Create 365 Project Update

Soooo, I began this collar yesterday from the spring issue of Vogue Knitting.  I'm making it in a lovely kelly green (in honor of St. Patrick's day). 

Since I'm determined to work on creating something each day, I put the yarn, magazine and needles into my purse and brought it along with me for dinner with my family...and then proceeded to get totally distracted, lose track of where I was and mess up my pattern.  I had to unravel it all (cussing the whole time..well, my brand of cussing..which usually involves words like "holy peanuts!" and "son of a biscuit").  I think maybe I need to put the yarn down for a little bit and try a different project.  Though my sewing and jewelry making projects may not be as portable, they might be a welcome respite as they come a little easier to me.

Perhaps I'll start an embroidery project..that should travel fairly easily!

I'll keep you posted on my progress, and I will certainly be revisiting this collar because I'm totally head over heels for it ;)

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D

Create 365 - Vintage Knitted Scallop Collar

Finally done!  It was a fun project because each scallop was done individually, so I felt like I had accomplished something each time I completed one ;)  I think I may make a few more in different colors!

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D

Create 365 - Update

 

Still working on this collar (which I mentioned in my review here)

I've finished up all these little scallops..

..and now I just need to connect them all together!

Can't wait to share the finished product.  I realllyyy like the yarn I used for this (It's a Patons lace yarn with tiny gold sequins in it :)

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D

The Reading Corner - Knitting Vintage

I have a small (LARGE) pattern addiction.  Sewing patterns, knitting patterns, crochet patterns, modern, vintage, doesn't matter.  I'm pretty sure I will never be able to complete all of them in my lifetime..but I just like to know they're there when inspiration strikes.  (Don't even get me started on my fabric hoard..)

So, of course, when I saw Knitting Vintage, I had to purchase it.

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It did not disappoint.  There are a number of really cute, wearable vintage inspired knitting patterns in this book (minus the headache of trying to size up or down a vintage pattern, or figure out what types of yarn are suitable.)

The book is broken down by decade from the 1920's to the 1980's and includes patterns for everything from cardigans and sweaters to collars and cloche hats.

I found the patterns really easy to follow, and the pictures are absolutely gorgeous.

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I've added the pattern for the crochet collar to the Create 365 project.  I'm making it in a really pretty lace weight pale gold yarn with tiny gold sequins.  Looking forward to sharing the end result!

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D

Create 365 - Upcycled Felted Collar and Fingerless Gloves

I love giving old sweaters with damage new life ;)  This one will look great as accessories to a black or red coat!

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D

Create 365 - The Angel Wing Peter Pan Collar

Here is my first creation!  As mentioned in my previous blog post, I plan to create something new every day this year (ambitious, I know..I hope you'll all keep me on track ;)  I've decided to call the project "Create 365".

I woke from a dead sleep this morning to draft the pattern for this angel wing peter pan collar necklace and purchased the supplies on my way home from work.    It's made from white felt, white feathers stitched on in rows, a vintage rhinestone button and it closes with a silver chain.  Looks like the creative process is already working!

Hugs and Smooches,
D