Beaded Amulet Bag

Pattern:  A Simple Beaded Amulet Bag

by Anne Reaves

Taught at one of the Lafayette Lacemakers meeting.   There are actually two patterns.   One for knitting, one for crochet.

I finished the amulet bag - I used Royale Size 3 Crochet Cotton.   Color Plum (0871).    Size 4 Knitting Needles.  6/0 Miyuki Vineyard Seed Bead Mix.   Ribbon.

Edited:  Looks like a red hat project with the colors I chose ; )

 

DONE -- they are DONE

They fit!   They are longer!

I like them!

YAY ; )

New Knitter Mitts pattern ( link H E R E. ) + a few rows of YO, k2tog -- 

Used hand spun Shetland from my stash.

Purchased many many years ago

at the Scarlet Letter

Annual Feast of the Hunters' Moon.

October 5-6, 2024

9-5 Saturday

9-4 Sunday

Fort Ouiatenon 

2129 So. River Road

West Lafayette, IN 47906

Lafayette Lacemakers

Location 104

knitting ....

Yes - I did get the 2nd mitt knitted.

Do you see the small length or hand spun shetland

that I had left?  I have some of the darker color - probably enough to seam them closed.

Plan to block and get the seam done on Monday.

The wrap - pattern called Ardent -  only a few more rows added.  Uncertain I will have it completed in time for 2024 Feast.   I do have a couple others which I can wear with my costume for the Feast of the Hunters' Moon.

(2023 with Brenda & Carolyn, observing the opening ceremony)

 

Knitting mitts

Knitting a pair of texting mitts -- fingerless gloves.

For my costume (October 2024 Feast of the Hunters' Moon.

The yarn is hand spun Shetland from Scarlet Letter.

I purchased these many years ago!!!

Honestly, barely enough for the pair.

My previous  (2 pair of ) mitts, for my costume, are shorter in length.

Depending on the weather, a longer mitt may be needed.

 the off-white pair are short.

The ones I made last year were still too short.

 (gave 2 pair away).  Hoping the third try will be the charm.    

New Knitter Mits pattern:

pattern link HERE -- video below.

 If you are in the area,

The Feast of the Hunters' Moon is a two-day event. (photo from last year)

October 5-6, 2024

Be sure to stop by and say hello:

 Location 104

Lafayette Lacemakers, Inc., tent

 

Fort Ouiatenon 

2129 So. River Road

West Lafayette, IN 47906

 

Pinned to the blocking squares . . .

I started with the Summer Sky Wrap pattern

c. Woolinberry Ltd 2016,

adjusted it a little bit.

Brediculous Hand Dyed Yarn

Cloud 9 - Fingering Weight 3 ply

Baby Alpaca / Silk / Cashmere.

Indigo.

  

 

Some progress on my Wraps

I think I've done more knitting in the past couple weeks.  And a small bit of tatting.

 Antarktis ... nearly finished.

 Ardent ... another section done while chatting with friends.

 Summer Sky.  Next section - Star Stitch.  I've never tried it, but liked the look of it in the photograph.

September will be button classes and an intermediate tatting class.

Via zoom thru the Lace Museum.

 

Monday cast on ...

I purchased this yarn in January.   At a lovely store in Pensacola, FL.

Dixie Knits.

The yarn store was lovely.   I wished I had more time

to totally shop --- did find the EXACT color blue I was seeking.

And the correct amount.

Cloud 9 -- what a beautiful yarn.   Knits like a dream.

Will eventually be a wrap, called Summer Sky.

Woolenberry pattern.

Honestly, knits like a dream.   I hope it looks nice 

once I am done.

 Ardent by Woolenberry.  No progress.  The yarn is nice tho.   The color is so - natural.   I find it challenging.   Easier for me to use colorful fibers.

 I found Antarktis by Woolenberry.

I started it in .... I don't know 2017???   Nice to have unearthed it.    How do these beautiful projects get burried in the craft room?     I think it is my oldest Woolenberry WIP.

 The yarn store is no longer in business!

 

Meanwhile .... Knitting. Costume pieces.

Edited

I have six knitted pieces.   Will make THREE pair.   YAY.

Hope to sew them into mitts tomorrow. (the side seam with opening for thumb).

The pattern New Knitter Mitts

is really easy and simple to create.

