Ok, so I am one of those people that Christmas shops all year long. Not because I over buy, but because I shop the clearance sections, and the sales and it is easier for the budget when the buying is spread out over 11 months ;). Well, by the beginning of November I'm usually done with the exception of a few little things for stockings.
Well, this year I don't know what has happened to me! I'm not even close to done this year. EGADS! I'm feeling the pressure! I know that this may be foreign to many, because it's much more normal to START shopping about this time of year rather than finishing up.
Ok, freak out over. Thanks for being a listening ear. And everyone will have something under the tree. No problem, no problem, no problem. I'll keep repeating that until it's all done =).
Merry Christmas shopping to you all!
Ms. T
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Hotline to God
Hey Ya'll! I hope today finds you well.
As I write, I realize that my circumstances have changed drastically since Thursday when I wrote A Moment of Silence. But this requires just a bit of backstory.
Yesterday, Ms. T wrote about her mom, which we lovingly refer to as Gram. I met Gram just over 10 years ago. I did not know when I met her what a massive impact that she would have on my life. I did not know that she would become my confidant, my friend, my second mom, and my prayer warrior. I was good friends with her son, and through him I met both Mrs. T and The Hubs.
When The Hubs and I married, in December of 2003, I moved away from everything and everyone I had known, with the exception of Mrs. T's family. Gram stepped in as a second mother to me. When I found out that I was pregnant a mere 3 months after The Hubs and I got married, Gram was the one I talked to. When I was suffering from PPD and didn't know how to survive, Gram was the one that offered her support and love. She has rocked my babies. She has driven hours to see me when I was in the hospital with pneumonia. She has dried my tears. She has made me laugh. She has even guilted me into doing a few things, even though I always tease that I don't have to listen because she's not my "real" mom.
Gram is a true woman of God. Now I know that we all have direct access to God, but if you ever need an answer to prayer, Gram is the woman to go to. We (pretty much anyone that knows her very well) joke that Gram has a direct hotline to God, and that He listens to her.
There have been nights that I have been absolutely exhausted and desperately needed a good night's sleep. I have either called Gram, or she has called me, and she told me that she would pray for me. She would ask what time I would be putting the babies to bed, and she would pray during that time for them to sleep quickly and through the night. On those nights, I have had the best sleep possible. There have been times that our family has faced immediate needs, and she has prayed fervently on our behalf to have miracles happen and they have.
Well, so of course you know what I did on Wednesday when the Cavi died? I texted Gram. I would have called, but I was pretty sure that she was in church. I told her the situation, that the car was completely D-E-A-D. I told her of several other trials that our little family was facing right now, such as my left ovary had decided to punch me in the face. Ok, not literally, but I was in severe pain and had no idea why. With no health insurance, the ER was the last place I was headed to. Gram messaged that she would start praying, and I knew I could trust her.
Wow, that was a long backstory! And I even skipped a lot of details!
So, that brings us up to Thursday. The Hub's sister let him borrow her truck to go to work, and his dad said he would take another look at the car to see if we could get it running enough to sell it. Well, he and a mechanic friend looked at it on Wednesday night, only to tell us it was finished. When The Hubs got over to his parents' house on Thursday, the Cavi was running!!!
The Hubs called me, and said, "Well, there's no point in spending any more money on the Cavi." To which I replied, "It's dead?" And he said, "No! It's running better now than it ever has. I am sitting in it right now with it running, and can you even hear it?" I couldn't. It cost a total of $43, and the time of his generous dad, and it is running like a champ again!
The ovary that was attacking my body for 4 solid days, also just quit hurting. Other trials that we were facing just seemed to resolve themselves.
This is totally God!!! It really is! I know it. But, I also know that it has a lot to do with the prayers of my two sisters, my mom, Mrs. T, and a certain Gram of mine.
Well, I have to get to bed. The Little Miss and I are getting up before daylight to drive to Georgia for a couple of days. Prayers would be appreciated from all of you! Have a Happy Sunday!
Ms. L
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As I write, I realize that my circumstances have changed drastically since Thursday when I wrote A Moment of Silence. But this requires just a bit of backstory.
Yesterday, Ms. T wrote about her mom, which we lovingly refer to as Gram. I met Gram just over 10 years ago. I did not know when I met her what a massive impact that she would have on my life. I did not know that she would become my confidant, my friend, my second mom, and my prayer warrior. I was good friends with her son, and through him I met both Mrs. T and The Hubs.
