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Knitting: Dotted Rays from Becca's Crazy Projects

I think I made it to the final wedge. I know it doesn't look like much all scrunched up like this but I'm not changing my needle.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)

Stanwood Needlecraft Large Yarn Ball Winder

added by Becca 2 weeks, 4 days ago. under 2025 , knit , knit picks , knitting , shawl , yarn

Knitting: Dotted Rays from Becca's Crazy Projects

Progress is slower. Still fun.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)

Stanwood Needlecraft Large Yarn Ball Winder

added by Becca 3 weeks, 4 days ago. under 2025 , knit , knit picks , knitting , shawl , yarn

Making a Scrappy Fabric Patch DIY from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

I am totally obsessed with sardines!! They are trending big time. I have a fish keychain from Ruby Star Society, the best goofy doormat featuring a full tin of them (which my husband loves), and my favorite t-shirt is from H&M. I even found a candle at Anthropologie… and I want so much more. That obsession led me to start making some fish templates for us! I’ve already made some fish-themed charity quilt blocks and have big plans for more projects—so stay tuned. To officially kick off my sardine obsession here on the blog, I wanted to ...

added by Elisabeth DeMoo 3 weeks, 5 days ago. under apparel sewing , applique , blog , craft tutorial , handmade , printable download , sewing tutorial , stash buster , tutorial , yarn (Comments)

Knitting: Dotted Rays from Becca's Crazy Projects

A couple more wedges completed.

I shifted to working from both balls or yarn so could keep the color changes from narrowing. I really like how it is working up. This is the part where it starts to take a long time to knit each wedge.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)

Stanwood Needlecraft Large Yarn Ball Winder

added by Becca 1 month, 1 week ago. under 2025 , knit , knit picks , knitting , shawl , yarn

Knitting: Dotted Rays from Becca's Crazy Projects

A friend gave me this fun yarn from Knit Picks a few years ago. I was going away for a weekend and wanted a hand project to take along.

I used my winder to make some fresh cakes and picked a color order.

The pattern I decided to use is Dotted Rays by Stephen West. I find this shawl to be perfect for those times when my hands need something to do but I don't want to really think about it.

I did the first couple wedges in this orange.

Then, switched to the rainbow yarn at the orange ...

added by Becca 1 month, 2 weeks ago. under 202 , knit , knit picks , knitting , shawl , yarn

Catching Up, Again! from Sunburnt Quilts

I feel a bit like a stranger who has been gone too long. I know I have been busy, but hadn’t realised I had missed a whole month. Plenty of medical issues have kept me busy and none of them were mine. Lots of time has been spent in waiting rooms and next to hospital beds, and being a taxi driver. As a result, sewing has slowed, but knitting and embroidery have kept me company. So now it is time to catch up.

Meet my little cheer squad.

I had run out of my gift supply of knitted monkeys ...

added by karen 1 month, 4 weeks ago. under embroidery , knitting , quilts , teddies , yarn (Comments)

Crochet Crazy: Friday Finish! from Becca's Crazy Projects

It has been a while since I updated on my 6-Day Crochet Star blanket.

I ended the same way I started: with light gray. It's nice to finish something. I need to see what I have to make a scrappy version of this one. Some of the one's I've seen are simply stunning.

Pattern: 6-Day Crochet Star blanket from Betty McKnit

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins ...

added by Becca 2 months, 3 weeks ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

Each round is taking more time now.

I missed photographing the last light gray round and I wasn't going to frog for a photo.

I had to grab a bigger project bag to hold it because my medium bag wasn't cutting it any more.

Still loving this blanket. Are you working on any long-term projects?

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle, needle threader, and stitch markers ...

added by Becca 4 months, 1 week ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

Another round on the star blanket. This is a great project. I've almost memorized the pattern. Just a few more rounds.

I think the next one I make will be a different color every row. Because I like to challenge myself.

I recently discovered darning needles from Clover (affiliate link). If you aren't a fan of threading your yarn needle, I highly recommend these. Super easy to thread and longer than my other darning needles.

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 ...

added by Becca 4 months, 2 weeks ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

This one is coming in a little late today. I forgot all about it until after my workday.

At any rate, I've been working on my star blanket all week.

Some days I get a round finished.

Some days I don't. I think I almost have the pattern down. I'm having fun and it keeps growing. I see more of these in my future. Perhaps with loads of different colors, or self-striping cakes, and even different yarns for some added texture. Stick around to see how it grows.

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can ...

added by Becca 4 months, 3 weeks ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

Last month YouTube fed me some videos about the 6-Day Crochet Star blanket from Betty McKnit. I decided I wanted to make one. I sat down with my copy of the pattern, and the YouTube videos and got stitching.

I'm using up some yarn I picked up from one of the big box stores. I have a collection of blues and grays that I'll be using for this project. I'll try to post periodically to show you how I'm progressing.

