Tuesday, October 30, 2012

To-Do Tuesday, 10.30.12


An update for the To-Do Tuesday, gives an idea of what's on the list, what is slow going, what is getting done, and what I need a kick in the ass to get working on! What's on your To-Do List?

Crochet Queue
• Owl #5 (In Progress)
• Liam's blanket (In Progress)
• Rag Rug (In Progress)
• UK Cat (for Melissa)
• Kira's Birthday Present
• Giraffe
• Hippo (for Tracy)
• Moose (for Jodi)
• Pink & Purple Giraffe for Dani
• Monkey for Conrad
• Crochet Clock {like these}
• Square Curtains (will have to find the pattern for these again...)
• Wool Eater out of my scraps {found here}
• Floor Poof from scraps to use at the Studio for Infant Poses
• Post Patterns?

Home
• Laundry
• Dishes
• Halloween Treats
• Floors

Business
• Post Crystal & Bryan's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Make a coffee table book for Crystal & Bryan
• Post Melinda & Chad's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Post Charest Family Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Post Amie & Craig's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Post Lee Auto Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Add more Photos to Facebook.com/KaitLavinPhoto
• New Layout for KaitLavinPhoto.com (?)
• New Layout for k8cscritters.blogspot.com (?)
• KaitLavin Photo Logo
• Online Print ordering from KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Password Protected Proof Albums for KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Work on Sabrina's Photos
• Post Sabrina's Photos (Facebook & Website)

Finished Items
• Boy & Girl Baby Stuffies, only requirement is cute (See them Here)
• Mosquito (See Him Here)
• Lion (See Him Here)
• Cheese from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (See Him Here)
• Owl (See Her Here)
• Pig (See Her Here)
• Owl #2
• Hat for Sage
• Lobster (See Him Here)
• Post Joe & Julie's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com (See them Here)
• Headband & Scarf for Mara
• Duck (See Him Here)
• Skunk (See Her Here)
• Owl #3
• Purple Stitch Project Scarf (See it here)
• Hippo (See him here)
• Owl for KK
• Giraffe
 Golf Bag (See it here)
• Work on Amie & Craig's Wedding Photos
• Work on Lee Auto Photos

2 Hats for Annie
Elephant for Drew (See her here)


What's on your To-Do list? I will check in next week to give an update!

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Just Had to Share

Had a bunch of fun making this this morning! Just had to share it! This is the image for custom orders in my Etsy shop! Let's get the orders rolling in! I really like the layout of this... I wouldn't be surprised if you see something similar on the blog...



Also wanted to share the finished Ellie the Elephant, she is on her way to Cali as I type & you read!


Monday, October 29, 2012

Call for Crochet Gifts

As this will be my first Christmas since I taught myself to crochet I am starting to think more and more about crochet gifts. What are you're favorite gifts to crochet?

Friday, October 26, 2012

FO Friday, 10.26.12

Not one, not two, but three things to show you today! (With a 4th possibly being finished by the end of the day)

It's been a productive week for me and I've got to say, I love it. I am feeling more myself, not sick, and not as bummed as I was about the whole job issue so I am back on a roll with my crochet! And this makes me happy.

A friend of my sister's asked me to make a golf bag & club set for her son for his halloween costume. She found the pattern here but didn't know how to crochet. I was certainly able to help with that aspect :-) I ended up using Ella Rae Classic Wool yarn because that was the only yarn I could find at my LYS that had all the correct colors I needed. I am happy with the finished results.





I was also able to finish a little elephant this week. I've named him Eli, however if the recipient gets back to me I may make a little yellow bow and change her name from Eli to Ellie :-)










And lastly, my cousin asked me to make her a plain black beanie. So that's just what I did. She also wants a black slouchy beanie which is in progress right now and hopefully done by the end of the day, in which case I'll add a photo of that as well. Both are simple HDC's around and around and around. The plain one was made using Patons Shetland chunky and the slouchy one is using RedHeart Soft.

(please excuse the awkward mirror self portrait, no one else was home to take the photo)

Check in to see what others have finished this week at Tami's Amis.





