You can find more information on the 2014 Sampler MKAL here, and can order the pattern here. Join in any time for a fun project with great prizes! This month’s giveaway sponsor is sarahkincheloe on Etsy. Sarah’s shop carries an array of beautiful and functional organizers for crochet hooks and knitting needles. In addition to donating a … Read more
Earlier this week, I came home to this. I hadn’t recently ordered anything from Canada, so I was puzzled. However, upon turning it over, I discovered the customs form. (In case you’re wondering, there’s almost nothing cooler than seeing the phrase “handknit socks” on a customs form when the temperatures are about 20 degrees below … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. My second day at Vogue Knitting Live started off with no hot water at home (and who doesn’t love showering in cold water when it’s sleeting outside?). In the rush to get out the door, I forgot to take the ceremonial pre-show picture of me in my handmade goodies. (I was … Read more
I was thrilled to receive a press pass again this year to attend Vogue Knitting Live. My big plans for Friday included possibly taking a class (depending on what was still open), and meeting a fellow blogger for dinner. I left home very excited this morning. (Ok, my smile looks a little forced, but that’s … Read more
Back in November, the folks at Mountain Colors Yarns sent me these two hanks of a new-to-me yarn, Twizzle, to play with. I loved the look of this yarn so much that I had to snap a picture right away in the post office. Twizzle is very soft – a fiber content of 85% Merino … Read more