I'm in promotion mode! My Etsy shop is celebrating its 1-year debut today. Woo hoo!
It's been fun and I've actually sold a few things. In my first year I had 55 sales, which works out to about one item a week. Not too shabby!
I know some shops sell 55 items a day, but at least it's a start. I've learned a lot and still have much to discover.
Well, back to that promotion...
I am going all out and offering everything in the shop for half price with coupon code JUST50. Find my shop at justyarning.etsy.com
I currently have a few pairs of fingerless gloves, scarves, hats, bags, washcloths, stroller handle covers, hand sanitizer holders and patterns, water bottle carriers and some other assorted stuff like mug cozies, boot toppers and egg hats. Custom orders welcome!
Etsy link
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Knit pattern testers wanted for small project
Hi fellow knitters!
I am planning to sell my pattern for a knitted hand sanitizer cozy and need a little help making sure the pattern is good to go. I've made it with sock yarn on -- I think -- No. 2 dpns, and with worsted weight yarn on about size 8 dpns.
It will fit a 2-ounce bottle of Purell.
I might tweak it to fit the smaller 1 ounce bottles or Bath and Body Works bottles as well, but that will probably come later.
Anyone out there want to test the pattern for me? I'm sorry that I cannot pay you, but you can make items with the pattern and sell them. Just please don't sell my pattern or post it as your own!
I hope to get this out in my Etsy shop, JustYarning, soon, so if anyone is interested, please respond in the comments section and I'll get right back to you.
Thanks!
I am planning to sell my pattern for a knitted hand sanitizer cozy and need a little help making sure the pattern is good to go. I've made it with sock yarn on -- I think -- No. 2 dpns, and with worsted weight yarn on about size 8 dpns.
It will fit a 2-ounce bottle of Purell.
I might tweak it to fit the smaller 1 ounce bottles or Bath and Body Works bottles as well, but that will probably come later.
Anyone out there want to test the pattern for me? I'm sorry that I cannot pay you, but you can make items with the pattern and sell them. Just please don't sell my pattern or post it as your own!
I hope to get this out in my Etsy shop, JustYarning, soon, so if anyone is interested, please respond in the comments section and I'll get right back to you.
Thanks!
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Fleece yarn
Hello fellow yarn lovers! I have a new discovery!
I found this interesting yarn a while ago, but have yet to buy any. It's actually made of printed polyester fleece. Has anyone tried it? It's called Deborah Norville Cuddle Fleece and it comes in either dots or mosaics. Premier is selling it for $6.99 on their site. I don't know if it's available at craft stores yet.
Here's a link from the Premier Yarns Web site:
http://www.premieryarns.com/product.aspx?pid=166412
And here's a pic from their site of the mosaics version in the color called Building Blocks:
I think it might be nice for a kids scarf. You need an S hook or size 15 needles to knit. An S hook is huge! 15s are big, but not THAT big. Not sure why the discrepancy.
Premier also has 12 free patterns for this yarn, including a hat, scarf, baby blanket, pillow and bag.
I would love to hear from anyone who has used this yarn. How did your project turn out? Would you recommend this yarn to a friend?
By the way, I am not linked to this yarn company in any way. I'm just a yarn enthusiast looking for some advice before I buy even more yarn for my stash. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
I found this interesting yarn a while ago, but have yet to buy any. It's actually made of printed polyester fleece. Has anyone tried it? It's called Deborah Norville Cuddle Fleece and it comes in either dots or mosaics. Premier is selling it for $6.99 on their site. I don't know if it's available at craft stores yet.
Here's a link from the Premier Yarns Web site:
http://www.premieryarns.com/product.aspx?pid=166412
And here's a pic from their site of the mosaics version in the color called Building Blocks:
I think it might be nice for a kids scarf. You need an S hook or size 15 needles to knit. An S hook is huge! 15s are big, but not THAT big. Not sure why the discrepancy.
Premier also has 12 free patterns for this yarn, including a hat, scarf, baby blanket, pillow and bag.
I would love to hear from anyone who has used this yarn. How did your project turn out? Would you recommend this yarn to a friend?
By the way, I am not linked to this yarn company in any way. I'm just a yarn enthusiast looking for some advice before I buy even more yarn for my stash. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Washcloths on sale now!
I am having a sale over at justyarning.etsy.com on washcloths, dishcloths, dishrags or whatever you like to call them. Just two bucks! Stock up until the end of the year, after which time the prices will go back to normal.
My cloths are 100 percent cotton and are about 7 inches square. They have lots of texture and can be used to wash your dishes or yourself. I use mine for dishes and love them.
