Knitting Dragonflies

And the craftiness goes on......I ended up going to Joann's and buying some more flannel. Had 5 prints left and was going to try and put them together and get a scrappy quilt, but the perfectionist in me reared her head. 80 Dollars later at Joann's enough to make me happy for now. The countdown continues. Dec 1 is the craft show date. I am teaching two woman at work to knit. Trying to get my knitting mojo back. Funny how much we take for granted when trying to teach someone to knit. We do so many little movements automatically. The funniest thing that was said so far during learning....OK I finished a row, how do I get all of these stitches back on my left needle to make another row? Funniest thing #2, my girlfriend that beads. I told her, "oh, why don't you make some stitch markers, they will be quick and cute, saying things like knit, ktog, purl, ssk." So she comes in to work with all of these little markers, and one of them says "pearl"?? LOL After th

Knitting humor...

I am on the countdown of the Christmas craft fair, and am a little bonkers. I have been quilting non-stop. (My knitting has suffered). Finally got my husband to help me cut squares, he cut about 50 squares and thought he was done. LOL (hysterically at this point) No we have about 60 yards more to cut. No to mention the batting. I like to reveal things a little at a time to him. It's going well, I finally have it down to an assembly line method, not as inspiring. I started out with each one being a different design, then after a minor panic set it, decided I had to have a better plan. Soooo... 30 quilts done today, and still at work. I have started calling it our (my girlfriend is making jewelry) Craftastrophie, or it may be Craftastic, we are definitely getting Craftitis and hopefully this will not develop into a case of Craftphobia. I do have about 15 knitted scarves done. Am trying to do more of those also. On the bright side this is a good way to diet, Not sure what I would name

Here is the yarn that I frogged from the cursed Pyramid Sweater, with a different color each row it was a trial. I may try the pattern again with different yarn. I love the Ruana that is on the Panopticon blog , beautiful. But I don't think I have enough to make it, Hummm. that would involve another forray to the yarn store. Keep your needles close...

See previous posts for other ideas for your knitters.... Advanced knitter or Extreme knitting An advanced knitter usually makes their own patterns, if you don't know a tip is when you walk into their living space there is a life size knitted unicorn setting on the sofa. All links are just examples to help you, not to plug a certain store or person, with no financial gain to myself. I picked the ones I would probably purchase if I was shopping the web, which I love to do. Good Luck. 1. Knitpics .com has a "option where your knitter may develop a knitting needle collection that individually suits her needs" This looks like a Denise needle set but you may pick what your needle tips and cable lengths you want. Looks very nice. Gift certificate would be great. 2. A set of Luxury Ebony Knitting Needles , I have not used these, but have heard people rave about them. Expensive! Or as a more affordable option a set of bamboo or rosewood . 3 . Woolwash , this would be good for an

Intermediate Knitter Christmas List gifts A intermediate knitter can be someone who knits sweaters, socks, mittens/gloves, cardigans, and is starting to make up their own patterns and experiment. All links are just examples to help you, not to plug a certain store or person, with no financial gain to myself. I picked the ones I would probably purchase if I was shopping the web, which I love to do. Good Luck. 1. A set of Denise Needles When you discover your gauge calls for a needle one size larger or smaller than you planned, with the flexibility of Denise Interchangeable Needles, you’ll always have the right size ready. Needle lengths—Circular and Straight: By joining the Interchangeable Needle heads to the flexible cords, and by combining different length cords together, each of the ten needle pairs can make many combinations of straight and circular needles. The only gripe I have about these is that they are plastic, but very handy, I keep them in my knitting bag, especially for a

This is for everyone who loves a knitter but doesn't know what to get them.... I am planning on posting 3 lists: beginning, intermediate and advanced knitters. This is just what I use and love throughout knitter's life, may it help you or someone you know!! Beginning knitter (someone who mostly knits, hat, scarves, afghan's, wraps, basic shell, felted purses, are a few of the items I started with. All links are just examples to help you, not to plug a certain store or person, with no financial gain to myself. I picked the ones I would probably purchase if I was shopping the web, which I love to do. Good Luck. 1. A knitting needle case, your beginning knitter is probably trying all kinds of needles, so a case for them would get her organized. These are beautiful and she makes bags also http://www.crippenworks.com/cpwframeindex.html 2. A good knitting book. One to keep in your knitting bag to refer to. I especially like The Knitting Answer Book by Margaret Radcliffe. It is s