When The Hubs and I married, in December of 2003, I moved away from everything and everyone I had known, with the exception of Mrs. T's family. Gram stepped in as a second mother to me. When I found out that I was pregnant a mere 3 months after The Hubs and I got married, Gram was the one I talked to. When I was suffering from PPD and didn't know how to survive, Gram was the one that offered her support and love. She has rocked my babies. She has driven hours to see me when I was in the hospital with pneumonia. She has dried my tears. She has made me laugh. She has even guilted me into doing a few things, even though I always tease that I don't have to listen because she's not my "real" mom.
Gram is a true woman of God. Now I know that we all have direct access to God, but if you ever need an answer to prayer, Gram is the woman to go to. We (pretty much anyone that knows her very well) joke that Gram has a direct hotline to God, and that He listens to her.
There have been nights that I have been absolutely exhausted and desperately needed a good night's sleep. I have either called Gram, or she has called me, and she told me that she would pray for me. She would ask what time I would be putting the babies to bed, and she would pray during that time for them to sleep quickly and through the night. On those nights, I have had the best sleep possible. There have been times that our family has faced immediate needs, and she has prayed fervently on our behalf to have miracles happen and they have.
Well, so of course you know what I did on Wednesday when the Cavi died? I texted Gram. I would have called, but I was pretty sure that she was in church. I told her the situation, that the car was completely D-E-A-D. I told her of several other trials that our little family was facing right now, such as my left ovary had decided to punch me in the face. Ok, not literally, but I was in severe pain and had no idea why. With no health insurance, the ER was the last place I was headed to. Gram messaged that she would start praying, and I knew I could trust her.
Wow, that was a long backstory! And I even skipped a lot of details!
So, that brings us up to Thursday. The Hub's sister let him borrow her truck to go to work, and his dad said he would take another look at the car to see if we could get it running enough to sell it. Well, he and a mechanic friend looked at it on Wednesday night, only to tell us it was finished. When The Hubs got over to his parents' house on Thursday, the Cavi was running!!!
The Hubs called me, and said, "Well, there's no point in spending any more money on the Cavi." To which I replied, "It's dead?" And he said, "No! It's running better now than it ever has. I am sitting in it right now with it running, and can you even hear it?" I couldn't. It cost a total of $43, and the time of his generous dad, and it is running like a champ again!
The ovary that was attacking my body for 4 solid days, also just quit hurting. Other trials that we were facing just seemed to resolve themselves.
This is totally God!!! It really is! I know it. But, I also know that it has a lot to do with the prayers of my two sisters, my mom, Mrs. T, and a certain Gram of mine.
Well, I have to get to bed. The Little Miss and I are getting up before daylight to drive to Georgia for a couple of days. Prayers would be appreciated from all of you! Have a Happy Sunday!
Ms. L
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Random
Life can be so random sometimes. Random is quite fun. Sometimes random is sweet. You never know just what to expect because it's well, Random =). Like when you walk onto your porch and you realize, hey, there is a match box car that has been left unattended stuck scaling up the track of the sliding glass door.
Or when you walk into your son's bedroom and find him sitting on his pillow telling you it's a motorcycle. Or when you have to discipline a Mickey Mouse sticker, because apparently he spit on your son. Shame on Mickey. He really should know better!
Or when your 2 year old brings you the phone and says, "Mom, I call Gram, PLEASE!" (Gram is what he calls my Mamma.) Or when he comes and kisses your hand, because he thinks you have a boo boo.
Yes, my friends, random is one of my favorite things. Here's hoping that life will never settle into "normal", but always stays a bit RANDOM =).
Ms. T
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Or when you walk into your son's bedroom and find him sitting on his pillow telling you it's a motorcycle. Or when you have to discipline a Mickey Mouse sticker, because apparently he spit on your son. Shame on Mickey. He really should know better!
Or when your 2 year old brings you the phone and says, "Mom, I call Gram, PLEASE!" (Gram is what he calls my Mamma.) Or when he comes and kisses your hand, because he thinks you have a boo boo.
Yes, my friends, random is one of my favorite things. Here's hoping that life will never settle into "normal", but always stays a bit RANDOM =).
Ms. T
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Friday, November 11, 2011
5 ? Friday!
