All Wound Up

@Rollo1 (16679)
Boston, Massachusetts
June 8, 2016 4:47pm CST
That's how I have been for the last couple of weeks - all wound up in yarn and making things for my niece's baby shower. Well, the gifts are now delivered and I am finding myself wondering what to crochet, or knit, or loom. I made a teddy bear, a little flirty octopus, a couple of pairs of booties (one pair in hi-top converse sneaker style) and a jellyfish with long tendrils. Well, that one is for the mother, she is the one who wanted a jellyfish. I made the jellyfish with cotton yarn, and apparently it's meant to be something you hang up for kids to dry their hands on. I really like that idea and may turn my bathroom decor all "under the sea" with lots of marine creatures hanging about. Of course, I may not do any of that as I have succumbed to the desire for a new sock loom and have ordered one which will arrive in two days. I had better get cracking on this baby sweater I am loom knitting.
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
9 Jun 16
oh my.. i love the octopous very much. i love the color too.
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joy
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
10 Jun 16
you picked the perfect one for it. im honestly in love with it.
AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Jun 16
I had to work with the colors I had, luckily, I think they worked well.
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Jeanne Marie
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
9 Jun 16
How adorable!!! What a nice job you do!!! Lucky baby!!!
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Jun 16
I was just glad that no one else made homemade items, so at least they have that distinction.
Jeanne Marie
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
9 Jun 16
@Rollo1 Even in a pile of homemade items these would stand out! I love the Octopus especially!
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
9 Jun 16
You sound so very industrious. I like the cute critters.
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Jun 16
I do keep busy, I just never seem to accomplish anything.
koopharper
@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
9 Jun 16
They look terrific. Nice to see some of your creative efforts.
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Jun 16
I need to do something creative at all times. Right now, it's a yarn obsession. But it could change at any moment.
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koopharper
@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
9 Jun 16
@Rollo1 I'm part of a very creative family. I understand the need.
Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Jun 16
So now we know why you are here so little. I love the octopus.
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Jun 16
I honestly don't know what I am doing lately. I have to get back here more.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
9 Jun 16
@Rollo1 Please do - we miss you.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Jun 16
I've just finished crocheting a couple of hair-bands. Your items look lovely.
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Jun 16
Crochet can really turn my hands into giant claws and it often is painful to do - but it is so much faster than knitting or looming and it's so much easier to shape items. I had to go with crochet for the stuffed toys.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Jun 16
@Rollo1 I'm sorry it causes you such pain. I love it because it's so much quicker.
Kevin
@kevin1877uk (36988)
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10 Feb 17
They are awesome :)
Irene Nevins
@irenen1 (228)
• New Bedford, Massachusetts
9 Jun 16
Didn't realize you're practically a neighbor. New Bedford here. Do you sell these online? Or flea markets?
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Jun 16
No, I have never made anything for sale - well, not since I was a teen, when I sewed halter tops for friends for some pocket money. I just get wound up in making things. Mostly socks, because my feet love the comfy feeling. I am actually on the North Shore, but figured Boston was close enough for identifying purposes, lol.
sofs
@sofssu (23662)
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17 Jun 16
That's a lot of knitting you have done. Pretty too. I am sure the mom to be will be pleased..
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (50262)
• United States
10 Jun 16
What lovely gifts they are. Your octopus reminds me of one my grandma made me.
Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
10 Jun 16
oh how precious you are knitting. I love knitted toys for little ones - they are soft and can be washed often
paigea
@paigea (36317)
• Canada
13 Jun 16
Those are very cute!
Jen
@polyxena (2628)
• Sturgis, Michigan
10 Jun 16
Way to go, I'd love to learn to knit and crochet, but I do love to loom knit.
Genipher
@Genipher (5405)
• United States
9 Jun 16
Wow! You have been busy! Every time I sit down to knit or quilt, one of the kiddos wants to crawl in my lap or mess with my machine. I suspect I won't be able to really get into crafting again until they're all teens...
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Jun 16
I used to crochet and knit from the time I was about 9 through my teens. But once I got working, had kids, etc., I never did again until about two years ago. I am glad I got back to it.
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suziecat7
@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
9 Jun 16
I love them. I need to get back to doing something crafty again.
Anna
@LadyDuck (471459)
• Switzerland
9 Jun 16
Your baby shower gifts look beautiful, I love the teddy bear. So you bought another loom. It seems you are taking pleasure in knitting.
Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jun 16
oh the cotton yarn thing, that sounds really neat, and I bet a bathroom done in that would be super cute