Ladybug Knits

Craft Shows - September 2011

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Craft Show season is coming up....this is where you can find Ladybug knits inc in the month of September!

September 17-18 Portage Park, Chicago, Illinois

September 24-25 Beardstown Fall Festival, Beardstown, Illinois

Come out and enjoy!

New Endeavors

2011-08-10T15:23:00.002-04:00

I have a page started on Face Book.... its ladybug knits inc....so check it out and like it and become a fan!

I also have a pinterest page going...ladybugknitsinc is where you can find me there.

And....an Etsy.com account...again ladybug knits inc is where you can find me. Nothing is up there yet....getting an inventory going and finding the time to post things up there and learning more about the site. Will keep this posted when I have the other sites really up and going.

I also have a few craft shows in the month of September....will post the schedule when I know it!

Beaded Scarf

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This is the scarf I will be teaching.

Bead Knitting Class

2010-10-07T13:24:00.002-04:00

I'm going to be teaching a Bead Knitting Class in Bremen, Indiana on November 21st and 28th.

There will be two different classes being taught, one is a knitted scarf and the other is the bracelet in the picture above.

If interested please contact: http://www.loftartstudio.com/

that site will have all the information on it you will need. :)

2010-10-07T12:29:00.003-04:00

This is baby Charlie....my nephew...he is sporting an adorable knit hat!

Its two squares sewn together and tied off on the top.

Bead Knitting

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Bead Knitting. Used with size 0000 needles.

Felted hat and mittens

2008-12-31T20:53:00.001-05:00

felted hats and mittens are so super warm and cozy!!! They knit up HUGE but wash (felt) down to normal size! 100% wool is used.

Knitted Socks

2008-12-31T20:51:00.001-05:00

Knitted socks....there is nothing like them in the world. They are by far a tricky thing to make, but oh so much fun!

2008-12-31T20:39:00.001-05:00

These are little clutches that were made with super fine yarn and size 2 needles. they are fast and easy and fun to make. they are great for proms, weddings or just a great little accessory!

Bead Crochet

2008-12-31T20:34:00.003-05:00

These are some of the first bead crochet bracelets i've ever made. they were used with size 6 and 8 beads. they either have a magnetic clasp or a toggle. they are crocheted in a tube and are super fun to wear!

Baby sweater and Hats

2008-12-31T20:29:00.002-05:00

This is the first ever baby sweater i've ever made. I loved how it turned out the primary color pallet are perfect for a new little baby, boy or girl. The hats match the colors so its great for any little girl or boy.

Update

2008-12-31T20:25:00.004-05:00

I've been busy with craft shows that time has gotten away from me a little bit. I will be posting pictures from other projects i have completed in the past. The holidays too have kept me a little busy too. Knitting is just so much fun though!!! :-)

Sheldon - Stage Two The Body

2008-08-24T22:02:00.005-04:00

This is the second stage of sheldon. The Body. he looks little like a fish. You increase and then decrease for his neck and then start to increase again for his head. Yes his head is a little bigger than his body, dont ask me why, thats just how the orginal gal decided to make him. I am almost to the point where I can stuff him and then finish his head and then finish stuffing him. His body is knitting up very quickly and you wouldnt think it would since you use size 3 needles, in the round. I am happy to say i am finally getting used to the needles and them getting in my way. Hopefully soon I should have his body finished. I will be posting more pictures as I continue to work on him.

I've enjoyed knitting him this far, I cant wait to see how he actually turns out. This is the first time I've made a toy and I am nervous that its not going to work out. But I have faith seeing he is looking good so far. :-)

Sheldon - Stage One The Tail

2008-08-24T21:54:00.004-04:00

This is my first time ever using double point needles. I am making Sheldon the turtle. He was first seen on Knitty.com and now knitpicks.com has a kit to make him. The kit is only 20 bucks and has everything (the yarn, not the needles) to make one Sheldon and some "costumes" for him.

I thought I would take pictures at different points so you can see how sheldon looks at different stages of life. I haven't found a sheldon site yet that has done something like this.

This first picture is of his "butt" you work from tail to head. Its a quick knit, once you get the hang of the double point needles. Which it did take me a while, maybe a few rows to get used to having needles all over the place. and there is also a picture of the top to show what it looks like.

T-Shirt Blanket

2008-08-03T16:35:00.002-04:00

This is my T-Shirt Blanket. I wanted to save all these old t-shirts but didn't want to actually save the shirts, so I cut out all the cool parts and sewed them together. The back is ice skating fleece. It was super fun to make, and I would totally make another one in a heart beat. I think its a great way to save something special and meaningful! :-)

Beads, Beads, Beads.....

2008-05-18T18:21:00.003-04:00

I've dabbled in making glass beads the past few months. I LOVE it. They are so much fun to make and to play with. I've made more that aren't on here. We all know beads can be super expensive at times, and not all the time we can find something we like, or that is unique enough, well these beads are all that. I enjoy making beads with dots on them...I wasn't very good at the lines, but the dots, I got really good at.

Basic Hat

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This is just a basic hat. Easy and fun to make!

The Pattern....

Cast On 68-72 stitches

Brim - knit 2, Purl 2 (8 rows)

Body - Knit in Stockinet stitch for 8-10 inches (depending on the size you are making)

Top - Knit 2 together to end

Purl

Knit 2 together to end

Purl

Leave stitches on the needle, draw string through the live stitches and sew up seam.

This can also be made on a circular needle, but I like making them on straight needles.

Kitten

2008-05-10T21:38:00.005-04:00

My kitten thinks he is a puppy....he is fascinated by the toilet and every time someone flushes it, he is right there checking it out. Occasionally we find him like this...yes thats right he is drinking the water from the toilet. He is a strange kitten, but a super cuddly one too.....

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Clutches

2008-04-28T19:23:00.004-04:00

These little clutches are great for weddings or prom. These were made for a friend for her wedding. They were made with size 2 needles and any type of yarn, this is the patons brilliance. about 7 inches across or 54-56 stitches. this whole clutch is done in garter stitch.

Start with 4 sts

Knit 2 rows

knit 2 yarn over knit to end.

Repeat this pattern (knit 2, yarn over, knit to end) until you reach about 7 inches across.

Knit in Garter stitch until it measures 10 inches from the flap.

sew up sides and add button.

I lined mine to add a little pizzaz and a punch of color.

Bead Crochet

2008-04-28T19:20:00.002-04:00

Bead Crochet....can be done with any size, shape of seed beads. This bracelet was made with size 6 seed beads and a tougher thread type of cord. You need a "g" (the steal kind) crochet hook.

Bead Knitting

2008-04-28T19:07:00.004-04:00

Bead knitting....done with size "0000" knitting needles. Size 6 beads and metallic thread. This has a lot a pattern to it, but you can do a basic one too! Fun to make!