Projects...
I've made this sweater before. It's from a vintage pattern available here. This time, instead of using Caron Simply Soft, I used a tweedy wool blend that I had purchased at the CGOA Conference. The yarn is scratchy but not bad for use in a cardigan. The motifs are easy to make. You work in a square spiral and do not join each row. Of course, once the motifs are done, they must be sewn together. I added wide cuffs because I didn't like the way the 3/4 sleeve motifs were joined to the sleeve bands.
Close up, the ridged pattern is very interesting and I've received many compliments when I wear this cardi. The fit is good, although it looks a bit baggy on my skinny Mani!
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I designed this Lion Suede bag with a matching cell phone holder. I originally had used a satin lining but it was too soft for the purpose. The new lining is brown and black velveteen. I also attached a long strap since I am a person who has to be able to sling my bag over my shoulder. I was able to purchase a few great purse accessories like the D-rings and the snap toggles at Wal-Mart. I also inserted plastic canvas between the bag and the lining to give it some body. In retrospect, I wish I had made a boxy bottom to the purse since it now holds very little!
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I had quite a few skeins of acrylic worsted yarn left over so I decided to make a scrap afghan. I figured I'd just use up the hodge-podge of colors and not worry about how it looked. Well...when the afghan was about 2 feet square I couldn't bring myself to ruin it by using all the colors so-- you guessed it--I had to buy more yarn! Fifteen skeins later I finished it. I also whipped up a rice roll and a neck bolster with the few remaining scraps. The ugly colors? I actually gave them to Goodwill!
