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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,

Sheep(ish) Hits Select Michaels Stores Today!

Click HERE to find a store near you!






I'm excited to mention that starting today, Sheep(ish) will be available in a handful of Michaels stores nationwide! Check out my handy-dandy locator app to find a retailer near you!



As always, thanks for the support!



Stitch.Rock.Love,

Vickie

Chevron-craze Aftermath

I'm sitting here staring at the loot I scored from the Missoni at Target launch, after noticing that the article on my Chevy blanket on Ohdeedoh is the Top post for the week and am wondering...are we all that caught-up in the chevron-print craze? Yeah, I think we are.


 



 What's next? Pucci and pools of color? Betsy Johnson and polka dots? I don't know, but I can't wait to find out and

Craft Corps on Blog Critics

It's been a while since I've mentioned Craft Corps, my passion project written to nurture and celebrate the creative community.  It was a lovely surprise this morning to get an alert though, that Blog Critics reviewed it and had such positive things so say about it. Give their article a read if you have a moment, then head on over to CraftCorps.org to add your own profile for fellow crafters

Ode-to Missoni at Target: Chevy Baby Blanket

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My excitement for the Missoni line launch at Target may possibly have reached ridiculous levels. The bold, graphic pieces they're known for at prices that most can afford? A budget-conscious girl with a love for fashion never had a chance!  



The Chevy baby blanket is my crafty ode to Missoni--the design house that has me silly for stripes and seeing chevrons in my

Fire Relief for Friends

Bastrop Fire. (Credit: AP)


As I'm sure you've heard, there's been horrendous fires engulfing different parts of central Texas. The worst by far however, is in Bastrop (30 minutes outside of Austin) where so far 34,000 acres and 785 homes have been lost.  One of those homes belonged to my son's piano (and my friend/former bass) teacher, Jonas Wilson and his girlfriend Jenny Gracy.



Jonas,

Today on Fave Crafts Radio!

Just a quick post to let you know that I'll be a guest on Fave Craft Radio today at 2pmCT/3pmET. Give the show a listen to hear all of the guests discuss free projects available to the public--I'll be chatting about a couple of Sheep(ish) patterns that are perfect for Fall. Click here to listen!

UPDATE: If you missed it, you can listen to the recorded broadcast here.










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