Knitting Dragonflies

It is the new years, almost, and in an Oprah like way, I am looking for my bliss. I had a big blowout on my baby quilts on Etsy, and have been looking for a new direction to take my shop. Same name, now just the things I am passionate about. Dog/cat beds, bed cover, mats and pads. As my husband tells me we have just about any "critter" a person could name. Messy or neat any pet needs a cozy spot, and many years ago, I got my sewing machine out and have been custom making what we needed. My other love, of course is knitting. Duh....got that one figured out.... So in celebration of this new direction, I will be giving away.....drumroll.....This item... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8378384 Just leave a comment here. And the drawing will be Jan 7th. Good luck.. May your knitting needles fly as fast as Dragonflies... Technorati Tags: Knitted scarf drawing , free give away , Pet beds

At my house we are always walking dogs. We developed a rule, if you walk anywhere, you take the dogs. Yes I am known as the "Dog Lady" in our neighborhood, I like to think my neighbors don't think of me as the "crazy dog lady" Smiles..... It's amazing what you learn when walking several routes, numerous times a day. Remember it is always that person out with their dog that is testifying to a crime of some type. We have reported two attempted burglaries, of course we poop and scoop, so I always think I am fairly safe due to the fact that I have several large dogs with me and am usually carrying at least 12 pounds of heavy duty poo. All of these adventures result in the never ending quest for appropriate outer wear of all kinds of weather. Too hot, too cold, icy, wet, and windy. We walk multiple dogs, so our hands are not free. My latest pattern is a multi-tasking one. A Hat, Neck Gator and I have even pulled it up over my face in extreme windy/cold con...

I hope you have all been good this year! Tomorrow, may there be roving and yarn and other goodies under the tree for you! Not this..... May your needles fly as fast as Dragonflies! May we get much knitting and spinning done this next year. Technorati Tags: Naughty or Nice

It is 8 degrees outside now, and I just got back from walking the dogs. I like these slipper socks, there is a free pattern for knit or crochet (from LionBrand)   These are called Cottage slipper socks and also available in a free download either knit or crochet (from LionBrand) I fell in love with this little gingerbread man ornament. You could still make this a last minute stocking stuffer or wouldn't he look cute on a package? This is a free crochet pattern. Check out this Knitters Review article on the new Addi Click Interchangeable Needles. I love this floppy hat, you get the pattern free with purchase of the yarn at Colorful Stitches, they have a list of totally free patterns here.   I had to explain what a Muff was to someone at work yesterday. And here is a pattern for one if your feeling nostalgic. I am lusting after some KnitPicks DPN wip tubes and the Chart Keeper , my pattern instructions usually look like I slept with them, and sometim...

The next year is approaching quickly, I have found several nice links that enable you to custom make your own calendars, planners, etc... I'm always looking for that "perfect" calendar, to organize myself and my family. Check these out!! From DIY Planner a great place to go to get exactly what you need to make your planner work for you. Yes it's a little bit of work, but it's FREE. There are excellent instructions!! From Instructables a mini 8 page pocket zine , I looked at this and made it for fun the first time. Then I used it, you are able to customize it, after folding the size is great. It holds an amazing amount of info. Also FREE, no spam. I use this all of the time, a free calendar template . Lots of different styles, weekly, monthly, yearly, and booklet. FREE, but they also have a more advanced one you pay for. I use the free one! The above is part of Calendars that work , sign up with them, and mark which calendar you like. It is se...

  Winter Knitty is out!! Knitty always has something irresistible! What is it this time? The Tushy Cushy will make you go Awwww Cute!! I like these fingerless gloves with a pattern. Love this!! And for you spinners Dye Another Day , in which we learn how to dye roving without turning our kitchen into a toxic waste zone.   Featured Esty seller is Spotted Cow Soaps . I have always wanted to make soap, but after checking out the process. I decided that buying soap was more enjoyable. Here are some good last minute stocking stuffers $3.50 These half bars of soap make great guest soaps, hostess gifts, and they are the perfect size for Stocking Stuffers. The soap comes dressed them up with an awesome black velveteen bag that has been hand stenciled. Here is a Gingerbread bath fizzie $3.00 Lemongrass sage soap $4.50 These are just a few examples. Check her out!! Technorati Tags: Featured etsy seller , Spotted cow soaps , winter 08 knitty out Ma...

