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Question Time…..

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Today’s dilemma, boys and girls is the never-ending (for me anyway) argument on how to find and pull out the center strand from a center pull skein of yarn.

This is the way I ALWAYS knit from a skein, unless … Read More...

New From Maddy Laine….

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Spring is in the air. Ahhh, and even up here, the sun finally has some warmth to it. The air is warm (ish) and the vast fields of snow and ice are melting. It will be awhile before we see … Read More...

Knit Picks Chroma

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Dudes. It’s Chroma!

And it’s Knit Picks! And now Chroma has new colors! Made up of 70% wool and 30% nylon, it comes in fingering and worsted weights.  The fingering weight is 396 yds/100 gm. The worsted in 198 yds/100 … Read More...

Owl Hat!

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Now, this isn’t so much a pattern as a really cute idea. Take a pattern of choice, square off the top, add poms and fringies and get funky with the felt!

From The Vintage Umbrella, HERE

Baby Moccasin Booties Pattern

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Baby booties are not only adorable to look at, but they are also a functional and practical gift for new parents. Not only do they keep little toes warm and protected, but they are also easy to put on and … Read More...

Knitting Pattern – Northern Lights Shawl

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Isn’t this gorgeous? I just love it. Imagine if you knit it in the jewel pinks/purples, teals, greens… that we associate with the lights. Definitely go to the link below to see different colorways of this pattern. It’s definitely worth … Read More...

Boot Liners, or Boot Toppers…

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I think I’ve told you about these before. But how cool! Wearing these boots at least twice a day myself, this is not only a great fashion statement (? lol), but it warms up the inside of the boot. I … Read More...

The Iknitarod! Join Us!!

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You’ve heard of the Olympics!

You’ve probably heard of the Ravelympics…

Now there’s the Iknitarod! Technically in its third season, this is a marathon knitting session. From the time the mushers  GO (or whatever mushers yell) to when the red … Read More...

Vogue Spring/Summer 2012 Preview….

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Lots of fresh new designs in this newest issue of Vogue.

And, dudes! They have stuff in green. And they also have a whole girly pink thing going on. (Pink seems to be my newest obsession, I’m not sure where … Read More...

Simply Sockupied 2012 AND a KAL!!

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Simply Sockupied Hand Knit Socks, Step-by-Step.

You’ve always wanted to learn how to knit sock, and with Interweave’s newest Emag, you can learn how, Step-by-Step!

Cast on’s and Bind off’s, plus beginner friendly patterns. Learn the parts of the sock … Read More...

It’s Not Too Late To Share The Love!

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Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but at least in our neck of the woods, winter hasn’t. You can totally rock these heart hats.

While there isn’t a pattern, you can use these for inspiration and knit your own!… Read More...

Sockupied, Spring 2012 From Interweave!

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The Spring 2012 issue of Simply Socupied is here! Interweave’s wildly popular emag, available as a download.

Simply Sockupied is an interactive look at sock knitting that includes videos, interactive features, patterns, tips and tricks for sock knitting, and much … Read More...

Finally, Another Owl Sweater!

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This owl sweater is a baby/toddler pattern.

The owl and branch are worked in intarsia method, worked in one piece (except the sleeves), and the pattern features both a chart and written instructions.

Go HERE to Ravelry to get your … Read More...

Using Silk Hankies – From KnitPicks

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This week’s technique on the Knit Picks Blog is using silk hankies.

HERE is a link to the article  and here is their YouTube video on this technique.

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