What is stress? Is it the worry over the current economic crisis? Is it worry about jobs? Is it worry about weather or not your current craft project will get done on time? IS it having to talk with relatives? lol What is stress?
For me it was financial concerns and just trying to kick off my design and crafting business...until recently. I learned that stress is spelled...eBay. Things were going well and I was establishing myself on eBay when suddenly my account was suspended. Not for non payment, not for anything legitimate. Just because there May and been a connection (not verified) with another account that had been canceled! So, I contacted them and they told me that the problem was not with my account but with another account. However, they can not allow me access to my account (even to close it) until this other alleged account is cleared up...which has nothing to do with me! I explained that I had open transactions going on and I need to see them to be able to pay and take care of them properly and they told me no.
So, eBay has become my number 1 stress. For no strikes, no problems or anything(I have 100% feedback) I have been suspended and they will not even talk to me. eBay sucks big time! I have decided that even if they do manage to figure out what happened and straighten it all out I will NOT be back. The idea is good but their system is horrible.
Okay, now on to my crafting stuff...
My Beaded Goddess Doll is coming along well. My crocheted Baby Blanket I am trying to design for my new-to-be grandchild is also coming along. The website is up for all my older free patterns in PDF, HTML and Word 2007 formats and I am still working on my dishcloth patterns as well.
Don't forget to send me your requests: RaAnn@wicketstitch.net or AutumnRa@gmail.com
Don't forget to visit Wicket Stitch Handcrafts and the other free sites also listed here or on the links page at my website.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
New Website!
I was able to finish building my new website http://wicketstitch.net. Talk about a lot of fun! I worked tech support and design for a company that built websites several years ago so this was like a walk down memory lane. The website up and running. =)
On my website will find my patterns listed in one place. You can also download PDF, Word 2007 or HTML versions of my patterns. Eventually I will also have patterns and items for sale (but not yet).
My blog will remain up and running but my new patterns will be posted on the WicketStitch.net site. I will write on my Blog when a new pattern is posted.
Thanks for following my blog, and remember I can always be reached at AutumnRa@gmail.com OR RaAnn@wicketstitch.met.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Shamrock Illusion Bookmark©
I decided to experiment with a new technique in Knitting. Welcome to Illusion Knitting (otherwise known as Shadow Knitting). Click on the chart for an enlarged version. If you are not able to see the chart please contact me for a written version (I am currently working on this).
I do not have an image of this pattern yet so Please email me your photos! =)
AutumnRa@gmail.com OR RaAnn@WicketStitch.net
Yes, you did notice a new email address...I will be opening up a website of my own soon will all of my patterns in PDF, Word 2007 and HTML for you to print. For those of you who are not able to print I will print and mail them to you for a small fee...more info to come...
Shamrock Illusion Bookmark©
by RaAnn Clegg
Materials: Light Sport, Fingering Wt or Crochet Cotton in two (2) solid shades of Green
US Size 1 - 3
Finished Size Blocked:
Using Crochet Cotton #10 and US 1: 5" x 3" w/o tassel
Abbreviations: C1 = Color One, C2 = Color Two, K = Knit, P = Purl
Pattern Sequence:
Row 1: (C1) K the whole row of white squares
Row 2: (C1) P the white and K the grey squares.
Row 3: (C2) K the whole row of white squares
Row 4: (C2) P the white and K the grey squares
CO 24
Knit four rows.
Following the Pattern Sequence, follow the chart starting at the bottom.
Row 1: (C1) K entire row of white squares.
Row 2: (C1) P the white and K the grey squares.
Row 3: (C2) K entire row of white squares.
Row 4: (C2) P the white and K the grey squares.
Repeat the Pattern Sequence of rows 1 thru 4, changing color every two rows. BE SURE that rows 1 and 3 of the Pattern Sequence are always K, in the appropriate color.
After row 128 of the chart, K four rows.
Bind off, weave in ends.
Finish as desired with tassel and/or beads.
Copyright 2009 by RaAnn Clegg. All Rights Reserved.
http://wicketstitch.blogspot.com & http://wicketstitch.net
When you purchase a pattern or obtain a free pattern form anyone you have been granted the right to make the pattern - not the rights to the pattern itself. This means that you may make the item for yourself or as a gift, but you may not make and sell the items for profit without a license agreement from the author.
I do not have an image of this pattern yet so Please email me your photos! =)
AutumnRa@gmail.com OR RaAnn@WicketStitch.net
Yes, you did notice a new email address...I will be opening up a website of my own soon will all of my patterns in PDF, Word 2007 and HTML for you to print. For those of you who are not able to print I will print and mail them to you for a small fee...more info to come...
