A part of creativity is being willing to fail. Instead of taking a well-worn path, you strike out into the unknown, where it’s quite possible you will get lost, fall…
Tag: <span>knitting</span>
After looking at a bunch of patterns, I created my own variation for a knitted pumpkin. I think it’s great to have decor that you can drop on the floor…
Maybe you’ve been thinking about learning to knit, or teaching your child how to knit for a while. Well, now is a good time! Especially if you have the supplies…
At my doctor’s appointment this July, we talked about keeping my hands busy in the evening so I don’t overeat. I told her about knitting in the winter. “Why don’t…
I can’t show everything I’ve made yet, since I’m giving some gifts at New Years, but I thought I’d do a quick post about some of the things I made…
Here’s my latest finished project, a knit hat. I was going to link to the pattern, then realized it was from a magazine, Knit Today. The magazine just ceased production…
Gevlocten Bal- Braided Ball The pattern is on Ravelry. This is a great “on-the-road” pattern, or a way to get rid of leftover yarn. I used the basic worsted weight…
I made two sets of baby booties for two different babies. It is a perfect illustration of why gauge is important. When you are following knitting patterns, the yarn…
I knitted these wristlets using a free Lion brand pattern. I also made a skirt for my daughter’s costume. To make this skirt, I folded over a 45…
Cleaning my yarn stash- CAUTION, Metaphors ahead! My vacation is winding down (last day tomorrow!) and I finally started cleaning out my sewing area. I had two big plastic bins…
