The Knitting Fairy Lady

Pictures and a Birthday!

2008-03-24T14:53:00.002-06:00

Well, I decided that one of the finished dresses didn't look right, and when I went over the pattern and compared it to the picture, the straps were all wrong! It said make the straps 5 inches above the division, but there are two of them, and I used the second division! This 2 year old's dress fits me as a top! (I won't be wearing it though, so don't worry!) I gave it to Good Will. Maybe someone can fix it that knows better than I do!

Here is a round ripple I am working in for my DS, who is three.

Here are two dresses of the same pattern I am working on at the same time for my 18 month old daughter. One I started today, as I couldn't resist working with the pink yarn I bought yesterday, and the other I am planning to finish this week!

I am glad to finally be posting pictures again, even though they are from a cheap web camera that I got for this purpose. Maybe my husband will get me the SD card for my camcorder sooner or later....AND find the charger!!! (We lost it cleaning the office, and now the camcorder is dead!)

Oh, and for the birthday, it's mine!!!! I turned half way to fifty today!!!

As always, thanks for reading my blog!

Happy Day!

2008-03-17T22:32:00.001-06:00

Well, it's official. I need a camera! I have two finished projects, and another 80% done! Gimme a day or two, you'll see!

Projects, Projects!

2008-02-28T01:19:00.003-06:00

I have figured out (I think) how the dress is going to fit in the end, once it has all been sewn together. I am waiting to finish it until I get some snap sets and cute flower buttons for accents.
Until I get to the store in the morning, I decided to try to make my own pattern for a change. I decided to try to make my daughter a top. I finished it as well! I am happy to say I have created my own crochet pattern for a toddler girl's top! It is in mint green and lavender. It is also sleeveless, as we are getting ready for the spring and summer. I am going to try to post a picture IF I can get my camera to work. My husband still hasn't bought me a memory card for our camcorder....I will also post the pattern for others to try and use when I write it up soon.
I plan on trying to make matching capri pants for the top as well.
Okay, I'm off to bed to think on how to make the pants!

What a Week!

2008-02-26T15:21:00.005-06:00

Whoa, last week was long! I had so much to do, and so little time to do it in! I can't believe March will be here next week! Life has been crazy, with twists and turns every time you blink!
My husband had been looking for a better job, and got a couple of offers. He gave his two weeks notice at his current work, and they countered by offering him a better position, on day shift, with a m40% increase in salary. He turned it down, and they literally moved people around to make a new position, with even more pay, and countered again. So, one day, he is having to go to Europe to train for the new job, the next, he accepts the counter offer from his current company. Makes my head spin! Yep, he would've had to go to Europe for amonth to train if he had went with the new company. Crazy stuff!
My daughter learned to say "I love you" last week, and it is the sweetest! My son, on the other hand, has learned how to use words like because, whatever, everything, almost, etc. in context correctly. It is so cute to hear him talking so much!

On projects, the dress I am making for my daughter seems to be coming along, and even when the measurements are correct for the patters, I still do not see how a 40 inch around skirt is going to fit a 21 inch two year old! The guage and everything are correct, but it seems so huge! I guess I will see what happens in the end!

Please Pray for Prattville, Alabama.

2008-02-20T23:42:00.004-06:00

We had a terrible tornado destroy the business district and over 800 homes in my city this past Sunday. My place of work was destroyed as well, so I find myself without a job.

I have taken to working on some projects fervently since then. This week I have started on, and almost finished the skirt of, a dress for my daughter. I am making it in the 24 months size. It is in a baby blue, and a variegated blue. If I can get my camera to work, I will post pictures.

I have practically pushed pause on the blanket for my son, but have it halfway done. It is blue, green, and white. I just got burned out on the repitition.

I trashed a blanket I was working on a while back, because I decided the stitching was way too tight, and it would never lay flat. You learn from mistakes. It is the blanket in the last pictured post with the flower in the middle.

Thanks for reading my blog, and I hope to be a lot more active on here again!

Environmental Action On My Part

2007-10-16T20:19:00.001-06:00

Overdue Pictures!

2007-09-24T14:24:00.002-06:00

A Quick Update

2007-08-19T22:21:00.000-06:00

I have found the perfect blanket to work on for a baby shower gift. It has to be the hardest thing I have ever tried to crochet, and the challenge is so wonderful to me for some reason. I love it. It is Heirloom Baby Blanket from Coats and Clarks free projects. I am doing it in snow white, so that if they have a boy or a girl it can work. It is a bit girly though from the flower in the middle, but hey, it's nice.

