Helby's Hatch

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What did I do on an 85 degree night? Crocheted a blanket!

Several years in the making, I finally finished my scrap yarn afghan. Double-stranded so it’s thick, triple-stranded if I was using sock yarn.

Can’t wait to use it in 5 months….

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“Even I heard the legend of the man-fish.”

A new addition to my Black Lagoon-themed bedroom. A light throw pillow made from just felt and hot glue. Process pics + pics of the room at night with orange lights, swamp lanterns, and crepe ceiling vines.

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Made myself a breezy summer sweater.

Pattern: https://masonjaryarndesigns.com/easy-crochet-cardigan-pattern/

Yarn: LionBrand 24/7 cotton Beets

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Another set in the pipe. Special request for a friend’s birthday.

Yarn: Turquoise & terracotta by @woolenwomenfibers.

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The owls are not what they seem. No, not a typical plushie, but crocheted! I received a request to make a crocheted owl for a gift, but I wanted it to look a little more realistic. My first time working with eyelash yarn; made it super soft and almost feathery.

Pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1304911742/three-little-owls-sylvie-eddie-and

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Weeks of rain behind us with another downpour heading our way are really putting me in the mood for spring/summer. Several plant-y projects in the pipe:

1 - a cork wreath with California poppies and mini lights for when we’re feeling festive

2 - top view of a faux plant in a bowl we’re retiring bc it has a crack. Pattern: https://www.thehooknooklife.com/post/dangling-curly-plant-crochet-pattern-by-anna-sands

3 - hanging view of faux plant above my craft area. That room is too dark for love plants so fake it is!

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Now that the rain is gone, I can get back to my lunchtime walks. And finished these socks last night just in time for today’s promenade… Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/petty-harbour Yarn: Andalusian by @woolenwomenfibers . #knitting #knit #knitsocks #socks #yarn #crafts #knittersofinstagram #handmade https://www.instagram.com/p/CnnPZ_CPzVy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Mixed-craft ornaments for my coworkers at the aquarium. Macrame snowflakes topped with cross-stitched aquatic animals from @laselva.design.

My first time using size 28 Aida cloth; I had to work on these only in daylight because I couldn’t see the fabric otherwise. Each design is about an inch big.

#christmas #crossstitch #crafts #ornament #macrame #handstitched #handmade #aquarium #animals #sealife

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Day 2 of Covid isolation. It’s lonely without the hubby, cats, and Christmas lights to cozy in with, but at least I have my crafts and streaming movies to kill the time. Finished a pair of socks for myself with Lionbrand yarns. Pattern: https://www.knitpaintsew.com/blog/holiday-snowflake-knit-socks . #christmas #christmassocks #snowflakes #yarn #knitting #knit #winter #knitsocks #isolationcreation #crafts https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl6viVHPvjO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I got a little distracted with my new treasure yesterday to post this. But I’ve had snowflakes on the brain lately. Trying out a knit snowflake pattern on socks, while also working on a hybrid ornament idea starting with a macrame snowflake base. . #wipwednesday #knit #knitting #knitsocks #winter #socks #snow #snowflake #ornament #macrame #christmas https://www.instagram.com/p/ClFID2xvCVm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Only took me a couple months to finish, but turns out I still have a lot to learn about using multiple colors on the cuff for a single design while working in the round. After 4-5 attempts, I frogged it and moved it to the heel. But they’re done!

Yarn: @woolenwomenfibers

Pattern: hodgepodge of designs, original pumpkin design

#halloween #halloweensocks #socks #knitting #knitsocks #yarn #pumpkin #jackolantern #crafts

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Took a break from knitting for a bit to replace some old couch throw pillows. Made with 100% (washable!) cotton yarn over homemade pillow forms. I guess they came out well as after we went to bed, some goblins made themselves comfortable.

Pattern source: https://www.crochetforyoublog.com/2019/08/sandy-bubble-crochet-velvet-throw-pillow/

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I’ve never been too good with cacti so I’m super impressed with our new baby cactis’ growth (see @yourdailyjoe ‘s recent post). But since most of the rooms in our home are too dark, I whipped up my own felt cacti to brighten up the place. Plus, Ash watching Juniper play with one of his toys. . #felt #feltcraft #fauxplants #diy #crafts #cactus #cacti #desert #cats #catsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/ChQySVCrQCV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Every though it’s 80+ degrees here, I’ve got the taste for fall! Finished these socks with my first attempt at a knit braid. Halloween socks in the queue! Yarn: @woolenwomenfibers Source: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-autumn-socks . #knitting #knit #knittersofinstagram #knitsocks #socks #crafts #yarn #autumn #fall #fallcolors https://www.instagram.com/p/CgusvnMPk6c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I’ve been keeping busy, but just forgot to update yinz on the projects. During the last month or so, I’ve knit two pairs of socks for myself, plus crocheted a shawl to keep at work that is, of course, water themed. Even though it may be over 90 degrees this week, it’s still chilly in the ol’ office!

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#knitting #crochet #socks #knitsocks #socksddict #shawl #crafts

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1. Finished a pair of socks this weekend, made with ‘Vintage Toy Shop’ yarn from @woolenwomenfibers

2. Streaming @wwoz_neworleans radio and live stream of a parade while sporting my Mardi Gras socks. Laissez les bon temps roulez!

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Finished my first knit sweater that I’m happy with! Made with Lion Brand Comfy Cotton yarn, and it doesn’t disappoint. I reused it from a previous knit project that I scrapped when I realized this yarn was a tad to thick for a simple top. Nothing wrong with recycling, right?

Pattern: https://www.lionbrand.com/products/knitting-pattern-fathers-day-cardigan-1