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MarathonKnitter
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what are you crafting over the summer???
do you have anything specifically planned to craft over the summer??
i'm hoping to knock out the following list:
* finish sweater for grandma
* knit the rock island shawl for myself as part of a KAL with the knitting group i recently joined
* knit a pair of socks for myself... i've never knit socks for myself. it's time i wear my own socks
except for my grandma's sweater, the other two items are small, lightweight, and portable... i don't want a heavy wool blanket sitting on my lap
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Posted 5/25/11 9:51 AM  |
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
Yes to do my sons letters for their rooms myself, Doing all of Teddy's birthday decorations, invitations, and so forth. Finish the family scrapbook, start Andrews, Update Teddy's scrapbook. So very much! Lol!
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| Posted 5/26/11 12:38 AM |
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computergirl
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
Just finished two items:
- Cabled knit hat for myself ("Clamber" on Ravelry for anyone who might care, lol)
- Gingham cafe curtains for my kitchen
Upcoming projects for the summer:
- Cabled knit hat for my 2 yr old DD. I want to use the same yarn that I used for my hat, but find a different pattern so it's not completely matchy-matchy.
- A knit shawl (I'm looking at "Multnomah" on Ravelry). I have no idea when I'm going to wear a shawl, but I always wanted to make one.
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| Posted 5/26/11 6:02 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
Posted by computergirl
Just finished two items:
- Cabled knit hat for myself ("Clamber" on Ravelry for anyone who might care, lol)
- Gingham cafe curtains for my kitchen
Upcoming projects for the summer:
- Cabled knit hat for my 2 yr old DD. I want to use the same yarn that I used for my hat, but find a different pattern so it's not completely matchy-matchy.
- A knit shawl (I'm looking at "Multnomah" on Ravelry). I have no idea when I'm going to wear a shawl, but I always wanted to make one.
i love the hat and the shawl.
i thought the same thing about a shawl for myself. i made one and i use it as a scarf. i put it on "backwards"... like a cowboy would wear a bandanna, with the point in the front. then i throw on my coat. it covers me up real nice and keeps me warm.
i made the aran weight victorian lace shawl in 100% alpaca... talk about YUMMY and WARM
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| Posted 5/26/11 7:49 PM |
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marymob
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
I did know how to knit, way back when; I really gotta learn again. Knitting shawls sounds neat!!!!! I want to collect milkweed pods, this yr. My Cousin sent me some pretty ones that she decorated for Christmas!! Mary
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marymob
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
Posted by libby2595
Posted by computergirl
Just finished two items:
- Cabled knit hat for myself ("Clamber" on Ravelry for anyone who might care, lol)
- Gingham cafe curtains for my kitchen
Upcoming projects for the summer:
- Cabled knit hat for my 2 yr old DD. I want to use the same yarn that I used for my hat, but find a different pattern so it's not completely matchy-matchy.
- A knit shawl (I'm looking at "Multnomah" on Ravelry). I have no idea when I'm going to wear a shawl, but I always wanted to make one.
i love the hat and the shawl.
i thought the same thing about a shawl for myself. i made one and i use it as a scarf. i put it on "backwards"... like a cowboy would wear a bandanna, with the point in the front. then i throw on my coat. it covers me up real nice and keeps me warm.
i made the aran weight victorian lace shawl in 100% alpaca... talk about YUMMY and WARM
Oh, Libby, do you have a pic of the Victorian shawl? Would love to see it!!!!  Mary
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| Posted 5/26/11 10:42 PM |
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THUMPER
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
Mary
Where do you get them?
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| Posted 5/26/11 10:42 PM |
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marymob
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
Posted by THUMPER
Mary
Where do you get them?
Laurie, I think they grow in meadows, but you can plant them!!! Mary
http://www.monarchwatch.org/milkweed/prop.htm
Another link on milkweed.
http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/bi/2000/Ethnobotany/milkweed.html
Message edited 5/26/2011 10:59:10 PM.
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| Posted 5/26/11 10:50 PM |
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THUMPER
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
I guess I will not find them here in FL.
I will be making my fabric wreaths this summer.
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| Posted 5/26/11 10:52 PM |
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marymob
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
Posted by THUMPER
I guess I will not find them here in FL.
I will be making my fabric wreaths this summer.
If I can find 'em, would you like me to send ya some? Your wreaths are so pretty!!! Mary
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| Posted 5/26/11 11:02 PM |
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THUMPER
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
Thanks Mary, I have a friend in Massachusetts, I am going to ask her, will let you know. What do you do with them to make the ornaments?
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| Posted 5/26/11 11:34 PM |
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Cpt2007
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
I have a big list for the summer:
making lots of jewelry, both for my dd's daycare auction and I'm finally going to try to launch an etsy store! 
Christmas stockings for dh, dd and myself
other sewn gifts for the holidays
all of this while i work ft too. going to be busy!
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| Posted 5/27/11 2:08 PM |
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marymob
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
Posted by THUMPER
Thanks Mary, I have a friend in Massachusetts, I am going to ask her, will let you know. What do you do with them to make the ornaments?
OKY DOKY!!! Here's some ideas!!! Mary
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55897252.tip.html http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78888213.tip.html
http://gardenmama.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/11/my-entry.html
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| Posted 5/27/11 2:28 PM |
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Cpt2007
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
Mary, thanks for posting these links. Looks like a great (and beautiful) project!
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| Posted 5/27/11 2:41 PM |
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marymob
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Re: what are you crafting over the summer???
Posted by Cpt2007
Mary, thanks for posting these links. Looks like a great (and beautiful) project!
My pleasure, Liz!!! Mary
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