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smallpotatoknitwear · 11 months

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(Post written approximately a year ago, but all info is still accurate!!!)

Granny Hexagon Sweater #3

When I say I’ve been literally obsessed with these granny hexagon sweaters lately, I’m absolutely not kidding. I made this one for my friend Rachel, who absolutely loved it, thankfully. She gave me a list of colors for yarn that she was interested in for a sweater, and none of them are actually in this yarn, but I found it and went “Rachel will love this”, so I sent her a photo of it along with all of the other yarns I had found that actually matched the colors she gave me, and this is the one she chose! I’m so glad she did, too, because it’s an absolutely perfect color selection for her, and suits both her and her personality perfectly. However, these photos make me incredibly sad, as they absolutely do not capture the true colors of the finished item, which are far more vibrant.

For this sweater, I continued using the alterations I made to the PassioKnits tutorial linked in my first sweater post, namely altering the structure of the granny stripe sections ever so slightly, and knitting the cuffs of the sweater. I also (accidentally) chained two in the front corners on the sweater border, making them longer and pointier than the other two sweaters I’ve made so far, but I actually like the look, and there weren’t so many rows on the border that they warped the corners too badly, so I decided to leave them as they were instead of ripping and redoing the border. I used approximately seven skeins of Red Heart Super Saver Stripes in Fruity Stripe, a US size K crochet hook for the body, US size I crochet hook for the border, and US size 8 knitting needles for the cuffs of the sleeves.

(P.S. peek under the cut for Loki’s opinion on this sweater)

#granny hexagon #granny hexagon sweater #granny hexagon cardigan #sweater #cardigan #crochet #original post #handmade #small potato knitwear #spk

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thehookandspindle · 2 years

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Welcome! What I'm Working On #1

This post was originally created 1-2-22.

Hello there, and welcome to the Hook and Spindle! My name is Beatrice. I am a student of ancient languages, a cat lover, and an avid fiber artist. I primarily crochet and spin on a drop spindle, though I occasionally knit as well. I am starting this blog primarily because I want to track a goal I have set for 2022–I want to crochet a blanket every month this year. I’ll be posting weekly progress updates for each blanket, and maybe I will end up posting other content as well. I’m excited to see where this goes!

So, why have I set this goal for myself in the first place? I have a couple reasons. The first is simple: I like to crochet! I want to make more room in my intense student schedule to do what I love and to create. Setting a concrete goal like this at the beginning of the year will allow me to spend more time crocheting without the guilt that comes from the constant sense that I “should” be doing something else. I hope that the feeling of productivity from fulfilling a goal will help me to allow myself to enjoy my free time.

Secondly, I want this project to give me a sense of purpose. I have struggled with depression for many years and it often leaves me feeling purposeless, useless, and extraneous. Having something to work towards will likely mitigate these feelings. Additionally, I don’t plan on keeping every blanket I make. I’m not sure what I will do with them, but whether I gift them to friends and family or donate them, I hope that the opportunity to give back to the people and communities that support me will leave me feeling fulfilled. Plus, writing about the project as I work will let me stretch my writing muscles in a non-academic setting!

I have chosen to make blankets for several reasons:

Blankets are useful and always needed

They are large enough projects that they present a true challenge

They make for easier gifts than most clothing items (no sizing issues!)

They are meant to be used, loved, and passed down.

With introductions out of the way, let me show you January’s blanket! I admit, I have cheated a bit and started this one in December. I’m not following a specific pattern for this one. I am crocheting 8.5in squares, using the linen stitch and working from the center out. I’m alternating skeins each round, which has left me with this fascinating stripey pattern. The yarn I’m using is the good ol’ Red Heart Super Saver in the colorway Fruity Stripe. I am aiming for 36 or 42 squares, which will leave me with a throw blanket measuring ~4’ x 4’ or 4’ x 5’. I currently have nine squares.

Thus far, I have managed to stay motivated. I am super excited about this project and my head is brimming with ideas. I have found so many great blanket patterns on Reddit and in magazines, and I can’t wait to get working on them. I also have some ideas for designing a blanket pattern–stay tuned!

