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Haiku Movie Reviews on Smells Like Teen Spirit!

Once upon a time, my husband (founder of Smells Like Screen Spirit) asked me if I wanted to write any movie reviews of his website. Then, my eye started to twitch at the thought of yet another project to delve into, that would require me to meet even more deadlines than I already have. I told him that the only commitment to movie reviewing I was willing to make, was at haiku length. And so it

Baby Blueprint Crochet!

I've said it before, I'll say it again; Robyn Chachula is one of the most talented crochet designers in the industry. Her sense of accessible, yet modern fashion mixed with architectural structure is truly impressive. As a dive-right-in-and-wing-it designer myself, I'm fascinated by (and a bit jealous of) her ability to map out ahead of time, the most tedious aspects of a pattern and thereby

Knitty Gritty Pattern: Stefanie Japel's Better Sweater

Looking for Stefanie Japel's awesome, Better Sweater pattern, as seen on Knitty Gritty? Well, search no longer! Stefanie's put it up for free on Ravelry. Hooray! Get it now, here.Knit on!,Vickie

New Pattern:Crocheted Black-Eyed Pea Ornament

Crochet, Southern-style: an amigurumi Black-Eyed Pea for New Year's good luck. Read more about it and get the pattern over at LarkCrafts.com!Happy (almost) New Years!Stitch.Rock.Love,Vickie

Movie Monday: Sylvia

Since a collection of Sylvia Plath's poems is one of the only books of poetry I own, I was really interested in watching the biopic of her life. Dark, both visually and topically, Sylvia, used knitwear to illustrate yet another layer of the color of one poet's perpetual despair.Gwyneth Paltrow as "Sylvia", wearing a Garter Stitch ScarfSylvia's "daughter", wearing a Raglan Sleeve CardiganAran Knit

Happy Holidays!

From my family to yours, wishing you a holiday filled with peace, love and creativity.Merry Christmas!xo,Vickie, Dave, Tanner, Tristan & Clover

VIDEO: Photo Recipe Cards

Another of my Canon videos for Momversation.com is up. This one will have you cooking up some creativity, with these simple-to-make Photo Recipe cards. Enjoy!Craft.Rock.Love,Vickie

Knee-High Baby Booties for Simplicity!

Simplicity recently launched a new line of slipper soles and asked a number of us designers, to create knit & crochet pairs for their latest ad an for their website. I was lucky enough to nab the baby set which are not only adorable, but also faux suede (aka vegan friendly)! You can grab my Knee-high Bootie pattern on their website and the soles in most craft stores. Enjoy!

Cardstore.com Customized Gift Tags for Crafters

The folks at Cardstore.com e-mailed me the other day to ask if I'd check out their site. "Why yes", I replied, "I'd love to". Although I already had holiday card plans I didn't in fact, have gift tags on hand.In a perfect world, I'd make every aspect of the gifts on my Christmas giving list. Alas though, as a working gal with deadlines, and a mom of 3 children to enjoy the season with, that's not

Knitty Gritty Pattern: Cookie A's Toe-Up Socks

Toe-up Sock, by Cookie AMaterials1 skein Blue Moon Fiber Arts™ Socks That Rock™ heavyweight1 set double-point needles, US size 4 (or size to obtain gauge)2 stitch markerstapestry needleGauge: 24 sts and 36 rounds = 4" over stockinetteSize: woman's mediumTemplate PDFAbbreviationsco cast onk knitk2tog knit 2 togetherm1 make 1p purlp2tog purl 2 togetherrs right sidessk (slip, slip, knit) slip a