tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347510982024-03-07T18:11:36.683-05:00Creative JourneysThis is a blog I created to post my creative projects. I write as well as do fine and graphic art and crafts. Enjoy.Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.comBlogger234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-7614145230871033932021-07-14T11:34:00.000-04:002021-07-14T11:34:04.116-04:002021 Projects So Far<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">January 8 - Painted a miniature Grogu</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35DcCzEA3Pk/YO770Ye2qgI/AAAAAAAAMyI/QgHZyJEh1YgJ5Hw4zgLwHwcx9qkzeDq8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-01-08%2B18.04.59.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35DcCzEA3Pk/YO770Ye2qgI/AAAAAAAAMyI/QgHZyJEh1YgJ5Hw4zgLwHwcx9qkzeDq8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2021-01-08%2B18.04.59.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">January 10 - Spun yarn from raw fiber</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-scadXaoQkGc/YO78DYa9vMI/AAAAAAAAMyQ/-JSGhTTIUYAjQn3qydHTtvNuMuz89W_CgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-01-10%2B20.14.56.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pm4bSe7KpwzVrvohHesaRAw63voXpiLfwDzGNTMtqyKY6sHsCMM5B3i3iSYFKoQAmTUGr547hKLOIfFUfQ1pv1Agd5L5Auck2YG80_JlT2wz_abKUeCiJMg7rDqqPOEoWBI_/w200-h200/2021-01-10+19.55.08.jpg" width="200" /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-scadXaoQkGc/YO78DYa9vMI/AAAAAAAAMyQ/-JSGhTTIUYAjQn3qydHTtvNuMuz89W_CgCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/2021-01-10%2B20.14.56.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">January 30 - Finished a knit baby doll for my granddaughter. This was my first time knitting anything other than clothing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LZ23b8fk304/YO78iqLCbyI/AAAAAAAAMyg/sK9O-6PhstkdVry8eZfpE82UqwiPr1EegCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-01-30%2B15.17.26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LZ23b8fk304/YO78iqLCbyI/AAAAAAAAMyg/sK9O-6PhstkdVry8eZfpE82UqwiPr1EegCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2021-01-30%2B15.17.26.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">February 5 - Learned a new craft, <a href="https://spinoffmagazine.com/nalbinding-a-short-history-of-an-ancient-craft/" target="_blank">Nalbinding </a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XOjd5Ev4GTg/YO79D-vbOBI/AAAAAAAAMyw/o3rulpYSfv4gRdAJiNfnTShllBuNHh02wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-02-05%2B15.35.42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XOjd5Ev4GTg/YO79D-vbOBI/AAAAAAAAMyw/o3rulpYSfv4gRdAJiNfnTShllBuNHh02wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2021-02-05%2B15.35.42.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">February 14 - Finished a cross-stitch project, first one of those in forever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2npRdils4-ZI6opqi1hx_ZI93k7-e53RpgsQCo537oaF8Pci_hE1mlMVlQFXDBzxdL0edXWH5ErjHusPPKjwn1ccg1i4J48tXcqui5GrvLzCWwN1_zkCnBlqQA46E8jZxbWAr/s2048/2021-02-14+13.24.00.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2npRdils4-ZI6opqi1hx_ZI93k7-e53RpgsQCo537oaF8Pci_hE1mlMVlQFXDBzxdL0edXWH5ErjHusPPKjwn1ccg1i4J48tXcqui5GrvLzCWwN1_zkCnBlqQA46E8jZxbWAr/s320/2021-02-14+13.24.00.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">March 7 - For my birthday, I received the supplies to dye yarn!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_mfd-AxsFI8/YO79kwPPulI/AAAAAAAAMy8/XeQo0f-Ax9YBLTeFibf20PBEzD16-93_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-03-13%2B16.04.39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gpobqG-Y11w/YO79jxfGd0I/AAAAAAAAMy4/JWCbCyngruI-52WEXuYiGVAuH7wG0q8LgCLcBGAsYHQ/w150-h200/2021-03-07%2B11.26.28.jpg" width="150" /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_mfd-AxsFI8/YO79kwPPulI/AAAAAAAAMy8/XeQo0f-Ax9YBLTeFibf20PBEzD16-93_gCLcBGAsYHQ/w150-h200/2021-03-13%2B16.04.39.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My son and I did some dying together:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-grEfDfq3HVs/YO7-E93l5AI/AAAAAAAAMzI/-an8UVvrTGQ3vtuiU1-d9jHOeHtEA3zNACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-03-15%2B13.24.04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1S4h-SC_2SE/YO7-Fiz1MDI/AAAAAAAAMzM/y7PQzH8M1WsikqBfC9zS6VHf9WMDvhmswCLcBGAsYHQ/w150-h200/2021-03-13%2B15.51.48.jpg" width="150" /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-grEfDfq3HVs/YO7-E93l5AI/AAAAAAAAMzI/-an8UVvrTGQ3vtuiU1-d9jHOeHtEA3zNACLcBGAsYHQ/w150-h200/2021-03-15%2B13.24.04.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cYlQlZ7qxWI/YO7-RViKPjI/AAAAAAAAMzQ/9cvPh4mVsZE2zBC5hz2x6qXqSCr8VwuuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-04-02%2B12.35.14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVDdejUWNAaK90QuPPYrSx4QqjtfiBfPcPSdhZ-jOADwhoSUJtyrq8qXUXHtIxHT2PEawAeTznRfJyunlFMsgWkTvo73zbk_RsIjDxFi9tAyORpLOorwSNz8Qyo4bB6p9W47BM/w200-h200/2021-03-31+13.45.52-1.jpg" width="200" /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cYlQlZ7qxWI/YO7-RViKPjI/AAAAAAAAMzQ/9cvPh4mVsZE2zBC5hz2x6qXqSCr8VwuuwCLcBGAsYHQ/w150-h200/2021-04-02%2B12.35.14.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">April 28 - Knit a beanie for my son</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eQxA20YYHZA/YO7-svWK9MI/AAAAAAAAMzk/agj9THiJgMM5LwuDHBTYsMWknGScWRAAACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-04-28%2B17.07.16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eQxA20YYHZA/YO7-svWK9MI/AAAAAAAAMzk/agj9THiJgMM5LwuDHBTYsMWknGScWRAAACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2021-04-28%2B17.07.16.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">May 13 - Hand-crafted a small notebook for my <a href="https://www.egreenway.com/druids/triads.htm" target="_blank">Triads</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kBRuwTr8C5g/YO8A0cilJ0I/AAAAAAAAMzs/0Y12IkD9mrUHhX2hHnYr-jFFlrci_AYegCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-05-13%2B12.52.16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kBRuwTr8C5g/YO8A0cilJ0I/AAAAAAAAMzs/0Y12IkD9mrUHhX2hHnYr-jFFlrci_AYegCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2021-05-13%2B12.52.16.jpg" /></a></div><br />May 17 - A new mask and Tarot card bag</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2h0Lm1aHzEg/YO8BDHhjQqI/AAAAAAAAMzw/NoCHqvUb3skbvbkJt9wgXR4I2TtaEPVjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-05-23%2B17.49.21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0thkWjNdoCk/YO8BD5g-AOI/AAAAAAAAMz4/aLlUhE89jmgoJO2aye3Fi0wcChvZ6WSCwCLcBGAsYHQ/w150-h200/2021-05-17%2B16.49.34.jpg" width="150" /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2h0Lm1aHzEg/YO8BDHhjQqI/AAAAAAAAMzw/NoCHqvUb3skbvbkJt9wgXR4I2TtaEPVjQCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/2021-05-23%2B17.49.21.