Magic Fabrics

My First Big Doily

2011-01-06T15:56:00.000-08:00

I have done a small doily before. I am so proud that I was able to do this big one that I had in my Ravelry queue forever. I made this for my parents in law. Before, I starched the doily it was a lavender color and after I used sta flo to starch it the lavender color turned into a light blue.

This doily about killed my hands, wrist and shoulders. I hate working with thread for that reason but the results are very beautiful. I also can't go as fast with thread and steel crochet hook as I can with yarn and regular sized crochet hooks.

My First Knitting Pattern

2010-10-26T11:37:00.000-07:00

Last night I wrote my first ever knitting pattern. Here is my free soap sack pattern.

30 Minute Soap Sack

Materials: US 8 Needle 32” Circular Needle for Magic Loop
Small Amount Of Worsted Weight Cotton
Bar Of Soap
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Crochet Hook Size H (Optional)

K=Knit
CO=Cast On
BO=Bind Off
Sts=Stitches
Rnd=Round
TBL=Through Back Loop

Using Judy’s Magic Cast On
CO 16 sts (8 sts per needle)

Rnd 1: Knit all stitches remember to knit the stitches on the back needle tbl to untwist the stitches.

Rnd 2: K1, M1, K to last st, M1, K1 do the same thing on the other needle. You now have 20 sts (10 sts per needle)

Rnd 3: Knit all sts

Rep Rnd. 3 until soap sack reaches the top of the soap. You will need to put the soap in the sack for an accurate fit. Once the soap sack reaches the top of the soap continue on to the next Rnd. which is Rnd. 4 of the pattern.

Rnd 4: K1, K2tog, K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1, now on the second needle k1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.

Rnd 5: K all sts.

BO using the kitchener st for an invisible BO seam.

Optional: You can use the tail to crochet a loop. Then weave in your ends.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. My email address is crystal.zimmermann@gmail.com You may sell items made from my pattern but do not sell the actual pattern.

Great Use For Your Knitted or Crocheted Scarves

2010-04-08T10:05:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I was having a cardiac catheterization test and was told to leave my arm at heart level for 24 hrs. A pillow just got in the way. So I thought about the slings people with broken arms use I didn’t have a sling so I told my husband to use my crocheted scarf.

My Current Prjoects

2010-01-06T09:24:00.000-08:00

I am working on several projects right now. I am working on a Soft Waves Ripple afghan for my parents. I am doing the afghan in Caron One Pound the color is Midnight Blue.

I am working on a Simpsons Afghan for my brother in Tunisian Crochet.

I am also working on a Market Bag.

My Final Projects From 2009

2010-01-04T13:10:00.001-08:00

Sand & Sea Purse

2009-11-17T09:55:00.000-08:00

I got to test the Sand & Sea Purse for Turtlelvr.

Turtle Drawstring Bag I Tested

2009-11-17T09:43:00.000-08:00

I was lucky to get to test this bag for Turtlelvr. I am one of her 'automatic' testers. I used Red Heart Super Saver (RHSS) yarn. The solid color is Light Periwinkle and the multi color is Ocean.

2009-11-03T14:06:00.000-08:00

Here are some more projects I have done in the past couple of months.

Mini Shelled Messenger Bag & Matching Accessory Case

2009-11-03T14:03:00.000-08:00

Here is my latest finished project. I am proud of how it turned out. The next one will look even better. I was so proud to be finished. It got old working with the same colors that long.

Rose Lawn 2009 Art Festival

2009-09-01T17:38:00.000-07:00

These are the pictures I had sent to the art festival committee to see if I could sale at the art festival. I had to send in 3 pictures and had a hard time deciding on the white/blue scarf or the barrel bag photo. So I sent all 4 of these. The necklace and bracelet were crocheted using an I hook or a 5.5mm hook and jewelry wire, clasps and beads. The jewelry wire, beads and hook can be found at Wal-Mart or any craft store. I had gotten the beads, clasps, and wire from Hobby Lobby. Only the necklace had a clasp. All though I did not put a clasp on the bracelet you can put one on if you want to. I improvised the bracelet pattern.

I took the pictures myself. When my husband saw the picture of the white/blue scarf he asked how I got the black background. I told him I had put the scarf on the back of my computer chair. I figured a black background would help it show up really well. I was amazed at how great the picture turned out.

The images are click able so you can see the detail better.

Recovery

2009-09-01T17:30:00.001-07:00

Well I went home the day of my surgery. The surgery went great well as great as it can.

I would have crocheted that day but I had a headache and was very tired. The next day I was back to crocheting. I have been crocheting every day since. Naturally, working on things for my art festival.

I want to thank every one for the kind words and prayers for a speedy recovery. It means a lot to me.

I am almost finished with a purse. I just have to sew on the strap and sew on the button and line it. I should be getting a sewing machine for my birthday. The lining the purse will have to wait until I get the sewing machine. When I do lining by hand it looks horrible. I will use the machine to sew the sides of the fabric together then attach it to the purse by hand.

Surgery...

2009-08-16T10:33:00.000-07:00

Well on August 20th 2009 I will be having my
gallbladder removed. Hopefully, I will feel better
once I have recovered. I just hope I don't loose too
much crochet time.

My Current Projects

2009-07-25T10:48:00.000-07:00

Well I am currently working on several projects.

1. Tote Bag for the Crochetville Kit Swap
2. Snowflakes
3. Scarf
4. Whipstitching my comfortghan squares together

I have been having horrible Gallbladder pains all week. So I can only crochet slowly. I am going to try and get pictures up of the items I have completed this month.

I am also crocheting my brother an afghan of the Simpsons.

Awesome Dollar Tree Haul

2009-07-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

About 3 weeks ago I went to Dollar Tree and could not believe the yarn that they had. They had Caron Simply Soft Quick, Caron Baby Simply Soft, Lion Brand Fun Fur & Lion Brand Incredible. Here is a picture of what all I got that day.

My Crocheted Christmas Bell & Crocheted Thread Snowflake

2009-06-16T17:43:00.000-07:00

This is 2 of the items I have made so far today a crocheted Christmas bell ornament I had made 2 of them. I only took a picture of one of them. The second item I made is a thread snowflake ornament.

Cartman From South Park Pattern

2009-06-14T17:02:00.000-07:00

I created this pattern of Cartman from South Park with the free site Knit Pro. I am going to do this pattern in the Tunisian Stitch with the Afghan Crochet Hook.

Rose Lawn 2009 Art Festival

2009-05-30T16:52:00.000-07:00

Two weeks ago I was accepted to sell items at my local annual art festival. I was screaming my head off for joy when I found out I was accepted. This is my first time selling my crocheted work. The art festival is September 19 & 20 this year. I have already crocheted a scarf, pot holder set, magnet, snowflakes and angel ornaments for the festival. I have a scarf I am working on and a penguin amigurumi.

Welcome

2009-03-29T19:58:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my blog 'Magic Fabrics'. I have been crocheting now for one and a half years. I love it! I am married, I have 2 cats & 1 dog. My cats still try to get in my yarn every chance they get. I learned to crochet by watching the I Can't Believe I Am Crocheting in Motion DVD. I have been hooked ever since (pun intended).