Wednesday, October 24, 2012

WIP Wednesday

A pictureless post for you all -- I left one WIP at work w/o having taken a photo and the other one hasn't really been started yet, but it will be started, if not finished, by the end of the day!

Picked the Elephant back up and am working on getting her finished. Also was asked to make two plain black beanies for my cousin, one regular, one slouchy. The regular one is done, now to start on the slouchy one.

Be sure to check back on Friday as I certainly will have plenty to show you!

Maybe the guys & gals over at Tami's Amis will have more interesting posts than mine.


Tuesday, October 23, 2012

To-Do Tuesday, 10.23.12

An update for the To-Do Tuesday, gives an idea of what's on the list, what is slow going, what is getting done, and what I need a kick in the ass to get working on! What's on your To-Do List?

Crochet Queue
• Liam's blanket (In Progress)
• UK Cat (for Melissa)
• 2 Hats for Annie (In Progress, one is done, the other isn't far behind)
• Kira's Birthday Present
• Giraffe
• Hippo (for Tracy)
• Moose (for Jodi)
• Elephant for Drew (In Progress)
• Pink & Purple Giraffe for Dani
• Monkey for Conrad
• Rag Rug (from t-shirts/sheets)
• Crochet Clock {like these}
• Square Curtains (will have to find the pattern for these again...)
• Wool Eater out of my scraps {found here}
• Floor Poof from scraps to use at the Studio for Infant Poses
• Post Patterns?

Home
• Laundry
• Dishes

Business
• Post Crystal & Bryan's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Make a coffee table book for Crystal & Bryan
• Post Melinda & Chad's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Post Charest Family Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Post Amie & Craig's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Post Lee Auto Photos

Finished Items
• Boy & Girl Baby Stuffies, only requirement is cute (See them Here)
• Mosquito (See Him Here)
• Lion (See Him Here)
• Cheese from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (See Him Here)
• Owl (See Her Here)
• Pig (See Her Here)
• Owl #2
• Hat for Sage
• Lobster (See Him Here)
• Post Joe & Julie's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com (See them Here)
• Headband & Scarf for Mara
• Duck (See Him Here)
• Skunk (See Her Here)
• Owl #3
• Purple Stitch Project Scarf (See it here)
• Hippo (See him here)
• Owl for KK
• Giraffe

Golf Bag (You will have to wait until Friday to see it)
• Work on Amie & Craig's Wedding Photos
Work on Lee Auto Photos


What's on your To-Do list? I will check in next week to give an update!

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Friday, October 19, 2012

FO Friday, 10.19.12

Thought I would have more to show you but a sleepless night and early morning into work meant I took a nap when I got home instead of working on my WIP. However I was able to finish the Golf Bag, now just to finish the clubs, golf ball & tee. Will definitely have that done for next Friday! But to hold you over until then here are some photos of the bag.





Check in to see what others have finished this week over at Tami's Amis. I know I will :-)



Thursday, October 18, 2012

YOP Week 16, 10.18.12



Year of Projects List
• Floor Poof
• Mom's Wrap (Christmas)
• T-Shirt rag rug
• Crochet clock
• Yarn bomb something
• Crochet dress for Adult Prom 2013 (June 2013)
• Liam's Blanket (June 2010) (In Progress)
• Carson's Blanket (November 2012)

Missed last weeks post, and this week will be as exciting... Haven't done anything for YOP in a while, been working on custom orders. Also been sick and working a bunch, which is hard to keep positive for seeing as the 70 people there (myself included) don't know if they will still have a job come January. Fun times!

Perhaps everyone else's posts will be more entertaining. Check them out here.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

WIP Wednesday, 10.17.12

I've been really slacking on the WIP & FOF posts and I apologize! It's been a rough couple of weeks. But I'm back!

A friend of my sister's asked me if I could make this for her. Her son is going to be a golfer for Halloween. She wanted me to match a certain green in his sweater. Because of this I wasn't able to use or find a matching green in the acrylic that I usually use. However my local craft store had a bunch of Ella Rae Classic in the colors that I needed, and it was on sale! I am enjoying working with it and am toying with the idea of using it more for my Amigurumi. For those Ami pros out there... What yarn do you use and why?


