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Knitters Tarot Tuesday Reading

Two of wands The card of the week is the Two of Wands. As knitters we can be daring this week, we have power and the vision to create something that has been only an idea. Have no fear, mistakes or dropped stitches will be few. Be adventurous and enjoy yourself. Most often, the Two of Wands card means courage and daring. It has the message of striking out on a journey or new path. The image on the Rider-Waite deck shows us a wealthy merchant or nobleman, looking west over his territory,  gazing into the west symbolizes learning from our past. He holds the world in his hands, symbolizing power. His wooden rod is firmly planted on top of a brick wall, ensuring victory over obstacles. The time is right to be bold and creative. If you are in a moment of doubt, this card tells you to make your move. You have the power in your hands; now is the time to find courage to use it The Tarot is a deck of cards that originated over 500 years ago in northern Italy. Although the Tarot w

Crochet Octopus key chain tutorial, Free pattern

I started making these and had so much fun I decided I would turn them into something useful. Ta da..Keychain. Supplies: Small amount of yarn , I like to use a multicolor , only about 1 oz, any type is ok from embroidery floss to chunky yarn. Yes Red heart is good for this project. Hook: use the hook recommended for the yarn you choose, see label of yarn . Stitches to know : sc, sl st, chain, how to increase, how to decrease.If you need help learning to crochet or a refresher check this site out . Eyes: I used glue on google eyes (i actually found mine at the dollar store), there are also child safe eyes , and of course you can just make a french knot and some dark yarn and embroidery some on. There are also Chenille balls you can use for eyes. Batting or yarn : to stuff head, small amount. Key chain if desired: I bought a pack of 80 for under 2 dollars at walmart. Beginning; chain 3 Rnd 1: In first chain space, sc 7 times, this is crocheted in a continuou

Craft show, the economy and some misc knitting

My girlfriend and I did a craft show this past weekend. I had no idea how political this would become. It was the primary line of conversation among the vendors. What a bad year they had,  who had lost their jobs, and what they were eating, Raman noodles tops the list  Mac and cheese and close 2nd, it was eye opening. And Yes these people are all voting. You hear all about the economy, but when I was faced with numerous people, who try to make their living from self employment, with a lower paying wage job thrown in, it was over whelming. I felt lucky to have a job to return to that Monday. I did lower my prices, and gave generous vendor discounts. With that being said, I did as well as I have done in the past with shows. I went away with a new respect for the self employed, and met many great people. I was next to a women (we were in a barn outside, and it was very chilly with a stiff breeze) who didn't have gloves and wouldn't buy any. I found some