tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338023262024-03-13T03:59:59.259-04:00Holland HandmadeErin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.comBlogger320125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-48838094723495891902016-11-22T20:44:00.000-05:002016-11-22T20:44:02.941-05:00<div class="p1" style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cast on stitches - 60 for a women’s small … 66 for a women’s medium … 72 for a man’s sock. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Divide evenly on the circular needle for Magic Loop … 30 and 30 for women’s small … 33 and 33 for women’s medium … 36 and 36 for a man’s sock. </span></span><br />
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches! Use a stitch marker or progress keeper to mark the beginning of the round. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now it is time to knit the leg of the sock! </span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Referring to the above pattern, repeat these 4 rows until 1-1 1/2” from desired length, making sure to end on a K3, P3 (“sprinkle”) row. </span></span><br />
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Next you need to prepare for the short row heel! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Knit for 16 rows (4 “sprinkle” repeats) with the pattern on the top of the foot and stockinette on the back. This allows the sock to fit smoothly and comfortably in your shoe. </span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Let’s talk heels … I highly recommend using a Fish Lips Kiss (FLK) heel! It is simple, quick, and fits well. Most likely, you've already purchased the pattern, knit it before, and know how brilliant it is. If not, hop onto Ravelry and buy it for a $1.00. It is a really LONG pattern so skip over to page 9 and follow the instructions to knit the heel. There are even tutorials on You Tube to demonstrate the stitches you need to make to create the short rows. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After the heel is completed, continue knitting the foot - “sprinkles” on top & stockinette on bottom. End the foot when you it is 1 1/2 to 2 inches less then the desired foot length and on a “sprinkle” row. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I like to knit what I call a “Tidy Toe Decrease”. It is exactly like a standard wedge toe, but with one small variation. I think it matches the FLK heel better!</span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Row 1: <span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>First Needle - SSK, Knit until 2 stitches remain, K2TOG</span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Repeat these two rows until you have decreased down to this number of stitches on each needle: 10 stitches (women’s small) - 11 stitches (women’s medium) - 12 stitches (men’s sock). Kitchener stitch toe together.</span></span></div>
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Erin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-84145484306245068462013-02-19T11:40:00.000-05:002013-02-19T11:40:25.352-05:00Dutch Girl Yarns<div style="text-align: center;">
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But the most fun to create ... The Extended Rainbow of Sock Yarn.</div>
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This is going to Painted Trillium Yarns in my home town of Hudsonville, MI. =) </div>
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I don't talk about my little cottage business of dyeing yarn very much as I do not want this to feel like a Spammy Blog. Ick ... don't like those Blogs.At.All. =( </div>
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Erin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-56041301770524833312013-02-04T05:30:00.000-05:002013-02-04T05:30:00.443-05:00A bit of Recycle AND Crochet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My scissors and rotary cutters used to be stored in a lovely
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So I rummaged around in the recycle bin, found my Stylecraft Stash, and pulled up <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/crochet-tin-cover.html">Attic 24</a> for some inspiration. I was very happy to use my collection of buttons that I bought at the Thrift Shop.<br />
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Hot off the sewing machine and slightly overstuffed with a down pillow insert. =)</div>
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This is the first time I've used Essex Linen (solid color) and it was a Very Nice Experience. </div>
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Next up ... Chartreuse or Aqua. =) Oh yes that will be Pretty!</div>
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PS - Bonus points to anyone who can name the painting in the background</div>
Erin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-41879665434770364642013-02-01T05:00:00.000-05:002013-02-01T05:00:05.791-05:00Stripey-Stripe Tomten <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Elizabeth Zimmerman's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tomten-jacket---child">Tomten Jacket</a> </div>
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She just turned 3 years old and it fits her well. =)</div>
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Antique Desk ... Chair and Cushion ... Granny Square Blanket ... </div>
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Thrifted Treasures ... Favorite Project Basket </div>
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Inspiration - <a href="http://cozymadethings.blogspot.com/2012/06/beach-stripe-surf-blanket.html">Kristen's Beach Stripe Surf Blanket </a> </div>
