My Colourfull Cat Blanket

My Colourful Cat Blanket

You can make this any size and with any thick yarn. I used oddments of chunky wool that I had.

Crochet Hook - 5mm

Pattern

Change yarn as previous yarn runs out.

Foundation Ring - Ch 6 and joing with sl st to form a ring.

Round 1 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr). 15 tr into ring, join with sl st into 3rd st of ch 3. (16 tr).

Round 2 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr into same st, 2 tr into each st of previous round, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (32 tr).

Round 3 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr into same st, *(1tr into next st, 2 tr into next st); rep from * to last st, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (48tr)

Round 4 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1tr into same st, *(1tr into each of next 2 sts, 2 tr into next st), rep from * to last 2 sts, 1 tr into each of last 2 sts, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (64 tr)

Round 5 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1tr into same st, *(1tr into each of next 3 sts, 2 tr into next st), rep from * to last 3 sts, 1 tr into each of last 3 sts, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (80 tr)

Round 6 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1tr into same st, *(1tr into each of next 4 sts, 2 tr into next st), rep from * to last 4 sts, 1 tr into each of last 4 sts, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (96 tr)

Round 7 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1tr into same st, *(1tr into each of next 5 sts, 2 tr into next st), rep from * to last 5 sts, 1 tr into each of last 5 sts, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (112 tr)

Round 8 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1tr into same st, *(1tr into each of next 6 sts, 2 tr into next st), rep from * to last 6 sts, 1 tr into each of last 6 sts, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (128 tr)

Round 9 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1tr into same st, *(1tr into each of next 7 sts, 2 tr into next st), rep from * to last 7 sts, 1 tr into each of last 7 sts, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (144 tr) 

Round 10 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1tr into same st, *(1tr into each of next 8 sts, 2 tr into next st), rep from * to last 8 sts, 1 tr into each of last 8 sts, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (160 tr)

Round 11 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1tr into same st, *(1tr into each of next 9 sts, 2 tr into next st), rep from * to last 9 sts, 1 tr into each of last 9 sts, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (176 tr)

Round 12 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1tr into same st, *(1tr into each of next 10 sts, 2 tr into next st), rep from * to last 10 sts, 1 tr into each of last 10 sts, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (192 tr)

Round 13 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1tr into same st, *(1tr into each of next 11 sts, 2 tr into next st), rep from * to last 11 sts, 1 tr into each of last 11 sts, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (208 tr)

Round 14 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1tr into same st, *(1tr into each of next 12 sts, 2 tr into next st), rep from * to last 12 sts, 1 tr into each of last 12 sts, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (224 tr)

Round 15 - Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1tr into same st, *(1tr into each of next 13 sts, 2 tr into next st), rep from * to last 13 sts, 1 tr into each of last 13 sts, join with sl st into 3rd ch of ch 3. (240 tr)

Fasten and tidy ends.

You can always make this bigger by adding more tr's inbetween repeats as above.

Thank you very much for looking!

2 Colourful Tea Cosy's

These were really fun and quick to do.

For more info visit
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/catrinalawrence

My Winter Dress

I absolutely love this!

The pattern can be found here :- 
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/catrinalawrence/107-18-dress-in-stocking-st-and-moss-st-in-paris

I made this in the round, it made it so much easier and quicker to knit. Also looks better having no seams.

My Bright Orange Project Starling Bag

Loved making this! Took a few evening to crochet as I did the large one. I wanted a large one because I'm going to be using this one as a project bag as I am not too keen on the colour of this bag. So, as soon as I get some more wool of the colour I really like, I will be making one for using when going out.
This pattern is found here - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/starling-handbag
I do highly recommend doing this pattern.

25% off my books!

Hi,
Just wanted to tell you about my 25% off on 2 of my books.
Poetry of Darkness Volume I & Volume II.
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/poetry-of-darkness-volume-i/859226?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/2
These books are also available for download.

Thanks in advance.

Cat's Gauntlets

I used Rowan Cotton Rope in Orange for these. They were really easy to make and only took a couple of hours to make.

You can find the pattern here - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/josephine-gauntlets
I had to downsize these a lot as I don't have very long hands or arms.
I worked - 
Rows 1 - 10.
Rows 2 - 10 twice.
Then rows 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 and 49.
Then worked row 50.

