Old Blog- In Case Anybody Was Woundering!

I used to have 3 blogs: Random Ramblings of a Teenage Girl , Uncommon Crochet , and The Life and Times of Nikka the Stitch Witch . Just in case anybody was woundering. :)

Bag

Edit: again, this is a pattern I posted on Uncommon Crochet, but I'm just re-posting.


*sorry no pictures and the one that i had made I gave away but as soon as I have no more WIPs I'll make another and take pictures. This was my first written patterns so if there's any problems let me know. *

Materials:

Hook- size H/8 (5mm)

large eye yarn needle

ribbon (optional)

Gauge: 17 sts= 4" in pattern stich
17 rows= 4" in pattern stitch

pattern stitch:

* sc in frount loop only of next ts, then sc in back loop only of next st, repeat from * all the way across, chain one, turn.

FROUNT

To begin: ch 51. sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across (50 sc) ch 1, turn.

Working on these sts, start Pattern Stitch and continue until you have completed 12".

End yarn by drawing tail through last st and weaving ends.

BACK:

Work as for the fount.

HANDLES: (2)

ch 6, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across (5 sc) ch 1, turn.

keeping in sc, work on these sts until piece measures 16". end yarn by drawing tail through last st and weving ends.

FINISHING:

Weave in any loose yarn ends.

With right sides facing each other, place the front and back pieces together. Sew together with matching color yarn.

Sew on handles. If desired, add ribbon to inside of handles to create a sturdy handle that wont stretch with use.

CELL PHONE CASE:

ch 11, turn.

SC in second st from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (10 sc)

Working in PATTERN STITCH, continue until desired length (mine was six inches) and finish off. Sew onto handle of bag. I'm left handed so i sewed it onto the right handle on the left side.

MP3 PLAYER CASE:

Really, this is just a compartment on the inside.

CH 6, turn

SC in each st across, (5 sc) ch 1, turn.

I used the PATTERN STITCH until it was about 4 inches, fastoned off and sewed it to the inside of the bag on the left corner.



I know its not perfect, and its really simple, but it works. You can line it or felt it if desired. hope you enjoy.

Old Pattern- Hip Wrysters

Hip Wrysters

Edit: This pattern comes from my old blog, Uncommon Crochet, and I just thought I'd re-post it. I still make 'em, and once I have a set I'll post a picture.


* this is rather delayed as I wrote this pattern awhile back, but I havnt had much time to do anything. Well, thats not true either. I've just been lazy. So, HUGE thanks to Tami for testing it for me, and all my friends at the 'ville. *

**oh, and the most difficult parts are re-typed at the bottom in red**

Materials:

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
H/5mm hook
Yarn needle
Stitch Marker or Scrap yarn

Stitches Used:
SC-single crochet (British DC-double crochet)
HDC-half double crochet ( British HTR- half treble crochet)
SL ST-slip stitch (British SS- slip stitch)

Pattern:
CH 30 (or as many as it takes to fit around the thick part of your hand)
Join with SL ST

Round 1-HDC in SAME st as sl st and around- 30st. Join with sl st in SAME st as first HDC, Ch 1. (DO NOT TURN)

Round 2-3 HDC in SAME st as sl st and around-30 st.

From now on you will be using Stitch markers or Scrap yarn to track where you begin and end a round.

Round 4- 3 HDC in SAME st as sl st, place stitch marker in first HDC. Chain 6, skip 6 stitches, HDC around-30 st.

Round 5-3 HDC in SAME st as marker and in next 2 HDC, HDC in each of the 6 ch, creating a hole for the thumb.

HDC in each st around- 30 st.

Round 6-12-HDC in each st around, 30 st in each round.

Round 13- SC in each st around- 30 st.

Finish off, weave in ends.
This is only my 3rd written pattern so if you have any difficulties please contact me.



Round 4-Hdc in same st as sl st, plus two, placing stitch marker in first st. chain 6, skip 6 stitches, hdc around-30 st.

round 5-hdc in same st as st marker was in, and in next 2 st, hdc in next 6 ch st and around-30 st.

Its interesting, working for a living. Things start to snowball in sort of a rolercoster effect, leaving you breathless and speachless.
That is exactly what I feel like right now. I am very frustrated, flustered, and overwhelmed with everything that is going on right now. And yet, I still try to put on a brave smile, a happy face, and plunge through the day. When I get home, though, I feel worn out and wrung out. I grab what I can to eat, trudge up to my room, and drown my sorrows in Popcorn and Sour Cream and Onion chips. I fall asleep, only to repeat the cycle again.

I just feel really overwhelemed right now. Not sure why. And frustrated, even though there really isnt anything I should be frustrated about.

Type in Frustration into google... see what you get XD

The End Is NEAR!

Ok, first off, this lady is HALARIOUS! http://blog.nataliedee.com/

Second, I have come out of hiding yet again to inform my readers that my yarny to-do list has been growing to the point where I dont know when i'll ever be able to finally finish these projects. So, I have decided that I am going to make a little 'To Crochet' List and put it up on here, see if anyone gives me any encouragment. Since I mostly spend my time at home sleeping or cleaning or being lazy (ok, a lot of sleeping and being lazy, not so much the cleaning part as of late) I figured I might as well put my time to some constructive use. And make yarn barf.

Being a Grown-Up Sucks...

Taxes. Insurance. Car payments. Rent. Work. Life sucks majorly, but at the same time i am enjoying every second of it. Is that possable?

"Thank you for calling Abby Vans, my name is Nicole, how can i help you?"

Working for the MAN!

Yep, its final, official, and awesome. I GOT A JOB! I am now a proud employee of Abby Vans, Inc. I work in the CSR department, taking phone calls from both clients and drivers, and I try to fix problems as they happen. It's only my 2nd week, but I love it and everybody seems to like me. So yeah. I just wanted to let anybody/everybody who reads my blog know that I am not a lozer I swear!

On the crafty side of things, I have been making Roses in the aftermath of Valentines day, on which I turned 20 years old. I have made over 4 dozen, and do you think I have even 1 to keep? Nooo. But thats ok, thats what crafters do :)

On the relationship side, I now have a boyfriend that actually spent valentines day with me, and his name is Tom. We spent the whole weekend before and the day of Valentines day togeather, at least before we had to go to our respective jobs. I care a lot about him and I think he cares a lot about me too, so I hope things work out between us.

As soon as I get a decent picture of my crafts and my boyfriend, I will post them, but for now, back to the grindstone!