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Showing posts with label projects. Show all posts

Friday, July 27, 2012

Olympic and Ravellenic Games

      As you may or may not know the Olympic Games start today and that also means that the Ravellenic Games start today as well. I have several projects planned for the Ravellenic Games. I have several crochet projects as well as knit projects planned. When choosing my projects I tried to choose projects that I could get done in a relatively short amount of time. I wanted to challenge myself with how many project I could get done but not over extend myself.

     Ravellenic Games Flag Logo Thingy

I have three crochet projects planned and three knitting projects planned.

Two of the three crochet projects are baby hats. I am using a different pattern for each hat. The pattern that I am using for the first hat is Lickety Split Crocheted Newborn Hats The pattern I am using for the other hat is Crochet Baby Beanie. I am planning on donating these hats to a charity so I am using acrylic yarn to make them. I am planning on using the purple yarn with the silver strand in it for the first hat and the sage green color yarn for the second hat.

My other crochet project is Round Bumpy Scrubbie. I am making this out of some cream colored cotton yarn. 

For my knitting projects, I chose projects that would help me get better at knitting and learn more knitting skills. 

My first knitting project I have planned to make is the Waffle Knit Dishcloth. I have not knit very many different stitch combinations so this will be an adventure to try. I chose this pattern because it isn't like anything I have knit before (which isn't really saying much haha) I am planning on making this in purple cotton. I will most likely not use it as a dishcloth but I will probably use it as a blanket square.

My second knitting project is one that I have made before it is Monster Chunks. The first time I made a Monster Chunk the stitches weren't very tight and I had to put lining in it so the stuffing wouldn't show through. I chose this project because I want to improve my knitting in the round. I am using a multicolored blue yarn for the body (I think, I might change my mind) and a light dusty blue color for the feet. 
Body Color (Maybe)
Feet Color (It is kind of hard to see but it is a gray blue color)



My last knitting project that I have planned is Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth. I have made this pattern before, but I did not do the increases and decreases that are suggested in the pattern. This time I am planning on doing the increases and decreases that are suggested in the pattern. I chose this pattern to learn and practice a different way to increase and decrease. I am not sure what yarn I am going to use for this project yet. Perhaps I will use scrap yarn.

I know this post had a lot about knitting in it that is why I am planning on starting a blog just about my knitting adventures. 

I will post updates on the progress of all my Ravellenic projects both knitting and crochet throughout the games. I am really excited for the Olympics and Ravellenic Games to start!! :D :D

I hope you all have great days today!! 

A question for the comments: Are you excited for the Olympics to start? 

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

I Need to Get Motivated!

I need to get motivated. I have several projects in progress right now that I would really like to finish. I also have several projects I need to start on. I need to start on a toy that my sister wants to give to her friend's daughter. I have been putting off making one for a few weeks now. I am starting on it tomorrow or perhaps later today.

Today I have several works in progress (WIPs) that I would like to work on. I have a simple scarf I have been working on for a while now. I have a giant granny square blanket that need completing. I also have a blanket square that is halfway done. I am going to work on the blanket square first. It is the smallest of the three projects and it is will be the quickest to complete. I am planning on making a few squares from the same pattern as the one I am currently working on. Here is the link to the blanket square pattern: Drop in the Bucket 12" Square

None of these WIPs have to be done anytime soon. I would just like them to be. :)

Please feel free to leave a comment telling me about your current WIPs :)

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

New Pattern Release

Hello everyone!

I wanted to make a quick blog post to announce that I am realeasing a new pattern. It is going to be a free pattern. It is for an amigurumi. I designed it to celebrate having 50 members in my Ravelry group Awesome Amigurumi. Here is a link to the group if you would like to take a look at it: Link to Awesome Amigurumi group on Ravelry

I would also like to share that I will be updating this blog more often. I will be sharing with you my crochet projects I am working on and updating you on there progress. I will also be sharing some tips that I have learned so that maybe they can help you as well!

Thank you!

Monday, June 18, 2012

Free Purple Monster Pattern


Purple Monster Pattern




Purple Monster Pattern

Materials
Hook: 4mm
Purple Worsted Weight Yarn (or any color for a different colored monster)
A small amount of a different colored yarn for the mouth (optional)
12mm Safety Eyes (optional) (Safety eyes are not safe for small children)
Stitch Marker
Yarn needle

You need to know how to make a magic ring for this pattern.

Body

**Make a magic ring, sc 5 in the ring (5)**
R1: 2sc in each st around (10)
R2: Sc1, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (15)
R3: Sc 2, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (20)
R4: Sc 3, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (25)
R5: Sc 4, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (30)
R6: Sc 5, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (35)
R7: Sc 6, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (40)
R8: Sc 7, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (45)
R9: Sc 8, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (50)
R10-17: Sc in each st around (50)
R18: Sc 8, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (45)
R19: Sc in each st around (45)
R20: Sc 7, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (40)
R21: Sc 6, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (35)
R22-24: Sc in each st around (35)
R25: Sc 6, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (40)
R26: Sc 7, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (45)
R27-29: Sc in each st around (45)
R30:Sc 7, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (40)
R31:Sc 6, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (35)
R32:Sc 5, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (30)
Begin stuffing firmly
R33:Sc 4, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (25)
R34:Sc 3, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (20)
R35:Sc 2, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (15)
Continue stuffing firmly
Tie off, leave long end for sewing


Head

**Make a magic ring, sc 5 in the ring (5)**
R1: 2sc in each st around (10)
R2: Sc1, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (15)
R3: Sc 2, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (20)
R4: Sc 3, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (25)
R5: Sc 4, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (30)
R6: Sc 5, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (35)
R7: Sc 6, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (40)
R8: Sc 7, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (45)
R9: Sc 8, 2Sc in next st; Rep 5 times (50)
R10-13: Sc in each st around (50)
R14: Sc 8, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (45)
R15:Sc 7, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (40)
R16:Sc 6, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (35)
R17:Sc 5, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (30)
Place Safety eyes and begin stuffing firmly
R18:Sc 4, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (25)
R19:Sc 3, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (20)
R20:Sc 2, sc2tog; Rep 5 times (15)
Continue stuffing firmly
Tie off


Arms (Make 2 or more)

**Make a magic ring, sc 5 in the ring (5)**
R1: 2sc in each st around (10)
R2-23: Sc in each st around (10)
Stuff lightly
Tie off, leave long end for sewing

Sew the head and body together. Sew the arms on the body.
Sew a mouth (optional)

© Carissa Teixeira
Do not sell this pattern
Do not distribute this pattern as your own


Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Back again!

I am so sorry everyone! I have been really busy focusing on all my projects!! I have just designed an amigurumi. It is pretty simple in my opinion. I have written the pattern and typed it up. However, I can not release the pattern until I have it tested. If you are interested in testing please leave a comment. Here is a picture of my Purple Monster amigurumi

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Decisions! Decisions!

I finished my amigurumi elephant the other day. Now, I need to decide on my next project!! I am working on two VERY simple scarves of my own design. One scarf is single stitch and the other is double stitch and both are less than halfway complete. I am also about to make an octopus (from my own pattern that I still need to test) for my friend's birthday next week. I need to get started on that! My favorite types of projects are amigurumi. :)

These are just some random questions that I was curious about. Answer in a comment! :)
Do you guys have any projects that you're working on? Do you make you're own patterns? What is your favorite type of project to make?