Anything Knitted and Crocheted: 6 New Patterns on LionBrand.com from February 1 to 7, 2010

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

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

6 New Patterns on LionBrand.com from February 1 to 7, 2010

	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

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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.