Figuring out Knitting

It's been awhile since I've attempted to keep a blog going.  I have thought that I should get back to it for some time now.  When I started, I thought it would be a good way to journal my crafting  . . . and my sometimes crazy life.  I was busy with family and full time work in Aerospace, and it never came to be.  Since then I've left that world and I'm currently using my creative gifts in the Fabric Department and NeedleArts Department of a local craft store.  I enjoy helping people get what they need for their projects and provide help with questions.   I still very much enjoy crafting . . . sewing and knitting are my go to crafts. My knitting projects are in Ravelry .  .  .  I'm karynsettles there.  My sewing projects are likely going to end up here on the blog.  I'm currently focused on a couple of Knitting Projects. . . the Fullerton Cardigan from the Spring 2018 Issue of Knitscene magazine and the Tranquil Tank Top from Lionbrand Yarn's Website.  

Cable Luxe Tunic Originally uploaded by karyn_settles my Cable Luxe Tunic! Pattern: Cable Luxe Tunic Design: LionBrand Online Patterns Yarn: Vanna's Choice - Linen In late 2008 I started this sweater with the intention of finishing it with a KAL that Lionbrand was having at the time. I got the cable for the yoke completed rather quickly but was scared to pick up the stitches for the garter stich part of the yoke and put down the project for quite a while (the better part of the year 2009). When I picked up the project again I found out that my slip stitches at the edges of the cable for the yoke came in very handy and I was off and running again, until the spring and new projects and life took over again until I picked it up and told myself to finish it!!!!!!! I am so glad I did. It is stunning and I think I'll get a lot of wear out of it.

I have finished my winter coat.  The picture is the one I took and loaded on Ravelry . Pattern:  Anise Designer:  Sarah Hatton

I am posting my wishlist here so that if someone wants to buy me something on it for Christmas they will know what I would like.  It is also a way I have to possibly win a conest with the company!  Woo Hoo! http://www.knitpicks.com/cfCart/viewWishlist.cfm?wishlistid=60AD30BC-219B-8E23-CCCFA451B1704D88&media=WLBL

to give a crafted object?  A while back I made a granny square blanket for a good friends little girl.  The blanket became a favorite lovie and mom had to give it to me for repairs.  I received it in very good condition and was able to after understanding what was necessary make the necessary repairs in short order. And now to the point . . .giving this blanket back to it's recipient.  I met mom and daughter yesterday to give them the blanket back.  I haven't seen them in some time and I doubt the now toddler would have remembered me at all.  We met at a local restaurant that is near my work and the mom's home.  Since we were all hungry we decided to have lunch.  While waiting to order I gave the toddler the shopping bag with her blanket and went about getting settled for lunch.  We had great food and wonderful time talking and enjoying ourselves during what was a way to quick lunch hour for me.  When I left, mom asked toddler to give me hug good bye . . . I got a big hug a

Slanting Gretel Tee Originally uploaded by karyn_settles It's finally finished! In January I was part of a Knitting Daily Online KAL for this pattern. It took me way longer than it should have but I finally finished it. Pattern: Slanting Gretel Tee Designer: Petra Manis Yarn: Lorna's Laces Greenline DK Happiness scale: 4 out of 5 Construction: bottom up raglan It still needs to be blocked but I think it turned out beautifully. I enjoyed the construction and would do it again. I will definitely get a lot of wear out of this sweater, especially this fall as it starts to get cooler and maybe in the next few weeks as it still hasn't gotten quite warm enough to get out of the sweaters yet. This will be a nice layering piece.