Recent Yarn Buys { Dec. 2014 } @PleasantSeas

Uploaded December 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Hey everyone! I just wanted to share with you some recent yarns I've gotten for some projects I have in mind. I've used the Impeccable yarn before and I actually really like that brand. But I've never used the Heartland yarn by Lion Brand. They're are very pretty colors and I think they will work great for my project.

Let me know down below what are some of your recent craft buys and which is your favorite.

Thanks for watching!

- Sara

$Recent Yarn Buys { Dec. 2014 } E m a i l : pleasantseas@yahoo.com | T w i t t e r: @KnittWhit S h o p M y S t o r e : https://www.etsy.com/shop/PleasantSeas R a v e l r y :http://www.ravelry.com/people/pleasantseas F a c e B o o k :https://www.facebook.com/knittwhit P r i n t a b l e P a t t e r n s :http://s92.photobucket.com/user/Pleasant_Seas/library/ Hey everyone! I just wanted to share with you some recent yarns Ive gotten for some projects I have in mind. Ive used the Impeccable yarn before and I actually really like that brand. But Ive never used the Heartland yarn by Lion Brand. Theyre are very pretty colors and I think they will work great for my project. Let me know down below what are some of your recent craft buys and which is your favorite. Thanks for watching! - Sara$

Hat of The Month | Jan. 2015 | Hermiones Eyelet Cable HBP

$Irish Rose | Crochet Flower { Intermediate } Email: pleasantseas@yahoo.com | Twitter: @KnittWhit Check me out on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/people/pleasantseas Friend Me on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003836991984 Printable Patterns: http://s92.photobucket.com/user/Pleasant_Seas/library/ Hey everyone! This is the cutest crochet flower ever. I used it in my March Hat of The Month: Princess & The Frog. You can either do, 1 color, 2 colors or even 3 colors for this flower and you can stop at any point for a different flower style. I hope you guys enjoy. Thanks for coming back and watching! Items Mentioned: Boye Crochet Hook size G-6 (4mm) Caron Simply Soft Yarn in Lemonade & Grape (video), Off White & Sunshine (photo) Tapestry Needle Print This Pattern: http://www.lionbrand.com/faq/492.html Instructions: Rnd 1 (RS): Using color A; make a slip ring, ch 2, sc 7 in ring, pull end to close ring, sl st to top ch of 2 ch. 8 sts. Rnd 2: ch 2, sc 1 in base of first ch, sc 2 in each of next 7 sts, sl st to top ch of 2 ch. 16 sts. Rnd 3: Using color B; ch 4, [skip 1 sc, sc 1 in next sc, ch 3] 7 times, sl st to top ch of 4 ch. 8 ch-sp. Rnd 4: [sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1] in each ch-sp. 8 petals. Rnd 5: Folding petals forward and working into the back of petals, sl st in the 2 strands that form the base of each of first 3 sts of next petal, [ch 3, sc 1 in base of dc at center of next petal] 7 times, ch 3, sl st in 3rd of 3 sl st. Rnd 6: [sc 1, hdc 1, dc 3, hdc 1, sc 1] in each ch-sp. Rnd 7: Using color C; Folding petals forward and working into the back of petals as before, sl st in base of each of next 4 sts, [ch 5, sc 1 in base of center dc] 7 times, ch 5, sl st in 4th of 4 sl st. Rnd 8: [sc 1, hdc 1, dc 5, hdc 1, sc 1] in each ch-sp. Fasten off. The Princess & The Frog Hat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Ug5iVaJm4 Crochet Basics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTrdyrwZBjU Tying Slip Knot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v y4_qIG9nvo Single Crochet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1DwEYN0qBw Half Double Crochet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4R0QqbLH4U Double Crochet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws0u4e8u8lo Pattern From: Lionbrand.com Abbreviations: ch = chain sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet ch-sp = chain space * = the start of repeating pattern$

