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Knitty Gritty Pattern: Libby Bailey's Christmas Boot

Christmas Boot Canister, by Libby Bailey Materials: 1 8oz skein worsted weight acrylic yarn Size 7 straight needles 1 empty container appropriate to the size of the boot top 1 tapestry needle (optional) desired decorations and/or ribbons Stitches used: stockinette and reverse stockinette Note: make 13 5x5 squares (approximately)DirectionsCast on 22 stitches (less if you want a smaller boot) Row

3rd Annual, B-Day Book Giveaway!!

This year, my annual giveaway is posted over on LarkCrafts.com. Click on over to enter to win, some of my favorite craft titles!Craft.Rock.Love,Vickie

Crafting from the Collection Event Photos

Leading a Crafting from the Collection event at the very swank, Amon Carter Museum in Ft. Worth was one of the highlights of my career thus far. I opened, by telling the crowd that crafters are usually considered the red-headed step children of the art world, so I was thrilled that the museum started this series to help bridge that gap. Really though, it was also a personal honor for me to be

Knitty Gritty Pattern: Iris Shreier's Cropped Sweater

Cropped Sweater, by Iris ShreierMaterials2 skeins Artyarns Silk Rhapsody (100% silk and 70% mohair/30% silk blend, 3-1/2oz/100g = 260yd per skein) (A)1 skein Artyarns Beaded Silk (100% silk yarn with silver glass beads, 1.8oz/50g = 100yd per skein) (B)clip-on stitch markersstitch holdersminimum 24" long circular needles US size 8 (for body)crochet hook, US size 6tapestry needleNotes and TipsYarn

Movie Monday (TV Edition): Fringe

Over the weekend, I caught-up on a few TV shows including one my favorites, Fringe (FOX). The current episode included a guest star who was wearing a great, crocheted scarf (see screen shots below)--one that inspired me to veer away from the usual Movie Monday format, to do a scarf round-up from NaturallyCaron.com. Check it, then hook it!Guest character, wearing a Crocheted Medallion ScarfLacey &

Knitty Gritty Pattern:Hizknit's Felted Messenger Bag

Felted Messenger Bag, by Stephen Houghton (aka Hizknits)Materials4 balls Crystal Palace Iceland in Dutch Blue (#7063) [MC1]1 ball Crystal Palace Merino Stripes in Blue Jeans (#023) [MC2]1 ball Crystal Palace Iceland in Pumpkin (#0022) [CC]1 rubber mountain-bike inner tube, 26"x2 or 26"x2-1/2" (the wider the better)40" circular needles, US #17stitch markers1/4 c. soaptop-loading washing

Crafting from the Collection in Ft. Worth!

Come hang out with me this Thursday at the Amon Carter Museum in Ft. Worth, TX. I'll be leading a Crafting from the Collection event, where you'll see projects I've made which are inspired by works in the museum. Once the tour is over, there'll be a group craft session (supplies provided), using a technique from one of my pieces. The evening will end with a Craft Corps book signing. It'll be fun;

Knitty Gritty Pattern:Lace Style's Rockin' Regal Cuffs

Rockin' Regal Cuffs, by Pam Allen & Ann Budd (demo'd by, Tricia Waddell)Materials1 ball Filatura Di Crosa Baby Kid Extra (245m/25g) #452 (pastel gray), or other sportweight yarn4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn), US size 6 (4 mm), or size needed to obtain gaugetapestry needle.Gauge: 24 stitches and 19 rounds = 4" (10 cm) in lace pattern worked in the roundFinished size: about 6" (15 cm) wrist

Knitty Gritty Pattern:Betsey McCall's Family Affair Quilt

Family Affair Knit Quilt, by Betsey McCallMaterials:Crystal Palace "Iceland" Yarn (100g balls):3 balls Fuschia (#1219)3 balls Strawberry Pink (#4891)10 balls Candy Combo (#7254)1 ball Red Cerise (#0008)knitting needles - U.S. size 10.5 (10") or size needed to obtain gauge of 3 sts = 1" in garter stcrochet hook, size K 10-1/2tapestry needleSquares OverviewMake a total of 36, 8" squares. Create 12

Knitty Gritty Pattern: Itty Bitty Mitts

Itty Bitty Mitts, by Vickie HowellMaterialsLeftover scraps of Muench/GGH Goa (50% cotton, 50% xcrylic; 50g, 55 yards per skein) in the following colors: 1 skein 10 Hot Pink (MC), 1 skein 35 Barbie Pink (CC), 1 skein 03 White (CC1)U.S. size 9 needlesTapestry needleNote: Remember that many yarns are seasonal and could be discontinued. If the specific yarn called for is not available, purchase a