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New Sheep(ish) Pattern: Pea-Wee Coat

The Pea-Wee Coat pattern is now available on Caron.com! Get the pattern, Sheep(ish) yarn and Tulip crochet hook in a select JoAnn  & Michaels or online.

Stitch.Rock.Love,
Vickie

Robyn Chachula's Crochet Stitches: Visual Encyclopedia

Stitch patterns are to knit & crochet wear designers, are what fabric is to traditional fashion designers. The repeats that create the open-weave of mesh, dips and pulls of a spike, the bunches of bobbles--the directions and math involved to obtain these effects are the gateway to any garment's drape and design. Whether we "plug-and-play" a stitch pattern into our own concept (think: using an

Happy I Love Yarn Day!

Wishing you a happy "I Love Yarn Day"! I hope you've spent it surrounded by the needlecraft, tools and crafty people you love. If you haven't done so already, check out the Craft Yarn Council tribute page for a bunch of free projects--from myself, Debbie Stoller, Brett Bara, Linda Permann, and more--to celebrate the day!



Stitch.Rock.Love,

Vickie

Sheep(ish) Pattern: Spooky Frutti Poncho!

You know how I loves me the Halloween, so I couldn't resist adapting the toddler, Toodee Frutti poncho that I originally designed into a spookier version.

Spooky Frutti is make in Sheep(ish) colors: Black(ish), White(ish) and appropriately, Pumpkin(ish). To make one for your own little ghoul, simply extend the TooDee Frutti pattern by a few inches by repeating Row 17 (before adding the

Knit Simple Holiday on Sale Today!

I'm honored to announce that the holiday 2011 issue of Knit Simple that I'm on the cover of officially hits stands today! On it, I'm wearing a Sheep(ish) cowl I designed using a double-strand of yarn. I wanted a project that was luscious, stylish and quick-to-knit, so it can be made for loved ones for gifts.

I hope you'll check out the issue at your local craft, grocery or bookstore. Nab it

Drive-by VK Live Recap

As much as I'd love to wax poetic about the fantatic-ness that was Vogue Knitting Live, L.A., I have a manuscript due in 4 days. I guess you'll (read: I'll) just have to settle for a few iPhone pictures with captions. Enjoy!



Entrance sign





My very 1st student of the weekend was a 10-year-old boy who said he wanted to "learn to knit so I can do it with my dad". *Swoon* His dad is a cement

New Sheep(ish) Pattern: Biased Opinion Scarf

Biased Opinion Scarf in color: Lime(ish)








Get the pattern for my latest, Sheep(ish) design for free at Caron.com. Order the yarn, here!


Stitch.Rock.Love,
Vickie

From the Archive: Boo-treelicious Ornaments!

Boo-treelicious!

Crocheted Ghost Ornaments
MATERIALS:
1 ball, Stitch.Rock.Love Sheep(ish) for Caron, in color: White(ish)
1 US F (4.25mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
6, 1 1/2" Styrofoam balls
Scraps of black craft felt
Craft glue and white sewing pin (Ghost #3 only)
Spooky Tree (Found at craft stores or learn how to make your own here.)

ABBREVIATIONS:
Sl st=Slip Stitch
Ch=Chain
Rnd=Round
Sc=

New Sheep(ish) Pattern: Vase Cozies on Craftzine!

Knit Vase Cozies


Flowers aren't the only way to add a pop of color to otherwise plain-Jane vases. With just a bit of yarn (Might I suggest, Sheep(ish)?) and an evening in front of the TV, you can whip up a craftier solution! These vase sleeves are worked up in the current pattern-craze du jour (see my Ode-to Missoni Blanket): the chevron stitch. Make them in your favorite colors, then

Learn to Stitch + Book Signing at VK Live, LA!

This week I'm heading off to Los Angeles for Vogue Knitting Live, where I'll be teaching at the Beginner's Boutique lounge! It's free with admission, so come on down with friends who want to learn how to knit or crochet--they'll leave with some mad skillz and a ball of Sheep(ish) yarn (while supplies last).






Coming to the marketplace preview on Friday evening? Stop by the Unwind booth,