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Category Archives: knitting
Cute Curly-Q Crocheted Hat
For Halloween, Princess Thundercloud was a Lalaloopsy, and I made her a bright turquoise blue wig out of yarn. But, they couldn’t wear any part of their costumes to school this year and instead were encouraged to wear crazy hats … Continue reading
Arm-Knit (in 30 Minutes) Scarf
I’m sure you’ve seen these Arm-Knit Scarf photos floating around Pinterest or any craft website…I saw whole endcaps of “arm-knitting” yarn at Joann’s and Michaels this weekend. I made this one last December, when we were in the middle of … Continue reading
Quick-to-Knit Market Bag
This summer, the county I lived in abolished plastic bags at the stores. We can still get paper bags, but I’m trying my best to take my own bags. I’ve become really good over the past 5 years or so, … Continue reading
TBT: Knitted Shamrock Dishcloths
I love these dishcloths I made last year for St. Patrick’s Day, and, as luck would have it, I find myself in need of a couple of new ones. There’s nothing better than an evening spent knitting while catching up … Continue reading
Two-Hour Project: Ruffled Knit Scarf
If you’re a craft-fair-stalker as I am, I’m sure you saw the ruffled scarves for sale everywhere this fall. Did you know they are beyond simple to make? I knit several for gifts this Christmas, and I think they would … Continue reading
Quick and Simple Chunky Knit Cowl
I am overly ambitious when it comes to making knit projects to give as gifts. Thus, the pile of UFO’s (Unfinished Objects) on the shelf in my craft closet. I first panic that I can’t finish it in time for … Continue reading
Shamrock Dishcloths
Since I made coasters with hearts in them earlier this year, I’m a little fascinated by the patterns achieved by simple knits and purls. I think it’s because it’s a little like counted cross-stitch, which I did (a lot) during … Continue reading
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Beaded Stitch Markers
As I was perusing knitting needles at the craft store the other day, I noticed a little package of beaded stitch markers. And I thought (go ahead, say it with me!), “I could easily make those myself!” They required just … Continue reading
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Heartfelt Mug Rugs
Just a short post today to show off the coasters (aka mug rugs) I just finished. They really took very little time…less than an hour each. What a perfect Valentine’s gift…cozy and heartfelt! See, there’s a heart in the center. … Continue reading
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Two Lovely Bookmarks
My friend Stephanie sent me the cutest bookmark for Christmas…tiny beaded knit mittens connected by a cord that runs through the middle of your book. I wanted to make something similar, but with a heart theme for Valentine’s Day. I … Continue reading
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