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> May 26 - Finished my Wheel of the Year</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P8DnlHPY9JQ/YO8DuXneVvI/AAAAAAAAM00/YhTkw-mM8aoVBXgjG8MQafZn1u6Wkl9UQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-05-26%2B14.50.28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P8DnlHPY9JQ/YO8DuXneVvI/AAAAAAAAM00/YhTkw-mM8aoVBXgjG8MQafZn1u6Wkl9UQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2021-05-26%2B14.50.28.jpg" /></a></div><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">June was the start of <a href="https://lattesandllamas.com/2021/05/23/2021-geek-a-long-sweater-on-board/" target="_blank">On Board Geek-A-Long Sweater</a>. We started with two swatches to learn the techniques.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SRDW6VmWyis/YO8CBLtmgKI/AAAAAAAAM0I/XgQXtYtahSAWE8NAnvs8qQd4hG5YvWkHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-06-14%2B16.19.38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MuCNbOMkirs/YO8CApRlLDI/AAAAAAAAM0E/B_I8gd9wNlIQuH37-hWPx6M2vK7Vw18WACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/2021-06-14%2B16.19.16.jpg" width="200" /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SRDW6VmWyis/YO8CBLtmgKI/AAAAAAAAM0I/XgQXtYtahSAWE8NAnvs8qQd4hG5YvWkHwCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/2021-06-14%2B16.19.38.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8xVja1d92g/YO8CQnS6LDI/AAAAAAAAM0U/7Vqz7gVq6ogxSi_chkrM-_QcI_1bv6NKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-06-19%2B22.54.18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8eYE7vIstlg/YO8CRIsLQFI/AAAAAAAAM0Y/JbqRwpfLWPAyx-YG3kSVMWb2Lru9n8-0QCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/2021-06-19%2B22.54.18-1.jpg" width="200" /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8xVja1d92g/YO8CQnS6LDI/AAAAAAAAM0U/7Vqz7gVq6ogxSi_chkrM-_QcI_1bv6NKwCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/2021-06-19%2B22.54.18.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On June 20 we started the sweater, here are clues 1 and 2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jOH7HcEh4-w/YO8DNfuXQiI/AAAAAAAAM0k/tLf89Pu7WzIuJE_CflQK6TsdsJiKOVEFACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021-07-07%2B13.52.18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="150" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wafGuvFXWW4/YO8DN3VNNVI/AAAAAAAAM0o/3NpI6ykHSF0U5hKZIccl6o1-DbB5NMQTwCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h150/2021-06-26%2B20.46.55.jpg" width="200" /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jOH7HcEh4-w/YO8DNfuXQiI/AAAAAAAAM0k/tLf89Pu7WzIuJE_CflQK6TsdsJiKOVEFACLcBGAsYHQ/w150-h200/2021-07-07%2B13.52.18.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, there's the first half of the year, and all of my crafts during that time. <br /></div>Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-76886959910785411092021-01-07T17:01:00.000-05:002021-01-07T17:01:20.663-05:002020 Summed up in Projects<p> I thought I would put together a post of my finishes for 2020, so here you go. Links are to my Ravelry projects.<br /></p><p> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Faerybug/weekender-shawl" target="_blank">Weekender Shawl</a> by Monique Gascon finished January 22</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/676583130/2020-01-23_08.46.59_medium2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="365" src="https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/676583130/2020-01-23_08.46.59_medium2.jpg" width="365" /></a></div><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Faerybug/simple-black-sweater" target="_blank">Simple Black Sweater</a> finished February 6</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/680609232/2020-02-09_15.08.09_medium2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="366" src="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/680609232/2020-02-09_15.08.09_medium2.jpg" width="366" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Faerybug/baby-tree-of-life-throw" target="_blank">Tree of Life Baby Afghan</a> finished April 26</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/699007912/photo0_medium2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="497" src="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/699007912/photo0_medium2" width="373" /></a></div><p></p><p>Two pair of Socks for Gwenyn</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/699929843/2020-04-30_15.25.13_medium2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="375" src="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/699929843/2020-04-30_15.25.13_medium2.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Faerybug/newborn-knit-hat---yoda-inspired-ears" target="_blank">Newborn Knit Hat - Yoda Inspired Ears</a> finished May 8</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/702077907/photo0_medium2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="375" src="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/702077907/photo0_medium2" width="375" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Faerybug/granny-star-afghan" target="_blank">Star Afghan</a> finished May 26</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/706611507/blanket_medium2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="376" src="https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/706611507/blanket_medium2.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><p><br /><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Faerybug/kaylas-disinchanted-lapghan" target="_blank">Kayla's Disinchanted Lapghan</a> finished July 31</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/720226632/2020-07-31_14.00.45_medium2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="379" src="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/720226632/2020-07-31_14.00.45_medium2.