My Toasty's =)

My Toasty's 

 

My very own toasty's!!!

Pattern: toasty (My Ravelry Project Page)

Size made: one size fits all

Materials

Needles used: US 6 dpns

Yarn used: Lion Brand Wool Ease Solids & Heathers

Color: 402 Wheat (1 skein)

Bought at: Michael's

Project Details and Feedback

Duration of Project: February 16 to approx. February 25 (took a long time because I got my wisdom teeth out which put me out for quiet awhile)

Make this pattern again? Yes! Love it!

Use yarn again? Yes, like the color still. It's nice and warm and not scratchy.

Modifications? Used US 6 dpns because I didn't have US 7 so I CO 36 (12 on each needle) instead. Other modifications include longer thumbs and a 2x2 rib stitch approx. 2 inches that folds down. Love the rib modification because it gives it some extra warmth.  I think that my hands are pretty small though because the typical measurements were off for me (i.e. my palm is smaller).

My very own Simple Slouchy Hat

So...I finished this a while ago (February 16th actually) but I had not gotten around to taking pictures of it.

However, here it is now... =)

 

 

My very own warm Canadian hat!!

Pattern: Simple Slouchy Hat (My Ravelry Project Page)

Size made: medium

Materials

Needles used: US 6 dpns, US 11 circulars (16" I think)

Yarn used: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick

Color: 402 Wheat

Bought at: Michael's

Project Details and Feedback

Duration of Project: February 15 (pm) to February 16 (pm)

Make this pattern again? Yes! Instant gratification project!

Use yarn again? Yes, but only for people in cold climates or people that live in Arizona and are big babies in the winter (like mommy)! Do like the color; thought I might go crazy with all of the little strings sticking out of the yarn but didn't happen! haha!

Modifications? Used US 6 dpns for the first couple rows because I didn't have the size called for but it worked out great. It was just a little bit difficult to use such thick yarn with those needles but got it done and it's only a couple rows after all.

Tell her she is beautiful.

I decided this year to participate in the event "Tell her she is beautiful" that was this Valentine's Day weekend.  For this event, all you have to do is tell a girl/young lady/women in your life that she is beautiful. This is an attempt to counteract the negative images spewed by the media about how women should look.  This event is a reminder to all girls that you are beautiful just the way you are.

I decided to tell two younger girls this message; Mary and Camille.  They are two very different and two very beautiful girls...well...young ladies! =)  I also made both of them accessories to compliment their beauty. A hat and a scarf!

For Mary the scarf I made was Crochargosy and the hat I made for her was the My Blueberry Hat (can also be found on Ravelry). Here are some pictures:

 

For Camille's scarf I did the Luna Lovegood Scarf and her hat was the Pretty Puffs Slouchy Hat (again both can be found on Ravelry). Here are some pictures:

 

  

  

I'm so glad I did this. It was a very rewarding experience and it's nice to know that my love for crocheting might have actually helped two young ladies feel beautiful, thought of, and cared about...which they are!

I'm also so happy that I was able to do all of this (which I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to do).  I only had a little over a week to do all of this but my mission was accomplished!!!

Remember girls/young ladies/women (and men too)..

YOU are beautiful just the way you are. 

Do not let anyone make you feel anything less than extraordinary.

Love,

LeeAnn

Cowl 1- Hooded Cowl (for mommy)

This is my Hooded Cowl FO. Mommy is my beautiful model and the recipiant of the cowl!

Thank you for modeling mommy!

The color is much more like the first two.

Couldn't seem to get the camera to take the picture right! haha!

The pattern can be found on Ravelry and here. (This link is in a pdf and you might need to sign into bernet.com to get it...but hopefully not!)

I enjoyed this pattern and might do another one in a different color for mommy again.

She has said that she likes it and it is super warm.

My Felicity Hat

 

The pattern can be found in Ravelry

I'm sporting a felicity made with Caron Simply Soft. I modified this hat by Casting On 90 and leaving out one increase round. As a new knitter I love this pattern and am definitely going to be doing more and more and moree!!! =)