It's been a while, but I am finally able to have time to crochet again!

2007-08-13T17:20:00.000-06:00

I know it's been a long time since I last posted, but life happens, ya know! I have been busy working and taking care of my family and watching my children grow up WAY TOO FAST before my eyes. My daughter will be ONE on the 15th of next month! Not to mention my son will turn THREE ont he 15th of November! I am happy and sad at the same time; happy that they are both growing up healthy and happy, but sad that they will never be my little babies again. Of course they will always be my babies, but you know what I mean. Nostalgia.....

Now for my current projects! I know I was working on the little girl's sweater last time I posted, and well, my daughter had outgrown the sizing before I finished it! I have decided to give it to a friend who has a daughter due in October! I will post a picture of the sweater and other projects I am working on when I can get a hold of a camera.

I have started a blanket called a Sunrise Sunset Afghan, and it is from Coats and Clarks free printed advertisements. It consists of making 48 squares, stitching them together, then bordering it all. So far I have two squares. One of each color combination.

I am also working on a baby blanket that I can already tell will take forever to complete, as the stitches take a long time to create on row.

Like I said, I will get pictures up as soon as I can get a camera, and I will post more later on!

Wow, it's May!

2007-05-08T14:45:00.000-06:00

Well, May is here, and it really snuck up on me! I have been working on my new business and my job nonstop lately, with the only other time free being spent with my family.
I started a new project, but frogged it because I couldn't figure out where I was losing a stitch. I am starting over on it tomorrow night, or tonight after my meeting. It is a baby blanket for my friend, who had her son on May 2nd! I was there too! He is a blonde cutie!
On a family note, my daughter's first tooth broke through last night! All I know is that when she went down for her nap, it wasn't through yet, but when she woke up, it was! She is growing up too fast! I will have to get a picture when she is still enough!
I am planning on pulling out my red loom and making some hats for my friend's baby too, as she doesn't have any that fit him other than the one I gave her at her baby shower.
I also am planning on making a blue and white blanket for my son, as he is always wanting his sister's blanket I made her!
Did I mention that I got a new job making the same pay? Yep, and it is more flexible in that I will finally have weekends with my family again! And of course, more time to crochet and knit!

I became a Mary Kay consultant!

2007-04-18T20:49:00.000-06:00

Yep, I just jumped into that pool of things! I am gonna see if it works for me, if not, I still have a great way to get good makeup products at great prices!

If you wanna see my website for it, go to My Mary Kay

Feel free to look around!

So I have some time on my hands

2007-04-17T14:50:00.000-06:00

My back started hurting on Satuday morning at work. It got to the point of my having trouble walking, let alone standing upright. Yesterday, I went to the doctor, to find out that my back is spasming so bad that the natural curve of my spine is nonexistant at the moment. In other words, my back bone is straight as a board when it shouldn't be. That is the reason I can't stand up or walk normal..not to mention can't pick up my kids. I have been taking it easy, and therefore, have been working on the crocheted sweater pattern I found on Lauren's blog. The pattern is working up quickly, and I hope to finish it by tomorrow. Here's a picture of how far along I am:

I am making it a pretty good bit longer, as my daughter is tall for her age (28 unches already at seven months!) Leave me a comment on what you think!

Bidding War? and Project Picture.

2007-04-09T21:58:00.000-06:00

So I gave my two weeks notice and told my boss why, and she offered higher pay than the other job did for me to stay and train to do the same thing. Okay, so I thought about it and calculated a $200 difference in the paycheck and said I would stay. The other job called and I told them my decision, and they offered an even higher pay rate for me to come to them! It was only 25 cents more, and with the gas prices, I decided to turn them down anyway, as the drive is 40 minutes one way.

I had an interview for another type of job altogether today, and found out while I was there that they were hiring for a couple of positions I could apply for. I applied for Car Sales Representative and Receptionist. I got told that I would probably be a good car saleslady, but that I would be an excellent receptionist....Makes me wonder if it is because I am a woman, since all the sales reps there were men but one. Anyway, they said they would call me Wednesday, as they are doing interviews for the next couple of days. I was the first of the day. I hope all goes well, as either job would give me the hours I need to have a more relaxed life with my family and of course more time with them too.

The little sweater I mentioned before is coming along beautifully, for what I have had a chance to do. Here's a pic, although badly lit.

It's khaki colored so far, and I am gonna give it a pink trim, or blue maybe. I haven't decided yet.

