Crafty Andy

Superwash Wool Baby Set

2013-05-10T21:35:00.002-07:00

I liked the pattern that I got , is the Almost Instant Baby Cardigan. It calls for Malabrigo Rasta, I decided to follow the LYS Owner suggestion and go with Superwash wool. I did not...

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The Medici Hat by Woolly Wormhead

2013-05-08T14:54:00.000-07:00

One of my first designers to test my hat making abilities was Woolly Wormhead. This designer without a doubt had the best hats in the world. The were made on the flat and then kitchener...

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Fourth Grade Entrelac Hat Pattern

2013-05-05T11:45:00.000-07:00

I did not find this pattern to be as intuitive as I may have needed it to be, but in the long run it is a good pattern. This is an Abby Franquemont free pattern and if I practice more on...

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Purple Brethren Socks FO

2013-04-28T17:58:00.003-07:00

Here you have me a day before my Birthday finishing these pair of socks for me. I got a chocolate milk seegar, which is a See's Candy chocolate cigar. There are more socks to come, so...

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Purple Brethren WIP

2013-04-23T10:00:00.000-07:00

This is the Purple Brethren and I continue to enjoy this fantastic pattern. It is one of the most beautiful and easy to make sock patterns that I have encountered . You won't...

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Suri Alpaca Handspun yarn

2013-03-31T13:38:00.001-07:00

What can I tell you about my experience with this fiber. Suri Alpaca is almost like angora bunnies, but a bit different. Suri alpaca is very soft to spin and has a very long staple. ...

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Brethren by Millard Fontenot

2013-03-24T11:30:00.000-07:00

The Brethren is a significant step in my life. Some people think of knitting as making wonderful hand made items that look like they were made by a machine. On the contrary my dears, a...

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Knitted Jewerly

2013-03-20T20:01:00.000-07:00

Once in a while it is nice or necessary to make something quick, glitzy and fun for oneself. Today was a fantastic day to make myself a nice Amulet for my ankle. It actually brightened my...

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Brethren Socks

2013-03-20T09:12:00.001-07:00

So here we are at the end of a pair of socks. I found the pattern amazing and easy to follow. What I like about this pattern is that the heel does not have the usual eye of...

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Happy Saint Patrick's

2013-03-17T13:48:00.002-07:00

Coming along nice, with this beautiful green yarn. I have picked up the gusset and I am decreasing on my way to the foot. I will have to say that this is one of the most fun sock patterns I...

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Suri Alpaca Ethereal Spinning

2013-03-10T19:03:00.002-07:00

Just wanted to share some of my Sunday Spinning. Spining Suri Alpaca, is it fun? Yes, once you get the hang of the fiber. I have not used a drop spindle in such a long time, that I...

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Of greens and cables

2013-03-09T19:08:00.002-08:00

The Brethren Sock by Millard Fontenot is a fantastic pattern so far. If you purchase the pattern it benefits the Mens Knitting Retreats Scholarship fund. This pattern is a bit intriguing,...

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Djerba Moon Hat

2013-02-20T14:48:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone, is about that time of the year, the time for Stitches West. This is the hat I wanted to share. Work in progress. The hat is modified from a pattern I...

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Evenstar Border a WIP

2013-02-07T18:51:00.000-08:00

What you see above is the simplest most efficient way of beading with Superfloss. The floss has a rigid end and a spongy core. You have to cut it down a bit, not much. YOu get...

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Double Life line in Lace

2013-02-06T11:56:00.003-08:00

I am at the threshold of the beginning of the end of this pattern. There is a second lifeline on the penultimate round. There is another Life line below as well. The border is very...

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It is a Lace WIP 2013

2013-01-31T15:58:00.001-08:00

No I have not disappeared with the new year. I have been working very hard in many things. I am making this Evenstar Shawl as a wedding Veil for a gift. It takes about 4 hours or so...

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Merry Christmas and Happy 2013

2013-01-09T09:24:00.000-08:00

My goodness, I forgot about my blog, ha ha ha. No I have not forgotten about blogging. I am in a big positive transition and busier than a bee in a beehive. I am going to...

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Xmas Target Acquired

2012-12-08T13:32:00.002-08:00

It is a Galactica Xmas ladies and Gents. This pair of fingerless mitts are called "Target Acquired" A pattern by Dale Hwang. It is free and is on Ravelry.com . This...

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Djerba's Habitat

2012-12-01T11:22:00.003-08:00

I have to say that from the knit hats that I enjoy making, this one is one of them. This is the Habitat by Jared Flood. It is a very challenging pattern, yet it allows you to learn a lot...

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Brickstreet Blocking

2012-11-27T12:43:00.002-08:00

This is not the best picture of this afghan, but I needed to thread the needle with this one. I had a bit of a deadline. Since this picture I have adjusted the afghan more as you...

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Brickstreet Almost done

2012-11-25T14:35:00.001-08:00

brickstreet 002, a photo by Crafty Andy on Flickr. You bet it is almost done, but it does still need to be stretched to size. I will post photos of my blocking Afghan. Lots of fun making this...

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Brickstreet in the Works

2012-11-24T13:13:00.001-08:00

This is my latest project in the works. It is a very nice afghan by WestKnits aka Stephen West. The only problem with this Afghan is that the chart needs to be updated. It has an error,...

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Halloween 2012

2012-10-31T19:49:00.001-07:00

Halloween2012 001, a photo by Crafty Andy on Flickr. Another year at Starfleet Headquarters celebrating Halloween. Lots of good mannered goblins, some not so good mannered. The majority of the kids...

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Purple Mittens

2012-10-29T18:26:00.001-07:00

Purple Mittens, a photo by Crafty Andy on Flickr. Here is a bit more of the mittens I am working on. This is my own pattern and will think about publishing it some day. What I can tell you is that...

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Purple Tweed Hat

2012-10-25T14:00:00.000-07:00

This is actually a Tam-Beret that I modified as a hat. There is going to be a pair of fingerless mitts, No is not Mitt Romney, just some more purple mitts to blend with my two purple...

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