Anything Knitted and Crocheted: The week in reveiw from Favecrafts.com

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

Saturday, July 31, 2010

The week in reveiw from Favecrafts.com

Good Morning Crafter,

In this issue, you will find the five most popular craft projects from each of last week's newsletters, as voted on by readers. This issue is a great way to review your favorite craft projects and never miss a great craft idea!

Sunday: Countdown to Christmas

Red Crochet Afghan (shown)

Winter Skies Crochet Throw

Christmas Tree Crochet Afghan

Christmas Granny Square Afghan

Charming Quilt Pattern

Tuesday: Flower Pots

Painted Seashells Pots (shown)

How to Decorate Clay Pots

Modern Flower Cubes

Painted Hippie Clay Pot

Geranium Painted Garden Pots

Thursday: Friendship Day (Aug. 1st)

Simple One Skein Wrap (shown)

Friendship Bracelets

Crochet Mesh Hat

Antique Pressed Flower Card

Beaded Book Thong

Friday: Knitting Patterns

Sock Monkey Knitting Pattern (shown)

Easy Chunky Knit Blanket

Knit Pigtail Hat

Peaceful Lap Afghan

Maroma Wrap

* If you missed last week's Weekend Wrap-up, check out these favorites: Funky Jeans Bag and Mini Button Wreath*

Happy Crafting,

FaveCrafts.com Editor

P.S. New on the Blog- How to Sew a Sock Monster, How to Make a Wedding Veil and How to Use a Die Cut Machine.

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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.