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1 hour Sari Ribbon Netbook Case
September 10, 2010
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Ah, before we get into the knitting pattern, I wanted to share a special woman’s Etsy store site: Rose Young’s awesome store: fuzzballs.etsy.com
That’s where I got that great necklace from in the video.
OK, back to the show!
So some background: I was looking for a sleeve originally for my netbook. I made one, but it’s not terribly useful. I carry too much “stuff” with me. I usually use this at the library and I’m taking notes in a dare-I-say real notebook while I have research happening on the netbook. So, I made this bag more loopy with no real structure. It serves the purpose, it’s quick to make, it’s colorful and best of all.
You can also modify this to make it satchel type bag by lining it and throwing a strap on it.
You’ll need two skeins of any of these yarns located here
Size US 19 needles
Cast on 3 sts,
Row 1, K3
Row 2-7 M1, K to end of row (Row 7 is approximate depending on the size of your netbook. Measure yours and make adjustments as necessary.)
Row 9-12 knit
Row 13-18, k2tog, K to end of row
Row 19 K3
Bind off
Make another panel.
Sew together leaving one end open (your choice of lengthwise or width wise). I used left over ribbon to make closures. But you can use buttons or whatever else your heart desires!
How to soften your projects
September 10, 2010
I get this question a lot; “How can I speed up the break-in period of an item I made?”
Great question! Over time, the silks that you work with from Darn Good Yarn will get softer and softer. However, I understand there are times where you want that vintage soft look.
So follow these easy tutorial and you’ll be on your way to experience the softness that all of Darn Good Yarn’s Recycled Silk Yarns and Ribbons can bring!
What you need:
Dryer
5-7 tennis balls depending on the size of your dryer and/or project
2 Tbsp of hair conditioner or liquid fabric softener
4.5 cups of warm water
Bucket
Optional:
Soak Wash to pre-clean your project (great for those items that will be against skin!) Buy it by clicking here.
Dryer Safe bag
Instructions
1.Pour and mix the conditioner (or fabric softer) and water in the bucket until conditioner is dissolved.
You can precede this step by washing your project in Soak Wash. Buy it by clicking here.
2. Place project into bucket and hand agitate being sure to get this softening solution in all of the nooks and crannies. (about 2 mins)
3. GENTLY, squeeze out the water. Be careful about warping the project by over-squeezing the water out of your project…you could misshape it!
4. Throw project in dryer safe bag (or not). I originally made the mistake of having too large of a bag and my project wound up being mashed to one side and did not dry! When I re-tried the process, I stuck some wet towels along with 5 tennis balls and my project into the dryer on my standard setting (until everything was ALMOST dry). Remember, don’t go on your hottest dryer setting–use the medium setting.
5. Check your dryer every 10 mins. You want to pull your project out just when it still has a little bit of dampness. This is important in case you have to reshape your project. From there you can lay it flat to dry the rest of the way. If your project doesn’t need reshaping you can let the full cycle of dryer take over.
6. You’re all set! Not only do you have a softened project, but it smells good too:)
When in Mineral Point, Wisconsin…
September 10, 2010
When you’re in Mineral Point Wisconsin you must must must stop by Jony’s shop “Simply Scarfs” at 152 High Street. (contact @ simplyscarfs@charter.net for questions).
Check out the magnificent creations that you can get there though! Yes, silly, they’re made from the ever-awesome line of Darn Good Yarn’s recycled silk sari ribbons
Holy Moly!
September 1, 2010
I wonder what kind of dreams Lashell has. I bet they are in color and have lots of sari ribbon in them. Look at the new, wondrous creations she’s waived her magical hands at!
Oh, and if you like the pendants, check out this one of a kind shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/fuzzballs?ref=seller_info
Rose owns this shop (Click here to visit Rose’s shop!). If you are making some awesome pieces for yourself, contact Rose. She’ll hook you up! Just amazing pieces!!!!
Click on any one of the pictures to visit Lashell’s etsy shop. Do you own a small shop and want to carry a line of her items? Just let me know! Email me now!
Sari Ribbon as Art!
September 1, 2010
Terri is this wonderful artist and I have been meaning to show you what she does and makes.
Not only is Terri terribly creative she’s also a fellow Darn Good Yarner. So, she wanted to show me what she created with bits of Sari Ribbon in a no-knit, no-crochet project. I think it’s wonderful when we can stretch our imaginations and use funky materials in such cool ways!
Enjoy the pics but first check out a few of her links:
www.feltinglessons.com – Terri’s site about felting
www.blindsquirrel.etsy.com — Terri’s handiwork for sale
www.indigo.org/rainbow — Terri’s video on pet loss
www.facebook.com/terri.pike – Terri’s Facebook profile
45 min Recycled Sari Ribbon Scarf
August 31, 2010
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Check out the one skein scarf that’s super easy and takes no time at all to make. Best of all it’s made from recycled silk sari remnants and is created by women. No sweatshops, no child labor and only at www.darngoodyarn.com
To make it:
Get one skein of one of the following yarns:
http://www.shop.darngoodyarn.com/product/makeup-counter-solid-recycled-silk-sari-ribbon-yarn
http://www.shop.darngoodyarn.com/product/tahiti-waters-solid-recycled-silk-sari-ribbon-yarn
http://www.shop.darngoodyarn.com/product/the-dessert-menu-solid-recycled-silk-sari-ribbon-yarn
Get your size 19 knitting needles. Cast on 5 and work the whole skein up in garter stitch. Yea it’s simple. but like what I always say, you don’t need to over-complicate a complex yarn with a crazy pattern. Let the yarn speak for itself!
Small Studio Productions
August 18, 2010
Mixed media intimidates the hell out of me. Sure, I wish I could say, I can combine ribbon, paint, beads, old print media and present you with something fantastico. Nope, not happenening. But, I know someone who can do that! Ginny of Small Studio Productions! An amazing artist and she also carries a fantastic array of hard to find crafting products like bakery twine in different colors and vintage Jell-O molds!
She has a few venues that you should poke around:
WEB http://www.smallstudioproductions.com
ETSY http://smallstudio.etsy.com
BLOG http://smallstudio.typepad.com
Ginny often goes to conventions and shows (so keep up with her on her blog http://smallstudio.typepad.com)
And now for some eye candy! I spy with my eye, some recycled silk sari ribbon from Darn Good Yarn!
Wonderful Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon Purses
August 7, 2010
Lashell is my total inspiration– Go check out her Etsy shop: : http://www.etsy.com/shop/designtalentedone ! Look at what she’s created with our Tibet Jewels Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon
Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon Purse
Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon Hat and Purse
Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon Purses
August 5, 2010
Lashell is my total inspiration– Go check out her Etsy shop: : http://www.etsy.com/shop/designtalentedone ! Look at what she’s created with our Tibet Jewels Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon
Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon Purse
Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon Hat and Purse
Lashell and the Sari Ribbon
July 29, 2010
Let me tell you a tale of a woman and our recycled silk sari ribbon… My dear Lashell is an amazing artist and you can read about here here: http://www.darngoodyarn.com/2010/07/what-is-lashell-up-to/
But what you need to know, is that what I’m about to show you will knock your socks off and you must check our Lashell’s Etsy store to fall in love some more: http://www.etsy.com/shop/designtalentedone
Check out this hat that was made with our very own Desert Caravan Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon Click to check it out
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