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Faerybug/february-mood-scarf" target="_blank">Mood Scarf </a>finished August 7</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/721795476/photo0_medium2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="378" src="https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/721795476/photo0_medium2" width="378" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Faerybug/gwenyns-bee-hat-take-two" target="_blank">Gwenyn’s Bee Hat</a> finished October 17</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/737771701/photo0_medium2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="382" src="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/737771701/photo0_medium2" width="382" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Faerybug/eight-bit" target="_blank">Eight Bit: A Geek-A-Long Sweater MKAL</a> finished July 16</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/737771910/photo0_medium2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="508" src="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/737771910/photo0_medium2" width="381" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Faerybug/eminence-rouge-socks" target="_blank"> Eminence Rouge Socks </a>finished November 20<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/738267298/photo0_medium2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="380" src="https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Faerybug/738267298/photo0_medium2" width="380" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"> My current WIP's for 2021 are:</h2><p>Pixie Moon Doll - for Gwenyn (my grandbaby)</p><p>A Simple Cardigan - for Kayla (my daughter)</p><p>Wirtsweiher Loop - for me</p><p>Secret Path's Shawl - currently unclaimed</p><p>Lagertha Socks - for me<br /></p>Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-75226231400825237872020-09-14T11:12:00.001-04:002020-09-14T11:12:34.575-04:008-Bit MKAL<p> I have been doing the 8-MKAL sweater by Megan-Anne Llama on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eight-bit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry </a>and it is so much fun! Here are my progress pictures:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVbrVLiBNmI/X1-FUxsGxTI/AAAAAAAAJYU/nmcAt_cRxhcAjOA-ZktQy3-ClKmGavacACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Swatch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVbrVLiBNmI/X1-FUxsGxTI/AAAAAAAAJYU/nmcAt_cRxhcAjOA-ZktQy3-ClKmGavacACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Swatch.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The swatch, a cup cozy.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iB-2H0tztZY/X1-Fi7sDcEI/AAAAAAAAJYY/y0GKa035_Uw9gMLrAB6tj-gw-5WePhAQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Clues%2B1-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iB-2H0tztZY/X1-Fi7sDcEI/AAAAAAAAJYY/y0GKa035_Uw9gMLrAB6tj-gw-5WePhAQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Clues%2B1-4.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clues 1-4, the sleeves<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nV8645QPKkM/X1-F1dUdFeI/AAAAAAAAJYk/4QyAhAWANkoa9nlo3lx-1UxJIpDdu8VqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Clue%2B5-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nV8645QPKkM/X1-F1dUdFeI/AAAAAAAAJYk/4QyAhAWANkoa9nlo3lx-1UxJIpDdu8VqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Clue%2B5-6.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clues 5-6, starting the body<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The patterns are free during the MKAL, and a new pattern is released each week. Clue 7 came out yesterday. Normally, I do not participate in these. I am horrible at keeping up with them, but this one is changing so much it is keeping my attention. I am excited to see the finished sweater.</p><p>Here are related links:</p><p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eight-bit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8-Bit: A Geek-A-Long Sweater MKAL on Ravelry</a></p><p><a href="https://lattesandllamas.com/2020/07/26/1st-annual-geek-a-long-sweater-faqs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1st Annual Geek-A-Long Sweater: FAQs</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lattesandllamas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lattes & Llamas on Facebook</a></p><p>So, there you go, in case you are interested in playing along. I will keep you updated on my progress as well.<br /></p>Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-75605618789712004142020-08-13T13:49:00.004-04:002020-08-13T13:49:49.454-04:00What I Have Been Working On<h2 style="text-align: left;">I will start off with my finished projects:</h2><h4 style="text-align: left;">Kayla's Disenchanted Lapghan <br /></h4><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G-kVfLnhW8E/XzV2um2OJoI/AAAAAAAAJKI/xROiPdALI7AP-6CPYTGDgQxajO_97mqqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2020-07-31%2B14.00.45.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kayla's Disenchanted Lapghan" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G-kVfLnhW8E/XzV2um2OJoI/AAAAAAAAJKI/xROiPdALI7AP-6CPYTGDgQxajO_97mqqwCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h320/2020-07-31%2B14.00.45.jpg" title="Kayla's Disenchanted Lapghan" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">February 2016 Mood Scarf finally finished</h4><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zA4uaamb1nQ/XzV3b3V15ZI/AAAAAAAAJKQ/T6GOOCjcAUgLHdCRp44sXYYDRg-ROAUoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2020-07-31%2B16.12.02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="February 2016 Mood Scarf finally finished" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zA4uaamb1nQ/XzV3b3V15ZI/AAAAAAAAJKQ/T6GOOCjcAUgLHdCRp44sXYYDRg-ROAUoQCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h320/2020-07-31%2B16.12.02.jpg" title="February 2016 Mood Scarf finally finished" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">8-Bit Cup Cozy</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2H0Qf93ClescwSyz70csIdD1ueahyphenhyphenuxt4K4hFKmPEUIvbxk__-sQO0ue1i3Kudx_GVkWStU-Ab3wvtc0Wvke-EKd6jB230UvNAq0k4Ve94d6B1wvkpMTUpknIQ5YjSV-wpN9i/s2048/2020-07-19+19.06.56.