Fall Crafts ~ Please Share your Projects! :)

[Lalaloula]

Yes, it' time to think about that time of year again: Fall! In only a few weeks from now the leaves are going to colour and fall and the days are slowly going to become shorter, darker and colder. It's the perfect time to sit down snuggled up in a cosy blanket with a steaming mug of tea in front of you and a crafty project to welcome the season into your home.

What are your plans for fall decorations and crafts? Maybe you already know, but maybe you're still searching. If so, Ive compiled a list of free tutorials below making it easy as pie to turn your home into the most beautiful fall inspired place.

Whatever it is you're making, don't forget to share your ideas, tips and artworks here with us! We'd love to see them!

Free Tutorials:
Fall Canvas Craft Tutorial ~ http://myblessedlife.net/2010/09/fall-canvas-craft-tutorial.html

Various different fall craft projects (pumpkins, sewing, baking, copper work, soap) ~ http://totallytutorials.blogspot.com/search/label/autumn

Various gorgeous ideas for fall crafts (paper, sewing, wreaths, garlands, door arrangements) ~ http://www.oneprettything.com/?p=16102&c=fall-roundup

Cute ideas including kiddie crafts ~ http://thelongthread.com/?page_id=2593

Home-made sugar scrubs ~ http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-homemade-sugar-scrubs.html

Fall crafts and especially thanksgiving ideas ~ http://thanksgiving.tipnut.com/

Mainly paper crafts ~ http://www.craftideas.info/

[Molly53]

I thought this acorn swaddle sack was just precious! Might have to drag my knitting needles out for this one.



Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Swaddle Sac and Acorn Cap
Needles show in size 7 circular, four double point needles(various size needles from size 5-10 can be used depending on size desired and to accommodate bulkier or finer yarn) can also be don on straight needles with a seam.

Yarn: Approximately 1 skein (5-7 ounces) worsted weight yarn shown in ecospun plus 1 skein (less than 3 ounces) of light bulky weight yarn (shown in Bernat Alpaca Natural Blends) for acorn hat

Swaddle Sac
Cast on 60 stitches (worsted weight yarn) place marker to mark the beginning of the round (continue moving it to beginning of next round) knit rounds (stockinette stitch) until “tube” measures approximately 16 inches.

Decreasing round: (k 8, k 2 together) to end of round
K 1 round
Decreasing round: (k 7, k 2 together) to end of round
K 1 round
Decreasing round: (k 6, k 2 together) to end of round
K 1 round (switch to four needled when it is to tight/difficult to continue on circular needles)
Decreasing round: (k 5, k 2 together) to end of round
K 1 round
Decreasing round: (k 4, k 2 together) to end of round
K 1 round
Decreasing round: (k 3, k 2 together) to end of round
K 1 round
Decreasing round: (k 2, k 2 together) to end of round
K 1 round
Decreasing round: (k 1, k 2 together) to end of round
K 1 round
Decreasing round: (k 2 together) to end of round (6 stitches left)
K 1 round
thread a length of yarn through remaining stitches and pull tightly together, tie off and weave in ends.

Acorn Cap
Cast on 40 stitches (worsted weight yarn) place marker to mark the beginning of the round (continue moving it to beginning of next round) knit rounds (stockinette stitch) until “tube” measures approximately 4 inches. At beginning of next round switch to the thicker yarn and knit in garter (in the round this is k one round p one round) increasing (Kfb = knit in front and back of st)on the 10th, 20th, 30th and 40th stitch (44 stitches), purl next round, next round increasing (Kfb = knit in front and back of st)on the 11th, 22th, 33th and 44th stitch (48 stitches), purl next round. Continue garter pattern for 4 more rounds.
Decreasing round: (k 6, k 2 together) to end of round
P 1 round (switch to four needled when it is to tight/difficult to continue on circular needles)
Decreasing round: (k 5, k 2 together) to end of round
P 1 round
Decreasing round: (k 4, k 2 together) to end of round
P 1 round
Decreasing round: (k 3, k 2 together) to end of round
P 1 round
Decreasing round: (k 2, k 2 together) to end of round
P 1 round
Decreasing round: (k 1, k 2 together) to end of round
P 1 round
Decreasing round: (k 2 together) to end of round (6 stitches left)
P1 round
Decreasing round: (k 2 together) to end of round (3 stitches left) transfer all stitches to 1 needle and continue by making an I-cord (Slide stitches to opposite side of needle. The yarn should be coming out of the left stitch. Pull the yarn from behind. *K3. Slide stitches across needle.) Repeat from * until cord is about 1 inches, bind off and weave in loose ends.

