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Mopsie · 10-27-2013, 12:45 PM

My budget is very tight. So this year I am knitting gifts for family. Right now I am working on red and white striped coasters. Anyone else making gifts this year?

cinnamongrrl · 10-27-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mopsie

My budget is very tight. So this year I am knitting gifts for family. Right now I am working on red and white striped coasters. Anyone else making gifts this year?

I'm making crocheted wreaths to go with gifts and cards

Found the pattern on ravelry.com. I just entered easy Christmas ornaments for crochet....

Love me some ravelry.
I want to also make a Christmas tree skirt. My mother always gets those icky disposable ones that look like snow....blech..

sis · 10-27-2013, 07:10 PM

Well, I don't really 'do' Christmas as such but I do spread joy all year round! I make lap blankets all the time and give them away. I live in a highrise with many western and local teachers. My goal this school year is to make a lap blanket for every child who has a parent that is a teacher at my school. Oh, and of course, they are perfect for new babies so I'm sure I'll make a few of those.

I've recently started to make Hello Kitty hats and send them to friends in North America - not really as a holiday gift ...... mostly due to them being requested.

Deb

Leigh · 10-27-2013, 09:34 PM

I've been hoping to learn to crochet, and I haven't knitted in a long time but I hope to get back into that very soon

Sweet Bliss · 10-27-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Leigh

I've been hoping to learn to crochet, and I haven't knitted in a long time but I hope to get back into that very soon

You will like crocheting, zillions of patterns online.

I do it every chance I have available .

Ms. Meander · 10-28-2013, 06:05 AM

Right now I am crocheting myself some cute hats and other winter wear. I have never before crocheted anything for myself! And I'm freakin' cold.

I don't generally do holiday gift giving either. I gift as I feel inspired throughout the year. One exception is my son, of course. He and his girlfriend are definitely getting, at least, hats.

sis · 10-28-2013, 08:10 AM

Oh my goodness ...... hats! Yes, I've been making Hello Kitty Hats for adults and toddlers; a Doraemon hat for a toddler; and now a Minion hat for an adult! I.

. Making. Hats. For me, the challenging component is the embellishments! That takes almost as long as it takes to crochet the hat. I can only do basic crochet stitches but its more than enough for hats.

Deb

LexiLove · 10-28-2013, 03:41 PM

I didn't read all the posts but I am an avid knitter. Anyone else on Ravelry perhaps?

Mopsie · 10-28-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sis

Oh my goodness ...... hats! Yes, I've been making Hello Kitty Hats for adults and toddlers; a Doraemon hat for a toddler; and now a Minion hat for an adult! I.

. Making. Hats. For me, the challenging component is the embellishments! That takes almost as long as it takes to crochet the hat. I can only do basic crochet stitches but its more than enough for hats.

Deb

I wanna see some pictures! These sound adorable!

Cronopia · 10-28-2013, 04:06 PM

Someone in my family is having a baby and I relearned to crochet. It is easier for me than knitting. Got to make all the blankets and hats.

Has anyone tried arm knitting? I youtube everything I make it's so simple some of those patterns at the store and online are troublesome.

Ms. Meander · 10-28-2013, 04:08 PM

I made this hat for myself. A simple front-post, double crochet, slouch hat. And then........I gave it away to a friend who admired it! I can't help it!

Mopsie · 10-28-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

I made this hat for myself. A simple front-post, double crochet, slouch hat. And then........I gave it away to a friend who admired it! I can't help it!

That is a great hat! And I love the color you chose!

Ms. Meander · 10-28-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mopsie

That is a great hat! And I love the color you chose!

Thanks! I'm so into this color right now. I am going to make another and try to keep it!

The pattern, btw --- YouTube!

sis · 10-28-2013, 05:57 PM

I just posted a few photos into an album on 'my page' (not in the general members photos). Enjoy!

Deb

Mopsie · 10-28-2013, 06:58 PM

Thanks for sharing the photos Sis!

I put my comments under the photos.

LexiLove · 10-28-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mopsie

My budget is very tight. So this year I am knitting gifts for family. Right now I am working on red and white striped coasters. Anyone else making gifts this year?

Yes, lots. My family begs me to knit every year. Sigh. I love it but I tend to be a selfish knitter. Lol.

Mopsie · 10-29-2013, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cronopia

Someone in my family is having a baby and I relearned to crochet. It is easier for me than knitting. Got to make all the blankets and hats.

Has anyone tried arm knitting? I youtube everything I make it's so simple some of those patterns at the store and online are troublesome.

I am curious about this ... never heard of it.

PoeticSilence · 11-15-2013, 12:38 AM

My daughter is coming home next week. The last time she came home was when I got out of the hospital in June. Before that it was last Christmas. She is currently teaching physics and mathematics at John Hopkins University up in Baltimore while finishing her Doctorate. She's in her thirties now so getting together is usually a big deal and especially these last few years as my health deteriorated.
So...we planned a week of crafts.
We will be making a blanket.
We will be learning how to do felting together.
We will be working on our art journals.
We will be making some cards.
We will be making friendship bracelets (we have done this since she was eleven).
We will be learning how to knit on the wood and peg frames.
I don't know how much anyone has experienced this method, but it looks great, and a little easier to keep track of if you like to set projects aside for a while like I do. There's even a frame for making socks! I'm like the WORST at needle knitting because somehow I drop a stitch or miscount...this makes knitting look so much easier.
The wife was teasing me earlier because I said something about wishing we had time to maybe make a few candles for the holidays while she's here. I'm not able to get out and do anything these days, so staying in and crafting sounds like fun to me.
Has anyone else tried the frame and peg knitting and how did you feel about it? Do you find that specific kinds of yarns work better than others?