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in ...

added by Becca 4 months, 4 weeks ago. under 2025 , blanket , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Em’s Bridal Shower Tablecloth: My Creative Journey from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

So, I did this thing!!! I stepped outside my comfort zone and created something that I have fallen in love with. I had a similar idea percolating in the back of my mind, but a project for my niece was the push I needed to bring it to life. Emily—or as I like to call her, Em—is my brother’s oldest daughter and the third of my siblings’ kids to get married. When I told her I’d love to help in any way, I was thrilled when she reached out, asking me to make a tablecloth for ...

added by Elisabeth DeMoo 6 months, 1 week ago. under blog , bridal shower , craft tutorial , handmade , home decor , home decor tutorial , other , sewing , sewing tutorial , tablecloth , tutorial , yarn (Comments)

Making Progress. from Sunburnt Quilts

Little by little, progress is being made on a variety of projects. I had a little mini panic the other day when I realised how close Christmas was. So I got stuck into a few Christmas plans.

These are small ornaments from Marg Low’s range.

These Santa sack decorations are about 3 inches high. And the stocking are about the same.

Even though we are heading into Summer, I am busy knitting a jumper for our granddaughter. I will make it in a larger size so it fits for next Winter. I am using an 8 ply wool from ...

added by karen 8 months, 2 weeks ago. under christmas , embroidery , knitting , ornaments , work in progress , yarn (Comments)

This and That from Becca's Crazy Projects

The Charming quilt still doesn't have binding.

I picked up more quilts and batting from Quilts for Kids on Saturday.

I stopped by the big box store and picked up some yarn I didn't need but I wanted it anyway.

My next Charming quilt is coming along slowly. Winter weather may have slowed me down. What have you been up to?

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle Fiskars Rotary Cutter

Creative Grids 4.5" x 12.5" Rectangle Quilting Ruler

Fiskars Rotary Cutter replacement blades
Fiskars Self Healing Rotary ...

added by Becca 1 year, 5 months ago. under 2024 , accuquilt , charm , cutter , cutting , die cutting , moda , quilt , quilter , quilting , scrappy , sew my stash , shopping , yarn

Granny Cardigan from Becca's Crazy Projects

Another two rounds. It is almost big enough to be a sweater! I'll see what it looks like after I get the next row completed. That first green sure isn't messing around.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle, needle threader, and stitch markers)RuMe ...

added by Becca 1 year, 5 months ago. under 2024 , cardigan , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , yarn

Granny Cardigan from Becca's Crazy Projects

I'm still working on my granny cardigan.

This is one of those projects that is easy to work on.

The rows are taking longer each time. It great to see it coming together.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle, needle threader, and stitch markers)RuMe ...

added by Becca 1 year, 6 months ago. under 2024 , cardigan , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , travel , yarn

Granny Cardigan from Becca's Crazy Projects

I bought myself a silly amount of yarn a couple weeks ago. This is Big Twist. You can find it a Joann Fabrics.

I decided to make a granny cardigan.

This is how it is going. So far, so good.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
24 Pack Metal Rectangular Empty Hinged Tins (hold needle ...

added by Becca 1 year, 6 months ago. under 2024 , cardigan , crochet , granny , tool , tool tip , travel , yarn

Travel Crochet from Becca's Crazy Projects

Last week we went on an adventure. We took the Amtrak from Baltimore to Providence, Rhode Island. I took along this project to give my hands something to do as the north east passed by the window.

New York City from the train.

On the return trip I finished up the last row with shells. I was then left with my Kindle.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in ...

added by Becca 1 year, 9 months ago. under 2022 , caron , crochet , shawl , tool , tool tip , travel , yarn

Stinging from Becca's Crazy Projects

A while back I got the crazy idea that I wanted to make some fake wasp nests. I convinced Darling Husband to go with me to the craft store and buy some acrylic yarn in a suitable color. I picked up a pattern on Ravelry, and got stitching. The stitch pattern makes a wonderfully organic shape.

I stitched and stitched until I could make the decreases.

I finished the fake wasp nest. It doesn't look much like the pattern sample. Overall, an interesting project. In practice? Well, that is another matter. While I was working on this project, I ...

added by Becca 1 year, 10 months ago. under 2022 , crochet , tool , tool tip , yarn

Travel Crochet from Becca's Crazy Projects

Sometimes I need a comfort crochet project. This is one of those projects. We recently traveled to say a last goodbye to a good friend. When you have plenty to think about, a simple project is perfect to occupy your hands. This is a granny triangle shawl made with a Caron Skinny Cake.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

Knit and Crochet Tools (affiliate links): You can read my post about these tools in this post from December 2018.

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip ...

added by Becca 1 year, 11 months ago. under 2022 , caron , crochet , shawl , tool , tool tip , travel , yarn

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