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Yarn - <a href="http://www.yarn.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/categoryID/56D662DC-1902-4FE6-A493-0F3CC0C8AFBD/productID/EFAD5BC6-E1FF-443F-9B73-CCF2CEAB5660/">Northern Wool</a> and <a href="http://www.yarn.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/categoryID/67D21289-5C20-42FC-A47F-08DC0C935340/productID/AC711B89-F658-4F6C-B5D8-2087056A42CD/">Baritone</a> (deep discount @ Webs)</div>
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Baby Levi is now wrapped in this blanket. He is the 5th child of Mr. K's high school buddy. It was pretty exciting when he was born ... he has FOUR big sisters. </div>
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So what exactly do I do at WDG besides drool over beautiful fabric and pet pretty yarn?!</div>
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I teach classes ... mostly crochet with a bit of knitting and quilting. =)</div>
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I've always wanted a little job like this!! It fits me to a T. =)</div>
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This shawl is 100% Erin and I could wear it Every Single Day.</div>
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Orange and white polka dot cardigan ... it matches.</div>
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Green Max Studio dress ... it matches. </div>
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100% wool LL Bean sweater ... talk about being cozy warm!</div>
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I am seriously in LOVE with the Built-In walking foot on my Janome!!!! </div>
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Waiting for me in my Favorite Chair. =)</div>
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<br />Erin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-16799811181222330032013-01-25T11:50:00.000-05:002013-01-25T11:50:43.703-05:00New Year ... New Look!<div style="text-align: center;">
DGD has been Spiffed Up!</div>
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I deleted any posts that had broken links.</div>
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I changed the background, clipart, and text to something Dotty, Colorful, and Happy.</div>
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Do you like it?!?! </div>
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This fall I got a new phone (the smarty-pants variety) and it was chock-full of pictures. I successfully downloaded them all to the desktop and now I Can Not Find them!!! Hopefully, Mr. K can locate them tonight. <br />
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I was able to rescue this picture of my Work Room. =)</div>
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Erin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-49064811868277864292013-01-24T09:23:00.000-05:002013-01-24T16:45:34.248-05:00<span style="color: red;">Outside my window ...</span> <span style="color: #444444;">it is sunny but shivery cold. I should not complain as it is actually warmer then yesterday ... 15 degrees instead of 7 degrees. LoL =)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">I am thinking ...</span> <span style="color: #444444;">I want to blog LOTS MORE in 2013. Last year was pretty skimpy here @ DGD and I am really sorry about that! (eta. There are only 5 posts in 2012 ... that's pretty pathetic. =( )</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;">I am thankful ...</span><span style="color: #444444;"> for all the lovely people who became followers of DGD last year even with the lack of blogging. XOXOX</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime;">In the kitchen ... </span><span style="color: #444444;">the dishwasher just finished running and I need to unload it. Why is it that I so dislike that job?!</span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">I am wearing ...</span> <span style="color: #444444;">a staple work outfit. Cardigan with t-shirt and a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lacy-baktus">Lacy Baktus</a> on the top. Skirt with tights on the bottom. Would I be a total dork if I wore TWO pairs of tights one on top of the other so that I can stay warm?!?</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">I am creating ...</span> <span style="color: #444444;">a crocheted entrelac blanket for Abigail's 9th birthday (lots of hooky time yet as it is not 'til April) out of Stylecraft Special DK. It is in Lucy colors + a "few" more that are coming from <a href="http://us.deramores.com/stylecraft-special-dk">Deramores</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: purple;"><i><span style="background-color: white;"></span></i><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;">I am wondering</span></span><span style="color: purple;"><span style="background-color: white;"> ...</span></span></span> <span style="color: #444444;">what to make for supper??? I made <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Zucchini-Garden-Chowder">Zucchini Corn Chowder</a> last week. It was so YUMMY that I want to make it again. =) Thank you, Meg, for sharing the recipe with me!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">I am reading ...<span style="color: black;"> <span style="color: #444444;">through the Bible with Mr. K and Abigail. One chapter every night (when we remember<span style="color: black;"> =) )</span>. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">I am hoping ... <span style="color: #444444;">that Abigail's presentation on the Netherlands goes well. She made a poster and everything! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">I am looking forward to ...</span> <span style="color: #444444;">teaching the second session of Beginning Crochet today at Wexford Dry Goods. I will tell you more about my new job sometime soon. =)<br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;">I am hearing ...</span><span style="color: #444444;"> the hum of the furnance and not much else. It is So Quiet when I am home alone.
