Knitting Dragonflies

I haven’t been doing much knitting lately. I’ve been on a mad cleaning binge. So to reward myself and maybe get in the knitting mood, I decided on a spontaneous splurge. Three books were purchased:   - Victorian Lace Today by Jane Sowerby -I picked up this book and couldn’t put it down. The photos alone were captivating, I wanted to step into a photo and sit down. There are so many designs in the book, ranging to all skill levels and the tone of the book tries to convey that lace knitting isn’t hard after all. All of the designs are in chart form, and near the end they encourage you to try and design your own shawl. I’m looking forward to starting something, problem is I can’t decide what to tackle first, it all makes me swoon (does anyone do that anymore? Outside of a romance novel?) Errata here: http://www.knittinguniverse.com/books/bookscorrections/lace/laceweb.pdf   The Harmony Guides: Lace & Eyelets : 250 Stitches to Knit by Erika Knight-No charts, what th

Up this dark, and rainy morning and am reminded of how knitted items are so comforting. I have bought many a house shoe, slipper, and sock, to warm my perennially cold toes. But it wasn’t until I finally knit some wool socks that I came to believe in the miracle of wool as a perfect fiber. Now I understand those knitters are that sockaholics. This pattern is from Fiber Trends , the felted clog pattern (price around $5.00). I did use the Fiber Trends suede soles (ave price $15-20, look around, you can usually find some on sale) the soles really make the clogs last. They are worth the investment! I knitted mine clogs all in Malabrigo , (yes I’m a Malabrigo freak). I have knitted two of these clogs, and just follow the pattern, keep going, it will look unbelievably large, but remember they are going to felt and become warm and long lasting. [ rav link here ] [flickr photos here ] Remember cold weather is upon us and we all need warm feet.  Oh no, upon looking at the Fiber T

I’m sure everyone know a knitter that needs a stocking stuffer or little (or big) present. Here are some that I found on Etsy while I was “suppose to be” paying my bills. I’ll categorize by price: PDF Knitting Pattern for The Slouch Hat $5.00 from PixieBell on Etsy, she has a entire selection of patterns (stylish, something for everyone)  and knitted up items, if you want to buy it ready to wear. For a child Woolen Gloves Hand Knitted Sheep Off White $15.00 these are from LinenKids , she has a wide variety of nice handmade hats, toys and she uses eco-friendly natural materials to put soul back into kids' clothes and toys Snuggly Santa Holiday Dog Hat $16.50 Sooo cute, I know, who doesn’t want to give their pooch a Santa hat. From Jessica Lynn on Etsy Flock of Sheep Stitch Markers For Needles Or Looms $17.00 From the Clay and Yarn Barn on Etsy , what knitter would adore these? A little flock of our own, for the city dwellers. She also has a whole