1/29/08

Red Granny blanket


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Originally uploaded by slichly.
Posted this on Ravelry already but wanted to share it here. Squares are "joined as you go" by making one square and then joining all following squares during the last round. Part of my destashing effort.

Made with Red Heart Strata in Confetti and Caron Wintuk in Carmen.

1/23/08

Favorites for a gloomy,rainy day


1. Bingo Squares, 2. FANtastic Scarf - Crochet, 3. Picture 060, 4. granny sekskant, 5. Modern Quilt Wrap_01, 6. CrocChetQuilt, 7. IMG_2465, 8. Pinwheel back, 9. hexagon close, 10. Silk Garden Mitred Square, colour 228, 11. Lizard Ridge, 12. IMG_1980b, 13. felt necklace - finished!, 14. Original colors, 15. Christmas elves, 16. Easter 2007 variations on a theme

Warshrag


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Originally uploaded by slichly.
I guess some of my southern heritage can shine thru a little bit..

Pattern: Ballband dishcloth, Mason-Dixon Knitting
Yarn: Aunt Lydia's Denim Quick Crochet in Oxford and Rose.

It states in the pattern that a dishcloth is not a dishcloth until it has actually washed a dish.

Do you think this will make me want to clean up more? :)

1/16/08

Square 1



So in order to keep my creative juices flowing, I joined a crochet-along that is on Crafster and on Ravelry. 12 inch squares. One per month. Shouldn't be too hard, right? Here' the one for January:

Pattern can be found here: Dreamcatcher

PS: Got into Physiology so I hope my brain does not turn to mush :)

1/11/08

Ravelry

Woo hoo! My membership into Ravelry went thru today! If you are a member, please look for me. My ID is: knitlich.

1/9/08

Camp Fire Candy


Although I haven't talked about it in this blog, Camp Fire USA has been a part of my family for quite some time. I was a Camp Fire girl for several years (a bluebird, too) and Sarah has been in Camp Fire for the last 4 years. Paige will start next year when she is in kindergarten. I am the Co-Leader for Sarah's group because I believe that Camp Fire is important for today's children. Without getting too mushy, I feel attached to this organization because of the values it represents. In the last 4 years, Sarah and I have camped together many times, gone hiking, made crafts, walked in numerous parades, sang songs, but the two major things I love about Camp Fire the most is the environmental education and community service. We have cleaned up beaches and parks and campsites. We studied the stars and went to a planetarium. We started a compost bin in our backyard and learned what will recycle and what will not. How often do kids get to make fires and use hachets and whittle with pocketknifes? Most kids today do not even know how to light a match... Why should they when they have a fancy lighter/candle starter thingie? We have crafted blankets and pillows for homeless children. We have collected hygiene products for the women's shelter. We have sung songs and played games with patients in a nursing home. We have made valentines and personally delivered them to the local VA hospital patients. Sarah is learning how to be a volunteer. When she is an adult, her community will need people like her.

I have seen Sarah mature and grow confident in her skills. Her progression towards adulthood and womanhood will include the belief that she is capable of taking care of herself. Maybe I am more of a feminist than I am willing to announce but girls need to know that they can do it themselves and should not rely on someone else to take care of them.

Now that I have gotten off my soapbox, I will announce that the ONLY fundraiser that she does for this organization is to sell candy. Lots and lots of candy. Now, you may be thinking, this is a horrible time of year to try and sell candy especially since most people resolve to lose weight and become more healthy. That is all in good and I would never want to sway someone to breach healthful living.

The candy is only $5 per box and makes a great gift. Friends, family, neighbors, clients, customers, and employees always like a little pick me up. Where else can you get a Valentine's Day gift so affordably? There are 4 choices: Almond Roca (the original), Mint Patties, Almond Caramel Clusters and P'nuttles (toffee peanuts).

For those who still do not want candy but wish to support the organization, you can buy a box of candy and our Council is arranging for donated boxes of candy to be delivered to Marines returning from Iraq at Camp Pendleton just South of here. So by donating just $5, you are helping two causes: lifting the spirits and showing appreciation to our troops and helping a young girl reach her goals as well as building confidence.

Even if you don't buy candy from Sarah, I hope that you will pause whenever you see a Camp Fire girl or boy or even a Girl Scout or Boy Scout selling in front of a store and help contribute to their goals by buying whatever they are selling.

1/1/08

Paige's cardigan


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Originally uploaded by slichly.
I was so ready to make something after my finals were up. I saw this sweater in my mom's KnitSimple magazine and knew I had to make it. It is worked side to side from cuff to cuff. That is how you get the vertical stripes. I love the colors that Red Heart comes up with, I just wish their yarn was softer. Of course, you can't beat it's durability for a kid's sweater. Click on picture for pattern and yarn details.


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