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<span style="color: lime;">Around the house ...</span> <span style="color: #444444;">lots and lots of baskets of yarn. It is hard to keep them contained to the Work Room. =) </span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">One of my favorite things ...</span><span style="color: #444444;">Ravelry. I've been tooling around it quite a bit lately and finding so much inspiration. </span><br />
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I hope you have the Best Thursday Ever!</span><br />
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</span>Erin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-71748016452968809242012-10-25T09:47:00.002-04:002013-01-31T06:18:55.593-05:00Weekend Project<div style="text-align: center;">
I love to move furniture around and Mr. K was very kind to help me with this switch-a-roo. =) =) =) </div>
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Our bedroom moved to the small second bedroom. </div>
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The office/sewing/knitting room moved to the big bedroom. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">It is Wonderfully-Fabulous!!! I spend much of my time at home and this room is flooded with sunshine most of the day<span style="font-size: small;"> ... so <span style="font-size: small;">Cozy and Invi<span style="font-size: small;">ting. </span></span></span></span></div>
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I started baking our daily bread once again. </div>
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It's something I've done off and on for years, but I've never been satisfied with the texture and crust. </div>
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Until know. I tried something on a whim and it worked better then I expected. I will never-ever go back to store bought bread. =)</div>
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I mix and knead the bread in the bread machine (Dough Cycle), pop it in the refrigerator to rise over night, and then bake it in the morning. That is it ... So.Incredibly.Simple.</div>
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<b><u>Whole Grain Sandwich Bread</u></b></div>
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<b>Bake 30 minutes or until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped.</b></div>
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I absolutely LOVE my bread pans!!! They make all the difference and I'm so glad my sister suggested I buy them. They are made by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Inch-Nonstick-Bread-Pan/dp/B000SSTWSA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1350169114&sr=8-3&keywords=norpro+loaf+pan">Norpro</a> and you can get them on Amazon. Or at an Amish Store, like I did. =)</div>
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<br />Erin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-68208592420058749092012-01-10T16:56:00.001-05:002012-01-10T16:57:09.238-05:00Winter Scrap Quilt Progress Report<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The top is Done and I.Love.It. =)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I made it bigger then I first planned.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now it will fit perfectly on the back of my Ektorp loveseat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was such a lovely morning ... the purr of my sewing machine, Abigail's chatter while she pressed my seams (am I a lucky mama!), and Pandora in the background.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am SOOOOOO enjoying my new cutting table (thank you Ikea!!!) and working from my stash. =) <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">That lead to two (maybe THREE) classes in January and February .. =) =) =) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">My very first Yarnie Party at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Painted-Trillium-Yarns/115581088475288">Painted Trillium Yarns</a> !!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is next Friday night from 7-11pm.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been dyeing yarn ... lots AND lots of yarn.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is just one of FIVE tubs. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Last count was 160 skeins ... I need to do another 40-50 tomorrow and Monday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So the stress-free part of this post is that I've decided to do photo-only blog for 2012.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, fine! Maybe a "few" words. =)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy 2012 to all my Dear Readers ... Love ya!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Erin</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Erin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-50273877698116220532011-12-30T09:24:00.000-05:002011-12-30T09:24:18.533-05:00The Best 7 Posts in 2011<ol><li><a href="http://www.dutchgirldiary.com/2010/10/granny-log-cabin-potholder.html">Granny Log Cabin Potholder</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.dutchgirldiary.com/2010/04/free-soaker-pattern.html">Newborn Wool Soaker Pattern </a>- check back later in January for a free newborn wool pants (longies) pattern. I'm knitting it right now and working out the bugs. =)</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.dutchgirldiary.com/2010/11/granny-log-cabin-blanket-finished.html">Granny Log Cabin Blanket</a> - if/when I make this blanket again, I will use my Stylecraft stash!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dutchgirldiary.com/2011/05/tutorial-crocheted-treasure-bag.html">Crocheted Treasure Bag Tutorial</a> - these were so much fun to make for Abigail's 7th Birthday Party.