Show & Tell: Jersey Infinity Scarf

Hello There!

Apparently, I am on a jersey/knit fabric project streak. I made doll diapers last time, and I have another project coming up.

I fell in love with this fabric, but I had no idea what to do with it. It was quite spendy, so I decided not to buy it. Then I found it in the clearance rack a few weeks later. I bought two yards and put it in a drawer. It's super soft.

I decided I needed to do something with it. I have always wanted an infinity scarf and my daughter has started wearing my clothes at 2 years, so I decided to make matching scarves. I also had enough scraps to make her a stretchy headband.

Super easy project. I simply cut lengthwise down the two yards of fabric...my scarf is 7 inches wide and my daughter is five. Her scarf is 12 or so inches shorter. 

My daughter's scarf. 

My scarf. (Please ignore the fact I look like hell. I do, after all, have a newborn at home)

The scarf.

The headband from the scrap material.

 

This was the look I first got when I asked her to be my model. Not. Impressed.

 

I picked the title "Dabbling Crafter" for a reason!

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I don't quite have any projects to post, because I decided to start 10 at one time and they are all taking a while to finish. (I just finished painting the craft room & fabric cabinet...working on the chair and desk and an ottoman) However, I thought I would pass along my newest hobby. I've tried knitting and crocheting in the past....and lets say that I didn't continue down that path for long. In fact I'm not sure if I even got 2 stitches done.

Someone I worked with suggested that I try something called "Knifty Knitters"...it's loom knitting. I got some looms and I've so far made two hats. They aren't going to win any awards anytime soon, but they do the trick.


Knifty Knitter Looms

Through a bit of careful googling, I found Isela Phelps. She is a younger gal that wrote a book (that I now own) called "Loom Knitting Primer: a Beginner's Guide to Loom Knitting." She also runs the blog "Loom Knitting." She has fun modern designs and explains everything really well (even with video!)


Great book for loom knitting


My first knitted hat!

So, I'll continue to try to make some hats, maybe venture into blankets....maybe if I get crazy I'll try a sweater...for the baby of course.

Paperback Swap!

Paperback Swap

I have always had a bit of a reading “problem.” I have devoured books since I was in second grade and read my first “Sweet Valley Kids” book. I spent a large majority of my childhood hiding under my covers and reading with a flashlight long after my bedtime. My love of fiction has yet to subside, even while in law school. I certainly slowed down my casual reading since I started law school (all those law books bog down my reading time), but I haven’t stopped. I still read the last Harry Potter in one night.

I recently went to the eye doctor to get new glasses. I got my current pair two years ago, so it was about time to get a new prescription. However, I came to learn that my eyes had degraded at an alarming rate since starting law school. Not only did my prescription increase, but I now have added reading glasses to my repituar. Does this stop me from reading? Absolutely not. Just to be defiant, I got a Barnes and Noble membership the next day.

I have kept most of the books I have purchased over the years. I just can’t find it in myself to throw away something I’ve spent money on and only read once. However, I know I don’t really reread books. So, this presents quite a problem. Many books, but absolutely no intention of reading them again.

Periodically I’ve thought about trying to sell them locally or on half.com or even breakdown and give them away, but I know no one would pay much for them or love them as much as I do. I’ve heard a few people mention this website, paperbackswap.com, and I decided to take a look.

It’s like reading addict heaven! First, you add your books to their already large catalog of books. Other members look through the lists and can ‘buy’ a book with credits. As a member, you get a credit for every book you send out. So, send a book out and shop for another title. It’s free except for the postage to send out books. I immediately joined and then discovered audiobooks are also on the website! I’ve been listening to audiobooks all summer when I do my four hour commute on the weekends. Granted they ‘cost’ two credits, but I have plenty to ‘sell.’
So, I am just waiting to go home this weekend and put all those books online. What will I do will all the extra space? I could put some pictures on the shelves. Or maybe a nice candle. Well…I’ll probably just put more books on it, but at least now the scenery will change periodically. Now I just have to figure out what books I want to read next……I have been wanting to read the Sookie Stackhouse books