Shamrock Illusion Bookmark©
by RaAnn Clegg
Materials: Light Sport, Fingering Wt or Crochet Cotton in two (2) solid shades of Green
US Size 1 - 3
Finished Size Blocked:
Using Crochet Cotton #10 and US 1: 5" x 3" w/o tassel
Abbreviations: C1 = Color One, C2 = Color Two, K = Knit, P = Purl
Pattern Sequence:
Row 1: (C1) K the whole row of white squares
Row 2: (C1) P the white and K the grey squares.
Row 3: (C2) K the whole row of white squares
Row 4: (C2) P the white and K the grey squares
CO 24
Knit four rows.
Following the Pattern Sequence, follow the chart starting at the bottom.
Row 1: (C1) K entire row of white squares.
Row 2: (C1) P the white and K the grey squares.
Row 3: (C2) K entire row of white squares.
Row 4: (C2) P the white and K the grey squares.
Repeat the Pattern Sequence of rows 1 thru 4, changing color every two rows. BE SURE that rows 1 and 3 of the Pattern Sequence are always K, in the appropriate color.
After row 128 of the chart, K four rows.
Bind off, weave in ends.
Finish as desired with tassel and/or beads.
Copyright 2009 by RaAnn Clegg. All Rights Reserved.
http://wicketstitch.blogspot.com & http://wicketstitch.net
When you purchase a pattern or obtain a free pattern form anyone you have been granted the right to make the pattern - not the rights to the pattern itself. This means that you may make the item for yourself or as a gift, but you may not make and sell the items for profit without a license agreement from the author.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Mountain Majestic©
Hi All! sorry this is late. =)
So, first some information...
The basic Men's Sweater pattern is below. As for the Mountain Majestic part, you can cross stitch the finished sweater using DMC embroidery thread and the chart pattern beow or you can bead the sweater as you are knitting it.
The following chart is #5 beads OR knit with 8 needles. You could also crochet the chart with beads or just switchng colors. If using this chart you will need to be advanced in your craft work because I have not listed instructions on this. (Except on the Front portion of the following pattern for a Knitted Sweater- and then only basic instructions are included). The chart is size 12 x 12 inches approximately, depending on the size of needles used and/or beads. Yarn/Beads color requirements are NOT listed in written pattern. (My computer is not good at color definition so I will leave that up to you). =)
Mountain Majestic Sweater©
by RaAnn Clegg
Hip length Straight Pullover with Moss St Band
Drop (grafted) shoulder with Half length sleeves with Moss St Band
Round (crew) front neck and Flat back neck with Double Band collar
Size: Standard Man 52
YARN DESCRIPTION FOR BASIC SWEATER:
Shine Sport Hydrangea OR Grey Mist
60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal€ natural
Machine Wash
GAUGE DATA:
Gauge (stocking st over 4 in = 10 cm): 20.0 sts by 26.0 rows.
Body knitted by hand on # 8.0 US needles
Ribbing knitted by hand on # 4.0 US needles
FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Comfortable fit.
Chest: 59.0 Armhole: 25.4 Top Neck Opening: 9.2
Hem Width: 14.4 Front Neck Width: 4.6
Front Neck Depth: 4.6
Hem Width: 59.0 Sleeve Bottom: 14.4
Sleeve Length: 10.1
Body Length: 34.0 Hem Length: 1.3 Collar Length: 2.5
Hem Length: 1.5
BACK:
1. Cast on 150 sts on size 8 needles. Work in moss stitch or hem pattern of choice for 1.5 ins.
2. Change to stocking stitch. Work even until piece measures 19.7 ins (128 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole.
4. Knit even for 12.9 ins more (212 rows total, excluding hem).
5. Back neck. Cast off 52 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. Place remaining 46 sts on holder.
FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. (IF using chart above then follow step 1 above then work stocking stitch for 45 stitches in Main Color (MC). Change to chart and work row 1 then MC stocking stitch for 45 stitches. Continue to follow chart, changing colors as called for and usng stocking stitch for the first and last 45 stitches in MC).
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 8.3 ins (54 rows).
4. Shape neck. Work both sides at the same time. Work 63 sts. Slip the next 24 sts to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, work remaining 63 sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 11 times, until 52 sts remain.
5. Work even until armhole measures 12.9 ins (84 rows).
LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Graft shoulder seam on 52 sts.
ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK DOUBLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 4 needles.
1. With right side of work facing, pick up and knit 46 sts from back neck holder, 27 sts from left front neck edge, 24 sts from front neck holder, and 27 sts from right front neck edge. Total 124 sts.
2. Knit 2.5 ins (20 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.
4. Finishing. Fold collar band to the inside, and stitch in place to the neckline.
RIGHT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. As for left shoulder seam.
SLEEVES:
1. Sleeve is grafted onto the body of the sweater, and worked down to the hem. With 8 needles pick up and knit 124 sts between the armhole markers.
