I mentioned last week that I might be addicted to making tiny toque ornaments (here’s the patterns for the first two I made). It’s so much fun knitting up these quick, little hats, instant...
Nov 25, 2011
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Here’s a low-fat way to enjoy candy canes over the holiday, knit them up!
Wouldn’t that be so cute on the top of a package or hanging on the tree? (Plus they won’t get all sticky li...
Nov 21, 2011
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I believe there are two kinds of knitters: knitters that like to do lace work, and knitters who like to do color work. While I would like to believe I am an equal opportunity gal, I am not. I prove m...
Nov 18, 2011
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This week’s Iron Craft challenge was to create something handmade for the holidays. I got the idea of making little hats to put on the tops of bottles of wine, beer or liquor, something to dress...
Nov 16, 2011
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For IC challenge #46 I began in earnest making my Christmas presents.
There is a certain set of people on my gift list who would LOVE a handmade gift. (I think!) So I can really indulge my craft strea...
Nov 16, 2011
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Tuesday we posted a free pattern for this Stegosaurus from Knitted Dinosaurs thanks to STC Craft/Melanie Falick Books.
Now, we want to invite you all to knit it along with us, a virtual knitting soci...
Nov 10, 2011
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Yesterday, we reviewed the totally fun new knitting book by Tina Barrett, Knitted Dinosaurs. Well, the wonderful folks over at STC Craft/Melanie Falick Books have given us a free pattern from the book...
Nov 08, 2011
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I have so been ignoring my 8,000 Feet Hoodie as of late, I blame it on all the holiday projects. But last Wednesday, a couple friends came over for knitting (& wine) and I finally finished my firs...
Nov 07, 2011
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I’m a sucker for a good knit toy, so was thrilled when I was asked by STC/Melanie Falick Books if I wanted a copy of Knitted Dinosaurs. As the aunt of six nephews, I was even more thrilled.
Kn...
Nov 07, 2011
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Oh man, did I ever love the look of the Missoni for Target line that came out this fall. I was in Alaska at the time it came out and nowhere near a Target which means I didn’t get to go pick up ...
Nov 01, 2011
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