The main factor that’s hindering my progress is wrist pain. If I want to be able to see this project through without my hand falling off, I might have to get a wrist brace and/or a more ergonomic hook. I am currently using a Clover Amour hook and a Clover Soft Touch hook–whichever one I grab first is the one I end up using. Both are a whole lot better than a straight aluminum hook, but they still aren’t great. I might have to bite the bullet and get a more expensive hook.

That’s all I have for now! Thanks for reading and stay tuned for next week’s update!

#crochet #blanket #crocheting #what i'm working on #blankets #crochet blanket #crochet blankets

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handorando · 4 years

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My county FINALLY decided to issue a stay at home order on Friday....after I told my job on Thursday I no longer felt comfortable working and to please remove me from the schedule for a week so I could self quarantine. I have asthma, I'm not about to get sick. That whole debacle is it's own story. Something positive in all this is that I have time to work on my own crochet project:

Ta-da! I'm making my own throw blanket. I'm getting into a pretty steady groove. I'm using Red Heart super saver stripes in the color Fruity Stripe and Caron simply soft in black. The tutorial I'm following is from Megan Makes Do on YouTube. She called it the Winnie Blanket. She uses different colors than what I'm using of course lol.

I wanted to do something with loud colors after doing several projects in dark colors. I wanted a pick me up from all the stress lately. I love how each hexagon has touches of different colors making each one unique. Maybe I'll finish by the end of this week. Fingers crossed.

Mr. Hoover says stay safe and don't forget to wash all eight of your feet.

#crochet #bjd photography #spider

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m7storytellercrochet · 6 years

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Completed Hat Projects for October 2018:

1 - Sunset in the Forest by Ray - Using Red Heart Super Saver in Black and Red Heart Stripes in Fruity Stripe (totally wrong name for this color...)

2-6 - Simple basic knit hats. #2 is for the lady w/pink hair that works at Wal-Mart, the purple/brown one is to be given away in Caron Cakes - Lilac Frosting. Pink and Red, White and Blue were made in Red Heart Super Saver in Camo Pink and Americana. Vote Red was Wal-Mart Mainstays in Heather Grey (the lighter one, I think) and Red Heart Super Saver in Burgundy. And red hat is Loops & Threads Impeccable in Burgundy.

#complete project #2018 craftiness #knitting #hats #stuff i made #red heart super saver #walmart mainstays yarn #caron cakes

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wdcornelison · 7 years

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A Quick Guide to Gluten Free Halloween Candy

When we started our gluten-free journey, I naively thought it would be somewhat easy. Yes, pre-packaged foods would be hard. Restaurants wouldn't be easy. Trying to find gluten free candy was not even on my radar.

Until Halloween and Christmas. There is something about the months of October, December, February, March, and April that bring out the candy.

We don't normally have candy in our house, and when we do, I put it in the pantry or cabinet so it's not the first thing we see and grab for. Just call me the mean mom. Ha!

I made a HUGE assumption that most candy would be okay because why in the world would it contain gluten.

Boy, was I wrong.

Before you buy any more candy, make sure to read this list to make sure it's safe. It's no fun to be glutened. Our favorite “safe” candy is the Yummy Earth lollipops. They are delicious, vegan, and gluten free! They were great motivators when we were potty training.

If you have friends and family looking for gluten free treats that your family can eat, or if you are looking for ideas of what to buy for a party where gluten free candy is needed, this is your list.

Remember that is list is not exhaustive. It's also subject to change given that manufacturers change their formulations and ingredients from time to time. Use it as a guide, but also read the labels.

Gluten Free Candy

Tootsie Roll Industries

Tootsie Rolls

Fruit Rolls

Junior Mints

Frooties

Dots

Tropical Dots

Crows

Cella's Milk Chocolate Covered Cherries

Cella's Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries

Junior Mints

Dubble Bubble

Charleston Chew

Junior Caramels

Tootsie Pops

Tootsie Peppermint Pops

Caramel Apple Pops

Fruit Smoothie Pops

Tropical Stormz Pops

Child's Play

Charms Blow Pops

Charms Super Blow Pops

Charms Pops

Zip-A-Dee-Mini Pops

Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy

Sugar Daddy Pops

Sugar Mama Caramels

Charms Squares

Charms Sour Balls

Charms Candy Carnival

Pops Galore

Andes

Sugar Babies

On their website, Tootsie Roll Industries also says that their confections are peanut free!

