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#Mashup – Blueberry Pie Scarf

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I am very excited about this scarf for a few reasons. 1 – I learned a new stitch 2 – I did not follow a pattern and came up with the pattern myself and 3 – I got to use this super cute blueberry colored yarn.

Ok so first we will start with yarn. It is made by Ella Rae (link to yarn.com to see examples) and since the label simply says the color is #13 I have decided to call it Blueberry Pie. It is a worsted lace merino yarn and looked like this when I got it balled up:

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BlueberryPie2

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BlueberryPie1

After I got the yarn I was searching around for something to make with it and came across this little video tutorial for this crazy stitch called the Odd Forked Cluster stitch. It sounds hard, but it’s actually super easy and turns out really cool, check out the video for it:

I did about 5 rows of this stitch and thought the scarf needed something else and not just row after row of this stitch even though its super cool. Wanting to do something different on my own I decided on 2 rows of 1 dc ch1 rows (to create the boxes effect) and then 2 rows of just sc across. I did this 3 times. See progress here:

BlueberryPie4

BlueberryPie4

I then went back to 5 rows of the Odd Forked Cluster Stitch, when I did this, because of the way the cluster stitch works in the same stitch 2 times it made those rows wider then the other rows of just the dc and sc (you can see the edge gets skinnier and then wider again in the photo) and it made the rows of the Cluster Stitch bumpy. At first I did not think I liked it but then it reminded me of Blueberry Pie bubbling over the pie pan when baking and thats when I decided that is what I would name this yarn and thus this scarf the Blueberry Pie Scarf.

Half way through making this I thought about writing up the pattern I ended up doing. I may still, which would make this my very first pattern!!! So hopefully I can remember what I did!

Here are some photos of the finished scarf. If I do write up the pattern soon I will update this post with a link to it! I think it turned out cute what do you think?

BlueberryPie3

BlueberryPie3

Update 7/21/2013:

Pattern for this scarf available here!

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Christmas in July?! 20% Off Sale July 11th – 21st!

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Come get 20% off everything in my shop from July 11th to July 21st!

Just use code: CIJ2013 at checkout, no minimum purchase required!

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Christmas in July 20% OFF Sale!

 

Slant Stitch Scarf

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I had pinned this pattern when I first began to learn how to crochet and I finally got back to it just last week. It is a pretty basic pattern using a slant stitch. See photo of the example used with a link to the pattern here:

Slant Stitch Scarf

Slant Stitch Scarf

I had a few colors of Red Heart – With Love yarn so I thought I would use them with this pattern. I wanted to change colors every few rows but not just simply one color to the next so I alternated colors, first with the SC row, then with the Slant Stitch row to create a type of gradient transition between the colors. See my example work in progress:

Slant Stitch 1

Slant Stitch 1

Here is another photo I am using 3 colors, the purple will be the main color for awhile and once I get close to the end I will transition back to blue, then back to the magenta color at the other end.

Slant Stitch 2

Slant Stitch 2

I followed the pattern exactly like it describes, I will just keep repeating row 2 & 3 (as noted in the pattern) for however long I need the scarf. This yarn is a bit thicker (or I think fluffy) than regular worsted weight yarn but I think it will make a great winter scarf once its done. I will update this post again with photos once its completed!

#HappyHandMade Week 19 Shares!

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My shares for the weekly #HappyHandMade event sponsored by Daft Crafts!

Caroline Cowl by EarthquakeState

Caroline Cowl by EarthquakeState 

Soft Rose and Gold Glamour headband by Pearls n' Pink Boutique

Soft Rose and Gold Glamour headband by Pearls n’ Pink Boutique

Bread Board Set by MAC Cutting Boards

Bread Board Set by MAC Cutting Boards

 

Etsy #CraftParty at @EcoMonster

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I signed up for this year’s Etsy Craft Party that was hosted by a cute shop in downtown San Jose called EcoMonster.

If you are unfamiliar with Etsy Craft Parties check out their site for details. There were a bunch going on in the Bay Area last night.

