Making Fabric Yarn

On Sunday I rummaged through my yarn stash, looking for fabric that would be suitable to turn into yarn. I chose some georgette, polyester and viscose that I cut into strips and turned into little fabric skeins. 

I already have a project in mind, and I hope it turns as I imagined it. 
 

My new knitted vest

 

Well, what do you know! I once wowed that I am never going to get back to knitting, and now it's time to eat my own words! 

Truth be told, last winter I tried making some knitted scarves, but ditched the needles after the 3rd row. And I've come to the conclusion that the bigger the needle size, the more likely I am to tackle the project. So, when I got this yarn, which btw is discontinued, I decided to make something for myself, because the yarn variegation is just so lovely, it would have been a complete waste if used for a non-significant project.  

I went with 9mm circular needles, and in hindsight,  I could have used even bigger ones, but nevertheless, I like how my new vest looks like.  What I like most about it is the arm gap - it's huge and the whole appearance tilts towards the mori girl style.

Looking forward to get the best wears out if it! 

P.S. The edges are crocheted. I couldn't help myself! :)-

Maple Leaf Scarf - crochet video

 

Remember the scarf I posted last year, as a part of the Last Minute Gifts series? Well, I created a video for it as well, and it's up on my channel. 

Now that I added picots to this one, I love the looks even more. 

I am tickled to try it in self striping yarn, but I have so many projects started and also tons to be published, so I think it's best if I stop right here. 

Crochet Pumpkin - video tutorial

Pumpkin season is here! 

Isn't it lovely how pumpkin decor makes a place radiant, filled with warmth and joy?

Every year I try to make a different pumpkin ornament / decoration, and the idea for this pumpkin came from my crochet class. As part of my yarn shop, I also offer crochet workshops for both kids and adults (I call it a "crochet school"), and this came from the exercise where we learn how to work in a round using just single crochets. Needless to say, the kids love this exercise as they not only master the stitch, but also get to go home with cute little pumpkins.

If you are into making one such, I created a video tutorial for it.

 

 Click here for the video tutorial.

 

Saving a Family Heirloom - Crochet Valance

A couple of weeks ago, a dear customer came with a request for salvaging a crochet valance. I never take up custom orders, but the story was too sweet to turn it down, and it had a sentimental effect on me where I immediately thought of my grandma, and how I finished things she'd started but left off unfinished. 

So this lady's cousin had a valance that was a couple of rows shy of being finished, but her mother died never finishing it.  She already had one made, but this was a twin curtain, so she wanted it finished as to hang it next to the first one. As my customer is a beginner, she didn't feel she will be able to finish her aunt's work, so she brought it to the shop. As it required only one row of mash and three rows of the border, I agreed to finish it. 

It took me a while to get used to the minimalistic hook, which was 0.5 mm by the way, as prior to that I was working with a 5mm hook (pictured together), so it had an enormous strain on my eyes. But the job was done, both ladies were thrilled and happy!

The valance was truly beautiful, but whatever I tried I couldn't snap a good photo as I didn't have the right window to hang it on, and show it in all its beauty.