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dutchgirldiary.com/2011/04/rainbow-granny-blanket-pattern.html">Rainbow Granny Blanket</a> - I love this blanket ... such a riot of COLOR!!!!!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dutchgirldiary.com/2008/05/tutorial-how-to-draft-cloth-diaper_08.html">Cloth Diaper Tutorial </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.dutchgirldiary.com/2011/05/trinket-box-blanket.html">Trinket Box Blanket </a></li>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Crochet pretty much sums up 2011! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dvnxAysM4lM/Tv3I52L2R6I/AAAAAAAACI8/92IOAgB9n6g/s1600/2011Mosaic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dvnxAysM4lM/Tv3I52L2R6I/AAAAAAAACI8/92IOAgB9n6g/s1600/2011Mosaic.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I wonder if 2012 will be another year of Crochet or will Knitting, Dyeing, or Quilting take the drivers seat???</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy New Year to You All!!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Love,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
Erin</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">PS - Check out my new URL =)</div>Erin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-65335670747761167602011-11-30T05:56:00.000-05:002011-11-30T05:56:49.867-05:00What I've been up to in the Past 30 Days ... Bullet Style =)<ul><li>Dyeing lots and lots of yarn. I set up a little workspace in the basement and it is marvelous! It's not very big but all my dye bottles, pots, rags, etc are within easy reach. The utility sink and washing machine is just a hop away so I can rinse and spin easily. Thank you, Mr. K for letting me take over a small corner of your Man Space. XoXoXo</li>
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<ul><li>Abigail had a whole WEEK off school for Thanksgiving and we spent all but one day in Michigan. It was lovely! Lots of Grammy time for her. Lots of Thrifting and Hob-Nobbing for me at the Yarn Shop. =)</li>
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<ul><li>I taught my very first yarn dyeing class last Saturday ... Crockpot + Kool Aid. I had so much fun!!!! My students had so much fun!!!! It was 3 hours of 100% bliss for me ... sharing my love & passion for dyeing yarn with other knitters. XoXoXoXo They want me to come back and do more classes. Ok, I can handle that. =)</li>
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<ul><li>Christmas presents are flying off my needles!! Right after Thanksgiving I often get this "Bah Humbug" feeling. I think it's because of all the Black Friday hype plus all the extra advertising that ends up in my mailbox. I am so glad we don't have a T.V. ... the onslaught of glitzy commercials would drive me batty!!!!!! Anywho, I am trying to combate The Grinch in me by hunkering down with my knitting (and stash yarn, of course =) ) and seeing how many knitted gifts I can complete before December 25. So far it is Working!</li>
</ul>As always ... Love,<br />
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ErinErin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-86510852503690132932011-10-27T04:37:00.000-04:002011-10-27T04:37:00.594-04:00Pile of Colorway Swatches<div style="text-align: center;">SOOO very sorry for not posting more in the last week but I am bewitched by my dye pots (and crock pots ... I dye in those, too)!!! Very appropriate for this time in October. =)<br />
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Love ... Erin<br />
XoXoXo</div>Erin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-37951476940893984542011-10-26T16:00:00.001-04:002011-10-26T16:02:23.390-04:00Sushi Roll ... or Chevron Scarf?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4mm3hIjD05pMiShQ4t1RsH0at5O7QU7vAoO44jwfK4IzRHQ9Gr73EQaT0NOqr4mFQU48TmhyphenhyphenlE4G-6LMn304PONEKN8ukniSJ5bynyFV1GJPB2umjg0jrQY9jQ13jCq7ok7HqQQ/s1600/DSC05990.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4mm3hIjD05pMiShQ4t1RsH0at5O7QU7vAoO44jwfK4IzRHQ9Gr73EQaT0NOqr4mFQU48TmhyphenhyphenlE4G-6LMn304PONEKN8ukniSJ5bynyFV1GJPB2umjg0jrQY9jQ13jCq7ok7HqQQ/s1600/DSC05990.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefk55j6bKXzvIRc9_0hKn6rESbG2yF9mtYUQTKAXISGyubwaS-_egwMk5Zla0TxqdnWd1CZx82y7Ln7GysGmqh_atT5xOOHST7QCAyfFvI2j3EF7npc-jNkOwNzHZj6UHKceWkg/s1600/DSC05990.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonehedgefibermill.com/yarn.html">Shepherd's Wool</a> from Stonehedge Fiber Mill. <br />
They are located in Michigan ... I like supporting their Economy. =)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">No two skeins are a like ... they ply their Mill Ends with a strand of alpaca.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The result is scrumptiously soft yarn for a bargain basement price. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pattern is free on Raverly - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/one-skein-chevron-scarf">One Skein Chevron Scarf </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(mine actually took two =) ) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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So, for those of you living in the Northern Hemisphere ... what are YOU knitting/crocheting/sewing for the Coming Cold?<br />
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Love ... Erin<br />
XoXoXo</div>Erin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-27856714550388627632011-10-21T13:19:00.000-04:002011-10-21T13:19:54.156-04:00For Today ...<i>Outside my window</i> ... it is wet and cold and cloudy.<br />
