Home Decor

During the past 2 weekends we had to do lots of work in our backyard and not much knitting got done.  However, I had some time to catch up and I finished a few projects.  The first project was a fall wreath made out of yarn.  The project looked like fun and I was excited to start.  It was not an easy project, but I was happy with the end product. The wreath is made out of left over yarn that is wrapped around a foam ring padded with batting.  The little flowers are made out of yarn glued onto card stock. A hot glue gun was used to attach the flowers and doilies to the yarn wrapped ring.  Hot glue and yarn can be very tricky, but the end product turned out pretty good.

The next project was a sleeveless jacket that was finished a while ago, but I could not decide what to do to for a fastener in front.  I decided to make my own buttons and don't they just look cute!  Crochet around a plastic ring and you have buttons that match your item. I can't wait to wear it!!

I have some more projects to come, but until next time, happy knitting!

FALL INTO KNITTING
With cooler temperatures and leaves starting to fall, my fingers are itching to get into some serious fall and winter knitting.  However, some days I have to do the housework and push the knitting aside for a bit.  This past weekend I have had some fun knitting little pumpkins and birds for fall decorations.  These little projects are perfect for the beginning knitting class, because students are learning a new skill, plus they get to take a finished project home.  It is so much fun and the pumpkins and birds knit up so fast.  I also have to start thinking about the Christmas season knitting projects and I feel there is just not going to be enough time to get to everything. So much fun and so little time!!

Knitting classes at Stitch Pretty updated

We have a new schedule for knitting classes on the Stitch Pretty website.  Click on the link to view the new class schedules for adults and children - www.stitchpretty.com.  Happy knitting!

Some of my favorite felting projects and photographed by a very talented friend.

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Knitting class

Last night I taught my first adult beginning knitting class and had very sweet ladies attending.  We had so much fun and they were so keen to learn the art of knitting.  It takes patience to see a project through, no matter how big or small.  My adventures in knitting started when I was teaching underprivileged children to knit during the summer.  When I told a friend about teaching these children, she asked if I would be interested to teach in her Sewing and Textile Art Center.  Well, the rest is history.  We are getting the fall schedule together and we are off to a great start.