I needed a quick-knit to go along with a sweet, navy blue, Ralph Lauren winter snowsuit that I was presenting as a baby shower gift. Since newborns photographed in stocking caps are all over Pinterest, I thought this pattern would be a great choice. It’s in the book Itty Bitty Hats by Susan B. … Continue reading
Hard to believe…but holiday gift-giving is not too far off, and I was looking for a useful, quick-knit with a big “ooooh, aaaah” factor. Enter…my friend, Teresa, and her suggestion for the “Debaser” shawl that is found on Ravelry. It uses worsted weight yarn and comes together in a jiffy. I actually made two in … Continue reading
If I could find this pattern in my size, I’d be wearing it. Pink, pearls and roses???….it’s a “me” for sure. I knitted this one, however, for a sweet little newborn baby girl, and I really do love it. The pattern is from Leisure Arts book #3202, and it’s called Little Lamb. It is knitted … Continue reading
I recently joined a group on Ravelry called “Comfort Doll Knitters and Crocheters”. The group knits or crochets Duduza dolls (comfort dolls) which will be distributed by Heart for Africa to children in Swaziland. Heart for Africa “is a faith-based non-profit 501(c)3 charity.” They “provide self sustainable homes for orphans and vulnerable children in Africa”. … Continue reading
If you like a simple-to-knit scarf that has a flirty little feel, this pattern is for you. And, once you get the hang of it, it’s practically mindless. I used Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran and size 8 knitting needles. Since gauge on this scarf is no big deal, I think you could use … Continue reading
Thought I’d share these sweet holiday mittens that I knitted as a gift for a special little someone. I found the pattern in a vintage knitting book called Jack Frost Two Needle Mittens, Volume 56. (Believe it or not, you can google this title and locate it on the internet.) However, thumbless mitten patterns for … Continue reading
No guilt because it’s a hat!!…. knitted for a beautiful little girl who will celebrate her first birthday in October. The pattern is from the book, Itty Bity Nursery by Susan B. Anderson. I did find a similar pattern online for free, and Ravelry has about 40 free knitted and crocheted cupcake hats to … Continue reading
Thanks to hurricane Irene, we lost power for three days. Not nearly as bad as others have experienced, I know, but bad enough. I never really know what to do with myself when the power goes out. Clean a closet? Uh…no. Organize stuff? Right. Plant myself on the sofa with some yarn and knitting needles? … Continue reading
Last summer, when we vacationed in gorgeous Nova Scotia, I visited a local yarn shop, met the lovely owner, and purchased this beautiful yarn as part of a kit. I tried desperately to knit the shawl for which this yarn was intended but, no can do. After several failed attempts and more than a bit … Continue reading
Here she is…at last…my very first contribution to the Mother Bear Project! I had visited their booth while attending Stitches East, back in November, and I purchased the kit to crochet an adorable bear that would be sent to comfort children who are affected by HIV/AIDS. You can read all about this very worthwhile project … Continue reading