I'm using Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran

Made in Kilcar Ireland

90% wool / 10% angora.

Nice yarn for the project.

The yarn was purchased from Sheep's Clothing

in Valparaiso, Indiana.

The Sheep's Clothing store is in the process of closing.

Currently, everything is 40% off.

[Reply to comment/question ... The Sheep's Clothing has been 

in town many years.   Then, was closing - acquired a new owner,

and once again closing.  I'm not sure the reason(s).  It is a nice

store/shop and sells quality products.]

And---I've been sewing ... trying to get my

costume(s) ready for October's

Feast of the Hunters' Moon.

Last October, I had borrowed clothing/costume pieces to wear.

Since then, I've purchased a couple pieces and

have sewn skirts.   And made mop hats.

(don't you think the hat needs a tatted lace edge?????)

Want to look nice in October!

This was last October - and my hands were 

chilled.   Hoping the new mitts will be warmer.

Tatting with cold fingers was a challenge, until later when the temperature warmed up.

[I did purchase the cape and hat.]

2023 Feast of the Hunters' Moon

And, if you are in the neighborhood, 

stop by and say hello!

Lafayette Lacemaker's:  Feast of the Hunters' Moon

demonstrating lace making.

Tatting, bobbin lace, knitting, etc.

 

Knitting: A pair knitted

I finished knitting the second (or one pair) of mitts.

With more yarn on the ball ... seeing if I can get another pair.

Then can sew the side with opening for thumb.

I've also gone thru my stash - thinking I have another ball of this type/color yarn : )

Using Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweek Aran.

Made in Kilcar Ireland.  90% wool, 10% angora.

 

One of 2

Started a pair of mitts today.  I'm using Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tween Aran.   Made in Kicar Ireland.  Colour 360007.   Size 9 knitting needles.

The pattern was part of a kit.   I like the simplicity of this pattern ; )

 

Onsie to Pair of Slippers

 

Froze Toes Slippers, pattern by Kristin McDonnell.  Uses (left over) blanket yarn by BERNAT.

A pair!

Currently, deciding which WIP to get out of the knitting bag.

Bernat Blanket yarn.

10928 - Deep Fuschia

161110

-------------------- Note:  nope, didn't add non-skid pieces to the slippers.   A very good idea.   These, I use as I am putting my feet up to knit or view television. 

 

Onesie

Going on a hunt for supplies .... I realized that there are a few onsies in my knitting projects.    These need to be PAIRS.

 Mosaic knitting.   Project bags.  This was a LNS class & I had enough left overs to create a 2nd bag.   One finished, and one WIP.   (IMO:  It is a GREAT way to use up bits of yarns, multiple colors.)    Pattern is by Cindy Walker 'Mosaic Bag'

 This was a LNS project.   Knit mittens in a day with bulky yarn.   Only, it took me longer to get just ONE and I didn't start the 2nd one (yet).   Class/Pattern called "All Day Mitten"

 Froze Toes Slippers, pattern by Kristin McDonnell.  Uses (left over) blanket yarn by BERNAT.   I did put the 2nd slipper on knitting needles.  These need to be done and put to use this winter.

 This is another LNS class.  It is a toe-up sock class that I struggled with.   Yet, my 2nd sock is nearly there.   Another good project to finish up this winter.

I hope any of you reading this post, with ONE of two -- or projects 50% complete -- can get back into the groove and enjoy finishing!!! 

   

Sometimes, you just feel like knitting.

Antarktis

Pattern by Janina Kallio, Woolenberry

Ardent

Pattern by Janina Kallio, Woolenberry

Risoni Bias Scarf

Pattern by Kristin Ford

[but I might start over and do this differently.   I cast on too many stitches]

I also really would like to start the Risoni Triangle by Janet Avila.   (free on Ravelry).   Now that I have the skeins needed (of Risoni), I'm looking forward to making an asymmetrical triangle.   

 

Finish: It is a Wrap

 The Pattern is

Orbit by Janina Kallio, Woolenberry

Using 100% superwash merino wool.  LOOP Studio, color Easel.  I put this on a dark tee shirt so you can see the pattern.   

I'm really happy how easily this knit up and how nice it blocked.

It is ready to wear!

Wrap

 Moving along with Orbit --- I think one section to go -- then the eyelet ending.