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March 13, 2011
Sunday Crocheting
Project: TBA PatternYarn: Stitch.Rock.Love's Sheep(ish), in colors: Taupe(ish) & White(ish)Hook: TulipHope you're enjoying your Sunday stitching, as much as I am!Stitch.Rock.Love,Vickie
March 8, 2011
NEW PATTERN: Bitty Bunny Amigurumi Toy
Materials1 Skein, Simply Soft Paints, in color: (Color A) Rose GardenScraps, Simply Soft, in color: (Color B) Soft Grey Size US H-8 hookTapestry NeedleStuffing2, Small ButtonsNeedle & ThreadFelt Scrap or Embroidery ThreadVelvet RibbonFinished SizeApprox. 6" Tall (including ears)DirectionsHead:Rnd 1: Using A, ch 4, join with a sl st in 1st ch. Sc 6 times in center ring. Joins with a sl st. (6 sts)
March 7, 2011
Movie Monday (Music Video Edition): Farmer's Daughter
Today's Movie Monday selection was sent to me from my friend Luke over at Buy.Caron.com. It's not technically a movie but in the way that many music videos are, it's certainly cinematic in its own right.You may remember from the contestant-inspired, crocheted Lilly Earrings I posted a pattern for a year ago that we Caron peeps are a sucker for crafty, American Idol-ers. That said, you can imagine
March 3, 2011
National Craft Month at Jo-Ann Stores!
It's National Craft Month and in celebration, Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts is giving away a bunch of great patterns by prominent designers. I'm thrilled to be a part of the craft community that they're featuring! During the entire month of March my Leafy Ascot--designed using NaturallyCaron.com's Spa--will be available as a FREE, take-away pattern! Just go to any Jo-Ann store across the nation, look
March 1, 2011
My daughter; a knitter in the making!
Yesterday, I came into the room to find my daughter Clover pretending to knit on a Sheep(ish) project for an upcoming issue of Crafts & Things Magazine. What do you think, do we have a future knitter-in-the-making? *sniff, sniff*Stitch.Rock.Love,VickieP.S. I apologize for the ear-piercing decibal of my voice in the vid. The cuteness apparently interferes with my vocals. ;-)
February 22, 2011
What's Your WIP?
It's been a (looooong) while since I've shared a WIP--but hey, no time like the present, right? I'm currently working on a simple, crocheted scarf using a double-strand of Sheep(ish) in colors, Magenta(ish) and Plum(ish). I have an unnatural love for how these two colors are working together! What are you knitting or crocheting, right now? Show me your WIPs! ;-)Stitch.Rock.Love,VickieFollow me on
February 21, 2011
Movie Monday: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
This week's festival o' knitwear comes courtesy of the kick-butt movie, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Completely original (and loads of fun), this flick softens the (many) blows with an abundance of knitwear!Ellen Wong as "Knives", Wearing an Extra-Long, Striped ScarfFingerless GloveMary Elizabeth Winsteadas "Ramona", Wearing a Stockinette Stitch, Cropped PulloverMichael Cera as "Scott", wearing
February 14, 2011
Movie Monday: It's Kind of a Funny Story
It's Kind of a Funny Story is actually, well, a great story. A confused teen checks himself into a psychiatric hospital, and finds his way through the eyes of the mentally astray. Oh, and thinking I wouldn't notice all of the knitwear onscreen--well, that's just crazy.Stockinette Stitch BeanieEmma Roberts as "Noelle", wearing a Cabled CardiganRibbed, Super-slouchy HatLauren Graham as "Lynn",
February 11, 2011
The Mothercraft Blog!
As a mother of 3 let's face it, much of my life revolves around parenthood. This subject is obviously, really important to me and so I'd love to start sharing more about it. I get however, that not all of my crafty readers, give a tangled yarn ball about funny kid quotes, unfortunate parenting moments, or stories from the motherhood trenches. So, in addition to the blog you're reading right now (
February 4, 2011
My New Yarn Line, Coming June 2011!
I'm thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of my new yarn line with Caron International, Stitch.Rock.Love! The first yarn in the line, Sheep(ish)--a wool blend--will hit Jo-Ann stores and Buy.Caron.com in June. I'm so excited!I've spent the last 8 months, working on fiber content, hand-picking each of the 21 colors, and designing garments for the launch (stay tuned in upcoming months for loads
