The Preschool Auction is coming up and I decided to make a throw.
I started off by trying to make a pattern. I swatched an argyle pattern. I liked the swatch, so I cast on a whole blanket and started ...
Feb 25, 2013
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When I saw this needle gauge necklace on Pinterest, I just knew I had to share it with all of you.
The necklace is sterling silver and embossed with textures to represent different stitch patterns. It...
Feb 21, 2013
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I spent some time this weekend on the Art Deco Mittens for our custom mitten winner Beth.
The cuff is done and I’ve moved on to the hand. It’s been a little tricky getting the hang of wor...
Feb 19, 2013
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You may remember the Corgi Mittens I made earlier this year for my friend Elle.
Quite a few people asked me if I could do a chart for other breeds of dogs, so yesterday I decided to play around with ...
Feb 15, 2013
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The one thing I always regretted about my Sweetheart Mittens was that the hearts were too small to embroider words on like the candies. So, I decided to whip up a pair of handwarmers with bigger heart...
Feb 08, 2013
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I have been speed knitting lately. I have a deadline that I am racing to meet, and because of that, I have been logging the time, and measuring my progress.
Now, non-knitters can snicker away, but in...
Feb 06, 2013
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Looking to fill a few Easter baskets this season? Well, we’ve got your knit treats here…all the sweetness with none of the calories. Click on any of the pictures below to be taken to the p...
Feb 01, 2013
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Challenge #2 for Iron Craft ’13 was to make something using the orange, either the color or the fruit. I really struggled with this challenge, which is funny as I’m the one who posed it. I...
Jan 29, 2013
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Earlier this month, we gave away a pair of custom designed and knit mittens. Since then, I have been working with the winner, Beth, to design her mittens. I thought you all might enjoy seeing how the ...
Jan 28, 2013
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It’s Friday and we are in the midst of a cold snap, -29 windchill anyone? So, let’s just hunker down and look at some pretty on Pinterest.
(Click on any picture to be taken to the original...
Jan 25, 2013
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