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="8-Bit Cup Cozy" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2H0Qf93ClescwSyz70csIdD1ueahyphenhyphenuxt4K4hFKmPEUIvbxk__-sQO0ue1i3Kudx_GVkWStU-Ab3wvtc0Wvke-EKd6jB230UvNAq0k4Ve94d6B1wvkpMTUpknIQ5YjSV-wpN9i/w320-h320/2020-07-19+19.06.56.jpg" title="8-Bit Cup Cozy" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Projects I am actively working on:</h2><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://lattesandllamas.com/2020/07/26/1st-annual-geek-a-long-sweater-faqs/" target="_blank">8-Bit MKAL Sweater</a></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iw7V3bGGUu0/XzV4p98FaMI/AAAAAAAAJKk/4yX9oXQZCnsLqPvGYnUXm5FNNuVI3ah5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2020-08-13%2B13.29.21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="8-Bit MKAL Sweater" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iw7V3bGGUu0/XzV4p98FaMI/AAAAAAAAJKk/4yX9oXQZCnsLqPvGYnUXm5FNNuVI3ah5ACLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h240/2020-08-13%2B13.29.21.jpg" title="8-Bit MKAL Sweater" width="320" /></a></div><h4 class="rsp_hidden core_item_content__title--without_attribution" style="text-align: left;">Wirtsweiher Loop</h4><h4 class="rsp_hidden core_item_content__title--without_attribution" style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ks2eipRHyC0/XzV5siQFaUI/AAAAAAAAJKw/tUFxVioml88d1DdB9Sa0GU3cTYullxJXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2020-07-31%2B15.07.13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wirtsweiher Loop" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ks2eipRHyC0/XzV5siQFaUI/AAAAAAAAJKw/tUFxVioml88d1DdB9Sa0GU3cTYullxJXgCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h320/2020-07-31%2B15.07.13.jpg" title="Wirtsweiher Loop" width="320" /></a> <br /></div></h4><h2 class="rsp_hidden core_item_content__title--without_attribution" style="text-align: left;"> Books I finished since May:</h2><h4 class="rsp_hidden core_item_content__title--without_attribution" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="The Atlantis Dialogue: Plato's Original Story of the Lost City and Continent" id="cover_review_3458349897" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1513299397l/37538811._SX50_.jpg" title="The Atlantis Dialogue: Plato's Original Story of the Lost City and Continent" /> <img alt="The Handbook of Urban Druidry: Modern Druidry for All" id="cover_review_1309746935" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1389592693l/19360073._SY75_.jpg" title="The Handbook of Urban Druidry: Modern Druidry for All" /> <img alt="The Turn: The Hollows Begins with Death (The Hollows #0.1)" id="cover_review_1935921415" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1484305708l/31180840._SY75_.jpg" title="The Turn: The Hollows Begins with Death (The Hollows #0.1)" /> <img alt="NPC" id="cover_review_3275183552" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1586538289l/53106929._SY75_.jpg" title="NPC" /> </h4><h2 class="rsp_hidden core_item_content__title--without_attribution" style="text-align: left;">Books I am currently reading:</h2><h4 class="rsp_hidden core_item_content__title--without_attribution" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth" id="cover_review_3473887392" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1356152321l/649027._SY75_.jpg" title="The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth" /> <img alt="Doctor Sleep" id="cover_review_841267516" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1370082804l/17406532._SY75_.jpg" title="Doctor Sleep" /> <img alt="Winter's Tale" id="cover_review_853992600" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1384248580l/18634800._SX50_.jpg" title="Winter's Tale" /> <img alt="I Am Here Now: Field Notes for a Curious and Creative Mind" id="cover_review_2333023891" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1460910729l/27068736._SX50_.jpg" title="I Am Here Now: Field Notes for a Curious and Creative Mind" /> </h4><p class="rsp_hidden core_item_content__title--without_attribution" style="text-align: left;">So, that's about for now. Enjoy your day.<br /></p>Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-44346430241928043302020-05-28T15:08:00.001-04:002020-05-28T15:08:37.206-04:00Playing Catch-upSo, I have been finishing off a few projects, what do you think?<br />
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<br />Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-79253221733134035542020-03-17T14:33:00.003-04:002020-03-17T14:33:43.751-04:00Covid-19 Craft Catch-UpNow that there are ten confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Monroe County, restaurants and bars are closed, all events postponed, and I am hunkering in. As a person with a compromised immune system, over forty, and suffers from hypertension, I am trying to be extra careful. I also have my oldest, who is eight months pregnant living in my home. This means time to catch up on all my works in progress, and reading.<br />
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Project 1: Knit Baby <a href="https://www.lionbrand.com/knitting-pattern-baby-tree-of-life-throw-1.html" target="_blank">Tree of Life Throw</a><br />
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Project 2: Knit <a href="http://madfitzknits.blogspot.com/2014/12/eminence-rouge-socks.html" target="_blank">Eminence Rouge Socks</a><br />
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Project 3: Crochet<a href="https://mijocrochet.se/2016/11/23/secret-paths-sjal-shawl/" target="_blank"> Secret Paths Shawl</a><br />
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Project 4: Drop-Spinning Wool<br />
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<br />Project 5: Cross-Stitch<br />
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So, I should have plenty to do while isolated. Granted, as a self-proclaimed hermit/writer, I am used to this.<br />
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Stay safe and healthy out there!Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-26135879588387908652019-11-05T15:41:00.001-05:002019-11-05T15:41:49.971-05:00Finally Finished the CardiganIt only took a little over a year, and a few more grey hairs, but the <a href="https://shop.mybluprint.com/knitting/classes/celtic-cables/35372?cr_maid=101681&cr_linkid=171_101681&cr_source=Carol%20Feller&cr_medium=Instructor" target="_blank">Portulaca Cardigan</a>, pattern by Carol Feller is complete. This was quite an ordeal, and if it were not for the videos, it would still be in the bag partially finished. So, here are the pictures.<br />
