Today was my first attempt at using the Knook by Leisure Arts. This new tool for knitting has been widely publicized by Leisure Arts on both their website and on Twitter. The highlight of the Knook is I knit every day and have a wide variety of needles-Straights, circular, and double pointed in every possible… Continue reading The Knook by Leisure Arts
I released the first two knitting patterns of the 2012 collection of the dress style dish cloths. The original collection was recently purchased by Leisure Arts and I’m anxiously waiting for them to release the pattern booklet. The original collection had names that referred to the things that one might do while wearing the dress… Continue reading 2012 Dress Dish Cloth Knitting Patterns and KAL
I planned this year’s adventure to the sheep and wool festival with great care. I was determined to focus on the quality of my purchases and not the quantity of yarn and tools that I could buy. I’ve spent a great deal of time and effort reducing my stash and I’m determined to reduce it… Continue reading My Fourth Trip to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival
This Easter chick in the crocheted Easter Egg is a favorite of mine. It was a gift from a good friend many years ago. My good friend and I drifted apart when I moved away more than 25 years ago. Last year, i found out that she had died. It’s strange how time… Continue reading Crocheted Chick in an Easter Egg
On a recent trip to one of the area yarn shops that I don’t often visit, I found a sample of this baby hat. I was immediately drawn to the design. The pattern was free with the purchase of one skein of Berroco Comfort Chunky. Although this baby hat looks complicated, it is incredibly simple… Continue reading Cable Weave Knit Baby Hat
While researching dolls and handmade doll clothes of the Baby Boomer Generation (those born between 1946-1964), I discovered the Mary Hoyer Doll Company and the story of Mary Hoyer. In the Schiffer Book Dolls and Accessories of the 1950’s by Dian Zillner, I found my initial information. The article speaks of a woman who began… Continue reading Inspiration Thanks to Mary Hoyer Doll Company
Hardly anything to share with you. I realize that I haven’t written a post in the last 5 weeks. I have been busy knitting and sewing the entire time but I can’t share the main project that I’m working on because it’s a huge surprise. When I need a break from that huge project, I’ve… Continue reading Lots of Knitting But…….
January is the perfect month to finish a cozy blanket to cover me while I read. This one has been on my knitting needles since last Fall and I finished it yesterday. Once again I turned to my favorite knitting patterns in the Plymouth Yarn #638 Done by Monday Afghans book. These blankets are a… Continue reading A Blanket Knit to keep me Cozy
I just completed these knit gloves. What makes them special is the yarn. I discovered Spirit Trail Fiberworks Sunna Yarn when I visited Rhinebeck last fall for the Sheep and Wool Festival. The yarn is 75% superwash Merino/15% Cashmere/10% Bombay Silk and it is wonderful to knit. The joy of knitting this project was enhanced… Continue reading Knit Gloves
Vintage Mary Maxim Knit Doll Dress Meet Susie. She’s a 13 inch Music Box Doll from Fibre Craft. I’ve dressed her in a vintage Mary Maxim Knit Dress originally designed for a “Big Sister” Doll. I recently contacted Mary Maxim in my continuing search for vintage doll clothes patterns for my collection. They were kind… Continue reading More Vintage Knit Doll Clothes
