Knitting Dragonflies

 I made a series of Christmas stockings, and needed something small and fun to knit as a palate cleanser. I have always looked at the little sweater ornament patterns and thought they were so adorable. So I decided to give one a try. I saw that Berroco yarns had their yearly ornament patterns out,   Minutia 21 , they are free and looked so cute! It is just knitting a little sweater, just like a life size one! So cute.....I did all of mine one dpns, but I found a girl on YouTube knitting them on magic loop. She is the KnitYorker,  video link here.  They were fun and didn't take too long to make.  If you want to look at some more, I'll link their other little sweater ornament patterns of the past years... Minutia 20  , Minutia 18,   Minutia 16, and Minuti 15 . After my first two tiny sweaters that were knit. I wanted to find a crochet sweater pattern ornament. I found one on Ravelry from Melissa Mall. ( pattern link rav)  Miniature sweater orna...

The Iced sweater that has stopped me in my tracks is now enjoying some attention. I’m almost out of yarn, and even though this yarn is discontinued, of course, I found some on eBay. But don’t really want to put more money into this sweater. (subject to change… ha) I’ve decided, after looking at many magazines after my surgery, that the fall trend is showing many vests. I decide to put my sleeves on hold and the bottom also, and start on the collar. I only have 3.5 skeins of yarn left (85 yards apiece) so if I can get the collar done, maybe I can then decide if I need to finish the sweater properly. Or…..just turn it into a vest. Would I wear a bulky vest? Not really sure I care at this point, I just need to get some momentum on this project. Until then I’m going to leave you with some great pattern links I’ve found…. http://us.knitsmc.com/files/patterns/freepattern_select_1762_en.pdf , this is a knitted shrug pattern, looks simple with a dolman sleeve , super easy pattern with a...

I am a Internet knitting and crochet pattern aholic. I love free patterns, and there are so many of them online. Who isn't trying to save money for any gift giving that we do. Here are some I found that you may enjoy making for the Holidays. Fingerless Crochet driving gloves by LionBrand yarns, I like these! They are different than any of the "fingerless gloves" I have seen before. I have made the LionBrand patterns before, and recommend them. Although they are shown on a woman, I plan to make a pair for a man. If you use the recommended yarn by LionBrand these would cost about $5 to make. Next pattern is also crochet, this one is from Berrocco, it is a unusual felted hat . The instructions call to crochet it, felt it, and cut it out. Sounds mistake proof, If you use the Alpaca yarn called for the cost would be approximate. 11.50 or so. A free sock pattern that is fun is " tipsy" by Gina House from Sleepy Eyes Knit blog, (go to her blog and check ...

A fiber festival I'm going to check out: http://www.southernindianafiberarts.com/index.html A easy knitted wrap, I'm always looking for some quality TV knitting : http://www.joann.com/static/project/0705/P137004B.pd A site I found to get your creativity going: http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/category/accessories If you need a 09 engagement calendar take a look at Nicky Epstein's Or a new knitting magazine to look at? Debbie Bliss has a new one out. The girls at Mason-Dixon have a new book out: Outside the Lines Bernat has made some glow in the dark yarns for that really spooky sweater? How about some cool buttons that are made from the tagua nut, also known as vegetable ivory. How about a knitting movie?? Wool 100%, check out the review Some pretty socks in a stretch cotton, free pattern here , yarn used is Patons stretch socks I like the needle gauge pendent here, and lots of pretty stitch markers. I think this crochet circle bag pattern i...

The top five reader's choice awards for sweater patterns are available free on Knitting Daily, they include: 1. Sunrise Circle Jacket 2. Cable down Raglan 3. Swallowtail Shawl 4. Nantucket Jacket 5. Tweedy Aran Cardigan These are great timeless patterns. Check them out here. Enjoy!!   If I'm not knitting at least I can dream about it!