Third Annual Dog-Gone Tiki Bar

Two Crafty Women will be joining forces with Frannie's Grannies to run a booth at the Third Annual Dog-Gone Tiki Bar Family Pet Day in Solomons Island, MD on Sunday, Ocotober 16 from 12pm to 5pm.

As well as other vendors selling their wares, there will be ton of activities available to aprticipate in.  Just a few include:
The band No Green Jelly Beenz will be playing throughout the day. 

"Ask the Vet" session will be held between 1pm-2pm. 

A $25 microchipping will be offered between 2pm-4pm.

An auction to benefit The Well Pet Clinic of Calvert County will be held at 2:30pm.

A Pet and Owner look alike contest will be held at 3pm. 

Best tricks contest will be held at 3:20pm

Happies Dog (most wags per minute) contest will be held at 3:40pm

Best pet costume contest will be held at 4pm. 

We hope to see you there.  I plan to bring Isabella and the newest addition to our household, Tesla. 

SMAWL 7th Annual Animal Fair - Mark Your Calendars

Two Crafty Women will once again join forces with Frannie's Grannies to participate in a local event, the 7th Annual Animal Fair presented by SMAWL.  It will be held at the St. Mary's county fairgrounds on May 7th.  We will have handmade afghans, pet harnesses, and various beaded items available for purchase.  Bring your furry friend and participate in all that the Animal Fair has to offer. 

Isabella is hoping to make an appearance as well! 

You can find out more about SMAWL here.

You can check out Two Crafty Women's website here.

Yarn Cheat Sheet

I'm  sometimes asked how much yarn is needed for a particular project.  The answer is, "It depends!"  The amount of yarn used depends on how much yardage is on each skein, what size crochet hook or knitting needle is being used, pattern design, and how big the porject is going to be.

Here's a rough estimate of yardage needed for your various projects.

 

Socks	Gauge	Child S - M - L	Adult S - M - L
		Foot length 5, 6½, 8	Foot length 9½, 10½, 11½
Sock - Fingering wt.	6 - 8 sts per inch	150 - 225 - 275 yds.	325 - 425 - 525
Sport wt.	5 - 6 sts per inch	125 - 175 - 225	250 - 325 - 400
Worsted wt.	4 - 4½ sts per inch	125 - 150 - 200	250 - 300 - 350
Bulky wt.	3 - 3½ sts per inch	100 - 125 - 150	175 - 225 - 275
Hat	Gauge	Child - Adult
		18" - 20" - 22"
Sport wt.	5 - 6 sts per inch	175 - 225 - 275 yds.
Worsted wt.	4 - 4½ sts per inch	175 - 225 - 250
Bulky wt.	3 - 3½ sts per inch	125 - 150 - 175
Mitten	Gauge	Child  5",  5½"	Adult  6",  7",  8"
Fingering Wt.		Yards	Yards
Sport wt.	5 - 6 sts per inch	75 - 100	125 - 150 - 175
Worsted wt.	4 - 4½ sts per inch	75 - 100	125 - 150 - 175
Bulky wt.	3 - 3½ sts per inch	50 - 75	100 - 125 - 150
Afghan-Throw	Gauge	Baby	60" x 60"
Sock - Fingering wt.	6 ½ - 7 sts per inch	1351 yds.	3500 yds.
Sport wt.	5 - 6 sts per inch	1200 yds.	3,150 yds.
DK  Double Knit	5 sts per inch	1100 yds.	2800 yds.
Worsted wt.	4 - 4½ sts per inch	1000 yds.	2,660 yds.
Bulky wt.	3 - 3½ sts per inch	850 yds.	1,875 yds.
Scarf	Gauge	Child 6" x 40"	Adult 8" x 54"
Sock - Fingering wt.	6 ½ - 7 sts per inch	440 yds.	660 yds.
Sport wt.	5 - 6 sts per inch	350 yds	700 yds
DK  Double Knit	5 sts per inch	250 yds	450 yds
Worsted wt.	4 - 4½ sts per inch	190 yds	380 yds
Bulky wt.	3 - 3½ sts per inch	125 yds	250 yds
Vest		Child	Adult
		24" - 28 "-  32"	36"- 40"- 44" - 48"- 52"
Sock - Fingering wt.	6 ½ - 7 sts per inch	400 550 750 yds.	950 1125 1300 1450 1650 yds.
Sport wt.	5 - 6 sts per inch	300 400 600 yds.	700 850 950 1100 1250 yds.
DK  Double Knit	5 sts per inch	275 375 550 yds.	650 800 900 1000 1100 yds
Worsted wt.	4 - 4½ sts per inch	250 350 500 yds.	600 750 850 950 1050 yds.
Bulky wt.	3 - 3½ sts per inch	175 250 400 yds.	450 550 650 700 800 yds.
Sweater		Child	Adult
		24" - 28 "-  32"	36  "-  40"  -  44"  -  48"  -  52"
Sock - Fingering wt.	6 ½ - 7 sts per inch	750 100 1450 yds.	1800 2100 2500 2700 3000
Sport wt.	5 - 6 sts per inch	550 800 1100	1400 1600 1900 2100 2300
Worsted wt.	4 - 4½ sts per inch	500 650 1000	1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Bulky wt.	3 - 3½ sts per inch	350 500 700	900 1000 1200 1300 1500

Hooks & Needles

I fell down out the back door and hit the patio furniture on Sunday.  What a sad way to spend my Sunday, flat on my back on the heating pad.  The giant went up the road to spend some time with the family and came home with presents for me.  Seriously, fabulous presents, which I must thank my mother-in-law for.  So when he walks in the door, and gently gives me a kiss, helps me sit up and hands these over:

Do you know what I see?  Knit needle storage and crochet hook storage cases.  It was with a sense of joy that I opened these goodie bags.

Check out all these crochet hooks.  Although some are hooks I already had, some are absolute classics, and all are cherished heirlooms as they came from the giant's grandmother and great aunt.

Look as these wisp metal hooks that look hand forged.  Tiny little hooks for crocheting lace thread.

And these hooks are remarkable.  Look it the little scroll work knobs. I'm not sure, but these feel like ivory hooks.  One has snapped at the top but it's still beautiful.  I think I'm going to frame them in a shadow box. 

And here's some metal hooks with detailed scroll work as well.  Unfortunately they are very rusty, but I think I can get the rust off and then will add them to my framed hooks.

This one is an absolute classic crochet hook.  Complete with an ivory handle, scroll work and a hook cover.  I feel as if I have been blessed with a gift from history.  I adore each hook, for the history they contain.  Think of all the things these precious hooks have made.  What useful and beautiful tools.

And then I opened the needle bag.  Wow.  Tons of needles in a wide range of sizes, including circulars and some that had never even been opened.  I now have no excuse to buy any more knitting needles!

Look at these needles that have never been opened, still in their original case and priced at 65 cents!  Nothing costs 65 cents anymore!!!There were several unopened containers of needles.

Did you see these old wooden needles hiding in the bag?  I've always wanted to try wooden ones, but they've been too pricey for me.  Now I can hardly wait to plan my next knitting project.


What a privilege and an honor to own this bit of crafting history. I can't wait until I can sit up a little better and can begin crafting new treasures with these treasures!