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November 11, 2012
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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November 7, 2012
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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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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November 6, 2012
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
November 5, 2012
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,
November 1, 2012
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 --
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 --
October 31, 2012
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
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
October 23, 2012
New Sheep(ish) Pillow Pattern on JoAnn.com!
Pillow Pop!1 Ball each of Sheep(ish) in: White(ish),Turquoise(ish), Coral(ish) & Black(ish)Size US H-8 Hook
I have another project up on the Joann Stores website, designed to add a pop of color to your home. Pillow Pop! mixes neutral black and white with a few bold colors in a granny square pattern, for a mod effect.
The pattern's free here, and you can find the nearest Joann store that
I have another project up on the Joann Stores website, designed to add a pop of color to your home. Pillow Pop! mixes neutral black and white with a few bold colors in a granny square pattern, for a mod effect.
The pattern's free here, and you can find the nearest Joann store that
October 22, 2012
Movie Mondays: Frankenweenie
Welcome to the first BERNAT edition of Movie Mondays! Those of you who have followed me from place to place over the past few years are familiar with this feature. I started it on this blog as an ode to two of my favorite things: knitwear and movies. The demands of launching a yarn line had placed Movie Mondays on the back burner for a while. Now though, beginning bi-monthly on this week
October 18, 2012
Join me at Vogue Knitting Live in Chicago!
In the Chicago area? Well then, I hope to see you at Vogue Knitting Live the weekend of October 26-28. The
classes available are phenomenal, offering something for all levels and taught by industry super stars like: Debbie Bliss, Nicky Epstein, Debbie Stoller, Cookie A., Susan B. Anderson and more!
Inside the marketplace.
Prefer shopping to learning? Well then, check out the
classes available are phenomenal, offering something for all levels and taught by industry super stars like: Debbie Bliss, Nicky Epstein, Debbie Stoller, Cookie A., Susan B. Anderson and more!
Inside the marketplace.
Prefer shopping to learning? Well then, check out the
October 15, 2012
New Sheep(ish) Pattern on Jo-Ann.com
Vase Pop! 1 Ball each of Sheep(ish) in Grey(ish) & Coral(ish)Size US 8 (5 mm) Needles
Check out the projects section on Joann.com today to nab my free pattern for Vase Pop!, a simple, knitted vase cozy that'll add a bit of color to any room. While you're there, don't forget to get the yarn!
Prefer to buy Sheep(ish) in person? Type your zip code into my handy-dandy store locator, to find a
Check out the projects section on Joann.com today to nab my free pattern for Vase Pop!, a simple, knitted vase cozy that'll add a bit of color to any room. While you're there, don't forget to get the yarn!
Prefer to buy Sheep(ish) in person? Type your zip code into my handy-dandy store locator, to find a
