KNITTING PROJECT BAG and More

I've been working on this project bag for a while, not because it's hard to make but I had no time.  This is the finished bag.

Today I had to make another vinyl pouch to fit my circular needles.  These pouches are good for holding anything in your project bag that you dont want to get tangled in your yarn. 

This measures 7 inches by 5 inches.  You can see it holds the longer circs quite nicely.

Here is the back of the pouch.  I need to hand sew the binding to the back and install a snap at the top, then it will be done.

This is the original half round pouch, that I designed to hold smaller objects, like stitch markers, and ear phones or power cables for my phone.

I can think of a lot of uses for these pouches, because I like to stay organized, and not lose anything that's very small.

The larger rectangular pouch is made in the same techniques as the half round.  And no zippers involved!

Other closures you could use are magnetic snaps, but I dont like to use magnets close to my sewing machine or electronics.

Other closures:  a regular metal snap that you'll have to sew on;   a tie of some sort like a bead with a lasso;  a metal flexible piece that you squeeze open, like in a coin purse.

I like to keep my closures simple, and be able to open the pouch with one hand.  That's why I chose the plastic snap.

Pattern with instructions will be available soon.

#vinylpouch, sewing, knitting, notions

A Creative Sock Ribbing

Sock Ribbing - A Little Variation

This pattern is called Cherry Pie, by Debbie Ford, which is available on Ravelry. 

She does a nice little variation on the ribbing, which I've adopted to these two socks so far.

I LOVE the texture of the sock, don't you?  I made this sock into a shorty, which was a little tricky.  The pattern doesn't tell you how, but i figured it out. 

It's a simple and creative thing to do.  I did the first three rows in k1, p1. Then the rest as k3, p1, for however long I wanted the rib.  There is also a slip stitch row before the color change on the pink sock.  That is in the pattern instructions.  The green cuff - I omitted that step.

A lovely beginning!

XXOO,

BB

SOCKS!!!!

Most recent pair.

I have learned so much about knitting by knitting lots of socks.

I never thought it would be so challenging to knit these foot coverings.

Beginnings of Maine Coast Summer Sock.

I can guess how many socks I’ve made so far - I guess about 20.  I’ll do a toe count and update the number here.

I started with the MDK sock knitting booklet.

I’ve knitted a few different designers patterns and mostly use Summer Lee Design Co. Patterns.  I understand her directions, and she has lots of tutorials and good information online.

Magpie Fibers flagship store, Frederick, MD.

I have learned all about hand dyed yarn, and especially about how the dyes can bleed in your finished project. (Cry, cry, 😭)

I’ve designed my own socks. This one was inspired by the log cabins in my life.

Another Summer Lee design:  Pop Radio Socks.

I tried participating in monthly knit alongs/clubs.

I couldn’t keep up, but I did learn how to do color work!

That knowledge is invaluable.

Summer Lee, again: Fair Isle.

I really love these.  They remind me of Scandinavian designs.

Summer Lee design:  Mermaid Avenue.  One of my most favorite patterns.

I also made this pattern with a pink yarn from Madeline Tosh.

Oh, yeah, I learned all about the designer yarns, different companies.

Not to mention all about yarn itself.

Text(ure) Me pattern.  Love this color combo.

My Kitty.  She means everything to me.

Pink Mermaid Ave. socks.

The Daily Sock, Summer Lee.

I love the texture of these two sock patterns.

I learned which stitch markers I use and like the most.

Spincycle yarn and Magpie Fibers.

Paperweight color inspiration.

Early Really BIG socks.

These were made before learning how to make socks to fit.

I have more, but need to stop for now. 

More to follow.  I have a lot more to tell about knitting!!

ENGRAVED UPON HIS HAND

 This is my hand (obv).

Isaiah 49:16

"Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me."

Jesus' hands have marks in the palms left from His crucifixion.

He endured the crucifixion for us.

He IS the covenant between God and us, that we are forever part of His family, that He took the sin of the world upon Him,

so that there would be no separation between us and God, and heaven, and all the love He has for us.

I am engraved upon His Hands.

There is nothing I can do to earn this gift.  I can never be good enough.

I am Engraved upon His Hands, into His flesh.

I am humbled whenever this imagery appears in my mind.

It reminds me of who I am, 

And the price He paid to redeem me.

The greatest gift.

God has mercy for ALL of us.

Also, have mercy for the people you know who might not be so nice to you.  God loves them too.  We all need His mercy.