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<br />Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-67765739975169217282019-09-10T15:24:00.001-04:002019-09-10T15:24:54.656-04:00Witch Cats Hat FinishedSo, this project only took one month shy of a year to complete (granted I put it aside numerous times when I messed up and had to tear back rows. However, it is finally finished and in time for Halloween. I am so glad I picked up the floofball to put on the top, I just love it, and so do the cats.<br />
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Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-41434108059590910062019-09-09T14:49:00.000-04:002019-09-09T14:49:11.231-04:00Current (active) Works in ProgressTo be honest, I have nine projects started, but I am only focusing on the following three so I can start a Tree of Life baby blanket. So, the first project, which has been going for a while and I cannot wait until it is done, is my Portucula Cardigan. This has been a true test of my patience and ability, and once it is done, I have a feeling it will be a long time before I start the grey one.<br />
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One of the aspects I found interesting was that you attach the arms and continue to work the sweater. It has been interesting as I have never made a sweater before, and of course, I start with the one that is intricate. One change I intend to make is the length. I would like it to be longer in the waist. I hope when I block it, it will be a bit longer, this was based on the measurements in the pattern. <br />
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The next project I am hoping to get done soon is my Halloween cat hat. This was my first attempt at knitting in color works so it has been a learning experience. I have reached the decrease rows at the top, so hopefully, I will get it done before the end of the month. I even found the most adorable floofy to go on top when it is complete. Yay! <br />
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The last project is one I started at the end of winter last year, I picked up some fine, lace weight, yarn on clearance and found the prettiest shawl pattern to work it in. This project is crochet, and I am enjoying the way the pattern is coming out.<br />
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Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-76188363094030941982019-08-24T12:32:00.001-04:002019-08-26T14:05:28.237-04:00The Bewb ProjectSo, what is the Bewb Project? From their <a href="https://awhimsicalwoodyarnco.com/collections/the-bewb-project" target="_blank">website</a>:<br />
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"Welome to the Bewb Project!<br />
How it works: From now until the end of October 2019 The yarns in this collection will be sold with a portion of proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. To make it a bit more fun for everyone I'll be asking that you share your finished objects created with any of these yarns with me via email between now and October. Each finished object you share with me will get your name thrown in a hat for a chance to win a $50.00 Gift Certificate for this website. Also if you are on instagram we'll be using the <b>#TheBewbProject hashtag</b> to see what everyone is up to with their beautiful bewbie yarns! You may email me at:<br />
<b>WhimsicalWoodYarn@gmail.com</b> with photos of your projects. be sure to include the pattern you used to create your lovelies.<br />
Why Bewb and not Boob? Simply because Bewb is fun to say and Boob is overdone. We want to draw attention, raise awareness (and a few bucks) and have a good time doing it! So knit those bewbie hats and bewbie shawls with pride!<br />
Drawing Winners will be announced at the end of October!<br />
Knit All the Bewbie things!<br />
Hugs and love and all the shit from the enchanted forest!"<br />
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I chose to pick up <a href="https://awhimsicalwoodyarnco.com/collections/the-bewb-project/products/fuck-cancer-4-0-bewbs" target="_blank">F**k Cancer 4.0 Bewbs</a> plus the pom pom and went to Ravelry and downloaded <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-bewb-project-sock-head-hat" target="_blank">The</a><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-bewb-project-sock-head-hat" target="_blank"> Bewb Project Sock Head Hat</a> pattern. I then knit an awesome slouchy hat for my oldest, which I am modeling below.<br />
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The Bewb Project, saving Bewbs one skein at a time.Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-50102092381414717762019-08-22T16:55:00.000-04:002019-08-22T16:57:23.060-04:00Owl Tracks SocksSo, I started a pair of socks at Pennsic War. I had hoped to get them finished there, but that didn't happen. On top of not getting them done while on vacation, I managed to somehow mess up the sock I did complete. See image below.<br />
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As you can see, I somehow managed to make decapatated owls on the first sock. I also dislike the cuff from the pattern as it kept rolling down. After finishing the second sock, I ripped out the owls of the first one and redid them. I also changed the beads used for the eyes. Now, both socks are finished, and I am much happier with them.<br />
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I cannot wait for them to dry so I can try them on! Here is a link to the pattern, <a href="https://jaslamb.weebly.com/owl-tracks-socks.html" target="_blank">Owl Track Socks</a>.Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-63268125938965520702018-08-29T14:12:00.003-04:002018-08-29T14:12:58.957-04:00Cardigan Updates<br />
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So, last night, August 28th, I finished the ribbed bottom cuff. I was all excited, then I realized somehow I misread the cast-on count while being super intimidated by the cast-on method and was 20 stitches short. Did I tear the entire thing out? No, I made a 20 stitch piece and very carefully added it to the part I had complete. It's not perfect, but unless someone is examining it up close, it's not overly noticeable.<br />