Happy Veteran's Day to you! I hope you have a nice long weekend. I have garage saling to do this weekend =). Yippee!
Once again thanks to Mama M. for letting us link up to the fabulous 5 question Friday!
Once again thanks to Mama M. for letting us link up to the fabulous 5 question Friday!
Now On with the fun!
1. What's the last thing you spent too much money on?
This is kinda a cheat, because we haven't actually had to pay for it yet, but within the month we should be =(. But I'm going with the roof. Who knew that in order to keep the rain off your head you had to fork over nearly ten grand. Yes, my friends, you read that right ten grand! Do you know how many pedicures, or vacations, or trips to the movies that would buy?! But no, we have to use it to buy peel and stick water barrier, and new shingles, and new flashing (don't ask me what that is, because I don't know, but apparently it's important). Ugh. Oh well, you gotta do what you gotta do. I don't want rain dripping on my head.
2. What celeb chef would you want to make you dinner?
Gotta go with Paula Dean. Oh My Lanta she is awesome. I don’t think I’d just want her to make the dinner though, I think I’d want to have dinner with her. She seems like such a friendly, funny person. I think we could be best friends, especially since I’m an over eater, and she puts a pound of butter into everything she makes. Mmmmmmm……
3. Where do you hide things when visitors pop over or do you let them see the real deal?
Depends, if I find out they’re coming and I have like 10 minutes I usually throw things into my bedroom and shut the door, or maybe the laundry room. If I have no idea they’re coming and they just show up then I just let them see the real deal (which by the way gives me so much anxiety you’ll never know) smile and say, “please remember I have 2 small children, who hate it when anything is put away”.
4. Who is your oldest living family member?
Ummm….. I guess that would be the Hub’s Uncle M. (he’s a VERY odd fish. Maybe someday I’ll do an entire post just on him. Let’s just say you’ll be laughing and sometimes grossed out.). He’s 77 (I think).
5. What is your favorite DQ treat and/or Sonic drink combo (ie: cherry vanilla dr. pepper)?
DQ treat would be a blizzard. I do love the thick blizzards. Sonic would be the cherry limeade. YUM and I don’t associate that with being a “dessert” so I can get that anytime of the day and it’s fine. Oh who am I kidding I would (and have) eat cake for breakfast. I’m a sugar aholic and I know it.
Ms. T
Ms. T
1. What's the last thing you spent too much money on?
Hmm... probably a dinner out. After having been a couponer for quite a while, it really hurts to eat dinner out and see the final bill. Ouch!
2. What celeb chef would you want to make you dinner?
Well, if I wasn't married, I would say Curtis Stone! Oi, that accent! But since I am a happily married woman, and since I am native to the hometown of one of the best chefs in the south, I too have to pick Paula Deen. I have been to her restaurant, The Lady & Sons in Savannah, GA once, and would love to go again!
3. Where do you hide things when visitors pop over or do you let them see the real deal?
Well. . . I really hate, hate, hate for people to come unannounced. This really isn't because I don't like people, I just really don't like people to come over without my house being spotless. Even my dearest and closest friend can't come over without a warning. It may not be very hospitable of me, but I really can't deal with it. It comes from certain events in my childhood, but I have severe anxiety and panic attacks if someone comes by without a notice first.
4. Who is your oldest living family member?
Up until last year, it was my Grandpa, but he passed away at the ripe old age of 94. Currently, I believe that it is my Aunt B, and she is currently 71, I believe. She is a spry 71 though, and loves to fish like crazy!
5. What is your favorite DQ treat and/or Sonic drink combo (ie: cherry vanilla dr. pepper)?
Oooh! I love the Ice Cream Cakes from DQ. Those little crunchy chocolate things, and the fudgy layer. Yum! At Sonic, I love a Diet Strawberry Limeade, but a Orange Cream Slush is also pretty yummy. However, I haven't been able to drink one of those since I saw how many calories and carbs are in that sneaky joker!
Happy Weekend!
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
A Moment of Silence
Three years, two months, and 12 days ago I got a phone call at work that no one wants to receive. One of my worst fears in life had come true. I answered the phone only to be told that the Hubs had been in a wreck on the way home from work.
"Is he okay?"
Yes. Just a minor burn on his wrist, and a very tiny crack in his collarbone. Whew. Thank you, Lord for your protection.
