The best part of any craft is the fun accessories and tools created for it. I love gadgets and gizmo’s and how the can make my crafting pretty, easy and fun. I was excited to learn that stitch markers could basically be jewelry for your knitting and crochet when I first began my fiber journey. […]
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I can not believe this year is coming to an end. It seems like it was just weeks ago I picked up my needles for the first time. I still feel like a new knitter at times but I am not sure why. I think we all go through that period where you know what
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You know how every year Christmas merchandise gets to the shelves earlier and earlier. It drives me crazy. Christmas is a holiday dear to me heart and Americans have forgot what Christmas is about. It is not about the hustles and bustle and getting that great deal on a present for little Sue etc… It
There are so many patterns out there that are “common knits” the sockhead hat is one of them. The pattern is written by Kelly McClure. It is a basic hat with rib and stockinette stitch that is a bit slouchy. The pattern is a free download on Ravelry and you can find it here. Kelly
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click to be taken to Delicious Yarns Some yarns are just scrumptious… they are squishy, come in yummy colors and a pleasure to knit with and even to hold and smell. I was told about Delicious Yarns from a friend, and had to try them out for myself. The yarns are from the great minds
Have you heard of Indian Lake Artisans? They are the home of the Hexagonal Knitting needles. Located in Michigan, with the use and services Michigan Companies these USA made needles are one of the Hottest things out there. All of their wonderful needles are HANDMADE with great attention to detail. They even sand each needle
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Entrelac ~ is a knitting techinque used to create a textured diamond pattern. While the result resembles a basket-woven stripes of knitted fabric, the actual material comprises interconnected squares on two different orientations. (wikipedia online) I took Gwen’s class wanting to learn this amazing knitting technique. I was amazed how the knitting leaned and seemed
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I have been bitten by the cowl bug. No not the buzzing kind that flies around livestock but the fun kind of knitting. I love scarfs don’t get me wrong but when you have small kids and you need something you can grab as you are walking at the door to throw on and keep
ITS FRIDAY!!!!!!!! I am so glad it is Friday it has been a long week of a lot of rain and even though more rain is headed this way I still am happy its Friday and the hubby will be home with us… 1. Are you on google + ? I am …find me here .2. Whats
I love Game of Thrones… it is a very graphic show but I have always been drawn to shows regarding the medieval times. I am love vikings but that is a whole other thing 🙂 In Game of Thrones there are these creatures the White Walkers. they are like a race of humans that
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