Whole Family has been Sick

2007-04-03T21:18:00.000-06:00

Yep, it started with my son having a high fever, then my husband got sick. Now, my daughter and myself are just getting over it. Bronchitis. Yucky stuff.

I have good news. I had an interview at noon today for a new job, as I am tired of the drama at my current one, even though I have been at it for only two months. You never get a Saturday or a Sunday off, and we are working Easter Sunday, so I am missing my daughter's first Easter. I got the job today though, so I am thrilled. It pays more per hour, and I get a raise if all goes well after only 45 days! I am putting in my two weeks notice tomorrow, and hopefully all goes well. Pray for me.
The best part is that I don't have to work as many days, and the pay ends up being about the same as where I am busting my butt now. I miss my family, and this will give me the opportunity to have more time with them. It will also give me more time to work on some projects I have neglected, including that blanket made in the ombre. I need to get a camera to take some photos for you guys.

Well, that's all for now. I will post what happens when I give my two weeks notice tomorrow night!

A New Week is almost over, and I have barely begun a new blanket

2007-03-16T07:40:00.000-06:00

I have started crocheting another blanket using bright baby umbro yarn by Caron Simply soft. I am also posting this right before going to work, and will add a picture hopefully when I get home!

Time flies when you want to relax!

2007-03-06T18:41:00.000-06:00

Man, my two days off have flown by! I need so much more time to clean! I did manage to find one of those three drawer plastic rolling carts on sale cheap at a local store, so I have organised my yarn, looms, and needles. That's one less item off my to do list!

My daugther has started saying Da da! so I have been also engrossed in getting her to say it for me. My son on the other hand has been saying so many things new everyday that there are two many to name, but round n round and sit down please are a few!

I am gonna try my hand at hand knitting soon, so maybe I will post a pic of the progress within the next week!

Happy March everyone! ooh, St. Patrick's Day is this month...gotta make something green!

The baby blanket

2007-02-28T20:31:00.000-06:00

Thought I would add that, the colors of the blanket are my pattern, but I found the original online, here . I increased the length though to fit a crib lengthwise, and therefore also be used into her toddler years. I also chose not to use the border, as it wouldn't fit my increase in the length.

I finished the blanket I was crocheting!

2007-02-27T15:12:00.001-06:00

Here's a picture of it!

My daughter goes to sleep quick when I wrap her in it!

Here's the Finished Hat!

2007-02-20T15:11:00.001-06:00

How do I look? Well, besides being washed out by bad lighting and a camera phone pic.... Darn camcorder won't transfer to the computer for some reason.

What'cha think?

Started Some New Projects

2007-02-19T19:05:00.000-06:00

So the other day my husband and I went shopping, and the local store I love to shop at is remodeling, and had a bunch of different types of yarn on clearance. I bought four skeins each of three different fun fur boas, one in variegated black, gray and white, one in variegated browns, and one in variegated reds. Beautiful fun furs! I also grabbed some yarn that was considered camo yarn on clearance, but it is snow white! I got three skeins of it.

Now, I finally have a day off, so I decided to start some new projects. (I really need to finish two right now though, including that blanket I am hand crocheting.) One of the ones I have started and am going to finish later tonight is a fun fur boa hat. I knifty knitting it on the green loom, and it is in the boa color of the black,greys,and white variegated color. Another, is I am learning to knit by hand, as Isela has me wanting to hand knit some socks!

Here's a preview of the boa hat in progress:

A Scarf Pattern For Sale

2007-02-14T23:09:00.000-06:00

Yep, a pattern I made up for a fashion scarf! It's simple and makes a warm skinny fashion scarf! It is to the right!

I decided to sell the Kitty Kat Hat pattern!

2007-02-13T18:03:00.000-06:00

To the right is the pattern for sale! Yay! Sorry, I haven't been posting as much, I have a new job keeping me busy!

My celebrity lookalikes

2007-02-07T13:34:00.001-06:00

I found this on Isela's blog, and thought I would do it. It turned out to be kinda fun!

http://www.myheritage.com

I made a sweater for my daughter!

2007-02-03T01:56:00.000-06:00

I decided to quit procrastinating on a project I have been fancying, and here's how it came out!

It is Isela's Toddler Top T-Top. Her blog and the pattern can be found here, at Purling Sprite.

My camera didn't want to take the photo good, so I am gonna try to get a better one tomorrow. It is done in a royal purple yarn, and I altered it a little for a smaller size, which it looks to be a 9-12 months sweater now. My daughter is big for her age, so I might have a picture of her modeling it in the morning, and I am going to try to make another one in a larger size for my son! Love this pattern!

