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August 5, 2011
NEW Sheep(ish) Pattern: Color Card Scarf
Color CardMistake Rib, Rainbow ScarfMaterials3 Balls (or up to 21!) Stitch.Rock.Love Sheep(ish) for Caron (30%Wool/70% Acrylic; 167 yds/154m) in assorted colors.Size US 8 (5mm) NeedlesTapestry NeedleGauge SchmaugeDirectionsCO 31 sts.Row 1: K2, P2; ending with K1.Row 2: Repeat Row 1 (These 2 rows make Mistake Rib Pattern)Rows 3-168: Repeat last two rows, changing colors after every 4th row.Note:
New Sheep(ish) Pattern: Chain Link Eternity Scarf!
Get the Chain Link pattern here!Ok, I know we're in the middle of a heat wave and so the timing isn't awesome, but the pattern for one of my favorite Sheep(ish) projects is now available on Caron.com! The Chain Link Eternity Scarf (the longer sister to the Chain Gang Scarf from my site) is knit up in a double-strand of Camel(ish), making it relatively quick to make and luscious to wear. Get the
August 1, 2011
July 21, 2011
I Love: Sewing in a Straight Line
Last week I went to New York to style the next round of Sheep(ish) garments that will go into the Caron Connections newsletter, and then to shoot the cover (I'll be on it, wearing a Sheep(ish) cowl I designed) of the holiday issue of Knit Simple Magazine. The highlight of my trip though, had to be meeting up with the delightful Brett Bara for dinner and a trip to the Met to see the Alexander
July 20, 2011
3 NEW SHEEP(ish) PATTERNS!
Hey there! Just a quick, drive-by posting to show you all of the new, Sheep(ish) patterns that have come out over the past few weeks. Take a gander, get 'em for free at Caron.com, grab yourself some Sheep(ish) at Buy.Caron.com or JoAnn superstores, and get stitchin'!Topside CardiModern Love(y) Blankets(Modern Chic version)(Retro-pop version)Flea Market Bag, by Linda PermannStitch.Rock.Love,Vickie
July 7, 2011
NEW SHEEP(ish) PATTERN: Penny Arcade Jacket
My latest design in Sheep(ish) is available for free now on Caron.com. For this one, I paired the wavy lines of the Arcade Stitch pattern with a clean, boxy cut to create a roomy, go-with-everything jacket. Penny Arcade can be dressed up by belting and pairing with a funky skirt or sleek pants. Make it casual by throwing it over a t-shirt and jeans. It works with anybody's style really, and is
June 21, 2011
I love incorporating yarn into the home in unexpected way...
I love incorporating yarn into the home in unexpected ways so this week, I be-cozied our ceiling light. We needed a little warmth brought into our too-white dining area, so with the help of a ball of Sheep(ish)--in color, Pumpkin(ish)--I worked up a garter stitch strip, stretched it and hot glued it to an inexpensive drum lamp (after Dave spray painted the hardware silver). I love the organic
June 14, 2011
New Sheep(ish) PATTERN: Baby Granny Hat
My latest Sheep(ish) design is up as a free pattern on Caron.com! The Baby Granny Hat for the craft-dexterous--the body of the hat is made from crocheted, granny squares that are sewn together. The band and crown are then knit. This is a great, portable project to work on at the pool this summer. Whip it up now, so it'll be ready for the Fall!Stitch.Rock.Love,Vickie
June 10, 2011
Meet Me at TNNA
Hey all! I'm off tomorrow for a quickie trip to Columbus, Ohio for TNNA (the National Needle Arts convention). If you'll be there too, stop by and see me at the Notions Marketing booth on Sunday from 11-1pm, and 3-4pm. I'll be there doing a chopstick cozy Make & Take (we'll provide the Sheep(ish) and the chopsticks!), as well as a signing of my book, AwareKnits.Hope to see you there!
June 3, 2011
NEW Sheep(ish) PATTERN: Swiss Miss Toddler Cardi!
Swiss Miss Cardi, shown in color: Yellow(ish)My latest Sheep(ish) design is up on Caron.com today! The Swiss Miss Cardi, is a swingy little number that's perfect to throw on over a sundress on a summer night, or some shorts to cut the beach chill. The smocked bodice adds a sweet, vintage feel to it while the 2-button closure takes away the fuss of getting a toddler to stand still for longer than
