Knitting woes

[pumpsnail.livejournal.com]

So I decided I'd knit my dad a hat for Christmas. Being the brave (foolish) knitter that I am, I decided to modify a very simple hat pattern (basically, knit a long, vaguely wedge-shaped thingy in k2, p2 ribbing and then sew a seam down the side to make it into a hat) and make it so I was knitting half the stitches except with two strands of yarn. Either I used needles that were too small or my gauge was off or my math was off, because I now have a 5 inch long rectangle that is WAY too narrow to wrap around ANYONE's head. Can I salvage this in any way or do I have to pull it apart and start over? I'm a slow knitter. He might get mittens instead of a hat. I think those would be faster. ::grins::


Also, this is less crafty and more thrifty, but does anyone know anything about cutting hair? My hair is curly and I want about 1/2" cut off. Can I just give my roomie scissors and ask her to go for it? What are the odds she'll make me look awful? What are the odds I'll look at least mediocre? I'm really really poor (cheap :D) and don't want to pay a stylist just to do a basic trim.

Thanks!

Oh and P.S. The person who posted about having a craft night in her dorm inspired me. My roomie and I are going to hold a lip balm + marble magnet making night in our dorm sometime this next month. We'll let you all know how it goes!

plastic raincoats

[sharmelon.livejournal.com]

Okay, I'm on the prowl for a see-through plastic raincoat. Preferably see-through black or hot pink, but plain ol' clear or other color would probably work too. I came a cross this when googling (it says regular $200, sale $210; they're insane. it's frickin' plastic).

Anyway, was wondering if any of you knew where I could purchase one that was afforadable and not expensive; I'm thinking under $50, or even better, like $20 max. Heh. And, er, one with a hood, since I just realized this doesn't have one.

Or if there are instructions on how to sew one together (one that'll last), and where to get the materials to make it.. :D Because a diy plastic raincoat would probably be even cooler, since I could add anything I wanted.

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[maybeucansaveme.livejournal.com]

if i was to glue stuff to a lampshade what would be the best way to do it? i don't what the stuff melting of causing my dorm to go up in flames. any idea on what to put on the shade too? (i was thinking more of a collage of some sort, not fabric) thanks for the help!

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[highlove.livejournal.com]

Does anyone know of a place online to buy stuff to actually paint like ceramics and etc?

question

[xxcolleenxx.livejournal.com]

i was in the craft store today...and saw wood pieces...and they were like 5 $z 4$z...im like what a cheep...craft...that can be so personalized...but i was wondering if ne one had advice...ideas...or some wood craft pages...i take it i need varnish...and modge podge...but i dunno what else...


thanx for the help...<3

Okay

[lower-class.livejournal.com]

Sorry to do this here, but for some reason it would not let me paste pictures in here, so here is the link to the blanket I am making for my soon to be born nephew.

*****Fixed*****
Look behind the cut to see pictures

Also...Jennifer Hart from KY, I got the Delica beads in the mail today. I might try and make some sometime soon, but I am working on the blanket...It is like an addiction...lol...You did not leave me your user name or anything and I deleted the email that had your email address with it. Thanks for the beads though...Awesome Awesome Awesome. I am going to send you something in tomorrow's mail...if it does not rain...lol....

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Of Spindles and Spirituality

[laurelo.livejournal.com]

Some people might be interested in this article from the New York Times, published last Saturday. It can be read at no charge for a few more days.

Of Spindles and Spirituality

September 20, 2003
By TINA KELLEY

The Church of Craft is a faith pieced together over the last
three years like some sort of cosmic quilt, and its members
sew, tat, crochet and paint with an unusual fervor.

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/20/nyregion/20CRAF.html?ex=1065265002&ei=1&en=ef69b9ebd24594f4

Hi all!

[beatnick.livejournal.com]

I'm new to this lovely community, and seeing as how extremely creative you all are, I was wondering if any one could help me.

My baby girl loves finger puppets, I've bought some, made a bunch, and gotten some as gifts. Now I have dozens of finger puppets all over my house. They're too cute to just toss inside some box. Any ideas on how I could make something to display them? Thanks!

Convert knit to crochet?

[nezchan.livejournal.com]

I've found a wonderful pattern for a keyhole scarf I want to make, but it's a knitting pattern. Trouble is, I'm hopeless with knitting needles. I love to crochet, and I was wondering if there was a relatively simple way to convert the pattern.

Can anyone help?

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[tummymunkey.livejournal.com]

i really should be working on a lab report, but i am addicted to receiving lj reply emails.


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New Sewing Projects

[littlelexiee.livejournal.com]

I made a new spongebob wallet for my sister for christmas and got an idea for a tinkerbell applique I saw at the store. The purse didnt come out as well as I would have liked, the fabric was bandanas and when I iron on the interfacing it kind of bunched a bit. So, I am new and just dealt with it. :) Overall, I am happy! Sorry if the pics are big, I am not as experienced with photobucket as I would like, lol.

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[reebert.livejournal.com]

I made a webpage following the progress of my very first attempt at an altered book. I've really enjoyed the process! You can see what I've done here: My Red Book