Thursday, July 21, 2011

Working Woman or Happy Hooker?

Probably both working woman and happy hooker. I have never actually sold any of my crochet work but would you believe I have orders for 3 pairs of the lacy fingerless gloves and five scarves like the ones in this post? Today I actually made three fingerless mitts - the first one got frogged as I wasn't happy with the size. Isn't it funny how different brands of 8ply wool turn out so different. Now I know why commercial patterns carry that warning about substituting yarns. Anyway, I fiddled with the pattern and feel that I now have it right for this pair done in Bendigo Woolen Mills 8ply Luxury.

I have two more pairs to make in black and will get those done this coming weekend while I'm waiting for the 5 balls of that lovely Katia yarn to arrive. I've seen some cheap and nasty knock-offs of this yarn in one of our larger craft shops but it looks and feels like dish-rag ... yuck !!

Earlier in the week I saw some yarn which is new to me and looked interesting. I was actually looking for some 8ply equivalent cotton for washers but decided to buy a ball of this to see what its like. May not be suitable for a washer but it was lovely to work with. This 'washer' took the whole ball which cost $4.99 so its not actually cheap but I must say is very soft and squishy.
Lincraft Bamboozle 50g - 70% bamboo, 30% cotton.

And for today's touch of 'stupid' .. when there's nothing else to do ... make ice skates and pretend its Christmas (in July)

Finally, I want to thank everyone for their lovely comments on my last YOP post. I love hearing from you all and enjoy visiting your blogs too.
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11 comments:

  1. Rose RedJuly 21, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    The ice skates are too cute!

    I haven't tried the Bamboozle yarn, but it does look soft and squooshy.

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  2. UnknownJuly 21, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Everything looks great but I have to comment on the ice skates in July... I've made 8 or so pairs the last week - People kinda look at me funny but when I tell them I have to get at least 30 pairs done, then I seem to get a little Christmas in July sympathy :)

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  3. DorothyJuly 21, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Chris .. I have to thank you for the link to the pattern for those skates. I noticed in your YOP list. I'm not sure I got the paper clips in the right place though as mine look a bit funny.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Oh it does look soft and squishy. I really like the color combo. What are you thinking making ice skates in the summer? Hoping for a little retreat from the heat? They are darling.

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  5. Teresa KasnerJuly 22, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Hey girlfriend! I love the "washer" and the ice skate is adorable! Isn't it fun what you can do with yarn? Congrats on the orders!
    ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  6. UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    The mitts are so cosy,with this extra cold weather we have been having, we need them :)) The pattern looks soft also..
    I have started to sell my items.. some don't even make it to the shop front...
    Keep warm :)

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  7. Aussie MariaJuly 22, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Congrats on getting orders. As for the differences in yarn I always compare Bendi's 8ply's Classic & Luxury - totally different. The skates are a really cute idea

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  8. Cats-Rockin-CrochetJuly 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Oh so special, I can see the quality in the mitts and I must say those skates are so cute :)

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  9. Papillon GoldJuly 22, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    the skates are so cute

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  10. SandyJuly 25, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Love the gloves! Looks like you've been busy.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    love those ice skates, they are very cute :)

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