Knitting Dragonflies

Who isn't trying to decrease their stash or get more organized these day? I'm trying to use what I have, although often I "need" to purchase more yarn to make the project I'm planning "work" hehe. While shopping my stash I had an idea to mix two strands of yarn, one solid and one dk weight multi color together and knit a simple cardigan. (and use even more stash up)  It was easy and fast to make.  I used a worsted weight yarn Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in Beige 100% Wool, which I love, always a workhorse yarn for myself and always available at big box stores.  The lighter weight (Yarn Bee Dee-Lish Boutique in the color almond bark, a Hobby Lobby brand yarn).  I loved the long color change of this yarn and it seemed like it would be nice to add to the first without making the result too bulky.  This yarn is listed as a DK weight but I think it is closer to fingering weight)  it is 90% Acrylic and 10% Alpaca, so it has a little halo to it. I'm a...

I was inspired by some yarn bombing I saw recently. When we returned home I started thinking about making something for our own yard. When I needed something for my morning glories to grow on I decided I would knit something. Knitted Trellis Finished Trellis It turned out nice and I enjoyed looking at it under the vines all summer. I left it up all winter and it did fine until the very end when one strand broke and then the whole thing unraveled. Ugh!! So I would recommend taking it down if you have winter where you live. Yarn used was some Red Heart Super Saver, I wanted something cheap, because I wasn't sure how it would turn out. I used one skeins to complete it, which was 436 yards (approx) of weight 4 or worsted weight yarn. After experimenting I used size US 17 needles, I'll post the pattern below.  Advice, when you trying to see if your trellis is wide enough, stretch that sucker really tightly. I realized after the first rain that it grew, and ended up ...

I got the crochet bug at the beginning of this year. I was in a knitting slump and discovered videos on YouTube explaining crochet. I started with hats, and scarves and have moved on to cardigans. This pattern is a paid pattern, but I fell in love with it and the designer has so many sizes (from 3 month baby size to adult 4XL tall). The designer is Ashlea Konecny and her website/blog is HeartHookHome ( link ) She has lots of free patterns available along with paid ones. So go over and take a look! Cozy Coed Cardigan Cozy Coed Cardigan I’m still not as confident with my crochet skills so I’m using 100% acrylic yarns. Right now my favorite is from Hobby Lobby. Their “I Love This Yarn” worsted weight. I had read good reviews on it and made my first cardigan out of it. After wearing it every day all winter I’m giving this yarn a big thumbs up. Especially for price and care in addition to the large selection of colors and prints, tweeds, etc.…..Go check it out! This only t...