[Chef Jean]

Thank you for the websites! I am looking for some paper projects for the fall and I'm sure I'll find some ideas

I LOVE that acorn swaddle sack! If you want to make one for me I'll be sure to make my next baby a "fall baby" LOL!!

When I find my project I'll let you know what it is and I'll post the results too!

[*Z*]

I needed a break from cross stitch so I pulled out a crochet hook and am making up a simple lapghan. It is a small shell pattern and even though it only uses one strand it is thick and heavy.

[Lalaloula]

Chef Jean wrote:
Thank you for the websites! I am looking for some paper projects for the fall and I'm sure I'll find some ideas

I LOVE that acorn swaddle sack! If you want to make one for me I'll be sure to make my next baby a "fall baby" LOL!!

When I find my project I'll let you know what it is and I'll post the results too!

Hey Chef Jean,

Im glad you like the websites. I thought they had some great ideas on them. I havent decided on my autumn project either, but I sure would love to do something easy with paper.
Cant wait to hear about your project!

Isnt that swaddle sack just the cutest? Molly really has a knack of finding the best things! I wish I knew someone with a baby!

Loula

[Lalaloula]

*Z* wrote:
I needed a break from cross stitch so I pulled out a crochet hook and am making up a simple lapghan. It is a small shell pattern and even though it only uses one strand it is thick and heavy.

Hey *Z* and WELCOME to our forum!
That sounds like such a nice project! Id really love to hear more about it or see a pic, if thats possible. Are you making it for yourself or is it a gift?

Loula

[Karyl Lee]

Anyone with a yen to make the swaddle sack and cap could probably find a needy newborn in any natal ward. I think that's a great idea, whether it's in fall colors or not.
I am working on Halloween pins, a moon, ghost, and house pin, to be exact. I've just gotten into them though, so no pics yet. Bye for now~

[Lalaloula]

What a great idea, Karyl Lee! Im sure theyre always looking for warm things to give to newborns and something as cute as this would surely be even more apprecciated.

Cant wait to hear how your projects progress and in the end see a pic of them. They sound great!

Loula

[Lalaloula]

Hey guys,

Ive just made this to add to a Halloween themed bday present for a friend: Halloween Lollipop Ghosts for Kids.
So easy to make and the finised pops look really cool!


Loula

[EddyGirl]

This is a wonderful idea; I will upload some photos of my projects soon.

[Lalaloula]

Yes, please do! I would love to see what youre working on!

Loula

[Molly53]

You don't have to know how to knit/crochet these cuties. Here's a sewn swaddle sack:


DOWNLOAD THE FREE PATTERN (link)

Wouldn't it be fun to do one in polar fleece or with dad's favorite team colors?

[jennifer94]

We (me and my daughter) are going to do this over the month of October so she can bring them in for her classmates the day of their Halloween party. I love the idea and can't wait to try it! http://factorydirectcraft.com/factorydirectcraft_blog/tissue-paper-pumpkin-favors/

[Karyl Lee]

That looks really cute! I think even quite young kids can do that one.
Here's a link to my latest project, although it's not strictly fall. All views are of just the one tile.
Mosaic practice tile

[Lalaloula]

jennifer94 wrote:
We (me and my daughter) are going to do this over the month of October so she can bring them in for her classmates the day of their Halloween party. I love the idea and can't wait to try it! http://factorydirectcraft.com/factorydirectcraft_blog/tissue-paper-pumpkin-favors/

WOW, these are so cute! Im sure that you two are going to have tons of fun making these! Let us know how this worked out for you, Id luv to hear about it.

Loula