Monthly Fiber Arts Thread - January, 2022

January 2, 2022 | Diana in Wisconsin

[Qiviut]

Super cute, useful crochet design ..... might be good for using up scraps.

From website:

The Hexie Pot Holder is a Hexagon Shaped Pot Holder and Hot pad. It is a thick pot holder because it is stitched in Front Post Double Crochet Stitches. Perfect For setting Hot pots and dishes on to protect our kitchen and table surfaces.

The Hexie Pot Holder is also very pretty and will look lovely on your dinning room table. It has become one of my favorite style pot holders.

It also makes a nice washcloth because of the texture of the Front Post Double Crochet Stitches and it is the perfect size, at 11 X 11 inches, for cleaning your face, body, kitchen and bathroom.

Hexie Pot Holder And Washcloth Crochet Pattern

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Pretty Scrapbuster!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

On Shetland Island off Scotland, Anne Eunson's Knitted Fence Installation with Black Twine:

[daniel1212]

“Does fabric paint qualify?”

"As an art form? Of course! We chat about anything and everything, ‘crafty.’"

OK, It is art (homemade).

The Bridge by well-known artist William C. Ressler illustrates that Jesus Christ is the only bridge between heaven and Earth, God and man $4.00 + shipping from The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry) to which I added much as it is used in front of literally thousands of souls heading into events, with just a second or so to see what this messenger (video) is presenting and offering (via sign and tracts).

And with homemade "gospel gear:"

And at night (not as bright as can be when fully |"charged"):

[daniel1212]

Forgot to ping you to the above. Glory be to God.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I’ll take ‘Heaven’ for Eternity, Alex! :)

[daniel1212]

"I’ll take ‘Heaven’ for Eternity, Alex! :)"

Right as meaning take Jesus (some just want His Heaven). But who is Alex?

[Qiviut]

I needed a quick break between knitted arm warmers, so I crocheted up a "Hexie" pot holder. It's a fairly quick crochet & the pattern is so easy once you get it down/understand it, that it's fairly "mindless". I really love the pattern ...texture is good & it's very attractive. It ruffles a bit - blocking would get rid of the ruffles.

Yardage - 85 yards with a 10 hook.

Used an "H" hook (pattern calls for an "I"). This was intended for a pot holder so I wanted an extra dense texture. The smaller hook knocked it down from an 11" diameter to 10 inches.

One thing I did to help me ... each "section" (there are 6) begins with two double crochets in the first stitch & ends with 2 double crochets in the last stitch. I put a stitch marker between the two sections so each was clearly marked and I could make sure to stay on track. After I crochet a dozen of these, I probably won't need stitch markers.

Finishing off - pattern calls for a single crochet in each stitch around. Hmmmm. In the "points", I used 3 sc between (not in) the ending/beginning double crochets. If you look at the top of the 'points', you can see a slight hole. I think 3 sc helps it lie flatter & I like the open look between the two dc clusters - sort of decorative.

The designer says you can use this for a pot holder (yes!), dishcloth (?) or washcloth (?). For my liking, it's a bit too thick for the latter two - if you can find a cotton DK, sport weight, 3-light yarn, I think that would work better than regular cotton (4-medium) for cloth purposes. Also, a larger hook (like the pattern's "I" hook) would loosen up the stitches and make it less 'stiff'.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

‘Jeopardy!’ reference.

[Qiviut]

Birthday set for a friend - going to deliver today. The initial gift was to be the arm warmers, but I had so much yarn left, I made a matching hat as well. I think the faux fur pom pom is pretty cute.

Yarn: I Love This Yarn [very soft, makes nice arm warmers/hat]
Color: Orchid (very light purple)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I use ‘I Love This Yarn’ in my Blue Ribbon-winning afghans. Highly recommended!

As always, your work is so perfect and lovely. LOVE the color. :)

[DUMBGRUNT]

We live in a hundred-year-old farmhouse, not that big and over the years add all new windows and LOTS of insulation plus an Ultra 95% efficient boiler... and my wife and personally installed miles of PEX tubing for heated floors.
But still, cool at night.
A friend knowing that I make felted wool quilts that look similar sent me this link:

https://okanarts.com/blogs/blog/hot-water-bottle

I tried one, liked it so much I gave them out for Christmas!
Some were the Japanese ones as shown and some antique copper ones from ebay most of them for less than $25 delivered but need polishing. A grode one for $14 delivered!

Fill from a teapot or set directly on a gas burner, with LID OFF.

They stay HOT all night long, using a thermocouple and remote meter... Starting at 9PM @ 190 F. degrees @7AM 127 F.
The next morning!!! THEN PUT IT AT MY FEET THE NEXT MORNING WHILE CHECKING FR.

And all of them were used the last couple of nights!!!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Since you did such a good job on those horses, here's your next project:

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Here are some washcloths I made for myself, for a change. Loving that yarn; it works up beautifully and gives you a little bit of 'scrub.' I think I will make them a bit larger in the future. They've washed up nicely, too. Moss Stitch.

Pattern found here:

https://littlehouseinthesuburbs.com/2008/10/homemade-crochet-dishcloth.html

[Diana in Wisconsin]

That sounds so cozy! -3 when I got up this morning. Warming Trend of 10 degrees, today, LOL!

[Qiviut]

Very stylish, actually. I have friends who have two “adopted” Greyhounds. Don’t give me any ideas (LOL!)!

My niece sent me a video of my little great-niece (3 yo) & “Pom Pom” (the name she’s given her horse). She was ‘singing’ a book (her version of reading) to Pom Pom ... really cute. :-)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

So sweet! They are going to play with those horses for a very long time. Best. Toy. Ever. :)

[Qiviut]

This looks like a pretty good crochet pattern for mittens & you can do a fingerless version as well - love the texture:

Description:

""Packed with texture yet delicately soft, these herringbone moss mittens are a triumph for all the family. Worked in the round from the bottom up with clever detailing you are sure to get a stunning finish and the perfect fit. A quick, easy and seamless project that is perfect for using up your yarn stash! In sizes from Baby to Adult you can make one for the whole family to enjoy and a full video tutorial to walk you through every step too. "

Direct link to pattern:

Free Textured Herringbone Moss Stitch Crochet Mittens Pattern

[Qiviut]

I just found out that my little great-nephew (currently 8 months old) LOVES the chickens (he really, really likes dogs, too)! I think I am going to have to try & find a crochet vest pattern for little boys ... something simple .... and see if I can put egg pockets on it. I could do him an egg apron in camo (less “girlie”), but I really want to find him a vest pattern that I can use. This should be a fun project .... his birthday is in May - a good present, even if he’s too little to wear it yet (he can grow into it).

If you happen across anything that has “egg vest” potential, send it my way :-)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Thanks for the mittens pattern; will keep a ‘Chicken Vest’ in the back of my brain, LOL!