfinished Objects on Needles:

Pink Cotton Sonata Cardigan
Aqua Cotton Purse
Cotton Dishcloths
Feather & Fan Baby Blanket
Secret Christmas Project #3
Falling Leaves Scarf
Secret Christmas Project #4
Secret Christmas Project #5

Unfinished Objects in Need of Finishing Touches:

Hermione Hat
Hermione Mitten
Navy [...]

Knit Your Own Eye Patch!

A “patterns” page is already in the works for Craftgirl, but I can’t ask good pirates to wait. This is the first pattern I’ve written out for sharing, so feedback is most welcome!
Knit Your Own Eyepatch.doc
Knit Your Own Eye Patch
ARRRGGHH! What good is a pirate without an eye patch? Not much!
This lovely eye [...]

Ethan’s Hat

A few months ago, I knit a baby hat for Matt’s pregnant cousin Julie. Now that it’s getting cooler (and the baby’s been born), he can wear it. According to Julie, he loves it. She put it on him and showed him in the mirror and he went nuts. Can’t ask for more [...]