This is Jack. I think he enjoys yarn as much as I do. Maybe for different reasons. He is the Dirty Bird in my house!
Month
March 2016
Mastering the Bobble Stitch
I’ve been busy with a new project that is all about the bobble stitch. Until now it was probably one of my least favorite stitches. This pattern from 5 Little Monsters Crochet changed all of that.
I started with this pattern and then ventured out to make one of my own! The red and light grey dishcloths are made using the 5 Little Monsters Pattern (I just added a few more rows to make them a bit longer). The third dark grey version is my own Dirty Bird Crafts creation using my now favorite bobble stitch. Check them out!!
I love how they turned out!!!
Building an Empire
It started out as a humble little closet. A coat closet really, off of our living room. Barely big enough to stand inside the door. I’d like to say that the “before” is before any cleaning but this was after TWO HOURS of cleaning it out. It was full of clothes, yarn (go figure), old toys, and items that hadn’t seen the light of day for years.
The “before”:
With the addition of 3 small shelving units from Target, a table top and storage bins from IKEA and Target (the super cute grey ones are the bins from Target), and an amazing Dad who took an entire afternoon to bring light and working outlets to my space, my happy place, AKA Dirty Bird command center, was born!
It allows me to organize supplies and work on projects without having to clear them off of the kitchen table in order for my family to have a meal together. It allows me to be inspired. It is mine. The first time I’ve had my own space since my children were born.
Can you believe that this is the same space?
And a little girl I know is enjoying it as much as I am….
Such a fun place to get lost for a little while. The perfect tiny space to create, dream, and let my Dirty Bird show.
Forever Scarf
It’s done! This gorgous pattern from Rescued Paw Designs (find it here) was easy to make and with just a few stitches you make this beauty. It took me about two days so it was a quick project.
The puff stitches add alot of texture and interest. This scarf was made with I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby in Ivory. I think it would look amazing in any color! Hmm….should I make the next one in grey or maybe a funky shade of pink? Better yet, how about Dirty Bird blue?
Crochet Baby Blanket x 2
A glimpse of my latest WIP – a pink version of a blue blanket I just finished. My cousin is expecting twins in a few months – one boy and one girl!!! This is my gift for her.
This gorgeous pattern is called Pink Moscato Double Shell and you can find it here. I found a gorgeous color – Hobby Lobby’s “I LOVE THIS YARN SUPERSOFT” in Iced Violet. A soft grayish pink!! For this one I also had a buddy helping me along.
and here is my buddy – he’s hard at work as you can see!!
More photos to come of both once I have them completed.
Check out the pattern and give it a try … you wont be disappointed!
XOXO
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