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<i>I am thinking</i> ... I'm glad I remembered to send Abigail to school with a hat on her head. <br />
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<i>I am thankful</i> ... that we live in a Small House here in Pittsburgh rather then the Big Box in Delaware. We can keep the heat set higher and still save money on our Utility Bill!<br />
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<i>In the kitchen</i> ... not much is happening today. I cooked up some Taco Meat a few days ago so I can fix an Easy Supper. <br />
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<i>I am wearing</i> ... a favorite outfit. Jeans, black light weight turtle neck, and comfy shoes. No hand knit socks today as they are all in the wash. I should remedy that by either staying on top of the laundry or knitting a few more pairs.<br />
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<i>I am creating</i> ... more beautiful hand dyed yarn. I can't wait to share pictures with you but that will have to wait until next week.<br />
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<i>I am wondering</i> ... is it possible to finish all my WIP's by the end of the year? Wouldn't it be nice to start the year with Fresh Projects?!<br />
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<i>I am reading</i> ... the book of Joel for Bible Study. Good stuff in the Minor Prophets.<br />
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<i>I am hoping</i> ... Abigail is having a good day at school. I sure do miss My Girl during the day. <br />
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<i>I am looking forward to </i>... teaching a Yarn Dyeing Class in November. =) If you live near Hudsonville, MI you should sign up at the Library.<br />
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<i>I am hearing</i> ... the familiar sound of the clock ticking. It was my Grandparent's clock and I remember sitting at their house when I was a little girl hearing the same sound. <br />
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<i>Around the house</i> ... lots and lots of crocheted blankets. One in the Front Room, two in the Back Room, one on each bed.<br />
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<i>One of my favorite things</i> ... listening to Good Music on Pandora. <br />
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Happy Friday and Enjoy the Weekend!<br />
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ErinErin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-85553924350271952082011-10-19T09:37:00.002-04:002011-10-21T12:55:07.848-04:00Should this go to the Pillow Frog Pond?<div style="text-align: center;">I was so tickled to find Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky in the sale room of my LYS for a bargain basement price. The colors called out to me ... bring me home! </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I decided a pillow or two would be nice and crocheted up this beauty. What an experience to work with this yarn ... it flowed effortlessly over my hook ... sigh. =)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I turned the square each time I joined a new color but it still turned out Wonky. The Wonkiness is accentuate by the plump pillow form. =( </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">There is enough leftover yarn to make new pillow fronts.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Little squares perhaps? </div><div style="text-align: center;">I could salvage the two squares and use them as backs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What do I do? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Am I being too Fussy? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Opinions Please!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love .. Erin</div>Erin Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571781926262298266noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33802326.post-91846024768552452982011-10-17T14:29:00.001-04:002011-10-17T14:30:19.684-04:00Monday ... with a Side of Yarn =)<div style="text-align: center;">We had a LOVELY time in Michigan ... so GOOD to see Family & Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;">XoXoXoXo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But the rest of the week was very strange ... a Holiday can do that to oneself.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was off by a day thinking Tuesday was Monday, Wednesday was Tuesday, yada yada.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Very discombobulating to the household rhythm. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I decided to dye yarn instead. =)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am going to teach a yarn dyeing class at the local library of my hometown in Michigan the Saturday after Thanksgiving. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Whenever I visit Painted Trillium Yarns I make Wonderful People and Nifty Things like that happen!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I decided to dye <strike>2 or 3 hanks</strike> a dozen hanks of sock yarn to flex my yarn dyeing muscles. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Each one is SO BEAUTIFUL ... I can hardly believe these colors came from </div><div style="text-align: center;">Kool Aid and Wiltons Icing Paste. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And a few more hanging outside to dry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">On a side note ... I wore my Forest Canopy Shawl to church yesterday and received many compliments. =)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love ... Erin </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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