So I've been in the mood to knit or crochet. I'm an extreme beginner and have only made scarves and one headband. When I purchased a few easy patterns on etsy which claimed to be for beginners, I was frustrated that they seemed difficult to understand. I even turned to my handy Knitting/Crocheting references, but no, still too confusing. For instance, when crocheting a hat, at the beginning you are instructed to make a chain of only two stitches and then make multiple stitches into each of these two original stitches. When I tried that it turned into a huge ugly knot! So I turned to Ravelry. I found this great pattern , which is actually suited for a beginner. It turned out to be right at my level. It was my first time using stitch markers and my first time seaming pieces together. My daughter, Maura loves them!
And since I am so far behind in posting projects,
it's probably now or never to show you our Halloween photos:
Ms. Maura as Jesse from Team Rocket.
I made her top using Jalie Pattern 2453, I just changed the shape and shortened it. I also cut the sleeves a bit larger to get a puffed sleeve look. I made her Pokeball candy bag so people would have a hint that she's a character from Pokemon. (I love it that she is almost 15 and is still into Pokemon, she's hanging onto that childhood!)
And I am sure these guys need no introduction:
James and Travis as the Mario Brothers
The only thing I made here was the Power Up treat bag, which was fine since sewing Halloween costumes isn't my favorite kind of project.
and last but not least, Liam the old-time gangster:
We are off to Disney soon, but I hope to get some projects done before then. I'm very slowly drafting an Octoberfest dress for myself (I know it's November). I had visions of wearing it in the beer garden at Epcot Germany.
Maybe it will be done before next October?
Maybe it will be done before next October?
