Co worker's dontae

While making multiple dontaes to find one my husband liked my boss requested one. That maybe because I kept asking him to try on my husbands. Anyway I made it he wanted his smaller so I made it 90 sts hopefully this is what he wants. Update 3/15/11 he wants it smaller! Man i made it 90sts. He wants a mekhi sized hat.

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Baby legs

I watched some youtube videos and I felt like I could do that. So I tired it and look at that I did it. But I put them on the baby and he cried till I took them off so now they are arm warmers for my big baby.

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Look at that curl pattern

When I started going natural I did not think I had a curl pattern. The longer my grew the more curls I began to see. So this is me second time doing a wash n go I co washed and raked a whole bunch of prostyle clear ice in my hair while it was dripping wet. I liked the way it came out but it was crunchy. So my next feat is this cute style but have it nice and soft. Shidanaturals is soft and moving. I haven't got the right product combination or budget to get the right combonation but I will get there because prayer works. 

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I did my own kinky twists

First I did my daughters  hair then I said why not and did my hair too.  I did flat twists in the front and singles in the back. Got to keep lelas head tied up or she won't make it to the end of march. Yesterday I woe a low ponytail with my cadet hat. You could not tell me anything. Need to work on a stylish bun so  when I take my hat off. Anyway I like it. How am I going to wear it next month. Trying to keep it braided until july. Going for shoulder length by july.

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It is cute

I did nine rows now the fun part handles and lining.

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It came out better

Yesterday I raked the gel with my fingers this time I combed it through. It is a puff today maybe the earrings helped. All I know is do it with my fingers next time. I think I used more gel too. It has more curl definition on the right side than the left.

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My wash n go

I  like it but it could be better. Do not use pro style two use eco styler I am not sure if I should use oil and if so what kind that will not cause the eco styler to flake? My hoops help alot as well. I love my 2.50 earrings. So rewash it tonight or in the morning and reapply gel in the morning cuz still not sure how to maintain  a wash n go will find out tomorrow night.

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Kinky twists

I am going to give it a go on the edges I only have one pack of hair wish me luck.

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Sister shopper

My sister wants a basket weave shopper did not think I was going to be able to make another one of these but enoug time has passed and I am alright. It is going to take another ball I am only going to do ten row I am on row five so pretty good. Still have not swatched for the shawls.

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First made to order shopper

My sister has ordered a shopper and two sweater shawls. I need to swatch for her shawl she needs it bigger than the pattern calls for and you know that I only made the shawl once. Here I go.

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Eureka

He said and I quote Thank u I tried it on yesterday Lela gave it to me its good I luv it 

Side note my boss wants one but he wants his tighter 

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Down but not out

I used vanna's choice size 5 needles. Only did 6 rows of ribbing and did not quite complete second repeat of the chart (left off the last cable) I don't even know if it fits. Not sure if it is too his liking or not. Any who I did something.

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I am so sad

I am so sad. I made two hats and neither one fits my husband. Who I made them for. So now I have nothing for valentines day :( 

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Still celebrating us

It feel just right on my head I really hopes it fit his head. I want akelly green one . Next month and I have looked up how to line it so it will not itch me. Yay me!

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Two at a time

I am trying to complete two dontae's by monday. I like what hallmark said about valentines day celebrating us so I am making a hat for the both of us. 

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It is so teeny

I did half dc because I knew I did not have enough yarn and it came out so small it is oh so cute. 

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Knitting journal

Mama vera said make a photo album of my projects. I combined my new found bookelt making skills kathryn ivy knitting journal work sheets and viola knitting and crochet journal. 

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Striped clutch!

I only had one ball of lambs pride cotton fleece so I made the pattern with 14 rnds only and t rows of sc around the mouth and sides now I need a bag frame. 

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Finally started my dontae

I am making the dontae for my husband for valentines day. Never knew he wanted a hat or scarf till I started making them for myself then he says I sure could use a hat and scarf. So here you go. Let me get to it.

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My spring bag

I have started my hawiian sky bag! It will be the same pattern as the striped bag but solid. I want wooden handles just like coleens I hope joanns has another pair. I have just the lining fabric. Same as my oval bag which I haven't finished. I need to make another bag for my store. Got to get on the ball need some extra scrilla. 

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Omg

These dungarees for a premature baby were easy! My first pair I made straight by the pattern baby weight yarn keyplate 2. Next pair is key plate 4 and worsted weight. That should be big enough can't wait to see! Now I am excited.

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Look who is doing lace!

This is a very small sample of the gull lace. I am working my way up to do my infinity scarf. If I do my math correct I can make the pine forest baby blanket on the machine.

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Another striped bag

Using leftover comfort I am making a purple one I am putting the sp1 in between I did not have that last time. I want a red one for teshia and a aqua green one for myself this summer.