Fuzzy kitty kat hat!

2007-02-01T09:11:00.000-06:00

I tried an experiment, and my daughter is modeling the result! I cally it the fuzzy kitty kat hat!

I'm plnning on opening up an online store soon, and this will be a design for sale!
If you want to order one now though, email me at Zakaria Crochet 'n' Knit

Knifty Kitty!

2007-01-31T06:43:00.000-06:00

Yep, I made a Knifty Knitter Kitty on the blue loom! I found the pattern here.

I still need to add the tail when I can go out and pick up some pipe cleaners. I am not going to add whiskers though, as it said those come off easy.

On another note, the baby blanket is almost finished! I am on the last stripe of color, then all is left is the edging. I have decided that I will most probably be selling hats and blankets soon. I am going to try out a lovie pattern too, and might sell those as well.

One of the Blankets is almost finished!

2007-01-26T03:47:00.000-06:00

This one is coming along so fast and nicely. It would have been done by now, but of course I have kids to take care of and a house to keep nice, lol. I decided to make it multiple colors in large stripes, and it has made the crocheting that much more fun. I think I get burned out on one color or something.
Here's the picture:

My Boy is Sick...

2007-01-24T19:28:00.000-06:00

So I get awakened to a stink yesterday. My son had quietly came into my room and stood beside my bed with his hands on the edge, quietly waiting for me to wake up. He never said a word. I awaken to smelling poop. He was sick on his stomach. Turns out he has that bad stomach flu that is across the USA right now. Poor thing is staying tired. I making sure he drinks as much as he can. I hope he gets better soon.

Crochet Crazy

2007-01-21T21:48:00.000-06:00

I am making two blankets at once now. The one in rounds, and another that is coming along pretty fast that is done left to right (or right to left for right handed people) and double crochet v-stitched. The scarf is coming along as well.

Here are the two blankets in progress:

Hand Crocheting

2007-01-16T00:02:00.000-06:00

I can finally say I know how to crochet! I have started making a baby blanket that is made in rounds, and it looks wonderful! Gauge is right on and everything. It took me a couple of tries to get it started, but I finally did, and have a square that is about 8 inches across so far. I did keep making one mistake that I fixed well into the work, so it isn't perfect. It will be my daughter's blanket to chew on. I am gonna make one possibly for my friend who is due to have a boy in May. I made her the hat and booties in a previous post. I will post a picture when I can get our new digital camcorder working and take a photo with it. Finally, good pictures!

The Scarf is Complete!

2007-01-12T13:25:00.000-06:00

Well, I would have posted this two days ago, but the computer died... My husband had to work on it to fix it. Here's the complete scarf:

My mother's eyes lit up when she saw it, and she went on to say that she had been thinking she needed new scarves lol! So I am working on another one for her now, and it is my own custom pattern! I will post it when it is finished for all to see!

The Chenille Scarf

2007-01-09T15:46:00.000-06:00

Here it is in progress. I am currently using my second skein of yarn, and it is coming along nicely. I haven't decided if I will be adding fringe or not, but my mother wants it so..who knows.

This is a hat I made for my husband, which he forgot to take to wear tonight, as the past couple of nights have been real cold.

Blue Chenille Scarf for My Mom

2007-01-08T22:46:00.000-06:00

My mother's birthday is the ninth of January, and I have started to make her a scarf. I am using the Chenille Thick and Quick yarn. I am using the Knifty Knitter purple loom and only using one strand of the yarn. I am using all but the last ten pegs, five on each side, in the double knit pattern. I will post a pic of the finished product later on. I did start to make it with two strands and using the whole purple loom, but it was too big and too bulky to look nice, so I started all over with what I am doing now.

My Most Recent Projects

2007-01-04T12:21:00.000-06:00

Here's my most recent projects. I made hats for both my son and daughter using The red knifty knitter loom. These are double reversible hats, and they are the toddler to age ten size. I used the pattern from Bev's Child Double Hat . My son loves to wear his, but my daughter is a bit small for hers yet! She is not quite four months yet!

The below project is a gift for a friend having a baby boy in May. The hat is of my own pattern using the red knifty knitter loom and the ribbed knit stitch. The booties are from Baby Booties.

Welcome!

2007-01-04T01:44:00.000-06:00

Hi and welcome to my site. You may call me the Fairy Lady. Enjoy yourself!

Well, this is my first blog ever. I am going to be recording pictures of my knitting creations on my Knifty Knitter knitting looms. I may even decide to make custom items and sell them when I get good enough. We shall see....