The Hershey Company

Almond Joy Candy – All Except Almond Joy Pieces Candy

Mounds

Hershey's Kisses

Hershey’s Hugs Candy

Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate Filled with Caramel

Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate Filled with Cherry Cordial Crème

Hershey’s Kisses Filled with Vanilla Crème

Hershey’s Kisses Dark Chocolate Filled with Mint Truffle

Hershey’s Kisses Pumpkin Spice Flavored Candies

Hershey’s Kisses Carrot Cake

Hershey’s Kisses Meltaway Milk Chocolates

Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate

Hershey’s Kisses Special Dark Mildly Sweet Chocolate

Hershey's Kisses – Candy Cane

Hershey's Kisses – Kiss Deluxe

Hershey's Kisses – Espresso

Hershey's Kisses Creamy Milk Chocolate

Hershey's Kisses Creamy Milk Chocolate with Almonds

Hershey's Nuggets

Hershey’s Nuggets Milk Chocolates

Hershey’s Nuggets Milk Chocolate with Almonds

Hershey’s Nuggets Special Dark Chocolate with Almonds

Hershey’s Nuggets Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate with Toffee and Almonds

Hershey's Nuggets Special Dark Chocolate

Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar

Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar (1.55oz only)

Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar with Almonds (1.45oz only)

Hershey's Special Dark Snack Bars

Hershey's Milk Duds

Heath Bars (all)

Payday Candy – All, including PayDay Snack Bites.

Reese’s Fast Break Bar

Reese’s Nutrageous BarReese's Bars

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – All Except Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Unwrapped Minis and Seasonal Shaped Item

Reese’s Pieces Candy – All Except Reese’s Pieces Eggs

Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Cups

Rolo® Caramels in Milk Chocolate Candies – All Except Rolo® Minis

Skor Toffee Bars – All

York Peppermint Patties – All Except York Pieces Candy, Sugar-Free Peppermint Patties, York Minis, and York Shapes (5 oz.)

Seasonal candy should be avoided as it is typically made on shared equipment and there is a risk of cross-contamination.

Nestlé USA

Butterfinger bars (fun size, singles, and share pack)

Goobers

Nips

Raisinets

Cranberry

Dark Chocolate

Toll House morsels and chunks

Baby Ruth

Bit-O-Honey

Milk Chocolate

SweeTARTS

Oh Henry!

Sno-Caps

Wonka Pixy Stix

Laffy Taffy

Wonka Lik-M-Aid Fun Dip

Wrigley

Creme Savers

Lifesavers

Skittles

Starburst

From their website, “While some Wrigley products may contain gluten, the majority of our products are gluten-free. In general, we avoid using ingredients that contain gluten where they serve no functional purpose or can be replaced by gluten-free alternatives; however, ingredients and formulas may vary between regions. When the use of ingredients containing gluten is critical to the product taste experience, we follow all labeling requirements to allow our consumers to make an informed choice. We always advise consumers who are concerned about food sensitivities to read the label and check with their doctor if they have questions.”

JellyBelly

“Jelly Belly jelly beans are gluten free, peanut free, dairy free, fat-free and vegetarian-friendly.”

Just Born

Mike and Ike Berry Blast

Mike and Ike Italian Ice

Mike and Ike Jolly Joes

Mike and Ike Lemonade Blends

Mike and Ike Original Fruits

Mike and Ike Redrageous

Mike and Ike Tangy Twister

Mike and Ike Tropical Typhoon

Mike and Ike Zours

Mike and Ike Jelly Beans

Mike and Ike Hot Tamales

Goldenberg's Vintage Peanut Chews

As for Peeps, check the packaging. If they are gluten-free, the packaging will state that.

Impact Confections Inc.

Carousel/Color-Blaster Pops

Lollipop Paint Shop

Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy

Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy Minis

Warheads Sour Chewy Cubes

Warheads Super Sour Double Drops

Warheads Super Sour Spray Candy

Warheads Sour Dippers

Melster Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow

Melster Compound-Coated Marshmallow

Melster Chocolate-Covered Creme Drops

Melster Compound Coated Creme Drops

Melster Salt Water Taffy

Melster Peanut Butter Kisses

Melster Circus Peanuts

Melster Sanded Marshmallow

Melster Coconut Toasties

NECCO®

Necco Wafers

Necco Chocolate Wafers

Candy House Candy Buttons

Canada Mint, Wintergreen and Spearmint Lozenges

Mary Jane

Mary Jane Peanutbutter Kisses (available for Halloween only)

