| Knit Basketweave Afghan This cozy afghan features the classic basketweave stitch pattern, a simple yet elegant design. Make it in colors to match your decor with 30 colors of Wool-Ease Thick & Quick. Click here to view pattern details. | |
| Crochet Crystal Falls Cowl This oversized cowl features fashionable ribbing. Wear it as a hood or a loose scarf, or wrap it around twice for added coziness. Made in Alpine Wool, this 100% wool cowl will keep out the cold! Click here to view pattern details. | |
| Knit Gotham Gauntlets These simple wrist warmers come in three different lengths -- perfect for every member of the family -- we've layered them to make an even more colorful statement! In classic Wool-Ease, you can make them in any color your heart desires! Click here to view pattern details. | |
| Knit Lexi Leg Warmers These fun, striped leg warmers are a great way to keep warm while staying stylish! Made in easy-care Jiffy, they're perfect for keeping warm while out on the town! Click here to view pattern details. | |
| Crochet Montmartre Hat and Scarf Get creative with crocheted stripes! This colorful hat and scarf set is a great way to brighten up your day. This easy pattern will work up quickly in super-bulky Hometown USA, so you'll be wearing this set in no time! Click here to view pattern details. | |
| Crochet Tivoli Beret Fight the winter chill with this stylish beret in 100% wool Fishermen's Wool. All your friends will want one of these hats this season, so lucky it's fast to crochet! Click here to |
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
6 New Patterns on LionBrand.com from February 1 to 7, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Some fun items for Valentine's Day
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Valentines Day...
Well we all know Valentine's Day is coming up. Hubby and I are anything but traditional. I like to make him items but it has to be kitschy and fun.
I have come across a couple of items on Ravelry...so I now have to decide what to make. I know he keeps bugging me for a scarf, which will be for next winter.
So here are my ideas...
Mr and Mrs Robot
Chocolate Bunny

Let me know what you think...
Cora
I have come across a couple of items on Ravelry...so I now have to decide what to make. I know he keeps bugging me for a scarf, which will be for next winter.
So here are my ideas...
Mr and Mrs Robot
Chocolate Bunny

Let me know what you think...
Cora
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Lily Brand Cottons has some really cute patterns for February...
February has many special days this year...Valentines Day (February 14th), Chinese New Years (also February 14th) and of course Groundhog Day (February 2nd).
Ground Hog Day
Chinese New Years-Year of the Tiger
Rose Bouquet (crochet)
Love Bugs (crochet)
Valentine Dishcloth (crochet)
Ground Hog Day
February 14th this year is not only for Valentine's Day...it is also Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger)
Chinese New Years-Year of the Tiger
Rose Bouquet (crochet)
Love Bugs (crochet)
Valentine Dishcloth (crochet)
Happy Ground Hog Day Everyone!
As most of you know I was in the Groundhog-Along that was using planetjune's groundhog pattern. If you are not aware of her designs you should check them out. Here is apicture of Willy the Albino Groundhog on the right and the one a crocheted. They pretty cool, huh?
Monday, February 1, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Cowls and Collars from Lion Brand Yarns...
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Alan Dart and Haitian Ada-the toy he disegned for use in Haitian Relief Efforts.
I am so very excited...shortly after the earthquake that hit Haiti, I was talking with my husband about what could I do to help the relief efforts. He said well pull out some yarn and needles or hook and work on something. I really wanted to use a toy pattern but wasn't sure which one. I have loved Alan Dart's designs ever since I first start buying Simply Knitting. Alan is their toy designer.
So I emailed Alan, asking if he would be interested in designing something that could be used for raising money or even to send to the children later on. I have seen the benefits of a child who has gone throuhg a traumatic experience through the Victim Services Teddy Bear program her in Edmonton. Nothing is comforting to a child tahtn to receive a teddy whne dealing with something traumatic.
So I heard from Alan yesterday, he had finished his committment ot Simply Knitting early, he had a deadline if January 22, 2010 to submit his design.and then he would work on this design, in fact he had been researching an animal native to Haiti, called Hispaniolan Solenodon (pictured below)
Here is a picture of the finished design. So please donate the amount that you would have paid for the pattern (Alan usually charges £2.50 for his downloads, this works to approximately $5.00 CAD) for Haitian Relief Efforts. Also think of purchasing the knitting kit from Carol so that she will be able to donate to Haitian relief. Carol's kits are wonderful and the service is great.
Cora
So I emailed Alan, asking if he would be interested in designing something that could be used for raising money or even to send to the children later on. I have seen the benefits of a child who has gone throuhg a traumatic experience through the Victim Services Teddy Bear program her in Edmonton. Nothing is comforting to a child tahtn to receive a teddy whne dealing with something traumatic.
So I heard from Alan yesterday, he had finished his committment ot Simply Knitting early, he had a deadline if January 22, 2010 to submit his design.and then he would work on this design, in fact he had been researching an animal native to Haiti, called Hispaniolan Solenodon (pictured below)
So here is Haitian Ada who will be released on February 1st, 2010 on Alan's website, http://www.alandart.co.uk/pages/products, also Carol of Knitting, Beads and other things has a kit available on her website as well. Ada is a free pattern download available directly from Alan Dart at www.alandart.co.uk. $1.00 USD of Ada in a Bag's proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund. Our price: $17.99
Here is a picture of the finished design. So please donate the amount that you would have paid for the pattern (Alan usually charges £2.50 for his downloads, this works to approximately $5.00 CAD) for Haitian Relief Efforts. Also think of purchasing the knitting kit from Carol so that she will be able to donate to Haitian relief. Carol's kits are wonderful and the service is great.
Cora
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