I have been working a lot lately and been sick and had photos to edit/enhance so it's been busy and not too much crochet time. I am house sitting for the next few days so I'm hoping to have some down time to crochet then, which is good since I have a list of projects/orders to finish up!

I guess it's time to quit typing and get back to crochet & photos. Hopefully will see you all Friday for a finished golf bag!

To see more WIPs visit Tami's Amis!


Tuesday, October 16, 2012

To-Do Tuesday, 10.16.12


An update for the To-Do Tuesday, gives an idea of what's on the list, what is slow going, what is getting done, and what I need a kick in the ass to get working on! What's on your To-Do List?

Crochet Queue
• Golf Bag (In Progress)
• Liam's blanket (In Progress)
• UK Cat (for Melissa)
• Kira's Birthday Present
• Giraffe
• Hippo (for Tracy)
• Moose (for Jodi)
• Elephant for Drew (In Progress)
• Pink & Purple Giraffe for Dani
• Monkey for Conrad
• Rag Rug (from t-shirts/sheets)
• Crochet Clock {like these}
• Square Curtains (will have to find the pattern for these again...)
• Wool Eater out of my scraps {found here}
• Floor Poof from scraps to use at the Studio for Infant Poses
• Post Patterns?

Home
• Laundry
• Dishes

Business
• Post Crystal & Bryan's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Make a coffee table book for Crystal & Bryan
• Post Melinda & Chad's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Post Charest Family Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Work on Amie & Craig's Wedding Photos (In Progress)
• Post Amie & Craig's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Work on Lee Auto Photos
• Post Lee Auto Photos

Finished Items
• Boy & Girl Baby Stuffies, only requirement is cute (See them Here)
• Mosquito (See Him Here)
• Lion (See Him Here)
• Cheese from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (See Him Here)
• Owl (See Her Here)
• Pig (See Her Here)
• Owl #2
• Hat for Sage
• Lobster (See Him Here)
• Post Joe & Julie's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com (See them Here)
• Headband & Scarf for Mara
• Duck (See Him Here)
• Skunk (See Her Here)
• Owl #3
• Purple Stitch Project Scarf (See it here)
• Hippo (See him here)
• Owl for KK
• Giraffe


What's on your To-Do list? I will check in next week to give an update!

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Wip Wednesday, 10.10.12

Have a few things going right now that I am working on here and there. Being sick and working has really limited my crochet time, I really need to get on it and get some orders out!

Right now I have Liam's blanket on the hooks, although not much progress since last week. I also started an elephant for my cousins daughter and a golf bag Halloween prop for one of my sisters friends. Had I not slept all day yesterday maybe I could have gotten more work done on one of them...

Checking in with Tamis Amis.

Will try to post photos, but no promises. This cold is kicking ky butt and I could go to sleep right now...

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

To-Do Tuesday, 10.9.12


An update for the To-Do Tuesday, gives an idea of what's on the list, what is slow going, what is getting done, and what I need a kick in the ass to get working on! What's on your To-Do List?

Crochet Queue
• Golf Bag (In Progress)
• Liam's blanket (In Progress)
• Kira's Birthday Present
• Giraffe
• Hippo (for Tracy)
• Moose (for Jodi)
• Elephant for Drew (In Progress)
• Pink & Purple Giraffe for Dani
• Monkey for Conrad
• Rag Rug (from t-shirts/sheets)
• Crochet Clock {like these}
• Square Curtains (will have to find the pattern for these again...)
• Wool Eater out of my scraps {found here}
• Floor Poof from scraps to use at the Studio for Infant Poses
• Post Patterns?

