Shandeh's Bernat Projects

[PTate]

I was proud of that one too. After I wore it, I felt like my neckline was too tight.
Then I looked closely at it, and compared it to the pattern. I used the wrong chart for my yoke! Ack!

So, I've unravelled the yoke, and I'm re-knitting it now, so I can wear it properly next Christmas.

Glad to see someone else does this Hubby, several friends and family think I'm crazy. They say no one else will know. But I do

[Shandeh]

Glad to see someone else does this Hubby, several friends and family think I'm crazy. They say no one else will know. But I do

I am just too particular sometimes. Then other times, I just let things slide, and learn to live with it. But THIS time, it was absolutely NECESSARY to re-knit that yoke. It was so tight, I could hardly breathe!

I had knit the yoke, using the CHILD SIZE chart!

[momama]

WOW, your good! I found the last mystery blanket, I like it a lot, what was the colors for it?

[Shandeh]

WOW, your good! I found the last mystery blanket, I like it a lot, what was the colors for it?

Thanks!

Are you talking about the baby blanket I made during the last CAL?
While everyone else made full size crochet blankets with Bernat Softee Chunky, I made a baby blanket with Bernat Baby Coordinates Chunky. I just made less squares, and arranged them the way I wanted. I used the colors Comfy Blue, White, Snuggly Sprite, Toasty Teal, and Cosy Rosy. I was a beginning crocheter when the Mystery CAL started, and by the end, I was doing some intermediate techniques! Participating in that CAL made me fall in love with crochet.


Blanket Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr

[lillies4me]

What's the difficulty level knitting with Twist & Twirl yarn? The scarf looks beautiful and I would love to do one for my grandaughter.I'll have to check with Michaels and see if they carry that yarn.

[Shandeh]

What's the difficulty level knitting with Twist & Twirl yarn? The scarf looks beautiful and I would love to do one for my grandaughter.I'll have to check with Michaels and see if they carry that yarn.

Oh, it's very easy, just takes some time to get used to the way mesh yarn behaves. You will find several videos online about how to knit with ruffle yarn.

[laceyj1204]

What's the difficulty level knitting with Twist & Twirl yarn? The scarf looks beautiful and I would love to do one for my grandaughter.I'll have to check with Michaels and see if they carry that yarn.

Oh, it's very easy, just takes some time to get used to the way mesh yarn behaves. You will find several videos online about how to knit with ruffle yarn.

I'm more of a crocheter than a knitter so I was wondering if this yarn was crochetable. I came across several different brands of this type of yarn and think it's beautiful, but am reluctant to purchase any if I can't crochet with it. I guess a scarf wouldn't be too terribly difficult if I had to knit, but I prefer crochet personally.

[Shandeh]

I'm more of a crocheter than a knitter so I was wondering if this yarn was crochetable. I came across several different brands of this type of yarn and think it's beautiful, but am reluctant to purchase any if I can't crochet with it. I guess a scarf wouldn't be too terribly difficult if I had to knit, but I prefer crochet personally.

Yes, it's crochetable. You'll find videos online for crocheting with ruffle yarn. Just buy a skein, and give it a try. If you don't care for it, you can give it to a knitting friend.

[Shandeh]

I decided to post a few more photos of Bernat projects I have made since 2009, when I started blogging for the company. I have learned SO MUCH about knitting and crochet since then!

Side Button Hooded Cape, knit with Bernat Softee Chunky

Bernat Cape Complete - Back by Shandeh, on Flickr

Star Afghan, knit with Bernat Super Value

Shandeh with Star Afghan by Shandeh, on Flickr

Warm Cabled Hat, knit with Berella 4

Pink Hat Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr

Leaf Pullover, knit with Bernat Alpaca yarn.

Alpaca Leaf Pullover Complete 2 by Shandeh, on Flickr

Preemie Baby Set (Bonnet, Mitts, Booties, Cardigan), knit with Bernat Baby Coordinates, for charity

Preemie Set Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr

Crocheted Bath Set (Tissue Box Cover, Washcloths, Bath Mat), using Bernat Handicrafter Cotton.

Bathroom Set Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr

Cable Yoke Sweater, using Bernat Roving yarn

Bernat Cable Yoke Sweater by Shandeh, on Flickr

Reversible Baby Hat, using Bernat Cottontots

Colorful Hat - Blue Lining by Shandeh, on Flickr

Satin Lace Edge Cardigan, using Bernat Satin

Cardigan Complete - Front 2 by Shandeh, on Flickr

Buddy Toys, using Bernat Baby Stretch, for charity

Buddy Toys Done by Shandeh, on Flickr

Mom's Ankle Socks, knit with Bernat Baby Cakes

Comfy Feet by Shandeh, on Flickr

Dishcloths, using Bernat Handicrafter Cotton & Handicrafter Cotton Twists

Crocheted Miter by Shandeh, on Flickr
Mosaic Dishcloth Finished by Shandeh, on Flickr

A Tea Cosy, using Bernat Mosaic

Tea Cozy by Shandeh, on Flickr

Circular Doily, using Bernat Handicrafter Cotton

Blue Doily Finished by Shandeh, on Flickr

Weekend Raglan, using Bernat Felting, for charity

Wool Sweater Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr

4 Blankets for the 2011 Bernat KAL/CAL, using Baby's Breath, Baby Coordinates, Satin Sport, Softee Baby, and Baby Jacquards

All Four Blankets by Shandeh, on Flickr

A Basketweave Blanket, using Bernat Baby Blanket.

Closer View by Shandeh, on Flickr

And a Keyhole Scarf, using Bernat Satin Sport

Bernat's Keyhole Scarf by Shandeh, on Flickr

I've also made the 2010 Mystery Blanket (in baby size), a Christmas sweater, a thick cowl with Fab Faux, and another cowl with Really Big. I've already mentioned those earlier. Right now, I'm working on a ruffled scarf, using Twist and Twirl, and a hat or cowl with Colorama (I can't decide which pattern I like better with that yarn.) I also have enough Satin Sparkle to make a vest, but I haven't started that one yet.

[dogfoster]

All of your projects look so nice and finished but I especially love your leaf pullover, that is a beautiful pattern. I just do not have the confidence I guess it is, to learn to knit. I guess I should at least watch the KAL videos and see if it is something I might could get the hang of. You are so lucky you are "bi-crafty" and can do both so well!