Summer and Yarnwork

This is not the time of year for making large, warm afghans that lay all over your lap while you work.  This is the time of year for knitting or crocheting small things that don't make you think of more heat.

You could work on some amigurumi or mochi mochi toys for gifts or ornaments if you really want to get ahead for the holidays. And the library has a number of good books with patterns to get you started.

Lion Brand Yarn has some really cute patterns. This one is for knitters. The sheep has cabling.



http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10526C.html?noImages=


Perhaps something for someone who wants an angry bird?



http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80893AD.html?noImages=

You might want to turn out a pair of slipper or two for yourself or for the little ones in your life.



http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L20323.html?noImages=



http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10468.html?noImages=



Here is a pair with a little more decoration by Red Heart Yarn. http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/slippers-her

Or some "cottage slippers" in crochet.



http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/cottage-slippers

I hope this warms up your ideas for some fun summer projects.

Happy crafting.

Kathi Linz

Warm Feet for the Holidays

We've had a few cold snaps this fall - nothing that's been long-lasting - but you can tell winter is lurking in the wings.  I don't mind being cool, except when it comes to my feet.  I like warm feet.

I've found some slipper patterns that can be made by yarn workers of each type and for many sizes.

This one is crocheted for babies.


http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L20323.html?noImages=

This one is crocheted for adults.

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L20006B.html?noImages=

Here are two knitted booty patterns.

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10256.html?noImages=


http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10011.html?noImages=

And knitted for adults.


http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10468.html?noImages=



http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90080AD.html?noImages=

Loom knitting makes warm slippers too.


http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/kbChunkyFooties.html?noImages=

Men's slippers

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/kb-cabinSlippers.html?noImages=

These patterns are all from Lion Brand Yarn.  For more ideas, patterns, and designs, remember to check out www.ravelry.com, www.knittingpatterncentral.com, www.crochetpatterncentral.com, and other yarn craft websites and blogs.  One way to find exactly what you are looking for is to go to Google Images and type in knit slippers, or crochet slippers, or loom knit slippers.  Pictures will come up on the page and you can choose which you like best.  Click on the one you like and you will be taken to the website or blog where you will (not always) most likely find the pattern you are looking for.

Happy crafting - and keep those feet warm,

Kathi