Today was my first attempt at using the Knook by Leisure Arts. This new tool for knitting has been widely publicized by Leisure Arts on both their website and on Twitter. The highlight of the Knook is I knit every day and have a wide variety of needles-Straights, circular, and double pointed in every possible… Continue reading The Knook by Leisure Arts
This Easter chick in the crocheted Easter Egg is a favorite of mine. It was a gift from a good friend many years ago. My good friend and I drifted apart when I moved away more than 25 years ago. Last year, i found out that she had died. It’s strange how time… Continue reading Crocheted Chick in an Easter Egg
On a recent trip to one of the area yarn shops that I don’t often visit, I found a sample of this baby hat. I was immediately drawn to the design. The pattern was free with the purchase of one skein of Berroco Comfort Chunky. Although this baby hat looks complicated, it is incredibly simple… Continue reading Cable Weave Knit Baby Hat
Hardly anything to share with you. I realize that I haven’t written a post in the last 5 weeks. I have been busy knitting and sewing the entire time but I can’t share the main project that I’m working on because it’s a huge surprise. When I need a break from that huge project, I’ve… Continue reading Lots of Knitting But…….
January is the perfect month to finish a cozy blanket to cover me while I read. This one has been on my knitting needles since last Fall and I finished it yesterday. Once again I turned to my favorite knitting patterns in the Plymouth Yarn #638 Done by Monday Afghans book. These blankets are a… Continue reading A Blanket Knit to keep me Cozy
This work in progress is a lovely White Cashmere shawl. It has been stored with several other projects. White Cashmere Shawl I purchased the cashmere at the Stitches East marketplace when it was in Baltimore at least five years ago. The cashmere is from Cape Cod Fibers in Massachusetts. It is 4 ply 100% Cashmere… Continue reading The Joy of Knitting Cashmere
One of my favorite photos of 2011 was the bridge in my local park. I liked it so much that I decided to use it for my 2012 Tea Towel Calendar. Thanks to Spoonflower.com and Photoshop creating my own fabric is simple. You can purchase this fabric at Spoonflower.com and hem the edges for your… Continue reading 2012 Tea Towel Calendar
Tulips in Janaury Sock Yarn Bear featured on Craft Gossip.com Peaceful Walk to the Bridge Fabric designed on Spoonflower using my photos-Purse a personal design Foster Kittens at my Kids Home Shopping for a New Home Mastered thread crochet after all these years A New Favorite Quote Mother Robin feeding her baby in my yard… Continue reading Favorite Photos of 2011
With only a week until Christmas, I’ve started to add decorations throughout the house. Here’s a glimpse of just a fewThere’s a Holiday Hanging towel in the kitchen. You can find the pattern in my Ravelry shop. This towel topper is simple to knit and takes only an hour or so from start to finish.… Continue reading Christmas around the House
Two weeks ago, I realized that I hadn’t done any knitting specifically for the holidays. Last year, I made one of these Christmas ornaments and decided that I would complete the set this year and write the pattern to share with all of you. These ornaments are simple to knit and look great in a… Continue reading Knitting Ornaments for Holidays
