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May 29, 2012
Mothercraft: Super Hero Birthday Party!
Wonder Twin powers, activate. Form of: a Super Friends Birthday Party! Last weekend my daughter and her best buddy teamed up to celebrate their 3rd birthdays Super Hero-style. Fortunately for them, their mamas' happen to be crafty crusaders. Here's how my gal pal, Noelle and I joined forces to battle the b-day blahs by creating a party with all kinds of POW!
Kazaam, it's cupcakes!
Kazaam, it's cupcakes!
May 24, 2012
My Next Book is Available for Pre-Order!
My 7th book, Step It Up Knits: Take Your Skills to the Next Level with 25 Quick and Stylish Projects hits shelves this Fall, but is already available for pre-order on Amazon. Nab your copy now, and be the first to get your hands on patterns for great accessories like slouchy beanies, shawls, baby ponchos, socks, purses and more! Step It Up Knits, also offers tutorials for skill-building
May 23, 2012
Pop Color Trend: Turquoise
Turquoise is hot right now. From nail polish and pillows to hats and haute couture, we're seeing shades of beautiful blue-green everywhere. I personally consider turquoise ,"my signature color" (said with a Southern accent a la Steel Magnolias) so there's no end to the glee I feel on a daily basis as I come across a plethora of aqua items! Here are just a few, dreamy things I've spotted
May 21, 2012
Drive by Posting: FOs
I realized that it's been two weeks since I last posted. Unacceptable! ;-) I'm much better these days about posting on Facebook and Twitter than here. Anyway, just wanted to do a quick post about my upcoming project, a booklet of 10 crocheted hats that will be available in JoAnn stores in January. The turn around for this one is pretty fast -- I've had 3 weeks to design/make/write patterns for
May 10, 2012
From me to you: Ultimate Sweat Machine Tips!
Stop! Wait! Don't drop that Ultimate Sweater Machine off at the thrift store. I know learning a new tool can be frustrating, but I'm here for you. I promise.
I'm a professional hand-knitter, but still relatively new to using a knitting machine. Using the Ultimate Sweater machine however, became crucial last fall as more and more companies began commissioning large, yarn-bombed pieces from me
I'm a professional hand-knitter, but still relatively new to using a knitting machine. Using the Ultimate Sweater machine however, became crucial last fall as more and more companies began commissioning large, yarn-bombed pieces from me
April 23, 2012
Photo Recap: Knit Simple Wrap KAL
Literary Ladybug's, Jessica Kline's and Chai Mama's supplies ready to go!
Last week we wrapped up (har, har, har) the triangle shawl Stitch.Rock.Knit-along, and at the risk of being redundant I'd just like to say again how much I dig these virtual get-togethers! As a working mom of three kids, getting to hang out with fellow knitters working on a common goal -- but on my own time and
Last week we wrapped up (har, har, har) the triangle shawl Stitch.Rock.Knit-along, and at the risk of being redundant I'd just like to say again how much I dig these virtual get-togethers! As a working mom of three kids, getting to hang out with fellow knitters working on a common goal -- but on my own time and
April 19, 2012
Pictures from the Spinrite Factory
Greetings from Toronto! I'm about to get on a plane to head back to the states, but I thought I'd pop by the blogosphere to share a few snapshots I took while on a tour of the Spinrite yarn factory in Listowel, Ontario.
For those of you who don't know, Spinrite is the new(ish) parent company of Caron. They also own Patons, Bernat, Lily and Phentex; all lines produced at their mill. The Caron
For those of you who don't know, Spinrite is the new(ish) parent company of Caron. They also own Patons, Bernat, Lily and Phentex; all lines produced at their mill. The Caron
April 2, 2012
Stich.Rock.Knit-along: Shawl We? Wrap!
Join me next week on Facebook and Ravelry for the first official, Knit Simple Stitch.Rock.Knit-along! This time around we'll be making the triangle shawl from my column in the Spring '12 issue.
If you've never knitted a shawl from the center neck out, this is a great project to learn the technique on. We'll be using basic garter stitch for the "body", along with yarn-overs to increase
If you've never knitted a shawl from the center neck out, this is a great project to learn the technique on. We'll be using basic garter stitch for the "body", along with yarn-overs to increase
March 28, 2012
New Sheep(ish) Pattern: Candy Bunny!
Looking for a last-minute, Easter basket gift to make for your sweeties? Well then, try the Candy Bunny pattern. Cute, cuddly, and can be crocheted in just a couple of evenings. Hoppy Spring!
Materials
1 Ball Vickie Howell for Caron Sheep (ish) (30% wool/70% acrylic; 167 yds/ 153 m), in color: #0007 Hot Pink(ish)
Size US H/8 hook
Tapestry needle
Scrap of contrasting yarn for
Materials
1 Ball Vickie Howell for Caron Sheep (ish) (30% wool/70% acrylic; 167 yds/ 153 m), in color: #0007 Hot Pink(ish)
Size US H/8 hook
Tapestry needle
Scrap of contrasting yarn for
March 27, 2012
Stitch.Rock.Crochet-along Photo Recap!
L-R Noelle Corcoran (via FB), "Low Budget" (via Ravelry), "Mama Karen" (via Ravelry), "Mehere7" (via Ravelry), "Art Like Bread" (via Ravelry)
Last weekend was the first, Stitch.Rock.Crochet-along in what I plan on being a series. The project, a quick one that's perfect for the season: Springtime Scarf. I really enjoyed seeing everyone's progression, as well as getting to feel like I still
Last weekend was the first, Stitch.Rock.Crochet-along in what I plan on being a series. The project, a quick one that's perfect for the season: Springtime Scarf. I really enjoyed seeing everyone's progression, as well as getting to feel like I still