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How did I figure out about the mistake? Well, I was doing the cable layout and the pattern was way off. So I did it again, and still... off. Counted, and bloody heck! So, now I have finally repaired my mistake and got the markers in place, which by-the-way, I didn't have enough of so I used safety pins. LOL<br />
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With all this excitement, I am not sure I am ready to move on to the next step of the project! Time to watch more of the tutorial video and see what to expect in the next phase.<br />
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Okay, so I started on the cable last night (28th) and wow it was really difficult. Like, I thought I would be cross-eyed for life difficult. Finished 3 rows and I was <br />
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done. It looks good so far, but trying to follow the different directions was a bit insane, so today I went through my kids' school supplies and found a bag of highlighters. This should be much easier to follow now.<br />
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Other than color-coding the pattern, I've really not gotten anything accomplished on the actual sweater. I think I need a day of rest on the eyeballs after last night, but perhaps I will work on it a little more tonight while watching tv. I hope to at least get to the next video phase, decreasing the waist, tonight.<br />
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I bought the yarn for two different cardigans.<br />
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I sat on all of it for <b>three</b> years! Holy crap, I can't believe I have been intimidated by this project for <b>three</b> fracking years!<br />
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I'm currently working on the bottom rib, but as it works up I will share my progress.<br />
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The hardest part of the entire thing so far, taking my measurements! It's fitted, so hoping I got them right.Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-1909557496066880882018-06-27T16:47:00.000-04:002018-06-27T16:47:00.380-04:00A quick Update<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">What I finished in April-June:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> What's in the works:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">February Mood Scarf</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Temperature Scarf</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Supernatural Square</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Grape Fingerless Gloves & Hat</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Toothless</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mom's Shawl</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Gilda Wristwarmers</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Joy of Rescue Shawl</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Connie's Ray of Hope Wall Hanging </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What's ComingUp Next:</span></div>
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Lollypop Farms Cat Blankets<br />
Owl Track Socks<br />
Pixie Moon Doll<br />
Cloudborn Purple Socks<br />
Crochet Knee-high Socks<br />
Crochet Hedgehog (Susan)<br />
Twisted Kraken Hat - Crochet<br />
Cheerful Step Socks<br />
Fast Floral Legwarmers<br />
Grape Fingerless Gloves & Hat<br />
Step Lively Beret<br />
Blue Fingerless Gloves<br />
Twisted Knitter Socks<br />
Intermezzio Shawl<br />
Water Shawl MKAL<br />
Negan's Revenge Shawl<br />
Slouchy Camas Hat<br />
Druidess Beret<br />
Through the Woods Hood<br />
Red Stripe Socks<br />
Celtic Triad Socks<br />
Windowpane Socks<br />
Unintentionally Shawl/Scarf<br />
Baby -Tree of Life Blanket<br />
Portacula Cardigan - Purple<br />
Portacula Cardigan - Grey<br />
Groot Square<br />
Rose Quartz Shawl</div>
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Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-90451356747588942832018-04-11T11:33:00.002-04:002018-04-11T11:33:59.041-04:00Knitting Queue for 2018 - April Update<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I did not finish a whole lot over the past month, it was a rough time in our house between extended family stress, losing a beloved pet while she was having surgery, then losing another pet a couple of weeks later. I did start a couple of new projects and got some work done on my Mom's shawl (which is becomming a bigger project than I expected.)So, here's what's what for now...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What I finished in March:</span></div>
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Charity hats<br />Toothless<br />Supernatural Square<br />February Mood Scarf <br />Temperature Scarf</div>
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Simple Shawl - frogged</div>
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Hat & Scarf for Kye's Sock Monkey - Completed 1/14/18<br />Kye's socks - Completed 1/19/18<br />Thick Tweed Socks, dark - Completed 1/24/18<br />Thick Tweed Socks, light - Completed 1/26/18<br />Leftovers Hat - Completed 1/28/18<br />Cotton Candy Hat - Completed 1/30/18<br />VA Hat - Completed 2/18/18<br />VA fingerless gloves - Completed 2/19/18</div>
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Lollypop Farms Cat Blankets<br />Owl Track Socks<br />Pixie Moon Doll<br />Cloudborn Purple Socks<br />Crochet Knee-high Socks<br />Crochet Hedgehog (Susan)<br />Twisted Kraken Hat - Crochet<br />Cheerful Step Socks<br />Fast Floral Legwarmers<br />Grape Fingerless Gloves & Hat<br />Step Lively Beret<br />Blue Fingerless Gloves<br />Twisted Knitter Socks <br />Intermezzio Shawl<br />Water Shawl MKAL<br />Negan's Revenge Shawl<br />Slouchy Camas Hat <br />Druidess Beret <br />Through the Woods Hood<br />Red Stripe Socks <br />Celtic Triad Socks <br />Windowpane Socks <br />Unintentionally Shawl/Scarf <br />Baby -Tree of Life Blanket<br />Portacula Cardigan - Purple <br />Portacula Cardigan - Grey <br />Groot Square<br />Rose Quartz Shawl </div>
Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-80484799978944328572018-03-12T16:57:00.001-04:002018-03-12T16:57:25.187-04:00And it's March already!<div style="text-align: center;">
So. I've been doing some drop-spinning...</div>
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I even made a little monster with my hand-spun yarn (the green) and I am working on making some yarn (with the purples) to give him a hat.</div>
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The only other crafty accomplishment I've done over the last few weeks is make a hat and fingerless gloves while down in VA because we brought the snow and cold with us on our visit...</div>
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And when we got back I made a polymer Swablu for my son.</div>
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Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-61772690868554682682018-02-06T10:50:00.002-05:002018-02-06T10:51:24.370-05:00One month down....Already into February. Not much completed this week, mostly working on the shawl for my mom, then this morning I find this:<br />
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Jean-Luc, our grey tiger cat, decided I needed to work on the project more, so he tried to bring it up to the third floor for me. Thankfully he only pulled out a handful of stitches, and it was a quick fix.<br />
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<span id="goog_495151034">When I saw all the loose yarn I panicked, thinking he ripped out lots of work, but no, it was all just the lengths pulled from the skeins as he brought it up to me.</span><br />
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<span id="goog_495151034">Other than this, I've not been too crafty, but then shawls are like blankets, they go on forever and each row takes an hour. LOL </span><br />
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<span id="goog_495151034">Mom, I promise I will get this done for you before your birthday. I hope. As long as Jean doesn't try to bring it to me again. Love you! </span><span id="goog_495151035"></span>Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-67785775718910314382018-01-30T14:28:00.001-05:002018-02-06T10:51:48.943-05:002018 Craft UpdateSo far this year I've finished a few things, have several works in progress (WiP's) and quite the to-do list, so here you go. I've got a lot on my plate, but having done several super bulky projects over the last couple weeks really got me in a groove!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Finished:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Current WiP's and their start dates:</b></span><br />
Mom's Shawl (December 15, 2017)<br />Simple Shawl (July 26, 2017)<br />Kayla's Toothless - crochet (March 19, 2017)<br />Fingerless Gloves, Hat and Cowl Set (March 11, 2017)<br />Double Sided Supernatural Square (March 8, 2017) <br />February Mood Scarf (February 2, 2016)<br />Temperature Scarf (January 12, 2016) <br /><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>And here's the to-do list:</b></span><br />
Champagne Cowl (Kayla)<br />
Pixie Moon Doll<br />
Lollypop Farms Cat Blankets<br />
Purple Cloudborn Socks<br />
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Twisted Kraken Hat<br />
Cheerful Step Socks<br />
Fast Floral Legwarmers<br />
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Step Lively Beret<br />
Blue Fingerless Gloves<br />
Twisted Knitter Socks<br />
Intermezzio Shawl<br />
Water Shawl MKAL<br />
Negan's Revenge Shawl<br />
Slouchy Camas Hat<br />
Druidess Beret<br />
Through the Woods Hood<br />
Red Stripe Socks<br />
Celtic Triad Socks<br />
Windowpane Socks<br />
Unintentionally Shawl/Scarf<br />
Baby -Tree of Life Blanket<br />
Portacula Cardigan - Purple<br />
Portacula Cardigan - Grey<br />
Monty Python SquarePixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-91302515639612800582016-07-01T09:56:00.003-04:002016-07-01T09:57:17.723-04:00Light and Up by Caroline Wiens - Knit Shawl Kit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I finally finished my <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/supplies/light-and-up-shawl-kit/13764" target="_blank">Light and Up Knit Shawl Kit by Caroline Wien</a> and I absolutely love it. Granted, I did an extra set in the pattern, which left me short when it came to the finish and I had to buy another skein to complete it, but that was all on me. After washing and draping it over the shower rod, since I didn't have anything large enough to properly block it, the pattern opened up nicely and it is so soft. Definitely my favorite shawl yet.<br />
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As you might notice, I left off the tassels, this is a personal preference. I just think tassels are for bookmarks and graduation hats, and not much else. LOL<br />
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And here are a few close-ups:<br />
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<br />Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-71129964834763974952016-06-08T10:00:00.001-04:002016-06-08T10:05:50.675-04:00Craftsy 2016 Sock Knit-Along - Post 22I have finally finished the second pair of socks in the Craftsy Sock Knit-Along and it was worth it. The i-cord cuff was a bit of a pain, well pretty much the entire sock was at one point or another, but it was worth it, they fit and they look great. So happy with them.<br />
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<br />Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-80136866191310736682016-06-07T10:59:00.002-04:002016-06-07T10:59:49.159-04:00Tuesday TotalsWell, I am on the i-cord for the Craftsy 2016 Sock Knit-along - <span id="goog_2023127571"></span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/serpentine-socks-4" target="_blank">Serpentine Toe-Up Soc<span id="goog_2023127572"></span></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">k</a> by Lucy Neatby and hoping to have them done by end of day.<br />
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I am on the second patterned row of the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/light-and-up" target="_blank">Light and Up Shawl</a> by Caroline Wiens, this one keeps getting bigger, thus taking longer with each row so I am not really sure when I will get this done. hehe<br />
