More WIP: Scarf and Bag

I'm making another version of the wavy scarf, and a red hobo bag with a flap.

The circular needles have been worth the investment and after using only aluminum needles in the past, I enjoy using wooden needles more. I also got double-pointed needles of the same size.



There's a nasty snow storm outside as I write so we'll get to stay home today. I hope to do more knitting in between doing the laundry and baking pan de sal. The wind was quite strong a while ago that I could feel the building swaying and I was getting a bit dizzy.

WIP: Crochet Yoga Bag

I have been knitting off and on since learning it from my foster mother when I was 15 and have been knitting in earnest for the last few months. I also flirted briefly with crochet that after starting with this yoga bag in June, it continues to be a work-in-progress. I used leftover yarns, hence the wacky colors.

Button Hole Bag

The Button Hole Bag is one of my favorites. It took me only two days to finish this and I plan to make more - in different sizes and colors.

I felted it twice so it's a bit smaller than I wanted it to be.

Upside Down Cap Bowl

Hobo Bag

It took me a week to finish the Hobo Bag, and here's how it looked before it was felted.


And here it is as it's soaking the scene along Lake Michigan.

Striped Bowl

Fairy-Tale Wool Dolls

Here are a couple of beginner's attempts at making dolls from unspun colored wool using the needle felting technique. I made the doll on the left while my son made the one on the right. We plan to make bigger and more colorful ones in the next few weeks.

Clutch Bag

Before felting


After felting. What a big difference!

Felted Bowl

Here's my first attempt at making a felted bowl.

WIP: Hobo Bag

When I was halfway through this yarn, I was fascinated by the rather intricate design so I had to take a photo of it.



The bag I'm working on now is a bit exciting for me as I am learning new techniques as I go along. For example, I haven't picked up stitches ever, so I had to read about it first before I proceeded. I wasn't sure if I did it correctly, but from the looks of it, I probably did it right as it is shaping to look like a bag. I'm almost done with the body. My next challenge will be working on the strap, which I should be starting on by tomorrow.

First Felted Bag

Finally, after years of doing just scarves, I'm now venturing into making bags - and felted (or is it called fulling?) ones at that. It is quite exciting. This is my first project. Obviously, it's not perfect as I made a mistake in sewing the handles (and the bag is misshapen), but I think it makes my bag unique in a quirky way. I plan to use it to stuff my knitting yarns in.


Before felting


After felting - notice the bag became smaller

Wavy Scarfy

This scarf is the fourth one I'm making from the same pattern. It's quite unique. I love it and don't mind making it over and over again.