Well, all hail the new washing machine

So, finally, finally I was able to felt something successfully.

I give you...felted potholders. 100% wool goodness

Pre-felted


Post-felted!

Adventures in waterbottle holders

Knit/Crochet Waterbottle holder1
Originally uploaded by WeavesWithFire

So, I've been trying to make a waterbottle holder all summer. Of course, now that I figured it out, summer is just about over. Ah well.

This is my first attempt. As you can see, the bottom is a total mess.

Knit/Crochet Waterbottle holder2
Originally uploaded by WeavesWithFire

gakk...gasp...cord...strangling me (this is why I look so pissed)

Knitted Waterbottle Holder1
Originally uploaded by WeavesWithFire

Ok, so knit/crochet didn't work out so well, how about straight knitting?

It's functional enough, but alas, it looks like crap.

crochet waterbottle holder2
Originally uploaded by WeavesWithFire

Eureka! Crochet for the win!

crochet waterbottle holder1
Originally uploaded by WeavesWithFire

The bottom looks so lovely on this, I'm sad to have to put it on a park bench somewhere.

Summertime...and the knittin's easy

summerbag3
Originally uploaded by WeavesWithFire

This is my second *real* functional item...I purse I made for myself

summerbag
Originally uploaded by WeavesWithFire

I'm really happy with the flat bottom of this bag. It's comfy and didn't make me pull my hair out.

summerbag1
Originally uploaded by WeavesWithFire

Artsy presentation of the summer bag.

long time, no post

I've been working like mad, just not on knitting! I had 4 doula clients in the month of June alone which makes Anne a very busy sock monkey.