Thrift Store Scores - Knitting Gauge

A gauge checker helps you check your gauge without having to use a ruler. It has a V (left) with the inches on the side with a gauge swatch* and you count how many stiches are in the inch.

An extra bonus on your gauge checker it has all the knitting needle sizes. On mine it goes from 000 up to 16.

*A little square that you knitted to know how many stiches per inch so you know how many you need to cast on for your project.

Off to knit,

TaMera

January Photo Challenge

I recently participated in Black and White 5 day challenge on Instagram.

You post one black and white photo a day. The challenge was really enjoyable for me.

 

That got me thinking about January coming (In two days) and the possibility of doing a month photo challenge. 

 

I decided to make my own challenge and make it more fun!

 

Searching Pinterest I picked five totally different challenges and chose my favorite from that day.

                         

Which bring us to this...

 

My very own January of 2015 Photo Challenge!! You are welcome to use it, too!

I'll do a little explaining for some of the days:

5. What makes you think of cold? Or a cold drink, wrapped up in blankets, etc.

13. Take a photo that is easy to look at or of a kitten sleeping.

15. Get a picture of a book in a new way. A way you have never thought of before.

24. Snap a shot while driving down the road or if you are really daring...find a empty place and get your camera "on the road" for a new look.

Just think outside the square box! ;)

 

Make sure to follow me on Instagram and see how well I do!  [ @MSS_Jewel  ]

 

 

Ready or not! Here comes 2015!

-'- Jewel

A week of blog work...

For the next five days I'm at Edwin and Samantha's. She doesn't have a huge to-do list this trip, but I do.
I've been sick for the last two weeks and haven't been able to clean my room, work on the blog or clean my room. Cleaning will have to wait until I get home to get done. :) 

If all goes to plan, I'll have eight new posts scheduled and ready to be shared!

-'- Jewel

Thrift Store Scores ~ Double Pointed Knitting Needles

I found these needles for fifty cents. The size is US 8 (5 mm)
You use double pointed needles to finish up a hat, knit a cable, to make fingerless mittens and the list goes on, pretty much, forever. :)

This set has only four needles, which can mean two things. It's an older set where they only sold you four in a package or the fifth needle got lost.

Off to knit,

TaMera

Bland Gold to Bold Black (A Light Refashion)

We went down to Samantha and Edwin's at Thanksgiving! 

We always do some DIY/refashion projects while visiting and this was no exception.

First up: A Light Refashion

Samantha found the tutorial on Pinterest and Dad wired the light up into the tree for super easy access.

The mirror is another DIY project of Samantha's she used the same black paint as the chandelier.

It looks fabulous! 

-'- Jewel