"Is my car okay?"
Uh, not so much. It's totaled. But, we learned a valuable lesson. If you hit a pine tree at just the right speed and trajectory, you can snap it off at its base. Don't think my husband aimed for the tree, someone pulled out in front of him and going off the road was his only option.
Well, we were devastated. We were confused. Frightened, even. We needed that car. Why would God take it away from us?
Well, although we needed that car, our budget wasn't handling that payment so well. We had decided that we would not purchase another new car, but choose a used one with a much lower payment. Problem was, we had no money.
*God enters, stage left.*
We have some very dear friends, family practically. Actually, it is Ms. T's family. There was a car in their family that had made its rounds. I believe each member of the family had used this car for a while, and when God provided another vehicle, they passed it onto another family member. Well, Ms. T's sister had just bought a new car, and was finished using the Cavi (as it has lovingly been called, it was a Chevy Cavalier). The next thing we know, we are holding the keys and the title to this blessing from God.
It came with a warning. The Cavi had had a long life, and was on its last leg. The exact words used were, "It may not even last you two weeks, but maybe it will help."
That was 3 years, 2 months and 12 days ago. That car was such a blessing. There were days that we didn't know if it would start up, but it always did. The only thing we ever had to replace on it was a $4 piece of plastic and a few tires. The 14 days that it was thought it might last, turned into 1,167 days. Last night, she died. The Hubs was on the way home from work, and she overheated, so he pulled over. After a couple of hours sitting in a parking lot, help arrived in the form of his dad, a friend and a trailer.
She cranked, made that last little walk onto the trailer, and decided that she just couldn't go any further. I am so thankful for that little Cavi. She didn't even require to be pushed onto the trailer. She served the Hubs well.
You know, the Cavi was not a pretty car. She sounded not so great, and didn't like having to sit in traffic one bit. She was slightly temperamental, and caused a little frustration every now and then.
But she was 100% blessing. We knew for our entire time with the Cavi that it was completely God keeping her going. We knew that He had provided for our need, and kept providing on a daily basis, every time she cranked up. She was an answer to prayer, that came in a form that we weren't expecting.
Today, I am thankful that God chose to meet that need in an unconventional way. I am thankful that a dear friend was sensitive to the Lord's bidding. I am thankful for each and every day that we were reminded that God is in control of everything.
Today, I am choosing not to stress (ha, not an easy thing for me to do) because I know that God will meet our needs again. Will He give us another car for free? Well, He kind of already has, it's just not running at this moment. I don't know how God will choose to glorify Himself through this trial in our lives, but I know that He will glorify Himself. I know that He knows exactly how this is going to work out. I know that He kept that car running until the last seconds, and He will choose where we go from here.
So, join me today, in a moment of silence. No, not for the car. A moment that we can be still and know that whatever the situation we are facing, God is in control and at work in a plan that only He knows.
Have a happy and car-trouble-free Thursday!
Ms. L
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"Is he okay?"
Yes. Just a minor burn on his wrist, and a very tiny crack in his collarbone. Whew. Thank you, Lord for your protection.
"Is my car okay?"
Uh, not so much. It's totaled. But, we learned a valuable lesson. If you hit a pine tree at just the right speed and trajectory, you can snap it off at its base. Don't think my husband aimed for the tree, someone pulled out in front of him and going off the road was his only option.
Well, we were devastated. We were confused. Frightened, even. We needed that car. Why would God take it away from us?
Well, although we needed that car, our budget wasn't handling that payment so well. We had decided that we would not purchase another new car, but choose a used one with a much lower payment. Problem was, we had no money.
*God enters, stage left.*
We have some very dear friends, family practically. Actually, it is Ms. T's family. There was a car in their family that had made its rounds. I believe each member of the family had used this car for a while, and when God provided another vehicle, they passed it onto another family member. Well, Ms. T's sister had just bought a new car, and was finished using the Cavi (as it has lovingly been called, it was a Chevy Cavalier). The next thing we know, we are holding the keys and the title to this blessing from God.
It came with a warning. The Cavi had had a long life, and was on its last leg. The exact words used were, "It may not even last you two weeks, but maybe it will help."
