Anything Knitted and Crocheted

Welcome to my blog. I hope to blog about my knitting and crocheting as well as everyday life. The patterns that I post are original and as such there is copyright on them. When they are based on another pattern there is a link to the pattern.

My husband and I adopted a beautiful dog named Leo. He is a dachshund and absolutely adorable! we adopted him on June 23, 2010 and he has become the love of our lives.

I love to share patterns that I find along the way or to talk about some of the neatest designers that are out there today, so I love to post links to the designs or the designers.

So grab a cup a and sit and enjoy the blog.

Cora

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Still looking for something nice for Mom on Mother's Day?

Well Bernat has some wonderful designs that can be knit or crocheted in time for Mother's Day. Check these out.

Cora

Mother's Day Special

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Bernat®! In this special newsletter we're sharing some fantastic ideas with you for projects you can make - for your mother, for yourself, or for any of the important women in your life. It's likely you will be seeing the occasional macaroni necklace this year, but that's not the only handmade gift that's great for Mother's Day.

As a mother, setting aside some time to make a relaxing and luxurious gift for yourself is just what's needed. From slippers to shawls to scarves and bags, download these free patterns and make them as a treat for yourself or in appreciation for the women you cherish in your life.


Bernat® Satin - Striped Shawl (crochet)	Bernat® Satin Sport - Shawl (knit)	Bernat® Super Value - Wrap-ghan (crochet)


Bernat® Softee Chunky - Loopy Scarf (knit)	Bernat® Felting - Easy Slippers (crochet)	Bernat® Sox - Slippers (knit)


Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton- Shopping Bag (crochet)	Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton Stripes - Yoga Bag (knit)	Bernat® Super Value - Striped Tote (crochet)

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The “Proselytize Knitting” Badge

The “Proselytize Knitting” Badge - A requirement for all Knitting Scouts, the recipient must do his or her bit to present knitting in a positive light, whilst at the same time avoiding all references to “hipness”, grandmothers, and yoga.

I’m always doing my part in this arena whether it’s spoken or written like in this blog. I teach at my local community league, which was a fluke. I am involved in the Alberta Avenue Initiative and was asked to teach both knitting and crochet. I start with dishcloths as it gives the basics.

The “MacGyver” Badge (Level One) - The recipient must demonstrate clever use of a non-knitting tool in a knitting-related scenario. For instance, recipient has used paper clips as stitch markers, or successfully whittled and then utilized bamboo skewers as dpns.

I’ve used all kinds of things as stitch markers when none were available, and have found clever ways of knitting cables without cable needles using skewers.