Banana Splits Chews

Mint Julep Chews

Haviland Thin Mints, Wintergreen Patty, Nonpareils and Chocolate Stars

Skybar

Sweethearts (for Valentine's Day only)

Conversation Hearts (available for Valentine's Day only)

Mary Jane peanut butter kisses (for Halloween only)

Ferrara Candy Company

Bob's Candy Canes

Brach's Candy Canes

Atomic Fireballs

Black Forest gummies

Ferrara gummies

Sathers gummies

Trolli gummies

Gum Drops

Orange Slices

Bob's Sweet Stripes

Boston Baked Beans

Brach's Wild ‘N Fruity Gummi Worms

Brach's Cinnamon Disks/Imperials

Brach's Conversation Hearts

Brach's Lemon Drops

Cherry Sours

Ferrara Fruit Snacks

Black Forest Fruit Snacks

Trolli Fruit Snacks

Gumballs

Jawbreakers

Jelly Beans

Juju's

Jujy's

Lemonheads

Lemonheads & Friends Conversation Hearts

Tropical Chewy Lemonhead

Chewy Lemonhead & Friends

Berry Chewy Lemonhead

Cherryhead

Grapehead

Now & Later

Red Hot's

Making Gluten Free Candy Buying Less Scary

Did you realize there were so many candy brands? I hope this list has made candy shopping a little less scary. If you have any questions about whether a candy is gluten-free or not, call the 1-800 number on the packaging. With the manufacturing code, they should be able to tell you exactly where the product was manufactured and whether it the ingredients are gluten-free or not.

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smallpotatoknitwear · 3 years

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Quarantine Blanket #9: Tilt-a-Whirl Quilt

Wellllll, I didn’t quite get this blanket finished by 4/10, but at least it’s done! As much of a pain as this blanket was—mostly in regards to weaving in ends and having to block all of the squares and piecing together (AKA most aspects of the blanket)—I really enjoyed working on it, and I absolutely love how it came out! It was also great to work the entire body of the blanket in HDCs, a stitch I don’t use particularly often, and I learned the Herringbone HDC stitch for the border! I already talked about it a little in one of my WIP posts, but for this blanket, I used the Tilt-a-Whirl pattern from Yarnspirations, but changed colors for the striped squares, and added the border of solid grey squares because I was trying to use scraps for the blanket and didn’t have enough to do the whole thing. The border is 13 rows of Herringbone HDC, which was really just to add to the size of it, since it only wound up being about 4.5x5ish when it was all put together.

If I could change one thing about how I made this blanket, I would have sewn the pieces together instead of crocheting them. For one thing, crocheting them together took absolutely forever, and wound up looking bunched and messy, which is a little less than ideal. I’m pretty sure it’ll stretch and even out once it’s used, but until then, it’ll make me a little sad. If I could change a second thing, it would be how I did the corners on the border—for some reason, and I’m really not sure what it was, I did the corners by doing two stitches, chaining two, and doing two more stitches in each corner, and then repeating that in each chain two space for the entire border, meaning that each row added 16 stitches to the total count. This ended up making the corners elongated and pointy, which I actually think looks kind of cool, except for that it makes the border ripple a little. Again, stretching out with use, yada yada—it’ll be fine eventually!

Yarn used for this blanket:

Pink: Loops & Threads Impeccable in Lippy

Purple: Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo in Amethyst

Orange: Red Heart Super Saver in Flame

Yellow: Caron One Pound in Sunflower

Grey: Red Heart Super Saver in Charcoal (also used for piecing blanket together)

Yarn used for the border:

Variegated: Red Heart Super Saver Stripes in Fruity Stripe

Grey: Red Heart Super Saver in Charcoal

Yellow: Caron One Pound in Sunflower

For the border, I did:

One row of single crochet around in Fruity Stripe.

Six rows (about two skeins) of herringbone half-double crochet in Fruity Stripe.

One row of herringbone half-double crochet in Charcoal.

Three rows of herringbone half-double crochet in Fruity Stripe.

Two rows of herringbone half-double crochet in Charcoal.

One row of herringbone half-double crochet in Sunflower.

I used a US size I/5.5mm hook for the whole blanket.

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