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As soon as the socks are done, I will be starting Kayla's Simple Toe-Up Garter Stitch Heel Socks which are a combination of a couple sock patterns I came across.<br />
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Trying to catch up on my Temperature Scarf (was almost a month behind in my knitting) and the February Mood Scarf (still have 5 days to go but the Moss stitch takes forever to knit.)<br />
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I joined a MKAL (mystery knit-along) called <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-philosophers-stone" target="_blank">The Philosopher's Stone</a> by Erica Jackofsky (Fiddle Knits) which begins July 15, 2016. I am really excited about this, I've been interested in these MKAL's for a while and this one I managed to catch while the pattern was free. Looking forward to it!<br />
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If I finish the Light and UP Shawl in time, I hope to start (and finish) the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/unintentionally" target="_blank">Unintentionally Infinity Shawl/Scarf</a> by Siew Clark.<br />
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After that...<br />
Druidess Beret<br />Craftsy 2016 Sock Knit-along - Windowpane Socks<br />Zombie Socks<br />Red Toe-Up Socks<br />Blue Toe-Up Socks<br />Lady Jessica Steampunk Cowl<br />Celtic Triad Socks<br />Through the Woods Hood in Blue<br />Baby Tree of Life Throw<br />Portulaca Cardigan<br />
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Looking to be a very busy year of knitting for me! What do you have going? Please share and link back. Happy knitting! Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-3627785512141344552016-05-12T17:25:00.002-04:002016-05-12T17:25:56.378-04:00Craftsy 2016 Sock Knit-Along - Post 21<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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So it feels as if I have been knitting these socks for forever! Okay, so it has only been since February, but still!<br />
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On the bright side, the Serpentine Socks are nearly done, just have a couple more rows of straight knit on sock 2, then the fancy cuffs. So excited to get these puppies finished and on my feet.<br />
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I love the pattern, although it takes forever to work up because of all the decreases, increases and cross-overs, it looks absolutely lovely!<br />
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If you have not been keeping up, these are for a FREE <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/Knit-Along-2016-socks/8091?_ct=iuqhsx-kdyluhiqb-huikbj-sekhiu&_ctp=8091" target="_blank">Knit-Along</a> through Craftsy, learn to knit 3 wonderful pair of socks.<br />
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If you're doing the knit-along, please feel free to drop a link here to share your work. :)Pixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34751098.post-34186227789703170672016-05-04T10:44:00.000-04:002016-05-04T10:44:01.463-04:00Crochet Mouse Tube So we got each of the younger kids 2 mice for pets. They were doing fine for a while, but the boys have gotten restless as the weather warms and now there is usually one little guy stuck sleeping out in the open while the other hogs the nice comfy bed, so I decided to make a mouse tube for each of them.<br />
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It has been a while since I pulled out a crochet hook, I've become addicted to knitting, but for this project I wanted to go back to the classic method since it would be easier to add the pipe cleaner stabilizer to it. Keep in mind, I do not write patterns, I am not the least bit skilled at writing patterns, and this is more for me in case I decide to make another one, but I figured I would share it with everyone else in case someone wants to try for themselves.<br />
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So, here it goes...<br />
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1. With US I crochet hook and cotton yarn, cast on 22-25 stitches (or whatever size you like, these guys are smaller and I wanted to make it cuddly but you can make a larger one if you like,) join to make a circle.<br />
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2. Single crochet one row.<br />
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3. Make a pipe cleaner ring the size of the circle and attach by single crocheting around it. (yes I am a lefty.)<br />
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4-6. Single crochet for next 3 rows.<br />
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7-8. {Single crochet 5 stitches, add 1 stitch} around for 2 rows.<br />
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9-10. Single crochet for next 2 rows.<br />
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11-12. {Single crochet 5 stitches, join 2 stitches into 1} around for 2 rows.<br />
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NOTE - At this point you can continue to do a decrease row every other row and make an Igloo, or if you have aggressive mice like mine, continue with the tube pattern and give whoever is inside a back door to escape.<br />
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13-16. Single crochet for next 4 rows, bind off and weave in tail.<br />
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Some action shots:<br />
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Well, finally finished catching up with knitting my temperature scarf, and here it is...<br />
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As you can see, the temperatures here have been, well, bi-polar to say the least. To give you an idea, here are the colors used and the temperature ranges associated:<br />
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Purple -6 to 22F<br />
Dark Blue 23 to 32F<br />
Medium Blue 33 to 43F<br />
Light Blue 44 to 53F<br />
Light Green 54 to 66F<br />
Dark Green 67 to 77F<br />
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Not used yet:<br />
Orange 78 to 88F<br />
Red 89F and abovePixie Brearleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04752428633210168821noreply@blogger.com0