That was 3 years, 2 months and 12 days ago. That car was such a blessing. There were days that we didn't know if it would start up, but it always did. The only thing we ever had to replace on it was a $4 piece of plastic and a few tires. The 14 days that it was thought it might last, turned into 1,167 days. Last night, she died. The Hubs was on the way home from work, and she overheated, so he pulled over. After a couple of hours sitting in a parking lot, help arrived in the form of his dad, a friend and a trailer.
She cranked, made that last little walk onto the trailer, and decided that she just couldn't go any further. I am so thankful for that little Cavi. She didn't even require to be pushed onto the trailer. She served the Hubs well.
You know, the Cavi was not a pretty car. She sounded not so great, and didn't like having to sit in traffic one bit. She was slightly temperamental, and caused a little frustration every now and then.
But she was 100% blessing. We knew for our entire time with the Cavi that it was completely God keeping her going. We knew that He had provided for our need, and kept providing on a daily basis, every time she cranked up. She was an answer to prayer, that came in a form that we weren't expecting.
Today, I am thankful that God chose to meet that need in an unconventional way. I am thankful that a dear friend was sensitive to the Lord's bidding. I am thankful for each and every day that we were reminded that God is in control of everything.
Today, I am choosing not to stress (ha, not an easy thing for me to do) because I know that God will meet our needs again. Will He give us another car for free? Well, He kind of already has, it's just not running at this moment. I don't know how God will choose to glorify Himself through this trial in our lives, but I know that He will glorify Himself. I know that He knows exactly how this is going to work out. I know that He kept that car running until the last seconds, and He will choose where we go from here.
So, join me today, in a moment of silence. No, not for the car. A moment that we can be still and know that whatever the situation we are facing, God is in control and at work in a plan that only He knows.
Have a happy and car-trouble-free Thursday!
Ms. L
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Things I Love
Things I love... In no particular order.
Above all #'s I have to put my love for God and what Jesus did for me (aka Salvation). If you'd like to know more about this please make a comment and I'll get back to you. Trust me it's the greatest thing in this world!
1. When the Hubs does thoughtful things without being prompted (ie. taking out the garbage, bathing the kids, bringing home flowers etc.). Oh My Lanta he's so super dreamy =).
2. When Firecracker says "Lub, Mom" (his way of saying "I love you, Mom" =)... Melt my heart!
3. When Sweet Pea smiles at me. My heart just melted again =).
4. Visits from family. These are always good for my soul. My family makes me laugh and laughing is good medicine they say.
5. Getting a good deal (oh, baby, this is like a drug to me!)
6. My Church and Church family!
7. When I've been gone, doesn't matter if it's been for 10 minutes or 10 hours, and Firecracker runs to greet me as soon as I get home & he's hollering "MOM'S HOME!!!"
8. Ice cream & cake (honestly, I have such a sweet tooth you really could put just about any sweet treat in this space)
9. Drive thrus. Any Mamma that has more than one child under the age of 3 loves them a drive thru. Whether it's for food, dry cleaners or the pharmacy. They're quite the life saver.
10. Movie theaters. I know this one is a bit strange, but there is something about seeing a movie in the theater that is still thrilling to me =).
I could go on for quite sometime talking about wonderful fall days where you don't have to run the air conditioner, or days when Firecracker insists he's a super hero and runs around the house cape flapping behind him. But I don't want to bore you.
Have a great day!!
Ms. T
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Above all #'s I have to put my love for God and what Jesus did for me (aka Salvation). If you'd like to know more about this please make a comment and I'll get back to you. Trust me it's the greatest thing in this world!
1. When the Hubs does thoughtful things without being prompted (ie. taking out the garbage, bathing the kids, bringing home flowers etc.). Oh My Lanta he's so super dreamy =).
2. When Firecracker says "Lub, Mom" (his way of saying "I love you, Mom" =)... Melt my heart!
3. When Sweet Pea smiles at me. My heart just melted again =).
4. Visits from family. These are always good for my soul. My family makes me laugh and laughing is good medicine they say.
5. Getting a good deal (oh, baby, this is like a drug to me!)
6. My Church and Church family!
7. When I've been gone, doesn't matter if it's been for 10 minutes or 10 hours, and Firecracker runs to greet me as soon as I get home & he's hollering "MOM'S HOME!!!"
8. Ice cream & cake (honestly, I have such a sweet tooth you really could put just about any sweet treat in this space)
9. Drive thrus. Any Mamma that has more than one child under the age of 3 loves them a drive thru. Whether it's for food, dry cleaners or the pharmacy. They're quite the life saver.
