Grumperina

 

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Finally blocked! The scarf came out a bit small, only about 51″ across the top and 24″ deep, and also didn’t soften after blocking as much as projects made from other linen yarns have. But this was my experiment in crocheting with linen, which I really enjoyed, and I’m not so worried that the finished scarf is less than ideal. . . . Pattern is Dragon Belly Shawl by @mijocrochet, crocheted with @habutextiles XS-55 L25/3 linen (100% laceweight linen, 137g = about 3 skeins, 04 Tea Green), using size D/3.0mm @cloverusa crochet hook. . . . #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #clovercrochet #crochetersofIG #linen #habutextiles #crochetedshawl #linenshawl #dragonbellyshawl #mijocrochet

A post shared by Grumperina (@_grumperina_) on Oct 28, 2018 at 12:21pm PDT

 

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Sonya insisted on a variety of poses to show you her new tee! It came out… okay. Main complaint is that the sleeves are too narrow – and I got the seam allowance correct on that part! The neck opening is a bit wide/scooped, but that’s my own fault for futzing the seam allowance. . . . This is size 2, which I chose based on the finished chest circumference, which indeed works. But the shoulders and sleeves seem too tight. I wish sewing patterns would share additional/all finished dimensions, not just chest circumference, length from shoulder, etc. . . . Pattern is #favtee by @patternsforpirates#patternsforpirates #p4p. Fabric is knit jersey by @pattyyoung for @rileyblakedesigns, #acornvalley collection #pattyyoung #modkid #rileyblakedesigns, purchased at my local fabric shop @crosscutsewingco #crosscutsewing.

A post shared by Grumperina (@_grumperina_) on Oct 21, 2018 at 2:28pm PDT

 

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I made such a rookie mistake, you guys. I attached the neckband and was like, hmm… that looks so dainty, it can’t be right. ????????????????? . . . You see, when the pattern says “1/2″ seam allowance” that is NOT THE SAME as making sure your serger is nipping off 1/2″ with the blade! . . . So far, I’ve made this mistake on the shoulder seams and the neckband. Not worried about the neckband so much (and it will look better once I top stitch it with the coverlock), but the shoulder seams will affect the armscye and setting in the sleeves. I am still hopeful that the shirt can fit, however. . . . Pattern is #favtee by @patternsforpirates #patternsforpirates #p4p. Fabric is knit jersey by @pattyyoung for @rileyblakedesigns, #acornvalley collection #pattyyoung #modkid #rileyblakedesigns, purchased at my local fabric shop @crosscutsewingco #crosscutsewing. Much fussy-cutting on this one to make sure the foxes were centered; so much so that I ran out of yardage and pieced the neckband together from two strips.

A post shared by Grumperina (@_grumperina_) on Oct 21, 2018 at 6:34am PDT

 

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I sewed a thing to wear! I don’t often make things like this – it’s a time issue, sewing is not portable like knitting. But this was a great project to continue to learn how to use my #serger and #coverlock. The pattern is #laundrydaytee by @lovenotions (psstt… there’s a way to get this pattern for free!). The fabric is a rayon/spandex blend from @joann_stores. . . . Some good things about this project: ?? good shape ?? nicely written and formatted pattern ?? looks flattering ?? fabric color is lovely and hides a multitude of sins and stains ?? tons of use of serger and coverlock. TBH, I finally figured out my coverlock with this project. . . . Some bad things about this project: ?? the stabilizing tape in shoulders is too itchy for me to wear. I just can’t. Lasted 15 minutes (Dritz Stay Tape) ?? doesn’t fit well at top – too big. Armscye too deep. Neckline too deep and too wide. Shoulders too far apart. Slips off my body. I likely need to make everything above the bust a size smaller. ?? hated the rayon/spandex blend. Hated working with it, don’t love wearing it, either. I realize I like a sturdier fabric. . . . #sewing #sewersofinstagram #tshirtpattern #brother1034d #brother1034dserger #brother2340cv

A post shared by Grumperina (@_grumperina_) on Oct 11, 2018 at 3:42pm PDT

I’ve been having a little bit of work done on my website (and please let me know if you come across anything wonky), and so, in the meantime, have been mostly posting on Instagram. If you aren’t on Instagram already, I highly recommend it. I think it’s a great platform to connect and talk about crafting. As the popularity of blogs continues to wane, it’s Instagram where I end up spending most of my time connecting with other crafters.

And so, I posted the pictures of the last two projects I completed on Instagram – a knitted stuffed toy, Little Giraffe, and the August installment of the Cozy Blue Stitch Club.

 

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Look at that sweet, sweet face! I don’t often knit stuffed toys, but wanted to make one for a little boy due to be born in a few weeks! I love how this giraffe turned out! . . . Pattern is “Little Giraffe” by @susanbanderson, knit using @berrocoyarn Vintage in Gingham and Mochi. I didn’t modify the pattern, and he came out about 13.5” tall. The pattern was excellently-written, by the way, as you would expect. . . . #knitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #stuffedanimals #berroco #berrocoyarn #berrocovintage #littlegiraffe

A post shared by Grumperina (@_grumperina_) on Sep 22, 2018 at 2:33pm PDT

 

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Almost a month behind, perhaps because those chain stitches took such a loooong time (and ate up a ton of yarn – I had to buy a second floss!). I painted the hoop copper – love it. I love how such a cheap and quick investment makes such a HUGE difference! I’m going to wait ‘till the October shipment to decide whether I want to do September (birds) or October first ?. . . . #cozybluestitchclub #embroidery #modernembroidery #embroiderersofinstagram #embroiderersofig #sunembroidery

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