Anything Knitted and Crocheted: Favecrafts.com has a new newsletter called Knit Picky Patterns, check out the first issue!

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, August 28, 2010

Favecrafts.com has a new newsletter called Knit Picky Patterns, check out the first issue!

Good Morning Knitters,

Welcome to the first issue of Knit Picky Patterns! Since summer is passing us by rather quickly, it's time to start preparing for fall. Get your needles ready because August is a wonderful time to start knitting fall clothes and accessories. From this lovely Crossover Knit Sweater to knit jewelry, such as our stylish Julie necklace, there's plenty of time to fill up your wardrobe for the new season.

If you're new to knitting, visit our sister site for tips and tutorials.

More Knifty Knits:
1. Softee Chunky Belt
2. Brea Bag
3. Eyelet Headband

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Happy Knitting,

Editor of Knit Picky Patterns

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	Knitting Spotlight

Thrifty Market Bag

This bag is a must-have for all knitters. It's small enough to store away, but large enough to fit all your groceries. Plus, it's super cute!

Christmas Present Pillow

This bow pillow is gorgeous and simple to knit. Make one to spruce up your home for the holidays. This pattern makes a great decoration for any season, just play with the colors.

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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.