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2006-04-29T01:31:00.000-07:00

Squirrels like to nit!!

I'm in Salt Lake City for a few days, doing a small training/consulting thing for JBoss. It's been great to get the chance to see friends and family while I'm here, and tonight I went to Uncle John and Aunt Andrea's house to catch up and visit....

http://www.wingedsheep.com/2006/04/26/1146031252092.html

2006-04-25T02:34:00.000-07:00

Sunday Sock Update

Well, with my time being sucked up this week with family events and the Komi mitten, I didn’t make much sock progress. I did get to the heel on the Ladybug sock, but the ribbing is really boring me right now...

http://www.fiberfetishist.com/?p=307

2006-04-22T01:35:00.000-07:00

Here….

Thats about it. I got my truck last night but not going to start driving it till Saturday. Have to take it to my mom and let her hubby et the windshield replaced and the oil changed in it. I think...

http://giansavon.com/blog/?p=24

2006-04-19T23:32:00.000-07:00

Fix my toes, please

I thought that i'd finally dive into the world of socks and chose this pattern as a starting point. However, i made the mistake of not reading through the entire pattern before i begun and now i'm at the toes and there appears that part of the pattern has been omitted...

http://community.livejournal.com/knitting/6907449.html

2006-04-17T04:09:00.000-07:00

Yarn querie...

I got four balls of yarn yesterday from Wally World. Two Bernat Baby Bubbles and two of Red Heart Treasure. Now the Bernat comes with a pattern and I was planning on doing it for DD. But the Treasure? It looks like a triple yarn. An eyelash, a ribbon ladder and a metallic. I have no clue what to make from it, but I do want to make something for DD...

http://community.livejournal.com/knitting/6907815.html

2006-04-04T04:21:00.000-07:00

Learning Fair Isle!!

I'm so excited. I am teaching myself Fair Isle! I always wanted to learn this but I seem to like the sweaters that are certainly for an advanced level of skill. I figured I would never reach that level - until tonight. Tonight I just said, "What the heck, I'm going to learn this." I had no idea it would be so freakin easy. Granted I am using colors that wouldn't be used together ...

http://community.livejournal.com/knitting/6835125.html

2006-03-31T20:47:00.000-08:00

Row gauge

I realized after finishing the back, that while my stitch gauge is dead on, my row gauge is way off. Like, the back is a good inch longer than it should be (more if I measure it holding it up). This wasn't apparent when I did my swatch. For now, since at this point I've finished half the front as well...

http://community.livejournal.com/knitting/6818454.html

2006-03-22T02:21:00.000-08:00

Knitting!

I need.... something for the yarn. I've a rubbermaid container for the yarn not in use. I've a small stuffed bag of leftovers and experimental yarns. I've a bookbag of notions and all my needles and some other leftovers. I've a binder of patterns. And a few works in progress...

http://community.livejournal.com/knitting/6764833.html

2006-03-13T00:07:00.000-08:00

Mittens Are Done!

Finished! Here they are with Eli's so you can see the color differences. Here's the next mitten project: some Dale fingerless gloves with mitten flaps in these...

http://homepage.mac.com/rwcjaz/iblog/B1677174413/C1668313342/E20051116171754/index.html

2006-03-10T22:03:00.000-08:00

Almost Done With Christmas

Friday Harbor are done and delivered Whitby #1 is done. Whitby #2 is begun. That's Mountain Colors Weaver's Wool Quarters in Golden Willow. If I can take only one yarn to a desert island,...

http://homepage.mac.com/rwcjaz/iblog/B1677174413/C1668313342/E20060221084152/index.html

2006-03-08T23:11:00.000-08:00

Straw skimmer hats natural

On with the show! The Straw Hat The REAL McCOY Imported From Italy! Genuine Italian straw hats have grograin trim, and a two-inch brim...

http://harmonyonstage.com/hats/strawhats.html

2006-03-07T20:39:00.000-08:00

Free Knitting Patterns

There's more than one way to work those free knitting patterns. There are a few knitwear designers who have combined knitting and quilting.Knit small squares, or various shapes, and then piece them together to obtain the finished garment. It's similar to quilting, except the finished product is art to wear. Almost any sweater, hat, or shawl can be adapted to this pieced design. What is ...

http://www.knittingcenter.com/free-knitting-patterns.php

2006-03-07T00:11:00.000-08:00

Monet Color Blocks Crocheted Scarf Free Pattern

This scarf has an openwork pattern and is made by crocheting sections of alternating colors. For the printer-friendly page, click on the Print This Page link on the right-hand side top of any of the individual pattern pages -...

http://crochet.about.com/b/a/190181.htm

2006-03-05T23:33:00.000-08:00

Crochet Auction

Visit www.crochet-auction.com for wonderful crochet patterns and auctions.

2006-03-05T21:20:00.000-08:00

Simple Knitted Lace Scarf

Originally uploaded by adellel. Because I cannot have just one project going on at a time... I started this scarf. I am interested in lacy patterns lately. I was going through the patterns in my Knitting Pattern A Day...

http://www.girliscrafty.com/archives/000224.html

2006-02-28T22:50:00.000-08:00

Free Pattern For A Flower Edging With Daisies

A daisies flower edging that you can make with yarn or with thread. Use thread size of your choice for a delicate thread edging or use yarn weight of your choice for an afghan edging. Half Daisy Design Cluny Edging...