2. Knit 7 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 2nd row 24 times, until 74 sts remain.
3. Work 2 more rows without decreases until sleeve measures 8.8 ins (total 58 rows).
4. Hem. Work 10 rows in moss stitch or pattern stitch of choice. Cast off remaining sts loosely.
FINISHING:
1. Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam. Use backstitch to sew remaining seams.
2. Sew in all loose ends.
AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO KNIT BASIC GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
711.9 for body and sleeves
43.1 for ribbing and/or hems
23.8 for collar/hood
778.8 Grams TOTAL
NOTES:
Henley Style Collar can be created by adding buttons and altering the collar if you are advanced.
So, first some information...
The basic Men's Sweater pattern is below. As for the Mountain Majestic part, you can cross stitch the finished sweater using DMC embroidery thread and the chart pattern beow or you can bead the sweater as you are knitting it.
The following chart is #5 beads OR knit with 8 needles. You could also crochet the chart with beads or just switchng colors. If using this chart you will need to be advanced in your craft work because I have not listed instructions on this. (Except on the Front portion of the following pattern for a Knitted Sweater- and then only basic instructions are included). The chart is size 12 x 12 inches approximately, depending on the size of needles used and/or beads. Yarn/Beads color requirements are NOT listed in written pattern. (My computer is not good at color definition so I will leave that up to you). =)
Mountain Majestic Sweater©
by RaAnn Clegg
Hip length Straight Pullover with Moss St Band
Drop (grafted) shoulder with Half length sleeves with Moss St Band
Round (crew) front neck and Flat back neck with Double Band collar
Size: Standard Man 52
YARN DESCRIPTION FOR BASIC SWEATER:
Shine Sport Hydrangea OR Grey Mist
60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal€ natural
Machine Wash
GAUGE DATA:
Gauge (stocking st over 4 in = 10 cm): 20.0 sts by 26.0 rows.
Body knitted by hand on # 8.0 US needles
Ribbing knitted by hand on # 4.0 US needles
FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Comfortable fit.
Chest: 59.0 Armhole: 25.4 Top Neck Opening: 9.2
Hem Width: 14.4 Front Neck Width: 4.6
Front Neck Depth: 4.6
Hem Width: 59.0 Sleeve Bottom: 14.4
Sleeve Length: 10.1
Body Length: 34.0 Hem Length: 1.3 Collar Length: 2.5
Hem Length: 1.5
BACK:
1. Cast on 150 sts on size 8 needles. Work in moss stitch or hem pattern of choice for 1.5 ins.
2. Change to stocking stitch. Work even until piece measures 19.7 ins (128 rows), excluding hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole.
4. Knit even for 12.9 ins more (212 rows total, excluding hem).
5. Back neck. Cast off 52 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. Place remaining 46 sts on holder.
FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back. (IF using chart above then follow step 1 above then work stocking stitch for 45 stitches in Main Color (MC). Change to chart and work row 1 then MC stocking stitch for 45 stitches. Continue to follow chart, changing colors as called for and usng stocking stitch for the first and last 45 stitches in MC).
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 8.3 ins (54 rows).
4. Shape neck. Work both sides at the same time. Work 63 sts. Slip the next 24 sts to a holder. With a second ball of yarn, work remaining 63 sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 11 times, until 52 sts remain.
5. Work even until armhole measures 12.9 ins (84 rows).
LEFT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. Graft shoulder seam on 52 sts.
ROUND (CREW) FRONT NECK DOUBLE BAND COLLAR:
--- by hand on size 4 needles.
1. With right side of work facing, pick up and knit 46 sts from back neck holder, 27 sts from left front neck edge, 24 sts from front neck holder, and 27 sts from right front neck edge. Total 124 sts.
2. Knit 2.5 ins (20 rows) in K1P1 ribbing.
3. Cast off loosely.
4. Finishing. Fold collar band to the inside, and stitch in place to the neckline.
RIGHT SHOULDER SEAM:
1. As for left shoulder seam.
SLEEVES:
1. Sleeve is grafted onto the body of the sweater, and worked down to the hem. With 8 needles pick up and knit 124 sts between the armhole markers.
2. Knit 7 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every following 2nd row 24 times, until 74 sts remain.
3. Work 2 more rows without decreases until sleeve measures 8.8 ins (total 58 rows).
4. Hem. Work 10 rows in moss stitch or pattern stitch of choice. Cast off remaining sts loosely.
FINISHING:
1. Sew side and sleeve seams using invisible seam. Use backstitch to sew remaining seams.
2. Sew in all loose ends.
AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO KNIT BASIC GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
711.9 for body and sleeves
43.1 for ribbing and/or hems
23.8 for collar/hood
778.8 Grams TOTAL
NOTES:
Henley Style Collar can be created by adding buttons and altering the collar if you are advanced.
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