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Movie Monday Flashback: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Since I mentioned it in my last Movie Monday post -- and because it's a great choice for family viewing this Thanksgiving -- I thought I'd revisit a MM post from 2010 (only updating the pattern recommendations). Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox is a delightful amalgamation of classic story, off-beat humor and appreciation for whimsy all capped off by creatures in tiny sweaters! Here are a few

Fa-la-la Fair Isle Stocking on About.com!

In what may be becoming an annual tradition, I have a Sheep(ish), Christmas stocking pattern on Knitting.About.com! Last year was the Zig-zag Stocking, and this year is the Fa-la-la Fair Isle version.

Get the free pattern on About.com (knitting section), and the yarn online or at a local retailer near you!



Shown in colors: Robin's Egg(ish), Red(ish), Chartreuse(ish) & White(ish)



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New Free Patterns: Thankful Thursday Scarf &Wine Cozy!

Every week this month on the Bernat Blog, I'm offering Thankful Thursday projects -- quick-to-make gifts for the people in your life who deserve a little treat. At the beginning of the month, we posted a Sheep(ish), table-top pumpkin. Now available are also, a textured-rib unisex scarf, and a colorful wine cozy-- both knit in Bernat Mosaic yarn. Click the links below, to nab the patterns.

Free Project: Mini-Stocking Pop! for Jo-ann Stores

'Tis the season to start making stockings, and I have a wee project just for you. Right now in Jo-ann stores and online, you can get my free pattern for a mini, granny striped version that'll add a little POP to any present! Whip up a bunch of these cuties to decorate your tree with, create a garland out of, adorn packages with or use as gift card holders. 








You can nab the pattern from

PSP in the Press + Beanie & Scarf Drive!

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and coincidentally Purple Stitch Project -- our charity that provides handmade, purple gifts to kids with seizures -- is featured in FOUR magazines, currently on stands! Next time you're at your local newsstand, please check out: Crafts n' Things (we're on the cover!), Interweave Crochet Accessories, Knit 1-2-3, and Crochet 1-2-3 Magazines! 

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Craftalong for Sandy Relief!

MAKE IT BETTER: A CRAFTALONG FOR SANDY RELIEF



Many Sandy victims in New York City and surrounding areas are living without power, desperately trying to keep warm. Reports from the hardest-hit areas are that folks are in need of warm garments to make it through--and making matters worse, temperatures in the area have dropped this week. It is really starting to feel like winter. 



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Step It Up Knits, NOW AVAILABLE!

It's finally official: my 7th book, Step It Up Knits: Take Your Skills to the Next Level with 25 Quick and Stylish Projects, is on shelves now! In this book I present all the techniques needed to become an accomplished knitter, plus 25 gorgeous projects. From cabled wrist warmers to slouchy beanies, lacy headbands, and cozy cowls, each project is small enough to take on the go and whip up in

Movie Monday: Moonrise Kingdom

I'm a big fan of director, Wes Anderson. The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore, Fantastic Mr. Fox are all quirky and wonderful flicks with places on my all-time faves list. Now, joining those is his latest work of art and this week's Movie Monday feature, Moonrise Kingdom. Here's a screen-shot-peek of just one of the reasons you should check out the film: two of the characters don a few great,

Thankful Thursday Pattern: Thumpkin!

Greetings! A.) How is it November already? B.) Have you started making gifts yet? If the answer to the latter is, "no" then it is time, my friends!




Yarn: Sheep(ish) by Vickie Howell


This month we have a lot to be thankful for -- family, friends and of course, yarn! Starting today, and continuing weekly on the Bernat blog for all of November I'll be bringing you, Thankful Thursdays --

Happy Halloween! -- A glimpse inside our house.

It's the creepiest day of the year -- and also one of our household favorites. I thought I'd share a photo-glimpse inside our own home as we celebrate the spooky. 




Mantel 









Spooky Wreath





Pompom Eyeball Weeds





Webbed Legwarmers on my daughter, Clover.




Boo-treelicious Ornaments








Scarified Shelves




Webbed Artwork






Homemade "Steve" mask for my eldest son