$Owl Tea Cozy { Knit } E m a i l : pleasantseas@yahoo.com | T w i t t e r: @KnittWhit S h o p M y S t o r e : https://www.etsy.com/shop/PleasantSeas R a v e l r y :http://www.ravelry.com/people/pleasantseas F a c e B o o k :https://www.facebook.com/knittwhit P r i n t a b l e P a t t e r n s :http://s92.photobucket.com/user/Pleasant_Seas/library/ S i s t e r s C h a n n e l : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSAUiKBkeYkTjjuYuqTiDnw Hey everyone! I hope you guys enjoy this as much as I do. This owl tea cozy is quite adorable. Ive wanted to do a tea cozy for awhile now and this is what I ended up with. I did have inspiration from an online photo, but I had to make up the pattern on my own. Hope you guys enjoy. Thanks for coming back and watching! Items: Baby Bee Sweet Delight Yarn in Berry Cute (3ply, 4 oz, 60% Acrylic, 40% Polyamide) Clover Bamboo Straight Needles size 5 (3.75mm) Four Matching Buttons Cable Needle Size: 2 cup teapot Measurements: 6 1/2 across 5 tall Gauge: 20 sts and 36 rows = 4 in seed stitch. Instructions: (make 2) Cast on 33 sts Work seed stitch for 2 Row 1: *k1, P1; rep from * across Repeat Row 1 for seed stitch pattern. Knit 4 Rows (garter stitch) Cable Pattern: Knit first row Increase: *K4, P6; rep from * twice, M1, K3 Now repeat rows 1 & 2 a total of 6 times Row 1: Knit Row 2: *K4, P6; rep from * twice more ending with K4 Cable Row: Row 3: *K4, C3B (slip next 3 sts onto cn and hold in back, K3, K3 off cn); rep from * ending with K4 Repeat Row 2. Repeat Rows 1 & 2 - 6 times total. Work Row 3. Repeat Row 2. Repeat Rows 1 & 2 - 4 times total. Button Hole: Row 1: K7, BO 1, K6, C3B, K7, BO 1, K6 Row 2: K4, P3, CO 1, P2, K4, P6, K4, P2, CO 1, P3, K4 NOTE: You will also be working the button hole rows for the other side, just without the bind off hole or the cast on. Just work them as regular knit & purl stitches. Repeat Rows 1 & 2 Knit Bind off. Repeat from beginning to make other side of our cozy. Sew side seams almost to the top of our seed stitch section. Attach buttons back to back on side without the button holes, very loosely. Place over teapot and enjoy.$ $Baby Lapel Sweater { Crochet } E m a i l : pleasantseas@yahoo.com | T w i t t e r: @KnittWhit S h o p M y S t o r e : https://www.etsy.com/shop/PleasantSeas R a v e l r y :http://www.ravelry.com/people/pleasantseas F a c e B o o k :https://www.facebook.com/knittwhit P r i n t a b l e P a t t e r n s :http://s92.photobucket.com/user/Pleasant_Seas/library/ S i s t e r s C h a n n e l : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSAUiKBkeYkTjjuYuqTiDnw Hey everyone! This is it. The final of my Knit-A-Thon. Its been really fun to have a video out for you guys everyday these past 15 days. I hope you have enjoyed them and tried them out. I think I may do something similar to this in the future as I really did enjoy this. Let me know which one of the 15 videos uploaded were your favorite. Thanks so, so much for joining me and sticking around with me all these years as Ive added stitch after stitch and projects for you guys. Thanks again! Items: Deborah Norville Wooden Crochet Hook size G/6 (4mm) Baby Bee Sweet Delight Yarn in Charming (one 4oz ball, 3ply light) Tapestry Needle Buttons Size: 18 months Measurements: Chest = 20 Finished = 23 Gauge: 16 sts and 15 rows = 4 in pattern Pattern: Row 3: Ch2, turn; hdc in every st across Row 4: Ch1, turn; sc in every st across Original Design: http://www.yarnspirations.com/patterns/lapel-jacket.html Instructions: Sleeve: Chain 44 Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in the next 42 sts Row 2: Ch1, turn; sc every st across Row 3: Ch2, turn; hdc in every st across Row 4: Ch1, turn; sc in every st across Repeat Rows 3 & 4 until piece measures 5. [Row 3 & 4 are pattern rows] TIP: Keep track of how many rows get you your 5 so that your second sleeve will match. Side Shaping: Ch31 Row 1: hdc in 3 ch from hook, hdc in the next 28 ch & 42 sts to end. Row 2: Ch30; sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 28 ch & 70 sts - 100 sts Work 10 rows in pattern. Back Shaping: Row 1: Ch2, hdc in next 50 sts; leave remaining sts unworked, turn Repeat pattern for 19 rows. Cut Yarn. Shape Left Front: Work pattern picking up the remaining 50 sts. Work 10 rows in pattern. Cut yarn. Shape Right Front: Starting a seperate piece. Ch52 Row 1: hdc 3rd ch from hook, hdc in every ch to end - 50 sts Work 9 rows of pattern. Join Front to Back: On main jacket piece, starting at bottom corner. Row 1: Ch2, hdc in next 50 sts. Work hdc in the 50 sts from front panel. -100 sts Work 11 rows in pattern. Fasten off. Side Shaping: Count in 28 stitches from edge. Row 1: Ch2, hdc in next 42 sts. Leave remaining 29 sts unworked. Work sleeve in pattern to match the length of the other sleeve. Sew side and sleeve seams. Botton Edging: At the bottom of your jacket, work a sc row around, working 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off. Fold