Home
• Laundry
• Dishes

Business
• Post Crystal & Bryan's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Make a coffee table book for Crystal & Bryan
• Post Melinda & Chad's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Post Charest Family Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Work on Amie & Craig's Wedding Photos (In Progress)
• Post Amie & Craig's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com

Finished Items
• Boy & Girl Baby Stuffies, only requirement is cute (See them Here)
• Mosquito (See Him Here)
• Lion (See Him Here)
• Cheese from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (See Him Here)
• Owl (See Her Here)
• Pig (See Her Here)
• Owl #2
• Hat for Sage
• Lobster (See Him Here)
• Post Joe & Julie's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com (See them Here)
• Headband & Scarf for Mara
• Duck (See Him Here)
 Work on Crystal & Bryan's Wedding Photos

• Skunk (See Her Here)
• Owl #3
• Clean out Fridge
• Work on Melinda & Chad's Wedding Photos
• Work on Charest Family Photos

• Purple Stitch Project Scarf (See it here)
• Hippo (See him here)
• Owl for KK
• Giraffe
• Clean Stove

What's on your To-Do list? I will check in next week to give an update!

Like Lists? Check out my Year Of Projects List!

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Year of Projects, Week 14, 10.4.12




Year of Projects List
• Floor Poof
• Mom's Wrap (Christmas)
• T-Shirt rag rug
• Crochet clock
• Yarn bomb something
• Crochet dress for Adult Prom 2013 (June 2013)
• Liam's Blanket (June 2010) (In Progress)
• Carson's Blanket (November 2012)

Liam's blanket continues to grow, with the most work getting done on it this last week. I have all the light green squares done, most of the yellow squares done, what hasn't been put into squares are circles for the yellow, and I have a few of the dark green and mango squares done. I may need to get another skein of the antique white for the connection of the squares and the boarder. Right now it is going to be a crib sized blanket. This will be for my nephew Liam who will be 3 in June. Should I go bigger? He's a pretty big kiddo (his dad is 6' 4") and I would like it to be something he uses. Well part of me does anyway -- I don't know how I would react if I saw him dragging it through a mud puddle.... This is my first pieced blanket, so I am excited to get to the part where I attach the squares to one another. Any hints/suggestions?






Wednesday, October 3, 2012

WIP Wednesday, 10.3.12

So the only thing I have really going right now is a blanket for Liam. It's a YOP item so I will go into it tomorrow when I write my YOP post. I am also working on some wedding pics and keeping the house clean and my mind in a positive state. Until tomorrow, goodnight.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

To-Do Tuesday, 10.2.12


An update for the To-Do Tuesday, gives an idea of what's on the list, what is slow going, what is getting done, and what I need a kick in the ass to get working on! What's on your To-Do List?

Crochet Queue
• Liam's blanket (In Progress - Have all the squares for the lt. green done)
• Kira's Birthday Present
• Giraffe
• Hippo (for Tracy)
• Moose (for Jodi)
• Elephant for Drew
• Pink & Purple Giraffe for Dani
• Monkey for Conrad
• Rag Rug (from t-shirts/sheets)
• Crochet Clock {like these}
• Square Curtains (will have to find the pattern for these again...)
• Wool Eater out of my scraps {found here}
• Floor Poof from scraps to use at the Studio for Infant Poses
• Post Patterns?

Home
• Laundry
• Dishes

Business
• Post Crystal & Bryan's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Make a coffee table book for Crystal & Bryan
• Post Melinda & Chad's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Post Charest Family Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com
• Work on Amie & Craig's Wedding Photos
• Post Amie & Craig's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com

Finished Items
• Boy & Girl Baby Stuffies, only requirement is cute (See them Here)
• Mosquito (See Him Here)
• Lion (See Him Here)
• Cheese from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (See Him Here)
• Owl (See Her Here)
• Pig (See Her Here)
• Owl #2
• Hat for Sage
• Lobster (See Him Here)
• Post Joe & Julie's Wedding Photos on KaitLavinPhoto.com (See them Here)
• Headband & Scarf for Mara
• Duck (See Him Here)
 Work on Crystal & Bryan's Wedding Photos

• Skunk (See Her Here)
• Owl #3
• Clean out Fridge
• Work on Melinda & Chad's Wedding Photos
• Work on Charest Family Photos

• Purple Stitch Project Scarf (See it here)
• Hippo (See him here)
• Owl for KK
• Giraffe
• Clean Stove

What's on your To-Do list? I will check in next week to give an update!

Like Lists? Check out my Year Of Projects List!