2006-02-20T01:13:00.001-08:00

Beginner Baby Booties
New! These easy to knit booties are great for beginners. They are all knit on two needles and then seamed. There is very little shaping involved and easy stitch patterns are used....
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2006-02-20T01:13:00.000-08:00

Two Color Cardigan
This cardigan features an elegant quilted pattern is easily accomplished but looks much more difficult. This sweater has drop sleeves, allowing the pattern stitch to be more easily maintained....
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2006-02-12T21:22:00.000-08:00

Poncho Patterns
Free poncho patterns for women! From light and lacy to heavy, wool ponchos for winter warmth, you'll find them here. Garter Stitch Poncho Mesh Poncho Easy Openwork Poncho Light Weight Striped Poncho Ponchos For Kids & Toddlers Ponchos For...
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2006-02-12T21:20:00.000-08:00

The Stitch Library
In the Stitch Library, you'll find instructions and photos for a multitude of stitch patterns. You might use them as an over all pattern, as panels, in combination with other stitch patterns, etc. Turn a plain project into something special!...
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2006-02-05T21:40:00.000-08:00

Shrugs & Bed Jackets
Shrugs are back in a big way. These cute little covers ups are quick and easy to knit. You'll find a second collection of free patterns here....
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2006-02-05T21:38:00.000-08:00

Original Free Patterns
Free patterns and motifs from Barbara Breiter for a variety of projects, from sweaters to afghans....
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2006-02-02T02:20:00.000-08:00

Dresser Scarf
Lace pattern knit with fingering weight yarn. It's a good introduction to lace knitting as the pattern is fairly simple. You can add width and length and make a beautiful rectangle shawl as well....
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2006-02-02T02:19:00.000-08:00

Valentine Patterns
Free heart themed knitting patterns for for sachets, pins, and more....
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2006-02-02T02:18:00.001-08:00

Valentine Patterns
Free heart themed knitting patterns for Valentine's Day...from sachets to Barbie clothes....
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2006-02-02T02:18:00.000-08:00

AllCrafts.net Arts & Crafts Book Review: Twirled Paper

: Make Almost Anything with Simple Paper Strips">

Twirled Paper: Make Almost Anything with Simple
Paper Strips
by Jacqueline Lee

Quilling, or paper filigree, is back in crafting style. It's
showing up on scrapbooking pages and homemade cards.

I wanted to try this craft I remember from many years ago. A
traditional snowflake kit has sat in my projects bin for a long
while, untouched. Then I saw the author of Twirled Paper on the
Carol Duvall show. The fantastic underwater scene in bright colors and
outrageous shapes was not the same quilling. I was intrigued, and
I had a blast with this kit in a book.

The designs are unique - animals, bugs, fish, aliens, food and
letters. The book is colorful and friendly. Quilling is easy
enough to teach children, while there are plenty of designs to
keep busy at all skill levels. The designs are so creative and fun
that I was inspired to create my own. Here's a freeform design,
"Kooky Bird." He began from some of my practice coils. As you can
see, we used old record albums covered in waxed paper for our
quilling bases.

The book comes with everything you need to quill, except for some
basic household supplies - waxed paper, straight pins, ruler,
toothpicks. The kit includes: the quilling tool, glue, googly
eyes, and lots of quilling strips in great colors.

The first quilling technique is tight coils. Very easy and
explained well in the text.

Next, we moved on to loose coils, which are used in most projects
and are turned into shapes to form your designs. Many different
shapes are shown in a visual glossary, with diagrams. I referred
back here as I made the designs.

I followed right along with the pictures and directions to make a
flamingo.

If you would like to try quilling, buy this book. It's a great for
learning quilling, with a casual tone and creative designs. I'm
ready for my lacy snowflakes kit. Take a gander at our creations!

2006-02-02T02:17:00.002-08:00

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2006-02-02T02:17:00.001-08:00

Arts & Crafts Magazines Deals & Coupon

We love our favorite crafts magazines. We have alot of favorites. That's
why I was so glad to find this 15% off coupon from MagazinesQuick. I put
it together with a list of all their crafts and hobbies magazines on
a new page at AllCrafts.

2006-02-02T02:17:00.000-08:00

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2006-02-02T02:16:00.000-08:00

Miters
Learn how to do mitered knitting in many different shapes and make wonderfully unique patchwork items....
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2006-02-02T02:15:00.000-08:00

Sock Patterns And Tips
Hand and machine knit...two needle socks, toe up socks and more. Join us in the Knitting Forum where we discuss all aspects of sock knitting. Also see the instructions for Twisted German Cast On, which is great for socks....
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2006-02-02T02:14:00.000-08:00

Firefly Jayne Cobb Knitting Hat Patterns
New! In an episode of Firefly (catch it on DVD), Jayne Cobb wears a knit hat with ear flaps and pom poms his mother knit for him. You can find them already knit on line but don't you want to...
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