Showing posts with label infinity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label infinity. Show all posts

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Knitted Infinity Scarves

I've said it before and I'll say it again....infinity scarves are a HOT item right now. 

In fact I'm surprised it took us all so long to catch on; living through a Canadian winter you practically wrap a sleeping bag around your head to keep warm...(not really) but a circular scarf with no end that you wrap and wrap...with no ends flapping around...genius!!

I have an Etsy Shop WonderbunnieDesigns, and I have had a heck of a time
keeping it stocked with scarves.

They are all knitted by me, with two types of yarn knitted together. That gives more oomph and  'oooh' factor. Cozy and warm; you can loop it once, or twice around - it can go up to your ears if you like.

Care is simply wash by hand, mild detergent and lay flat to dry.

Like any natural fiber, if it stretches out, simply wash, lay it flat, and stretch it back to it's shape whilst drying.

Here are some designs I have made, some are in the shop and some sell out as quick as I post them!

"Purple Multi Mix" indoors lighting

"Purple Multi Mix"
"Autumn Mix" Brown & Multi mix

"Purple Multi Mix"
"Not So Plain Jane" Chocolate Brown. Goes with Everything!
"Not so Plain Janes" are also available in: Rich Purple, Soft Bright Yellow, Blackest Black, Navy, White, Medium Orange, Dark Green, Soft Pink and Hot Pink (shown), Dark Chocolate Brown (shown) and Cranberry (shown).

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Hot Pink "Not so Plain Jane"


"Natural Blends" Barley & Taupe
"Natural Blend"




"Barley Brown" Chocolate and Variegated Barley/Natural
"Barley Brown"
"Northern Lights" Gorgeous Blues, purples, greens mix with navy blue.

"Northern Lights"



"Stormy" Silver metallic blend with deep green, sea blues, dark blue

"Stormy"

 
"Winter Wheat" Taupe & Off white


Close up of "Winter Wheat"


"Sequin Green Mix"
"Sequin Green Mix" dark green yarn & multi


More to come... Keep an eye on the Etsy shop!

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Easy Cotton Infinity Scarf...and a tutorial!

They're everywhere.
Infinity scarves. Don't resist. You can't resist. You really shouldn't anyway.

As a former fashion consultant; let me tell ya. A scarf can really update your outfit, make a statement, and change your look in one of the easiest possible ways.
Check it out.
A simple 3/4 sleeve T is instantly updated.
As you prolly already know...I am in LOVE with the "Outlander" TV series.
It inspired me to knit up some infinity scarves like a maniac recently.
See? Look how happy wearing a scarf makes you.


But indoors it's sometimes too warm to wear a bulky knit; or you want something a little less...well, knitted.

So here's the solution - you'll see these everywhere in Blogland & also in the malls.

A super light, easy wear scarf, that still does the job of keeping you cozy.

You can use any light weight fabric you like; I recommend voile, cotton or lawn, or anything else you'd prefer. You could even use several kinds, get creative...make a patchwork scarf!

I chose two contrasting prints of fine Indian cotton.



1. Choose two fabrics.

2. Cut one of each fabric - 9 inch by 72 inches.


3. Placing RIGHT sides together; sew using a 1/4 seam along both sides. Sew one end closed, and stopping the seam one inch from the top on both sides of the other end.


4.  Press seams, then turn scarf right-side-out.


5.  Press seams flat; insert a long knitting needle, or coat hanger, or dowel rod or whatever else you have on hand ( I used my long Omnigrid Ruler)  to get that side seam nice and crisp.
Turn the scarf back right sides out.

"Pinch" the edges of the scarf tightly so you can get a crisp edge.

6. Once you've gotten nice crisp edges; on your flat surface, either iron down or finger press down a half inch hem on the ends you left open. Do this by folding down one edge and folding down the other, pressing overtop to ensure they are the same. You're going to tuck in the sewn closed end into your open end.


7. Fold the scarf in half, tucking the sewn closed end into the open end flap. Pin in place.

The pattern makes it hard to see; so I wrote on the photo for ya.


8. You can either whipstich the end closed or what I did - which is sew a narrow topstitch to close and then do a decorative stitch overtop.



Et voila! Your scarf is pret a porter and loops well; two or even three times!
Two loop!

Three Loop!
Now go! 


Go and accessorize! 


Saturday, November 9, 2013

Holiday time....again?!?

Annnnd it's HOLIDAY time again!!!

Unbelievable how fast time moves.

What with the move and the new job; I simply haven't had time to sew. And also it doesn't help I haven't even really unpacked my sewing room....but I have found time to acquire new fabric...:D

Crappy pic; I used my puter cam. There's my arm!
I have been working on knitting some of those 'infinity' scarves for Christmas gifts; I've been using the Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick so I can get 4 or 5 finished before Christmas.
I'm adding in a skein of Patons' Sequin Lace to make it extra soft & sparkly; and if I have time might sew in some extra sparkly beads I have kicking around somewhere.







 Today also started my test baking. I test out new recipes or mess with my old ones; and I just like to try them out before I give them out. Heh. Today was peanut butter fudge...omg. Sugar rush!

I tried Sally's recipe and it is SO good. And SO easy you won't beleive it. I've tried so many of her recipes and haven't gone wrong ever! I've never met her but I love having her (in blog form lol) in my kitchen as we cook.

Oh dear....someone's been muching
Here's the link: Sally's Baking Addiction Blog.   I added Reese's Pieces to mine; so yummy!

That's all in my world...dishes are done, movie is on, kitty is purring....couch potato time!


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WIPS:  New Christmas quilt to brighten up Mom's room at her home. It's pretty dull in there.

Top secret gift for someone who may (or may not) read this; and so, it shall remain a secret. But there will be one to keep and two to give.

Um...there's a few other WIPS that I haven't unpacked yet so....