Moon and Crystal

Last night, Sweet

New crystal, got it at http://piyoga.webs.com/

Tiny hemp bag for crystals

I wanted to be able to carry a few small crystals, without misplacing them :D So just a very quick bag. Great for using up end pieces of yarn.

Tiny hemp bag for crystals

Size 4 US needles dpns or cable needles
3 inches tall by 2 inches wide
5 ½ by 7, however exact gauge is not essential to this project

1 ½ yards Raspberry
5 yards Black
14 yards Gray
All yarns are 100 % hemp sport weight

Bk k1 = knit one stitch using black yarn
G k1 = knit one stitch using gray yarn
k = knit
kf/b = knit into the front loop and back loop of next stitch ( making 1 new stitch )
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
R k1 = knit one stitch using raspberry yarn
R p1 = purl one stitch using raspberry yarn
yo = yarn over

Cast on 4 stitches using gray yarn

1 ) knit
2 ) kf/b all, join in the round
3 ) knit
4 ) * kf/b 1, k1 * to end
5 ) * k1, kf/b 1, k1 * to end
6 ) * k3, kf/b 1 * to end

Knit 7 rounds

Add black yard

*G k1, Bk k1* to end
Repeat last round

Cut gray yarn, add raspberry yarn
* R k1, Bk k1 * to end
Repeat last round

* R p1, Bk k1 * to end

Cut raspberry yarn

Knit 2 rounds ( using Black yarn )

* k2tog, yo * to end

Knit 1 round.

Bind off.
Weave in ends.
　
Make cord as long as you like. I kept it short at 9 inches.
I made mine with a crochet chain stitch, using a size H hook, in the black yarn.
Weave cord through the yo’s, for drawstring.
　

Baby Blanket

I have no clue on the amounts of yarn I used with this pattern. Or the weight of the blanket. I totally spaced it. Ran out of time lol
It was a lot of fun though. It's a take on the old shale, feathers n fans etc.....
Just grab whatever yarn you have on hand and needles and go for it
It's easy and looks good in any color, no wonder everyone does it lol


　
Size 10.5 US needles
36” by 40”

I used 2 strands of Baby Coordinates by Bernat through out. It's kind of kinky yarn so it's feels thicker.

Colors
A = purple
B = yellow
C = blue
D = peach
E = green
F = white
G = pink
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
p = purl
Yo = yarn over needle
( ) x = repeat directions inside brackets as many times as indicated
{ } x = repeat all directions inside of brackets as many times as indicated.
Cast on 144 stitches using color A
1) knit
2) { k2tog x 3, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 6, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 3 }x 4
3 - 4 ) knit
5) { k2tog x 3, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 6, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 3 }x 4
6) k6, purl to last 6 stitches, k6
7) knit
8) k6, purl to last 6 stitches, k6
9) { k2tog x 3, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 6, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 3 }x 4
10) k6, purl to last 6 stitches, k6
11) knit
12) k6, purl to last 6 stitches, k6
13) { k2tog x 3, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 6, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 3 }x 4
14) k6, purl to last 6 stitches, k6
Change to color B
15) knit
16) k6, purl to last 6 stitches, k6
17) { k2tog x 3, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 6, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 3 }x 4
18) k6, purl to last 6 stitches, k6
19) knit
20) k6, purl to last 6 stitches, k6
21) { k2tog x 3, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 6, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 3 }x 4
22) k6, purl to last 6 stitches, k6
23) knit
24) k6, purl to last 6 stitches, k6
25) { k2tog x 3, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 6, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 3 }x 4
26) k6, purl to last 6 stitches, k6
Change to color C repeat rows 15 - 26.
Change to color D repeat rows 15 - 26
Change to color E repeat rows 23 - 26
Change to color F repeat rows 23 -24
Change to color G ( center color )
Repeat rows 25 -26
Repeat rows 15 - 26 twice
Repeat rows 23 - 24
Change to color F repeat rows 25 - 26
Change to color E repeat rows 19 - 22
Change to color D repeat rows 15 - 26
Change to color C repeat rows 15 - 26
Change to color B repeat rows 15 - 26
Change to color A repeat rows 15 - 25
Knit 2 rows
{ k2tog x 3, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 6, ( yo, k1 ) x 6, k2tog x 3 }x 4
Bind off.
Weave in ends.
　
　
　
　

　
　

Lessons

I can not believe how fast this fall is going by. We pretty much missed a large part of Halloween this year. No pumpkins or pet hat :(

Could not get a photo of little dog in her new hat for anything. Tried the cat while we got one you couldn't really see the hat very well :(


My knitting and blogging have been taking a back seat to everything, from email to house work........yeah I said house work...... how have thing gone so wrong.........

So my knitting is where it should be right along side me at my computer blogging :D

another lesson learned ....okay relearned this week.......never ever play with a crystal without cleansing it well....... very well.

and another... stay away from sweet grass, at the very least keep it outside lol

It pretty much stopped our whole weekend. I still can't get the smell out of the house, and we never opened the bag, just the outer envelope.

Wonderful time

Last weekend was so magical. On Friday we were given these gifts.

On Satruday we set up a Reiki table at the Pagans Pride Day festival, with Pi Yoga, and were so blessed with more gifts from friends.

All just for giving them a hand with things. Good people :D

Plus Jorden got a door prize :D

Time

I can't believe how fast time has been going, mid October, how did that happen ;)

Not real happy with my photos of Little Dog's new hat yet. Patterns are fun and easy, photos not so easy and not fun :(

Every year I say no more making things for gifts or to sell. So why am I still not listening to myself lol

Going to try again, I'm just sticking to Reiki and knit patterns...... I mean it this time ;)

Hope to have a pattern out soon :D

Reiki Class

Our first Reiki class will be held on October 30th WOO HOO

Now also working out of Pi*Yoga Pilates Studio & New Age Health Shoppe
http://piyoga.webs.com/

We will be giving Reiki I and II attunements, cost $77.00

For more information see http://thereikishack.blogspot.com/2010/09/pi-yoga-first-reiki-class.html

Fall

Woo Hoo I love this time of year :D

I can't believe October s almost here. I have so much to do :D


We are starting our Reiki service on the first. We have been giving attunements ( free of charge ) for so time now, the timing feels right to move forward. We will be charging a fee of $60.  for the first and $75. second attunements, $150. for the Masters attunement.
We have been told are prices are too low. To this I say, you can always pay us more ;)


I'm also working on a few cloths ( I still need to test knit them ) hope to have them out soon.


I've been asked to make a few things for friends, as well as trying to get a few items for our "shop" ready.

I have so many ideas going through my head right now....

Life is Good

Pepper harvest

Our first Thai hot peppers WooHoo Sun dried. They maybe on the small side but wow are they strong :D ( not for cooking )

This is the size they grow to. I was amazed at Jorden growing them at all. They don't do very well in a outdoor setting such as this. Way too hot and dry for them, but he did it, he got them to fruit :D

The New Mexico Big Jims he's growing are sooooo good, nothing mild about them :D

The tomatoes are the best I've ever tasted. Sweet

Last night Jorden went out to his garden and came back with a summer squash, he planted them less then a month ago :D

We added it to our soup. That along with fresh roasted green chili and new potatoes, so good ...........and the herbs :D even I went back for more ;)

He has made cooking "good" so much easier

Update on fridge

Looks like it's working again ;)