I am so close to finishing another pattern. I just want to knit one more sample for photos! It doesn't help that I just started playing World of Warcraft again - which is the world's biggest time suck. So, I figured I'd pop in and share some of my favorite things! Hedgegog Fibres is one… Continue reading These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
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Last Minute Valentines
Looking for a last minute gift to knit that special someone? Look no further, I have compiled a (very) short list! These projects can be knit in just a couple of hours. I Heart You Dishcloth is an easy, straight forward pattern and knits up in an hour or two. I knit mine in Knitpicks Dishie.… Continue reading Last Minute Valentines
Sprinkles & Stripes – a stash busting beanie
You guys. YOU GUYS. I have come up with the most perfect stash busting project. Ever. If you have bits of fingering weight yarn and you're not sure what to do with them - look no further! This beanie is really quite simple, only a step up from my Very Basic Beanie. To get the effect,… Continue reading Sprinkles & Stripes – a stash busting beanie
Very Basic Beanie
The simplest of simple, most basic beanies. Size - one size adult. Needles - size 7 16" circulars, and size 7 DPNs Yarn - Worsted weight. I like using two colors, one for the brim and one for the body but it can all be in one color, stripes, whatever! The beauty in this beanie… Continue reading Very Basic Beanie
Simple Mitts
This is made from yarn I found in my local yarn shop, called flock, and I developed the pattern around the yarn. That’s how much I fell in love with it. Normally, I develop a pattern then go find yarn that fits it. This pattern is super easy, takes less than a skein, and a… Continue reading Simple Mitts
Double Brim Double Stripes
Buy the pattern - Double Brim Double Stripe Beanie When I was a teen, I had this beanie. It was double brimmed, had stripes, and was so squishy soft and warm. This poor hat went through so many things, and ended its life in a very unfortunate way - food poisoning was involved. Enough said.… Continue reading Double Brim Double Stripes
Let’s Dye Some Yarn
A great and creative activity! You will need: - a teaspoon - a big enamel or cast iron pot - a thermometer - white, cream or light colored wool yarn - dye - citric acid STEP ONE: Wash yarn. Follow washing instructions on yarn. STEP TWO: Fill large enamel or stainless steel pot with warm… Continue reading Let’s Dye Some Yarn
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