I have a new project in my plans. I wound up all the yarn for it tonight and am jazzed to start. First I made myself wrap up some projects though! I finished knitting the above scarf. It is pictured here while I was googling how to cast off. (The Second Funniest...
This is one of my favorite projects lately! It is a Craft Yarn Council pattern for my classes at Michaels, but while I find some of those kind of not that great, this one I love. It's kind of unique because the deer face is cross-stitched on so it combines...
With just a pattern and some time, you can make anything! Start knitting or crocheting today, and soon you'll be unstoppable: ...
All joking aside, there is a certain sense of accomplishment in wearing something you made! If you're reading this in Central Kentucky, head out now to Michaels in Frankfort for an I Love Yarn Day Yarn Party to make some afghan squares to donate to Warm Up...
Between Ravelry and CYC and Michaels and Instagram hashtags, I could talk about yarn with strangers 24/7. Plus you can get together and knit and crochet with likeminded locals and friends alike. Find a local knitting or crochet club: http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/lionbrand/charitySearch.cgi?type=club If...
You look like you're relaxing but really you're super busy creating. Think of the productivity!! You don't even have to go to the gym. Unless you're this lady: Don't be this lady.&nbs...
No really, it's proven. Check out this video if you've got a sec: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/health Knitting and crochet make me less anxious, less depressed, more focused. But tired from staying up late finishing projec...
Just kidding. But he will appreciate the really wonderful and useful items you make for him. ...
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Here's my WIP this week! Okay, so it's one of maybe 6 I have going on right now. Anyway, slippers! I bought this blue yarn and slipper soles when I was on my Yarn Crawl last month. The cream is just a Red Heart Super Saver. I've been following this pattern: http://www.simplicity.com/t-free-crochet-project-Slide-Slippers.aspx I'm...
Michaels has a pretty cool display right now of "raw" things, which mainly includes burlap and cork. One thing on the display is these flowers. I crocheted a little base for each flower, and did a double crochet tube with two strands held together. The...
Not sure if this really counts, but my WIPs are all on hold right now while I finish cleaning out the guest/craft room. Here's a late night sneak peek pic of my new yarn storage! I cannot WAIT to finish this project. I already dropped a hammer and broke...
Using this Yarnspirations pattern, I put together four or five of these picture frames! You can check the rest out on display in the Frankfort Michaels this week, or better yet, come take my class, Sunday, October 5 at 2:00. Ask me how to register! If you...
I've been taking a little break from crocheting today to brush up on my knitting, and I'm taking a break from both of those this weekend to makeover my spare bedroom into a totally amazing craft oasis where out of town guests can sleep blah blah blah whatever. One...
Last week when I was Yarn Crawlin' I bought this amazing Alpaca yarn from Blazing Star Ranch. I'm selfishly using it to make a scarf 100% for me. Too bad for you guys! I'm following this pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dodi-infinity-scarf...
Recently, the sweetest little Baby Anna was born and I couldn't wait to meet her! While I made her a (somewhat abstract) bunny blanket (another post for another time), I wanted to whip up a little something for my favorite New Big Sister Sophia. After...
If you are in Colorado, then stop reading now and head to Yarn Along the Rockies. Otherwise, check it out here: www.yarnalongtherockies.com and then keep reading. And be very very jealous. A very fortuitous google search for activities to fit in around (instead...
Recently, I made a video for a student to explain a technique she was struggling with a bit. The intense focus of this photo doesn't begin to express just how awkward it was making a video with the laundry going and the cat periodically chasing after my yarn. I...
Lately I have been trying to teach myself Tunisian Crochet. Michaels' July-September projects included a Tunisian Crochet tablet cover and when I got the pattern, I figured I might need to actually learn how to make it before I put it on my class schedule! Crazy,...