lapels and sew in place. Button loops: Space 3 buttons evenly onto jacket. Sl st in place, ch5, sl st in same space, finish off. Repeat for next 2 button holes. Attach buttons to oposite side of jacket. The Gypsy Box: https://youtu.be/FqAO1BZ4vAk Tying a Slip Knot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v y4_qIG9nvo Half-double Crochet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4R0QqbLH4U Single Crochet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1DwEYN0qBw$ $8K Giveaway { Winner Announcement } Email: pleasantseas@yahoo.com | Twitter: @KnittWhit Check me out on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/people/pleasantseas Friend Me on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003836991984 Printable Patterns: http://s92.photobucket.com/user/Pleasant_Seas/library/ Hey everyone! Thanks so much to everyone who entered. It was a blast running this giveaway and I cant wait to hold more in the future. The Winner is.... Nicole Coppini! Congratulations Nicole! Once you send me a message via YouTube with your info I will send your prize to you. Thanks again to everyone who entered. Even though you didnt win I will be holding another giveaway soon. Song: YouTube Library$ $Chopstick Knitting Needles { DIY } E m a i l : pleasantseas@yahoo.com | T w i t t e r: @KnittWhit S h o p M y S t o r e : https://www.etsy.com/shop/PleasantSeas R a v e l r y :http://www.ravelry.com/people/pleasantseas F a c e B o o k :https://www.facebook.com/knittwhit P r i n t a b l e P a t t e r n s :http://s92.photobucket.com/user/Pleasant_Seas/library/ Hey everyone! Lets make some needles out of chopsticks. Sounds crazy, but its super fun and easy. Next time you get take out, pick up an extra set of chopsticks. Hope you enjoy! Thanks so much for coming back and watching! Items: Pair of Chopsticks 2 beads (that fit your needles) Scissors or sharp object Nail file or sandpaper Knitting Gauge (optional) Instructions: Place beads of ends of chopsticks, add glue if necessary. Use sharp object to taper the other end of the chopstick to a rounded point. Use nail file to smooth out any rough patches. Now enjoy your chopstick knitting needles. YAY for DIY Projects! Have a great weekend.$ $Sandstorm { Knit } Hey everyone! I love this pattern Im showing you guys in this video. Its called sandstorm and it has easy cables that look amazing. I can see this being a handbag, which Im thinking about making, let me know what you guys think about that. Hope you guys enjoy this one. Thanks for coming back and watching! Items: Clover Bamboo Straight Needles size 9 (5.5mm) Caron Simply Soft Yarn in Orchid Cable Needle Instructions: Cast on multiples of 12 sts + 6 sts Rows 1 & 5 (rightside): Knit Row 2 and all even rows: Purl Row 3: *Cable 6 Front (slip next 3 sts onto cn, hold front, K3 from left needle, K3 from cn), K6; rep from * to last 6 sts, Cable 6 Front Row 7: *K6, Cable 6 Back (slip next 3 sts onto cn, hold back, K3 from left needle, K3 from cn); rep from * to last 6 sts, K6 Repeat Rows 1 through 8 to form pattern. E m a i l : pleasantseas@yahoo.com | T w i t t e r: @KnittWhit S h o p M y S t o r e : https://www.etsy.com/shop/PleasantSeas R a v e l r y :http://www.ravelry.com/people/pleasantseas F a c e B o o k :https://www.facebook.com/knittwhit P r i n t a b l e P a t t e r n s :http://s92.photobucket.com/user/Pleasant_Seas/library/ S i s t e r s C h a n n e l : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSAUiKBkeYkTjjuYuqTiDnw$ $8-Stitch Horseshoe Cable { Knit } E m a i l : pleasantseas@yahoo.com | T w i t t e r: @KnittWhit S h o p M y S t o r e : https://www.etsy.com/shop/PleasantSeas R a v e l r y :http://www.ravelry.com/people/pleasantseas F a c e B o o k :https://www.facebook.com/knittwhit P r i n t a b l e P a t t e r n s :http://s92.photobucket.com/user/Pleasant_Seas/library/ S i s t e r s C h a n n e l : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSAUiKBkeYkTjjuYuqTiDnw Hey everyone! Long time no see. I recently went through some family things and now they are all good, so I am back. Thanks for waiting and sorry Ive been gone. I have a quick little horseshoe pattern for your guys. This one is cute, easy and perfect for any of your upcoming projects. I have a few summer items coming your way and I cant wait for you guys to see them. Hope you guys in enjoy! Thanks for coming back and watching! Items: Clover Bamboo straight needles size 9(5.5mm) Caron Simply Soft yarn in Bone Cable or Double Pointed Needle Instructions: Cast on multiples of 12 sts Row 1 & 3: *P2, K8, P2; rep from * across. Row 2, 4 & 6: *K2, P8, K2; rep from * across. Row 5: *P2, Cable 4 Front (slip next 2 sts from left needle, onto cable needle, hold front, K2 off left needle, K2 off cn), Cable 4 Back (slip next 2 sts from left needle, onto cable needle, hold back, K2 off left needle, K2 off cn), P2; rep from * across. Repeat Rows 1 through 6 to form pattern.$