Crochet Thread Bracelets

I am completely obsessed with these crocheted bracelets. They take about an 1 1/2 hours to make and since crochet thread is available in so many bright colors the result is always fun =)







The first bracelet is the Julie Cuff from Blueprint Crochet
The Lotus Blossom Bracelets were made using a pattern by CreativeYarn

Look what I finished - Cinnabar - The Final Chapter

Ta-da! The moment you've all (or at least I've) been waiting for! The Cinnabar sweater is done. The sleeves were done, re-done, and re-re-done until they got to this point. I made a newbie mistake with hook size (kept the one from the edging, a size smaller than the body, when I began the sleeves) and it took me that whole time to realize it. Silly me, I paid for it. Sorry I couldn't provide an action shot (although it is blowing in the wind which is action, right?) but it doesn't fit me, it fits my mom, and she was too busy to get in a picture. That's okay though. One day when she least expects it, I'll capture that action shot and put it here where it belongs!

Stash Baskets!

I love making these! So easy. So crisp. Cotton is the way to go. I'm whipping up a couple more for around the house.



This little one is perfect for me to toss my jewelry into.



Next I want to make one with ribbon. Any thoughts?

Granny Square Blanket in Forever 21 Inspired Colors

I was shopping online the other day and stumbled upon a picture that caught my eye. In the background of the picture there was a granny square blanket in four perfectly modern complimentary colors. Score! I've been wanting to granny it up without becoming one. The squares aren't very big so I'll need around 140 of them to make a decent size blanket. I have 17 or so done. Little by little!

Cinnabar Update

I'm almost done! The problem is I've been almost done for about a month now. I'm bored. I don't want to finish it. Blah blah blah. You know how it goes. So I've decided that I'm forcing myself to finish the dang thing by the end of the month. Wish me luck!

Cinnabar by Doris Chan

Once again I've changed directions. I started this Cinnabar a few days ago and I've gotten pretty far. I'm done with the body and working on the edging. Once I'm done with that I'll add the sleeves. Here's a picture of hers and then mine.






So far I'm loving the fit. Fingers crossed that the sleeves fit too!

Runaround? No thanks.

I finished the runaround and was less than pleased. I made it at least a size too big, maybe more. You may or may not be able to see it in these pictures, but it fits me like a loose T-shirt. I want to try again with a thinner yarn and a smaller size. Here it is! Perhaps I'll sell it on etsy once I sew in the ends =)



Ignore the end-of-the-day hair and I-don't-like-it face.



If I clipped it in the back like they do on mannequins it would help.



Oh well. If you're interested in buying this piece I'll put in on Etsy for you. Just let me know =)