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Back to School with InkJoy Pens

As summer has come to an end and we've gotten our kiddos ready to head back to school, it's time for us parents to get back into the swing of our regularly scheduled routine. Recently the folks at Paper Mate asked me what I was most looking forward to using their InkJoy pens for, now that schools back in session and I'll have a little more quiet time to myself. I'm a sucker for s good pen in

Stitch.Rock.KAL Photo Recap

Prepped & Ready to Go!


Last week our Bean(ie) Town, cabled hat, Stitch.Rock.Knit-along came to a head (har, har, har). Participants ranged from beginning knitters who'd never cabled a stitch, to ol' pros who love a good, quick project. As always it was a blast!  If you weren't able to join us for this one, you can still nab the pattern in the Fall issue of Knit Simple Magazine. In the

Tweet Me Tomorrow

Are you ready to party? Or rather Twitter Party -- Twarty, as it were? Well good then, because tomorrow I'm co- hosting one in celebration of Bernat Baby Month. Join the Bernat team and me for some Q & A, baby talk and yarn giveaways. Here's the scoop!

WHERE: Twitter feed, follow #bernatbaby

WHEN: Wednesday, August 8th 2pm ET/1PM CT/11am PT

WHY: Why the knit not? Also, to hang out with

Bernat Baby Month + New Free Patterns!

Today kicks off Bernat Baby Month, which means 31 days of adorable baby designs, new techniques, baby lovin', blogger guest posts, baby yarn discounts and daily knitting tips for moms from me!

Here are my two design contributions:







Source: bernat.com via Vickie on Pinterest


Coming Home Hat and Leggings









Source: bernat.com via Vickie on Pinterest


Cotton Candy Baby Tunic 

Newpalooza Bernat Giveaways!

Like getting free stuff? So do I. Lucky for you though, I like giving away goodies even more! Thanks to the Bernat powers-that-be, I have permission to unload some great, yarn-y treats all week. Starting today, join me on the Bernat Facebook page everyday through Friday for your chance to win that day's prize(s). Giveaways will include kits for projects in a few of our fave, Bernat yarns as well

Big Announcement: I'm Moving to Bernat!

Hey, all! As you may know at the end of last year Caron International joined the Spinrite family, which also includes yarn greats: Patons, Bernat and Lily Sugar & Cream. Since then, we’ve been working behind the scenes getting to know each other and planning an exciting future filled with new products, community outreach events, education initiatives and all kinds of free pattern goodness

Knit Simple Subscription Giveaway!

In anticipation of the next Stitch.Rock.Knit-along happening later this month, the folks at Knit Simple Magazine have donated FREE subscriptions for me to give away to 3 of my lucky readers!

For a chance to win, post a comment here with your real name and why you still love printed magazines by no later than midnight on Friday, July 20th. Winners will be picked at random and listed as an

Sheep(ish) at Michaels in U.S. & Canada!!

Great news: Just in time for the next Stitch.Rock.Knit-along, Sheep(ish) yarn can be found in 550+ Michaels stores across the U.S. and Canada!






Check out my handy-dandy store locator to find a participating Michaels near you.

xx,
Vickie



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Stitch.Rock.Knit-Along: Cabled Beanie!

My son, Tanner on his first, NYC photo shoot. :)


It's about that time again for another Knit Simple, Stitch.Rock.Knit-along! The fall issue hits stands on July 27th (subscribers should get it this week, though), so we'll be ready to get out knits on starting July 31st! Join me on Facebook and/or Ravelry to make either the slouchy or fitted version of my Bean(ie) Town cabled hat.

If you've

Mothercraft: 4th of July Ric-Rac Flowers (repost)

With Independence Day on the horizon I thought I'd repost an easy, 4th of July crafts for kids: Patriotic Ric-Rac Flowers. Get how-to instructions here.



Have a safe and happy holiday!



xx,

Vickie