Welcome to My Finished Objects page!

Finished Objects…those delightful and courageous knitted and crocheted pieces that made it through the tears, the late nights, the coffee…Here I share with you my completed pieces. Some great. Some maybe not so. But here they are, in all their glory, reveling in their completeness. Feel free to look around or share your latest FO’s in the comments. And welcome!!

For the Sheer Joy of It All

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May 20, 2013
easy crocheted hat pattern

I have a saying I use a lot. It’s something that just came to me one day. And I’m reminded of it frequently. “You love what you love for a reason.” It resonates so deeply within me that it’s one of those things I just know is true on a soul level. You love what [...]

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Free Sock Yarn Patterns – (That Aren’t Socks!)

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May 14, 2013
machine-washable sock yarn

Free patterns for you today! Who doesn’t love a gorgeous, free pattern? We all do! I’ve got some knitted ones and some crocheted ones, depending upon your preferred craft.  Did I design these? No. But I found them online and I hope you LOVE them! I wanted to share these with you because I’m getting [...]

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If the Sun Could Crochet

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March 14, 2013
free crocheted boot topper pattern

I think if the sun could crochet, it would make something bright and warm and delicious and definitely yellow! Maybe something like these crocheted yellow boot toppers! I made these for my wonderful niece, Diana. Yarn: 2 skeins of my bulky wt wool in color, Sunshine. I bundled these up in burlap and tied with some of [...]

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Rainbow Cowl Winner and New Contest!

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March 8, 2013
hand dyed wool yarn

Guess what? I’m running another contest and you could win! The contest for this month (I know, I’m a little late posting it, but better late than never!) is the yarn shown above! It’s a one-of-a-kind skein that I’ve never offered before and never will again… •Superwash Merino Wool with Tencel •400 yds •4 oz [...]

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The Brilliance of a Sock

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February 25, 2013
hand knitted socks picture

The concept of knitting your own socks is mind-blowing to most people, especially non-knitters. “Why make your own socks?” they ask, “When you can buy them for $1 a pair at Wal-mart!” To this I just chuckle secretly inside because they don’t know. They don’t know the joy and purpose and the satisfaction of knitting [...]

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How to Create Your Own Custom Crocheted Circle Blanket Pattern!

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January 31, 2013
crocheted circle afghan pattern

Oh, I just KNEW as I was crocheting this rainbow blanket for my niece for Christmas that: 1. I would show you pictures 2. You would want the pattern and that 3. I wasn’t writing the pattern down. EEEEKKK! I know. I know. It’s pretty darn cool, huh? So I don’t have the pattern for [...]

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This Rainbow Cowl Could Be Yours!

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January 28, 2013
crochet cowl pattern easy

I’ve been keeping a secret from you! When I return from vacation in February, I am going to be finally listing this gorgeous, long-color-changing yarn for you! 1. Yes, it’s worsted! (I’ve had so many requests for thicker yarn so I’ll be adding in tons!) 2. Yes, the colors change subtley! (You’ll see especially when [...]

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The Makings of a Beautiful Thing

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January 23, 2013
dk weight cashmere yarn

  This cashmere yarn has been through a lot. I ordered it back in November, I think. It sat on the shelves for awhile, as I was a little afraid to dye it up… after all, it was cashmere!!  Oh, the buttery softness! How could I even risk messing it up? Who knows what came [...]

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Finished Object: Hitchhiker is D.O.N.E.

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December 4, 2012
hitchhiker shawl picture

Woo! I had to show you photos of this Hitchhiker shawl I finished. Pattern: Hitchhiker Needle: Size 2 Yarn: LusterSoft Fingering Wt superwash wool in Indian Corn We had our professional studio lights set up in the basement, so we decided to snap a few pictures of it!   I’ve said it before, I’ll say [...]

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Crimson Converti-Mitts Free Knitting Pattern

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November 6, 2012
free mitten knitting pattern

These convertible mittens are functional and warm and can be worn in two different ways: As a normal mitten for cooler winter days and as a fingerless mitt for those times when you need to use your fingers: Pulling out your credit card at the grocery store, rifling through your keys, texting on your cell [...]

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