Ms. Meander · 11-16-2013, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

I made this hat for myself. A simple front-post, double crochet, slouch hat. And then........I gave it away to a friend who admired it! I can't help it!

I have since made 4 more of these hats, 2 in the same color (one for me to keep, damnit!). They are such a hit! But I'm bored with it now. Next project - leg warmers.

PwrFemme · 11-16-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Meander

I have since made 4 more of these hats, 2 in the same color (one for me to keep, damnit!). They are such a hit! But I'm bored with it now. Next project - leg warmers.

Ms. Meander, beautiful work! I wish I knew how to do that! I admire your talent!!

10-27-2013, 07:10 PM	#263
sis Diva! How Do You Identify?: StoneFemme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her Relationship Status: Content! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada! Posts: 322 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,174 Thanked 1,403 Times in 296 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Well, I don't really 'do' Christmas as such but I do spread joy all year round! I make lap blankets all the time and give them away. I live in a highrise with many western and local teachers. My goal this school year is to make a lap blanket for every child who has a parent that is a teacher at my school. Oh, and of course, they are perfect for new babies so I'm sure I'll make a few of those. I've recently started to make Hello Kitty hats and send them to friends in North America - not really as a holiday gift ...... mostly due to them being requested. Deb __________________ Oh! Please do not touch me! Oh! Please do not touch! Oh! Please do not! Oh! Please do! Oh! Please! Oh!

10-27-2013, 09:34 PM	#264
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sis Diva! How Do You Identify?: StoneFemme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her Relationship Status: Content! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada! Posts: 322 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,174 Thanked 1,403 Times in 296 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Hats off to those that hook! Oh my goodness ...... hats! Yes, I've been making Hello Kitty Hats for adults and toddlers; a Doraemon hat for a toddler; and now a Minion hat for an adult! I. . Making. Hats. For me, the challenging component is the embellishments! That takes almost as long as it takes to crochet the hat. I can only do basic crochet stitches but its more than enough for hats. Deb __________________ Oh! Please do not touch me! Oh! Please do not touch! Oh! Please do not! Oh! Please do! Oh! Please! Oh!

10-28-2013, 05:57 PM	#274
sis Diva! How Do You Identify?: StoneFemme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her Relationship Status: Content! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada! Posts: 322 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,174 Thanked 1,403 Times in 296 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	I just posted a few photos into an album on 'my page' (not in the general members photos). Enjoy! Deb __________________ Oh! Please do not touch me! Oh! Please do not touch! Oh! Please do not! Oh! Please do! Oh! Please! Oh!

11-15-2013, 12:38 AM	#278
PoeticSilence Member How Do You Identify?: dodges labels Relationship Status: Estranged Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 454 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3 Thanked 919 Times in 277 Posts Rep Power: 10661585	My daughter is coming home next week. The last time she came home was when I got out of the hospital in June. Before that it was last Christmas. She is currently teaching physics and mathematics at John Hopkins University up in Baltimore while finishing her Doctorate. She's in her thirties now so getting together is usually a big deal and especially these last few years as my health deteriorated. So...we planned a week of crafts. We will be making a blanket. We will be learning how to do felting together. We will be working on our art journals. We will be making some cards. We will be making friendship bracelets (we have done this since she was eleven). We will be learning how to knit on the wood and peg frames. I don't know how much anyone has experienced this method, but it looks great, and a little easier to keep track of if you like to set projects aside for a while like I do. There's even a frame for making socks! I'm like the WORST at needle knitting because somehow I drop a stitch or miscount...this makes knitting look so much easier. The wife was teasing me earlier because I said something about wishing we had time to maybe make a few candles for the holidays while she's here. I'm not able to get out and do anything these days, so staying in and crafting sounds like fun to me. Has anyone else tried the frame and peg knitting and how did you feel about it? Do you find that specific kinds of yarns work better than others? __________________ Love is all you need.

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Mopsie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Female ones Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Shenandoah Valley Virginia Posts: 4,769 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 36,246 Thanked 8,551 Times in 1,856 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	My budget is very tight. So this year I am knitting gifts for family. Right now I am working on red and white striped coasters. Anyone else making gifts this year?

10-28-2013, 06:05 AM	#266
Ms. Meander Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Relationship Status: Ethical Nonmonogamist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Mountains Posts: 1,520 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,706 Thanked 5,211 Times in 1,147 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Right now I am crocheting myself some cute hats and other winter wear. I have never before crocheted anything for myself! And I'm freakin' cold. I don't generally do holiday gift giving either. I gift as I feel inspired throughout the year. One exception is my son, of course. He and his girlfriend are definitely getting, at least, hats.

10-28-2013, 03:41 PM	#268
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Cronopia Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer, Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 21 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 10 Posts Rep Power: 518437	Someone in my family is having a baby and I relearned to crochet. It is easier for me than knitting. Got to make all the blankets and hats. Has anyone tried arm knitting? I youtube everything I make it's so simple some of those patterns at the store and online are troublesome.

10-28-2013, 04:08 PM	#271
Ms. Meander Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Relationship Status: Ethical Nonmonogamist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Mountains Posts: 1,520 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,706 Thanked 5,211 Times in 1,147 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I made this hat for myself. A simple front-post, double crochet, slouch hat. And then........I gave it away to a friend who admired it! I can't help it!

10-28-2013, 06:58 PM	#275
Mopsie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Female ones Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Shenandoah Valley Virginia Posts: 4,769 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 36,246 Thanked 8,551 Times in 1,856 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Thanks for sharing the photos Sis! I put my comments under the photos.