kris knits (and sews, and crochets, …)

November 13, 2011

Cousteau Cowl

Filed under: knitting — Kristin @ 6:38 pm

I made the Cousteau Cowl for my grandfather from KnitPicks Swish Worsted 100% superwash merino wool in Tidepool Heather on US 4 needles.

June 19, 2011

Birthday Bunting

Filed under: sewing — Kristin @ 9:37 am

I helped a friend make some bunting for decorations for her three year old’s birthday party. There were two sets of colors, each consisting of four fat quarters and one regular quarter, which yielded 71 6″ wide and 7″ long triangles. We ended up with eight 9′ lengths of bunting.

June 10, 2011

Mendocino Sundress

Filed under: sewing — Kristin @ 5:25 pm

I made the Mendocino Sundress for myself from some lightweight linen. I made some slight changes to the pattern – shortened the skirt, included 1/4″ elastic in the top hem casing and added different straps. The best part? Pockets!

May 30, 2011

Kelly’s Apron

Filed under: sewing — Kristin @ 3:43 pm

I made this apron for my sister’s birthday with McCall’s M5825 C.

May 29, 2011

Statue of Liberty

Filed under: miscellaneous — Kristin @ 2:25 pm

My friend’s Memorial Day party had a prize for the person who dressed the most patriotic. I won.

April 21, 2011

Etienne

Filed under: knitting — Kristin @ 10:50 pm

I made Etienne from KnitPicks Swish Bulky 100% superwash merino wool in Blackberry on US 11 and 10 1/2 needles.

April 18, 2011

Dishcloths

Filed under: knitting — Kristin @ 8:53 pm

I made a couple of Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloths, a Ballband Dishcloth and a Waffle Knit Dishcloth from Lily Sugar ‘n Cream 100% cotton in White (00001) and Natural Stripes (1004) on US 6 and 7 needles.

April 11, 2011

Clessidra

Filed under: knitting — Kristin @ 8:15 am

I made Clessidra for me from KnitPicks Stroll 75% superwash merino wool / 25% nylon in Burgundy on US 1 needles.

March 8, 2011

DJ Baby Rock! Hat

Filed under: knitting — Kristin @ 9:42 pm

I made this DJ Baby Rock! hat for Mae, who is having a Yo Gabba Gabba themed first birthday party this weekend. It was knit from Ice Yarns Long Eyelash 100% polyester in orange on US 10 needles.

February 24, 2011

August Pullover

Filed under: knitting — Kristin @ 10:23 pm

I made the August Pullover for me from KnitPicks Swish Bulky 100% superwash merino wool in Saffron on US 10 needles.

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