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I haven’t been doing much crocheting.
I did start a few projects like a granny square blanket for my nephew which I started but can’t complete because I’ve run out of wool.
I also did this shrug/jacket FOR MYSELF! Yup I finally got around to doing something for ME. I got a lot of great responses when I wore it to a cricket match.
Let’s back track a bit, on Saturday 18th June my mother had a family day at Ronald McDonald House Tooting, you would have seen me talk a little bit about it here. It was an open day event where parents could come and have a walk through of the house and get a general idea of what the charity does.
My sister did the usual face painting and jewellery. While I just put my crochet items on display and hoped the they would sell themselves. (I did get a few sales in the end)
Here are some of the pictures from Saturday.
Sunday 19th was the Annual Barbados Cultural Organisation Cricket match where we had a stall. I don’t have any pictures from this event but there were a lot of people who showed interest in my swim suit and the jacket/shrug.
That’s pretty much what I’ve been up to lately. I’m also thinking of making my own shampoos, conditioner, creams, hair butter that kinda stuff so I’ve been doing some research on that subject. I’m going to do an online course in the coming days so I’ll keep you guys posted.
We’re going to have a sale at a school fair this weekend so I’ll take some pictures and Blog about that, but in the mean time,
Stay Blessed and Happy Crafting.
I’ve missed you guys.
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When I tell u I live an absolutely boring life trust and believe it. I go to work come home do a bit of crocheting and go to sleep only to do it again the next day!
At weekends I spend most of my time crocheting, sleeping, and catching up on some last minute shopping.
I said all that to say nothing much happens in my life worth blogging about on a regular basis. I know you guys say I don’t HAVE to Blog everyday but I started off so well and now I feel like I lost my mojo *sigh*.
Here’s some of the stuff I’ve been working on.
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Look at what I stumbledupon for my followers who knit. Be sure to show me your finished products now.
This is a pattern I had made to teach my student how to make her first cabled hat, so I made sure it was not intimidating.
Very quick to knit, so great for gifts.
I have used a bulky alpaca yarn so it had a fair drape and a pom-pom was too heavy, but it may work better if you use wool.
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*Note added 12/31/10*
I have originally posted and recommended size #10 needles for the body, but it seems like many people have been getting a less slouchy result. If you want to get a slouchy hat for sure, it might be better to use size #11 for the body.
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*Note added 12/31/10*
I have originally posted and recommended size #10 needles for the body, but it seems like many people have been getting a less slouchy result. If you want to get a slouchy hat for sure, it might be better to use size #11 for the body.
PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION
Materials Needed:
US7 or 8 for Brim
US10 or 11 for Body
(NOTE : I had used #8 and #11, and the body was pretty big so I felted down a little. My student used #7 and #10, and it was a little less slouchier than the one I felted down. For snug brim I recommend 7, but if you want a big hat, try #11 for the body.#10 will give you a less-slouchy hat. Another way to add slouch is to do extra cable repeats before decrease.)
(NOTE : I had used #8 and #11, and the body was pretty big so I felted down a little. My student used #7 and #10, and it was a little less slouchier than the one I felted down. For snug brim I recommend 7, but if you want a big hat, try #11 for the body.#10 will give you a less-slouchy hat. Another way to add slouch is to do extra cable repeats before decrease.)
For either, DPN, fixed 16″ Circular, Using 32″+ needles to work in Magic loop is your choice.
I used Cascade Yarns Baby Alpaca Chunky. The hat weighs around 120g, so it is safe to use 2 skeins, but you’ll have a good portion of the second one left.
Directions:
Cast on 72st using smaller needles.
2×2 rib for AT LEAST 10 rows in Main Color.
(note to beginners, from experience–I know how it feels when you kind of get sick of ribbing quickly and want to move on to the body, but if you make your brim too short, you will end up with a hat that doesn’t stay on your head! So be patient–you’ll get there soon enough 
Make sure you get at least 1.5″)
Increase row : Repeat *K3M1* (96st)
Change to the bigger needle. If you chose to change colors between the brim and body, change your yarn to Contrasting color in the next row.
Establishing rows:
Row1, 2 and 3) P2, K6, P2, K6
Row 4) P2, T6F, P2, K6
T6F: put the next 3 st on a cable needle and hold it in the front, knit the next 3 st, and then knit the 3st on the cable needle. If you find holding the stitches on the back is easier, you can do that instead. Just once you decide which one you like, stick to that throughout the hat.
From there, repeat these rows 2 times:
Row 1~7)P2, K6, P2, K6
Row 8) P2, T6F, P2, K6
At this point you should have 3 cable ‘twists’
Decrease section:
Row 1) P2 K6 P2, K4, K2tog (90st)
Row 2) P2 K6 P2, K5 (aka “even”) (90st)
Row 3) P2 K6 P2, K3, K2tog (84st)
Row 4) P2 K6 P2, K4 (aka “even”) (84st)
Row 5) P2 K6 P2, K2, K2tog (78st)
Row 6) P2 K6 P2, K1, K2tog (72st)
Row 7) P2 K6 P2, K2tog (66st)
Row 8) P2 T6F (if you have been doing T3B, do that here), P1, P2tog (60st)
Row 9) P2 K6 P2tog (54st)
Row 10) P2 K5 K2tog (48st)
Row 11) P2 K4 K2tog (42st)
Row 12) P2 K3 K2tog (36st)
Row 13) P2 K2 K2tog (30st)
Row 14) P2 K1 K2tog (24st)
Row 15) P2tog k2tog (12st)
Row 16) K2tog (6st)
Cut yarn, draw through remaining 6 stitches. Pull tightly to close the hole.
Weave in ends in the inside of the hat and block.
Hope you guys like it!
This pattern (including text & images) is an original AZURE KNITS design. It is for personal use only. Other uses, including but not limited to reproduction, distribution, or sales of the pattern is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved.
HOWEVER if you would like to sell the knitted product, I don’t really mind since its pretty generic. But if you would like to sell it please contact me first. Thanks!
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Thought I’d post this little thing too, just to give some notes to beginner knitters.
Here are two basic constructions of hats, that may help you.
via AZURE KNITS BLOG: Free Pattern! Quick Cable Slouch Hat//Hat constructions – StumbleUpon.
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I read all these amazing blogs where people talk about any and everything and I just can’t do it!
I promise to make an effort starting tomorrow.
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The last time that I did a post on what I was working on, I mentioned I was going to do 2 patterns that I had queued in My Ravelry! Let’s just say that things didn’t go according to plan.
I did start the granny market bag, I just have the handles to finish but I don’t have much wool left (didn’t take any photos). I bought the wool from a charity shop so it had no label or anything on it so I have no clue what it is and where I would be able to get some more. Don’t you just hate when that happens?
The cable hat was not coming out the way it looked in the picture and I don’t know where I was going wrong, so I’ve put that on pause for the time being.
I did a few quick arm bands that seem to be making a hit in the house so I think I’ll be doing a few more and adding them to my collection.
I also finally got around to doing the teddy bear that I wanted to do, it’s my first attempt at doing an arugummi animal and though its a bit on the small side and doesn’t look like the picture, I found that the more of them I did the better they came out! What do u think?
Last but not least I did a visor for the oldest nephew and a business card holder for my home made business cards.
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