Here's a photo of one little set. The bowl is a separate listing:
My cloths are 100 percent cotton and are about 7 inches square. They have lots of texture and can be used to wash your dishes or yourself. I use mine for dishes and love them.
Here's a photo of one little set. The bowl is a separate listing:
I also make a dog bone design, like the one below, which is a bit smaller. I made one for cats, too -- with a fish bone design -- which I will list as soon as I can take some new photos.
Here are a few links:
JustYarning Etsy shop:
Aqua and cream dishcloth set of two:
Black and white dog bone set of two:
Thanks for looking!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Cyber Monday sale still going
I am offering free shipping in my Etsy shop today, Monday November 26, 2012. It will probably extend into Tuesday morning at the latest. Please stop by and check out my knitted and crochet items. I'm making more and can always make a custom order.
Find the shop at justyarning.etsy.com
Find the shop at justyarning.etsy.com
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Crochet icicles
Check out my new Etsy badge up there! Love it!
I have a few Christmas items in the shop now, including icicle ornaments that are made to order. Here are a few photos:
I have a few Christmas items in the shop now, including icicle ornaments that are made to order. Here are a few photos:
This is what I've come up with so far, but I think any color scheme would work.
If anyone is interested in seeing these in my shop, here are the links:
Red and cream icicle: http://www.etsy.com/listing/115434035/icicle-ornament-in-natural-off-white
Thanks for stopping by!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Pumpkin bucket handle covers
Hi all.
I was just sitting here looking at the abandoned pumpkin trick or trick bucket my daughter left on my bed and realized another use for those handy umbrella stroller handle covers.
Pumpkin bucket handle covers!
Like this:
Probably five or six years ago I made our bucket handle covers out of glow-in-the-dark yarn. I don't think it's available anymore, unless you find it on Ebay or somewhere. Still, you can use any yarn you want. Mine was by Bernat and really does glow in the dark. So cool.
I wanted something to protect my kids' hands, because when those buckets get heavy with candy, the handle really starts to dig in.
The cover solves that.
Or, you can just do as my oldest did this year and carry around a pillowcase, hopeful to fill it. (Not even close, by the way.)
Anyway, here's a refresher on the handle covers. Make one per bucket. When you're done, all you have to do is unhook the handle, slide on the cover and rehook it. Then you're all ready to trick or treat.
Make them now and you'll be all ready for next year!
Pumpkin bucket handle covers
Use whatever yarn you like and an appropriate hook. I used worsted weight yarn and most likely an H hook.
Also, if you are having trouble with just nine stitches around, or it's too tight, start with 10 or 12 chains. Start with fewer chains if you're using bulky yarn and your cover is coming out too big.
Handle covers:
Ch 9
Round 1: Sc in beginning ch and next 8 ch for a total of 9 ch, place marker in last st made
Rounds 2-20: Sc in each sc around, place marker in last st made
Round 21: Sc around, slip stitch in next stitch and fasten off
Weave in ends
If you don't mind it potentially being lopsided, you can just keep crocheting around and around without marking your last stitch, then finish when you think it's long enough. This is probably what I did!
I was just sitting here looking at the abandoned pumpkin trick or trick bucket my daughter left on my bed and realized another use for those handy umbrella stroller handle covers.
Pumpkin bucket handle covers!
Like this:
Probably five or six years ago I made our bucket handle covers out of glow-in-the-dark yarn. I don't think it's available anymore, unless you find it on Ebay or somewhere. Still, you can use any yarn you want. Mine was by Bernat and really does glow in the dark. So cool.
I wanted something to protect my kids' hands, because when those buckets get heavy with candy, the handle really starts to dig in.
The cover solves that.
Or, you can just do as my oldest did this year and carry around a pillowcase, hopeful to fill it. (Not even close, by the way.)
Anyway, here's a refresher on the handle covers. Make one per bucket. When you're done, all you have to do is unhook the handle, slide on the cover and rehook it. Then you're all ready to trick or treat.
Make them now and you'll be all ready for next year!
Pumpkin bucket handle covers
Use whatever yarn you like and an appropriate hook. I used worsted weight yarn and most likely an H hook.
Also, if you are having trouble with just nine stitches around, or it's too tight, start with 10 or 12 chains. Start with fewer chains if you're using bulky yarn and your cover is coming out too big.
Handle covers:
Ch 9
Round 1: Sc in beginning ch and next 8 ch for a total of 9 ch, place marker in last st made
Rounds 2-20: Sc in each sc around, place marker in last st made
Round 21: Sc around, slip stitch in next stitch and fasten off
Weave in ends
If you don't mind it potentially being lopsided, you can just keep crocheting around and around without marking your last stitch, then finish when you think it's long enough. This is probably what I did!
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