Second Rag Rug

Here is the second rag rug that I have made. This one is used using the underlay from the curtains of Rag Rug 1.
It is smaller than the first one, measuring approximately 34 x 34 inches.
I did this one by casting on 60 stitches instead of 35 and worked 71 rows in stockinette stitch.

I'm thinking of doing one larger for each bedroom I have, for the end of each bed. So I'm going to have to buy some brown and blue sheets.

Skull Corset Top

I've been wanting to do this pattern for a long time now and I've finally got around to doing it. I'm really, really pleased with the end result. And, I've finished it just in time for Halloween.

Here is the front view. I placed white paper underneath so that you can see the skulls better.

 And here is the back view.

The pattern can be found here - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/skull-corset-top
It didn't take me long to make this. I changed the lace fastening to an I-Cord which makes it stronger and made it a little bit bigger than the pattern asked for. I cast on enough to make 11 skulls across the bottom.

Curtain Yarn made into Rug Number 1

This is what I made from the curtain fabric that I made into yarn. You will find the instructions and more details about this yarn on my older post.

I used Number 20 12mm straight needles and cast on 35 stitches.
I then worked 106 rows of stockinette stitch starting with a knit row.
I wet the fabric with a spray bottle and pinned it out and left to dry.
This one that is in the picture needs more streching.
My rug measures approximately 60 inches by 29 inches.

A few things....

Hello all.

I've been busy these past few weeks, but I've still managed to Knit some items. Here are three items that I have made.

A bright and very cheery cardigan that was really quick and easy to do.

A quick pair of slippers to use up some left over yarn.

AND MY FAVORITE!!!!

A pair of lovely red Banshee's from the book "Punk Knits". 

I loved making these. I'm going to be doing a few more sets of these in different colours once I get the wool. I'm looking forward to making black ones, purple ones and white ones.

12 Piece Dining Table Set

Here is a 12 Piece Dining Table Set that I have designed and made, the pattern is available here - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/12-piece-dining-table-set

 

Crochet Ripple Mini Skirt

Here is a pattern for Crochet Ripple Mini Skirt that I have designed. The pattern is available here - Crochet Ripple Mini Skirt

Baby Boy Waffle Blanket

 

 

This is a pattern from ravelry. You can find it here http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/waffle-blanket

Bramwell - 4ply Yarn 

Weight -Fingering / 4 ply (14 wpi)

Colorway - Blue & White

Notes

I used 1 strand of each colour together to make this blanket. I also made it a little bit smaller by only repeating the pattern 58 times instead of 70.
Was really simple and quick to knit. Enjoyed making this blanket.

Baby Footprints Blanket

This is my own design and it is available here - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-footprint-blanket

New Ink

Here are my new tattoos!

Red Headband

Here's yet another pattern to use up some spare wool. Only took me about an hour to do.
You will find the pattern here http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/headbangers I just made mine thinner as thick ones never sit on my head right at the back, always crawl up my head, lol.

Big Bow Headband

I loved making this, it was really quick and easy. Another pattern I did to use up my spare wool.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oversized-bow-headband - here is where you can find the pattern.

Hand Like a Hole by Vikkie Howell

This is a pattern from Vikkie Howell. I change it by putting lace effect on the side of these armwarmers. Pattern can be found here http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hand-like-a-hole

Making Yarn from Curtains Part 4

2 massive balls later and still lots of material to get through. Think that I shall leave the rest in bags to do on a later date as I have these 2 to play with.

Joining the fabric to make yarn

Here is how to join the pieces together.

First cut a slit at the end of the first piece.
Then cut into both ends of the next piece.
Thread the second piece through the first slit.
Then thread the end of the second piece through the first slit of the second piece of fabric.
Pull the second piece until it all joins together. Hopefully these pictures will help.

Making Yarn from Curtains Part 3

And here is the first ball started. I slit each end of a piece of fabric and slott them together to make a chain and so on. Takes forever and ever and ever........

Making yarn from curtains Part 2

I've cut 1 inch strips from the material. Took forever and ever, but here it is all cut up. Now I need to join the strands together and make balls!