While I was there I got handy with some string thread again and made myself this cute little Apple fabric/felt pin:

EcoMonster Craft Party

EcoMonster Craft Party

If you also went to a Craft Party yesterday, where did you go and what make? Or maybe it was a supply swap, find any hidden gems?

Hope everyone local to the Santa Clara, CA area will stop by the MidSummer Art Fair, I will be there with a booth!

CroCreations Infinity Scarf Pattern

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I was searching around the interwebs this past week for another scarf pattern that would be perfect for some chunky yarn I have that I bought at a yarn show by James C Brett. I very much wish I had bought more but I only ended up getting a skein of his MC28 color:

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JamesCBrett-MC28

The pattern I ended up using was a variation of Caron.com’s Bellflower Infinity Scarf by CroCreations. See the sample photo:

CroCreations Infinity Scarf

The only modification I made to the CroCreations version of this pattern was I added an extra set of Shells so it was a bit wider:

CroCreationsScarf

CroCreations Scarf

I love the color blending and it seems to change equally between rows too which is really neat. I will post more photos once its longer!

Wishing all the Dads out there including mine a Happy Father’s Day!!

5/18/2013 – UPDATE

It is finished, here is a photo of the completed infinity scarf!

Finished CroCreations Scarf

Finished CroCreations Scarf

#HappyHandMade Week 17 Shares!

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My shares for the weekly #HappyHandMade event sponsored by Daft Crafts!

A cute wallet named Lucy by Zeeuh

Mooove over for a puzzle by The Happy Red Dog

 

A purse made out of bottle caps! by Grammy’s Creations

#HappyHandMade Week 16 Shares!

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My shares for the weekly #HappyHandMade event sponsored by Daft Crafts!

Cute little Jellies by Mohu Store

Wing Earrings by Mystigail Adornments

 

Tiny Owl Pillow by Unique Creations by Tracy

Recent Pattern Finds

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I have been working on 3 new patterns I have found over the last week or so and wanted to share them.

Pattern 1 – Aquatic Blossom Infinity Scarf

The first is a pattern for an infinity scarf using a pattern called Aquatic Blossom and I followed this great tutorial on Crochet Geek.

The video was helpful, since I am mostly a visual learner I find that pairing written instructions with a quick help video to be the best way I learn new patterns. Here is the video if you are interested!

Here is a photo of my work so far, I have 2 rounds done and moving onto the 3rd, my blossoms seem to be a bit lopsided but I really like how its turning out either way!

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Aquatic Blossom

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Aquatic Blossom

Update 6/30/13:

Here is some photos of the completed scarf:

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Aquatic Blossom Scarf Finished

 

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Aquatic Blossom Scarf Finished 2

Pattern 2 – Crocodile Stitch

The second pattern uses a type of stitch that is being used for a pair of slippers I am making from a pattern I bought by Bonita Patterns, I just had to make a pair for myself and then I will make a few for the shop. The crocodile stitch that is used for the top of the slippers was a bit challenging to pick up at first so I searched out a basic video tutorial for that stitch. There are a few tutorials for this stitch out there but I found this one the most helpful by The Crochet Crowd. I enjoy his tutorials a bunch as he is very witty and makes fun jokes during his tutorials.

Here is a shot of one of the tops with the mini crocodile stitches that I made so far and of the slippers in the works.

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Slippers

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Slippers

Pattern 3 – Spring Petals

I found this pattern on Ravelry called Spring Petals and knew it would be the perfect pattern for a skein of the yarn I bought from a family friend who runs a yarn making shop called Western Sky Knits.

I think it turned out really great and will be available in my shop shortly!

SpringPetals

SpringPetals

Ok that is what I have for this week!

Sale – #SFEtsySplash40 Sale is Tomorrow!

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Don’t forget tomorrow is the big SFEtsy Community 1 Day Sale! Everything is 40% off!

Everything currently for sale in my shop Threads by ionyka will be 40% off, with shipping starting at only $2.50!

Check here for the list of participating shops.

Check out some great items from some really amazing local shops! Show your support, I know I will be picking up a few things for sure!

SFEtsySplash40 Sale!

SFEtsySplash40 Sale!

SFEtsySplash40 Sale!

SFEtsySplash40 Sale!

SFEtsySplash40 Sale!