This scarf is a great for a beginner wanting to try knitting with two colors at the same time. For the more advanced knitter, it’s a simple garter stitch pattern so it’s perfect for knitting while enjoying a movie or waiting for kids to get done with sports. And only 4 ends to weave in on its entire stripy lengeth.
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Knit Pattern: Cat Hoodie
The Making me Purr Cat Hoodie. It’s one of those patterns that was so much of a joke between Jason and I that I almost didn’t write it down. I almost didn’t share it. It’s become a classic. Knit from stash yarn and lots of laughs it’s the most popular pattern I’ve ever written to date. Originally published in December 2009. Available for purchase on Ravelry, Etsy, and Here on in my Shop
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Knit Top Notch Simple Socks
As I’m turning the heel of the second sock using this pattern, I thought it was a good time bring it back to life here […]
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Knit Pattern: Thrummed Lady Moss Mittens
This is one of my favorite winter patterns and I still wear them every cold weather season. I’ve also made them larger for Jason which […]
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Sew A: Felt Skillet Cozy
Jason’s been goading me for, uh, too long to make a handle cover for our skillet. We’ve seen them at the store and while they […]
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Knit Top Notch Simple Socks
At any given time I have a brainless knitting project going, something to work on while I’m watching Lucy play, or chatting with a friend, […]
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This is the biggest milestone project of my crafting life!
What a mouth full. But it’s true. Have you wondered why all my writing, sparse though it’s been, has been about cooking and gardening? Well, […]
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Free Pattern: Elda’s Knit Pin Cushion
A common problem when working from the stash, is having only a small amount of each type of fiber left. How can you successfully combine […]
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Finally, crafting!
It’s taken months. Potentially a whole year. I finally finished a craft project: I started these convertible mittens well over a year ago. And nearly […]
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Candy Corn = nom nom nom!
CANDY CORNNNNN NOM NOM NOM NOM Okay, I just had to get that out of my system. Jason and I LOVE candy corn. But, it’s, […]
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Make Along: Whip that WIP Challenge + Prize!
*imagine devo playing in the background* We all have projects laying around the house that could easily be finished in a week or so if […]
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Craft Leftovers Zine – Volume 4: Issue 1!
The first issue of Volume 4 is hot off the presses! This month’s issue is all about collaborating, collaborating with my friend Jill actually! I […]
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Fingerless Mitten Duo
I wear my lady moss mittens on walks, outdoor excursions, going to class, etc. Basically when I know that I will be outside for more […]