Knitting Dragonflies

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 sometimes I

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 May you kni