Fiber Harmony (Stitch 'n Dish)

Tag: reduce-recycle-reuse

  • Trying something new

    Trying something new

    In the spirit of my recommendations around “Fiber First Aid”, I decided to try something new. As I have mentioned previously, I prefer to knit and crochet with worsted or DK weight. Contrary to that impulse, when I saw Joann’s house brand “Big Twist” had come out with a t-shirt yarn in some bright colors,…

  • Making progress

    Making progress

    While not as much progress as I had hoped considering all the education sessions I sat through, I am pleased with how this reusable shopping bag (small) is turning out. The photo above is a little dark but shows the distribution of the colored bands. The second pic (below this one) had better lighting, which…

  • Bottle slings (holders)

    Bottle slings (holders)

    I’ve been a bit obsessed with this pattern – especially when it’s made in a cotton yarn. For this (green) version, I started with a smaller base (30 sts), still using the H hook. I have a pink one also in progress, but in Big Twist yarn that I’m making with a G hook (pictured…

  • Summer accessories

    Summer accessories

    I recently had a need for a water bottle holder, and thought I’d try my hand at making one out of yarn. The project ended up serving a couple purposes, including using up some yarn in my stash (always a good thing!). Although I free-handed this pattern, I recognize that I did not come up…

  • The power in finished projects

    The power in finished projects

    I have shared my opinion, and the published research supporting that opinion, that fiber arts, and specifically crocheting and knitting, are good for our mental and emotional health. This blog post takes that one step further and explores the healing aspects of finishing a long-left undone project. I was cleaning out a closet and emptying…

  • Update on my Re-Spun experience

    Update on my Re-Spun experience

    I just pulled my finished shawl out of the dryer and have to say, it was a VERY pleasant surprise! I washed this along with a shawl in Red Heart (Retro Stripes!) and another in Mandala Sparkle. As scratchy as I found this yarn to work with, it launders up BEAUTIFULLY! In fact, it came…

  • My review of recycled yarn

    My review of recycled yarn

    After the recent Yarn Crawl, I have been making it a point to “shop my stash” when I get the urge to knit or crochet something new. This week I rummaged around and found 2 larger skeins of Lion Brand’s Re-Spun – a yarn made out of recycled plastics, which helps keep bottles and other…

  • Caring for Mother Earth

    Caring for Mother Earth

    One weekend I realized that I had blown through disposable makeup remover cloths at a rate that was a bit disturbing. I had to admit that I was addicted to the EASE of use and quick work they make of my makeup at the end of a long day, but I could not shake my…