Knitting Dragonflies

Knitting tarot card for this week: The Ace of Swords: The hand emerging from the clouds can mean a clarity coming to you, sharp and clear, after a murky or confusing period. Or, cutting away at some old thought to make way for a brighter perspective. The crown resting on the tip of the sword with fresh herbs signifies new thought, sharp or keen focus. This is the week you should try that pattern that has you puzzled, or pick up a project that you have abandoned.     The Tarot is a deck of cards that originated over 500 years ago in northern Italy. Although the Tarot was first used in a game called Triumphs , it was quickly adopted as a tool for divination, and popularized by occult societies such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn . The early Tarot symbolism was deeply rooted in Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Today, the Tarot is far and away the most popular tool for spiritual introspection in the West. Enoy your knitting this week Technorati Tag

I have always been interested in fiber crafts/arts. That is something that comes naturally for me. It has always been with me, I remember knitting outfits for Barbie, yes of course in pink. My doll babies had their blankets and quilts. I went though a relentless hat/scarf stage that lasted years. Looking back at pictures I see many friends and family wearing hats that are setting on top of their heads (too small) or big enough that it was a problem to see their eyes. But I thought these items were beautiful and was so proud of them. Now when I see the photos I realize that I truly am blessed to know a great group of people that will look silly to please me. In high school I entered my purse, tote bag stage. I had so many purses, what is a girl to do. Woe be to anyone who complimented me on my purse, I could promptly gift that to them and make a different one. I had a huge run on afghans in college, what better way to unwind than sit around the dorm and

Just a small update on my progress on using my handspun for my lace shawl pattern: Free pattern here . Not a very good photo, but you get the general idea. House slippers done. And of course I have help: And more magnets, tee hee..... Technorati Tags: Handspun lace shawl pattern link , Knitted slippers , glass magnets

Getting a little magnet whimsey into my life. So thanks to Not Martha I found a magnet making tutorial. Now my friends and family have magnets!! Extremely easy, a little messy , very fun!! I found my glass marbles at Michaels, then found nicer larger ones at the Dollar Tree Store in a variety of shapes. Cheapest glue and magnets I found at Walmart . A bit of a mess For my girlfriend that is a pug freek (dog) When redecorating be careful its easy to get toile mania! And of course we all love to knit. It is easy to use photos also, printed on card paper works best for me. Great family gifts. And they are kinda  addictive, the more you make, the more ideas you get. And if you are too busy to make these, many, many people on Etsy make them for a reasonable price, and no fuss or muss. Have fun! Technorati Tags: Glass magnets , Good Christmas gifts

1. That I will actually plan to knit a toilet paper holder. But this sushi one is great. 2. That I will knit a toilet paper holder, no wait, a holder for the whole 6 pack of TP. Ok so I think this could have possibilities. 3. Ditto with knitting the whole family house shoes, this would be with acrylic yarn, probably in a lime green or orange color. But these are cute . 4.  That I will go blind and not be able to knit, no wait I bet I could still knit, well this woman does. 5. I would lose use of my hands, but we all know that little girl that draws with her toes. Is there anybody out there that knits with toes? Oh yeah, just found it on where else You Tube. 6. That I would get the urge to knit a life size Unicorn, or maybe I wouldn't be able to figure out how to knit a life size Unicorn. 7. I would die and someone would not "appreciate" all of the fibery goodness that is in my house. 8. That I could finally manage to figure out how to drive and knit respon

Today I am determined to finish some UFO's that have been laying around! I completed my Two socks on one circular needle, although, I did cheat by taking them off the needle and putting them on two sets of dpn's. Then they were done in a snap!! Thank goodness, I spent so much time trying to decide what I was doing, it was a relief to get them on some familiar needles to get them done! If you are just starting out making socks, this is my first and most favorite book . Simple and understandable, the same people that have the Wonderful Wallaby, another favorite of mine!! Below taken from booklet: __________________________________________________________________________ The most popular of the Cottage Creations patterns! The hooded (or collared) and front pouch seamless sweater is knit from worsted weight yarn and circular needles. Size 2 to super-size adult. Accommodates the growing child very well--my 6-year-old daughter is still wearing

I bought a kick spindle from Ford4Him's Etsy Shop . I have been lusting after a spinning wheel. But my budget says no, so while looking around and shopping I found this on Etsy, after reading about kick spindles or Mother Marion "spinning wheel" I became interested. below is taken from seller's Etsy shop, he also has a website. __________________________________________________________________________ Mother Marion's Spinning Wheel aka Kick Spindle/Kick Wheel This spindle/wheel is also called Mother Marion's Magnificent Spinning Machine. This type of wheel was developed in 1981 and named after the inventor's mother-in-law. Heavenly Handspinning has updated this wonderful device, which works similarly to a drop spindle, but will allow you to sit or stand while spinning, freeing both hands for working with the roving. The wheel is turned with your foot or hand (depending on whether it's placed on the floor or a table) and spinning occu