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Shawl of Many Colors
On the 23rd of December I finished up the last of my Christmas knitting and wanted something super simple to work on while visiting with family. This little shawl is what I made over those…
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Thumbless Mittens – Twirl Style
So awhile ago I made a Twirl and Tie hat for my little niece… while we were eagerly awaiting her arrival. The hat seems to be getting a lot of use and I heard through…
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The Playful Stripes Cardigan
{Look at how those adorable cheeks are filling in! I’m going back for a visit next week… can barely wait!} A couple of weeks ago I shared a pattern on Facebook that I fell in love…
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Knitted in the Round 12″ Baby Doll – Part 2 – Adding Hair and Face
Part 1 – Knitted in the Round Doll can be found HERE. Hair, like the face itself, is how you personalize the doll. I chose to use a thick, natural organic yarn, but pick yarns…
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Knitted in the Round 12″ Baby Doll – Part 1 – Knitting the Body
When Pixie opened her gift that held her new baby doll, pure joy filled her face. (And THAT is why I stay up to 1:00 a.m. every night!) The second photo is when the gown…
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{this moment :: nimble fingers}
{this moment} – A Friday ritual began by Amanda at Soule Mama. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment you want to…
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Robin Hood Sweater
I love it when I get to craft for Bug. It seems like there are so many different things you can make for girls… headbands and barrettes, skirts and bracelets. Coming up with ideas for…
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Felted Child’s Purse aka Mom’s Cell Phone Pouch
This project started off on a whim. I was at my mom’s and had forgotten my knitting bag at home. What to do while enjoying a cup of coffee while the kids played? I raided…
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Song of a Scarf
Song of a Scarf This is the wool All fluffy and warm Sheared, cleaned and carded Awaiting its next form. This is the spindle I got as a gift Simple and timeless I was spinning…
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Knit Swaddle
I have a confession to make… I am an infant swaddler! Give me a crying infant that has been feed and changed and still is fussing, I swaddle. In my experience, most infants enjoy the security of being swaddled and almost…
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Community Knitting Basket
Just about everyone I know knits. If they didn’t know how to before meeting me, chances are I’ll be teaching them. Although I am a multi-crafter, knitting is often my "go to" craft I use…
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It’s 90 Degrees in the Shade
I found myself humming Christmas songs yesterday while it was literally 90 degrees in the shade. I was camped out on the picnic table, watching the kids playing on the swings, until a sudden downpour…
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Rope Stitch Dishcloth Directions
Easy to make, and the "bumpiness" of the rope stitch makes them very effective when wiping down counters. Make one for yourself and make several to give away as gifts. Materials: 1 skein Lily “Sugar ‘n…
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Small Doll Sweater
This Sweater was designed to fit our 12 inch Waldorf style dolls. Size 6 Needles 1 Skein DK Weight Yarn Gauge 7 stitches per inch 3 – ¾” buttons CO – Cast On SSK –…
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Knit Basket Weave Dishcloth
In another couple of weeks Michelle and I are starting a knitting group. To begin with, we’ll be meeting once a month for a little knitting, a little chatting and a little wine. What could…
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Knit Basket Weave Dishcloth Directions
Easy to make, a dream to use, and wonderly quick to give as gifts. Materials: 1 skein Lily “Sugar ‘n Cream" 100% cotton yarn (4 ply – 2 oz.) Knitting needles US 7 (4.50 mm)…
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Wool Felted Mitered Bowls – Directions
The mitered bowl is knitted in a square shape, but after felting and blocking, it will be round. Each bowl will be unique since color changing is random. Embellish with recycled buttons to make a…
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Wool Felted Mitered Bowls
Here is a fun twist on a traditional gift basket… use a homemade felted wool bowl. My mom came up with this mitered square design bowl this past summer and we have since both made…
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Dragon Scarves – CHECK!
Remember those Dragon Scarves I mentioned awhile ago as Christmas gifts for my nephews? Well, I finally finished them this evening… along with matching hats and mittens so I can check this project off my…
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Dragon Scarf
Look at what I’m working on for my nephews for Christmas. Aren’t they cute? These are actually the ones my mom made last year for my kiddos. She got the original kit from Morehouse Farm…
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“Big” Projects
There are many crafts that I do, most of which provide immediate gratification. Scarves and mittens, wee folk and dishcloths, skirts and sweaters, can all be finished in a relatively short amount of time. But…
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