Sharpin Designs Blog

Flower Power Afghan

7/22/2019

Every once and a while a pattern or project comes along that forces you to stop EVERYTHING you are doing and focus on it. That was true of the Flower Power Afghan. When I saw this I was reminded of the bright colors of the Lite Brite toy I loved playing with as a kid.

Not only are the colors super vibrant and fun, the blanket is soft and warm - simply perfect!

Others have done this same pattern in softer colors such as gray and pink, which makes a beautiful baby blanket.

Best part? FREE pattern! Download your copy here.

Happy Hookin!

Care

New Yarn Colorway: Blueberry Mojito

7/12/2019

The Blueberry Mojito blend has been re-imagined into this new mix of purple and burgundy. With this deep and vibrant colorway, it goes very well with other colors, such as Aviation, Pink Lady, and Tequila Sunrise.

Available in both DK and Fingering weights, you can pick up a skein or two on my Etsy shop or on this site.

Happy Yarn Hoarding!

Care'

New Pattern: Circles Vest

7/5/2019

Wow! The response to the Circles Shrug and Scarf Vest patterns has been so fantastic, I decided to combine the two. Introducing the Circles Vest. This is a FABULOUS piece and is sure to be something you wear year round. Made in Friday Night Fibers Black Velvet fingering weight yarn, it's airy and flowy with lots of texture, color, and interest.

And, yes, it's asymmetrical! BONUS!

You can pick up your pattern here, on my Etsy page, or on Ravelry.

Happy Hooking!

Care'

Meet Pink Lady

6/14/2019

PINK! Who doesn't love pink? This colorway includes three different colors of pink that blend into this lovely colorway. Available in DK and Fingering, this is sure to give your projects a pop! Pick up yours on this site or on Etsy.

Happy Yarn!

Care'

New Friday Night Fibers Colorway - Aviation

6/8/2019

Inspired by the many colors of the sky, the gin-based Aviation cocktail captures many layers of blue, gray, and violet. While I personally am not a gin fan, I fell in love with the beauty of the drink and how it reflected the sky, so I wanted to capture that same feeling in the yarn.

This is a softer color than I usually do, but I absolutely love it. It pairs so well with many of the other Friday Night Fibers colorways, but also is strong enough to stand on its own. This colorway is available in both DK and Fingering weight, and can be purchased on this site or on Etsy.

Happy Yarn Hoarding!

Care'

The Sheep Have Joined the Party

5/31/2019

The hedgehog pattern is a hit, so it's time for more animals to join the party. After two glorious weeks in Ireland earlier this month, I decided a fluffy sheep should join the group first.

Like the hedgehog, this pattern is worked in the round to provide nice, full fur. Depending on your gauge your size will vary. But, that can be really cool - add more rounds to make a really large sheep, or fewer rounds to make a tiny one. You decide!

A black sheep and a gray sheep would look great too! My nieces want a purple one and a pink one, so I'll be working on that soon.

Pattern is only $5 and you can pick up your copy on this site, Etsy, or Ravelry.

Happy Hookin!

Care'

New Yarn Colorway - Black Magic

5/28/2019

Black Magic is a BEAUTIFUL drink and is perfect for Halloween-themed parties. It's a deep, dark black with sparkles of silvery white that shimmer throughout. I decided to use that as inspiration for my next Friday Night Fibers colorway, and I could not be more pleased.

The black is deeper than the Black Velvet colorway, because I died it twice. Yet there are still spots that sparkle and pop throughout the skein. Lovely!

I made 4 skeins in fingering and 4 in DK weights. You can find them in my Etsy shop and on this website.

Happy Yarn!

Care'

Hedgehogs Have Taken Over

4/25/2019

I have two new patterns for you this month, and both feature hedgehogs! I made the larger one using the 16 inch pillow size that I typically do. However, when I got done, I decided to make a smaller one as a toy. I AM IN LOVE! I plan to make more of these in difference sizes and colors. I'm also thinking about taking some of my other pillow patterns and making toy patters for them too.

Both patterns are available on this site, Ravelry, and Etsy.

Happy Hooking!

Care'

She Shed Progress Report #4

4/25/2019

Hubby has been busy! He installed the flooring this week. The next step will be to sand it down and apply clear coat, which will really bring out the character. It will be one of the last things that gets done, but for now I am trilled.

Hubby also installed most of the insulation. It took three truckloads full, but it will be worth it to keep me comfortable - especially since I plan to spend so much time in here!

There's a little more to do for the insulation. Hubby wanted a break so he could try out the new flooring nail gun. That man loves his power tools!

Next up will be either to get the electrical going or to install the drywall and slat wall. It will depend on what hubby feels like tackling next. I'm going with the flow and letting him decide.

YAY! SHE SHED!

Care'

She Shed: Progress Report #3

4/25/2019

Now that Zoe is well - and the vet bills are behind us - the time has come to begin shopping for the she shed again. What you see above is one batch of insulation. Sexy, eh?

On a brighter note I did pick up three light fixtures (okay, okay, chandeliers). What do you think? There is one big one for the center and the two smaller ones for the ends. I still need to shop for a porch light.

Hubby has already stared on the install of the insulation, so more progress pics soon!

With friendship!

Care'