The Wicked Can Craft For Charity Too!

A bunch of us LSG'rs over at Ravelry have decided to make some bears for the MotherBear Project! Our army of bears will ship out in January. Allowing us plenty of time to craft away.

This is my first. His name is, The Bear Without a Face. Plainly, as you can see he has no face. At least not yet!

Moe clearly approves!

Finally Some FO Photos

Finally! Something about blogging without pictures...*ick* Photos just make it so much more interesting!

I have been crafting away. Seems like I have forgotton to show off some items.

The Eco Bags....

Elisa's Nest Tote ~ the pattern info on Ravelry

My strap differs from the original pattern. I used a spoolie/corker, made 2 ropes and twisted them around one another.


Saturday Market Bag ~ Pattern info here on Ravelry

All of these bags were made with Peaches N Cream cotton leftover in my stash!

Lion Brand Market Bag # 60551 ~ Pattern info here on Ravelry

Last, but certainly not least as far as the bags go...is the Everlasting Bag Stopper.

The Everlasting Bag Stopper ~ Pattern info here on Ravelry

The body of the bag is knit. I changed the straps from the original pattern, which called for ribbon. I used what I have found to be wicked strong and sturdy... just your basic double crochet.

As far as use and practicality, we have used the Lion Brand Market Bag the most. Used for toting around snacks, sunscreen and first aid at softball tournaments. As well as toting junk to and from the pool. Sunscreen, toys, extra clothes, towels and of course more snacks!

Ultimately, this will cut down on how many of those weak and useless plasticky grocery bags this family uses. Might not be a huge ECO GREEN step, but but a step none the less in the right direction.

The Insanity Continues....

I am thrilled to say that the KAL insanity continues! **yaaay**

~~enabler alert...the many links may invoke the urge to click and thereby initiating the KAL addiction phenomenon~~ YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! ;o)

As if hostessing and designing The Secret of the Stole KAL was not enough for the wonderful, ever so talented and kind Nautical Knitter, DK. She has brought us the sequel...Secret of the Stole II slated to begin January of 08 with supplies info coming in Dec. Apparently DK is not one to sit idle and allow the dust to settle on her needles, she is also hostessing The Civil WarShawl KAL taking place also in January 08. I still need to decide on yarn/color for these two. Most likely will be jaggerspun zephyr or maine line from Sarah's Yarns.

I, being the good lil knitter and addicted KAL-gal I have become; am of course all signed up for them both!

Ohhhh and lest not forget Renee of Goddess Knits! Her designs are ever so beautiful and sometimes require much concentration, at least for me; as with the Halloween Mystery Shawl; later announced as Dracula's Bride. *stunning* Which is currently hibernating, but I will complete! Renee has a Winter Mystery Shawl (Mystery Shawl 6) beginning Dec 1st! I have my yarn and needles at the ready. The yarn ... in color smoke.

****oooh and what kind of lax enabler would I be if I did not inform you that all of these wonderful KALs also have Ravelry counterpart groups! Aahhh RAVELRY...the community of sweet fibery, yarnie goodness. Rav-love.

Sweet Ravelry Goodness!

OH YEAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Sweet RAVELRY goodness is mine....patience might not be one of my strongsuits...but it paid off this time!

Difficult to imagine that something as simple as a community invite could bring so much joy.