Wound twice around, also looks good if you double it and loop it through. I made this scarf in two days, on breaks during work and at home while watching TV. It was a joy to knit. I hope you enjoy it! If you make it I would love to see a pic of it. I made the cable a tight one, I like the look of the spiral cable, and I usually do not like scarves this long but this one is great. Made for a special person. Scarf is made with worsted wt. wool, I used a washable wool. (75% acrylic/25% Wool) It took 2 skeins of Patons Shetland Chunky (rated 5 bulky, 100g or 3.5 oz has 110m or 121 yds. Mine is made in Medium Blue With two skeins or about 240 yds it measures approx. 6 inches wide by 75 inches long. Needle size UA13 or 9.0 mm Spiral Twist Cable Knitted scarf pattern CO 20 stitches 1 k6, p8, k6 2 k 20 3 k6, p8, k6 4 k 20 5 k6, p8, k6 6 k6, CB8 (knit), k6 7 k6, p8, k6 (CB8 (k)=Slip 4 sts to the cable needle and hold to the back, K 4, Now knit 4 from cable needle. Continue until long enough...

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Seven of pentacles or coins Take a break from your hectic life and enjoy your knitting. Do some knitting for yourself, or something you really enjoy. If you are knitting frantically to complete some gifts take a break. On the Seven of Pentacles we see a man who has labored long and hard in his garden. The foliage is full, the blossoms are out - it seems that his work has paid off. Now he's taking a break to admire his handiwork. How satisfying it is to see such fine results! How rewarding is sweet success! The Seven of Pentacles is a time-out card. It represents those moments after a rush of activity when we stop to catch our breath and look around. The man in the picture has paused to contemplate the fruits of his own labors, but he could also pick that fruit. In readings, the Seven of Pentacles can indicate a reward that will come your way, particularly as a result of your own efforts. Take it and enjoy. The Tarot is a deck of cards that originated over 500 years ag...

I have had so many requests for the crochet elephant or Lord Ganesha , I am starting to work on him. I decided that I will just make another one and actually attempt a tutorial.  Soooooo more to follow... The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears, and a huge pot-bellied body of a human being. He is the Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. He is also worshipped as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth. In fact, Ganesha is one of the five prime Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Durga being the other four) whose idolatry is glorified as the panchayatana puja .   Significance of the Ganesha Form Ganesha's head symbolizes the Atman or the soul, which is the ultimate supreme reality of human existence, and his human body signifies Maya or the earthly existence of human beings. The elephant head denotes wisdom and its trunk represents Om , the sound symbol of cosmic realit...

No points, food scales, calorie counters needed I have never been overweight much. Most of my life I heard comments like "your too thin". I Never thought too much about weight, and could loose 5 pounds in a couple of days mysteriously. Enter the Now, post hysterectomy, and middle age. I'm not sure what happened. Well maybe that is not true. I have been eating my way through stressful times. Perhaps I always did this but the stress was not as much, and I had more time for activity. I have heard from people that lost weight the "ah ha" moment. A picture, video, or glimpse of themselves in a mirror. Mine was at a yoga class. I have taken yoga off and on, for years. So the other night, there I am in class trying to do postures and my body is not the shape or size I am use to. How did this happen? There are parts getting in the way of what I'm doing and during some poses I knew that my center of gravity was working against me so much I began to worry...

Lavender farm; Did you know that lavender is the herb of devotion, joy and luck? I thought this was so beautiful. The color is unbelievable . What would it feel like to sit under this tree with your knitting.... May your needles fly as fast as dragonflies...