Making Yarn from Curtains Part 1

I've decided that I want to make my own yarn out of some old curtains that I have stored away that I am probably never going to hang up as they are not really my style and don't go with the decor that I am wanting to do the living-rooms in. I think that I should be able to make at least 4 decent sized rugs out of them. 1 for each living-room and 1 for the foot of the 2 double-sized beds that I have. I will post my progress on making these into yarn and of the projects that I use them for.


Here is the curtain in full form. It has a cream
lining that I am going to use as yarn too. Will take me quite a while as the curtains are 90" drop!

I cut off the hems and the borders. I also cut the lining away from the patterned curtain material as you can see from the pic.

Wish me look.

Night of Change - Poem

Night of Change in Poetry of Darkness Volume I


He took me that night; the night the moon was bright

He came into my room; cast a shadow of gloom

He was dark and mysterious; the look on his face so serious

He came over to where I lay; picked me up and led me away

I had dreamed about him many times; dark and gloomy sometimes

He came to me every night it seemed; my tears of his leaving streamed

He said the same thing to me; together forever we will be

He had come for me on this eve; him I gratefully receive

In his arms I flew through the night; my body did start to excite

He had an aura about him; seeming inside so awfully grim

He took me to a place; corpses lie in disgrace

He placed me down on a cloth; feelings inside started to froth

He laid beside me so cold; my emotions inside uncontrolled

In the depths of his eyes I stared; the light inside him flared

He turned to me and spoke; your beauty I will evoke

He kissed me then so gently; although it was felt differently

He held onto me for some time; my veins seemed to climb

He let go of me and looked me in the eye; I knew I was to die

In the room with the corpses I died; the end I was denied

He grinned at me upon my re-birth; for evil he had to unearth

He had turned me into one like him; I could hear a death hymn

He was singing to me; knowing what I was to be

He took hold of my cold hand; now I did understand

I had been turned into a thing of the night; much to his delight

He had created a mistress of dark; my throat there laid the mark

He was here for eternity and more; now he had me for ever more

He was the man of my dreams; silly now it seems

He was the one I wanted so bad; enough to drive me mad

I was one of his kind; darkness I was confined

He showed me what we needed; my first test I succeeded

He watched me draw first blood; my eyes with tears they flood

He comforted me with words; words that felt like the wings of birds

He took care of me ever and always; as we glided through many hallways

I killed with ferocity and greed; I pleased him indeed

We roam the night together now killing; our satisfaction never fulfilling.

© 2010 Catrina Lawrence

Zombie Terror - Poem

As you may know, or not know. I write poetry, novels and short stories. I have 6 books published so far. You can get more info here :-

http://www.catrinalawrence.freewebs.com

Anyway here is a poem, it is of the horror genre of course!

Zombie Terror

by ~catrinalawrence

You created me for yourself,
To work for you, for free.
You thought that I would obey,
When you brought me back from death.

Now I come for you as I'm hungry,
That mistake you didn't know.
Now I hunger for your flesh,
Tear you apart I will prevail.

You lie there with a smile on your face,
Thinking of the money that I'm making you.
Whilst I stand here watching over you,
Thinking of what you must taste like.

I wake you up with a shove of a shoulder,
Waking you up you look up at me.
With confusion on your face,
What joy it is to see that look on your face.

Now you move as I come at you,
With biting teeth and growling insides.
Now I bite and blood runs free,
Trickling down my throat so hot.

Now I watch as the life leaves your eyes,
Seeing the terror upon them that I have caused.
How much of a pleasure it was,
To be doing business with you!

© 2010 Catrina Lawrence

Never-ending

Me and my partner Craig have recently moved into our new home. We need a lot of work doing to it and so far we have done a lot. But it does seem never ending. We start one job and find five more....

I will add pics and progress as we go along.

Here are my cats!

Say hello to Ghost and Baby, my cats!
Arn't they stunning!
Ghost is the slightly dirty, big male and baby is the small, fluffy cute one.

This is a Jumper pattern that I did from the magazine Let's Knit! Issue 18, May 2010.
Above is a close-up of the flower pin. I changed the colours from the one's the magazine uses. It was rather easy to do, I loved the twisted rib on the coller, cuffs and waistband.