10. Movie theaters. I know this one is a bit strange, but there is something about seeing a movie in the theater that is still thrilling to me =).
I could go on for quite sometime talking about wonderful fall days where you don't have to run the air conditioner, or days when Firecracker insists he's a super hero and runs around the house cape flapping behind him. But I don't want to bore you.
Have a great day!!
Ms. T
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Try It Tuesday - No Knit Scarf
Happy Tuesday, Ya'll!
I have shared with you my love of fall, and I know that it is a little obvious by my love of scarves! I love pretty scarves, but really think they are so overpriced in stores. So, I try to make all of my own. Today we are making a super cute and easily made No Knit Scarf. If you can tie a knot, you can do this! This scarf cost me $5.94 to make, the cost of 2 skeins of yarn.
I used a super bulky yarn to make my scarf because I wanted something that would be warm during this winter. Seeing as the temp outside is still in the 70-80 range, I am hoping that we might actually get some cooler weather here pretty soon. Anyway, that's off subject. Super Bulky Yarn, that's right.
I chose this deep navy/purple-ish color. You want to remember that this will be around your neck, so you want something that is comfortable and not scratchy.
I wanted a decent sized scarf, so I measured out 24 lengths of yarn each approximately 140 inches long. I had almost enough to finish with just one skein of yarn, but not quite. If you want though, you can cut the pattern down to 18 lengths of yarn to stay within the one skein.(That will make your cost $2.97).
Once I had all my yarn cut, I separated it into bunches of 3. Then I took two of the bunches of 3 and tied them together using a square knot, leaving about 6 inches of fringe hanging from the end.
Then I pinned each knotted group to my couch about an inch or so apart. (I know, some people would use a foam board or something else, but I am too cheap to buy one of those!) I know at this point it looks a little scary with 24 pieces of yarn there. But really, you are working in groups of 3, so you really have 8 sections you are working with.
You will continue using a square knot to tie sections of three together creating this diamond pattern. Continue the pattern until you get close to the end of your strands. You want to tie off the end in four knots, just like you began, making sure you leave about a 6 inch fringe. I matched my ends up and trimmed the fringe to where it would match and be symmetrical.
I was able to make this last night while watching DWTS, so you know it can't be that difficult. I put it on this morning and it is super comfy and warm. The Little Miss immediately demanded that I make her one as well. Well, I have a lot of yarn left from that second skein of yarn, so I guess I better get to it!
Once again, if you do take on this project, take a picture and let me see it! Happy Tuesday!
Ms. L
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I have shared with you my love of fall, and I know that it is a little obvious by my love of scarves! I love pretty scarves, but really think they are so overpriced in stores. So, I try to make all of my own. Today we are making a super cute and easily made No Knit Scarf. If you can tie a knot, you can do this! This scarf cost me $5.94 to make, the cost of 2 skeins of yarn.
I used a super bulky yarn to make my scarf because I wanted something that would be warm during this winter. Seeing as the temp outside is still in the 70-80 range, I am hoping that we might actually get some cooler weather here pretty soon. Anyway, that's off subject. Super Bulky Yarn, that's right.
I chose this deep navy/purple-ish color. You want to remember that this will be around your neck, so you want something that is comfortable and not scratchy.
I wanted a decent sized scarf, so I measured out 24 lengths of yarn each approximately 140 inches long. I had almost enough to finish with just one skein of yarn, but not quite. If you want though, you can cut the pattern down to 18 lengths of yarn to stay within the one skein.(That will make your cost $2.97).
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| I busted out the antique scissors just for ya'll! |
Then I pinned each knotted group to my couch about an inch or so apart. (I know, some people would use a foam board or something else, but I am too cheap to buy one of those!) I know at this point it looks a little scary with 24 pieces of yarn there. But really, you are working in groups of 3, so you really have 8 sections you are working with.
You will continue using a square knot to tie sections of three together creating this diamond pattern. Continue the pattern until you get close to the end of your strands. You want to tie off the end in four knots, just like you began, making sure you leave about a 6 inch fringe. I matched my ends up and trimmed the fringe to where it would match and be symmetrical.
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| Photo by the incredibly talented 3 year old, the Little Miss. |
Once again, if you do take on this project, take a picture and let me see it! Happy Tuesday!
Ms. L
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