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For Starters

The starcrossed cowl was a bust. Should have given it my full attention. I am subscribed to alexanderbond on youtube and while she was snowed in she did four videos I did some responses. I did the chunky two strand twist (the pic it is the left over) I also played in some makeup. It came out great! my hair did too. I am using a mix of shea butter and curl activator. The mixture is a bit clumpy but it does the job my hair is soft and moist all week! When I remake it I will use the curl activator in the bottle. That does not get clumpy. I am really enjoying my hair looking forward to july for my first press and curl! I did trim my hair too when I did my chunky two strand twists. My curls look so crisp.

Star crossed cowl

I am finally making this cowl I will post a pattern right after I finish. Same as the hat cast on 72 work in the round three cable repeats end with ribbing. I am not sure how prominent the cables will be with this yarn and I have to line it with I am thinking jersey knit because this yarn has 10% wool and itches my neck like noones business.

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Challah infinity scarf

I love this scarf you just make six of these. Can't get any better than this.

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Jan 2011

My hair growth so far I am about to wash out my conditioner. I would like to save up and buy a huetiful hair steamer. Check out the length of the twists. As a matter of fact check out the twist I got twist! I will have a fabulous head shot come july even april is when I big chopped. 

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My maxwell look

All puffed out I think I could go out like this. Nah.

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Not deep enough

I made this tam on the machine and you see it just sits on the top of my head. Don't mind the nappy hair I am on vacation. Took down the sew in because my scalp was itching too bad. Currently  I am deep conditioning my hair. Anyway I am proud of two things concerning this tam. I did a circular creation. My first and seam as you go. I but the ribbing on as I knit the hat ( knit the rib first). So it was not a complete waste.

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Baby starcrossed toboggan

It is almost finished. I used 63 sts (a multiple of 9 that was close to a small thrope) and size 5 needles. I am loving the way it came out. Over the break I have another pattern I am going to try.

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The curls

The curls make my hand knits and crochet items look great. My hat never looked cuter!

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My first sew in

I did a sew in weave last night. The cost 10. Sewing in hair is not as easy as you tube makes it look. I did not do a closure. I tried and it did not look right. I really could be so much better bit know if I keep trying it will. And at 10 for 2 bags I won't give up

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It is complete

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I have a new love

Debora aka dimples made a non slouchy star crossed hat and it knits up real quick I am halfway through the second repeat of cables I will be done in a little while. Already thinking the next colors.

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Whew!

I am finally finished. It took me much longer than I wanted but it is finally done gifts for the grand parents and great grandparents. Need to make my sisters some. 

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Accessorize the jacket

I got a cream jacket on sat on sunday I was making scarves to match. I made the fluffy scarf from the lion brand site the pattern calls for t&q but I used three strands of worsted. Two cream and one purple varigated. Did all that and it looks better with my purple pea coat and not my cream jacket. But not to worry my enterlac scarf looks better with the cream coat than the pea coat. Go figure.

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Then there were two

These are the two I made for my co workers aunt. So now I can get back to my wrap. No. I was teaching my supervisor how to crochet and she was determined to make a hat without asking for help. It did not go so well and now I am making another cadet hat. At least it is not for me. I still need to make leons dontae hat I am going to finish my wrap. Same thing happened last year christmas crafting for others takes up most of december then I need a break then I get back on it. Now that I think about a red cadet or cabled hat to go with my cream christmas jacket would be great. Ever since I got that coat I have been craving red accessories for it.

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She loved it

She loved her bag. The thing is she wanted a bag I made a long time ago. I need to see if she still wants it. If she knew that bag is not made as well as the gold bag. Anyway just glad she wanted a bag

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No More Christmas Card Dilema

What card will I make this year? Last year I took so long deciding, my Christmas cards turned into Happy New Year’s cards.

Not this year. I am going to use Shutterfly for my Christmas cards. It is a great place for cards, invitations and gifts. All I have to do is take a picture. The plan is to dress up, go to the mall and use their decorations. That is what I did for Mekhi’s first Christmas.

Then pick from Shutterfly’s great collection.I can do the same thing for invitations.
My thought for Mekhi’s third birthday party invitations is to use three pictures from ages one to three and go from there. Select a cute invite already put together and excellently arranged and use the same card for thank you cards use photo cards and a picture from the birthday party and change the wording. But what can you do about gift ideas?
I am doing photo calendars for all of grandparents

and natural hair journals for my girls that took the plunge and went natural. Decorate the journals with an inspirational quote like, “There is no greater beauty than the real you.”

I will have cards and gifts done with time to spare!
When I decided to use Shutterfly I did not know how handy they were. Did you know they will mail it for you? Get out of town! So if you are in a bind for christmas photo cards try shutterfly. Now it is onto picture taking.

Cabled hat still in action!

Man I made this a two years ago she comes in today said I need two before christmas.

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Finally put buttons on it

I made it over a year ago and I just now put buttons on it and gave it to the person who asked me for it.

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I am excited

I can't wait to sew this up tonight. Have to get some sewing machine needles  at lunch when I get the children settled it is on.

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