Happy October! ♥ — Bugburry Pond
via Happy October! ♥ — Bugburry Pond
I thought this was SO cute and such a fun way to start October! From one of my long time followed blogs, Bugburry Pond.
🍁Happy October!🍁
The Joy of SOCKS!😊
I’ve done a lot of knitting and crocheting over the years.
Shawls, blankets, sweaters, gloves,hats…..
I’ve loved every minute of these creative pursuits.
But there is nothing quite like making REAL socks for the first time, for the ultimate knit satisfaction!😊
Unfortunately, many novice knitters in particular are very intimidated by the steps involved in making that first sock.
That’s where a really good how-to sock guide, book, site or video can be invaluable.
Unfortunately, one of my favorite how- to sock guides by Sandra Harris, is NO longer available at Amazon.😔
But there ARE plenty of resources out there for the wannabe sock knitter. It is a lifelong knitting skill SO worth learning.
RAVELRY is a great place to start.
Sign up is free and easy, if you’re not already a member. A fun and worthwhile place to visit, with a multitude of resources, for knitters at all levels.
And with 🎄 Christmas 🎄 only weeks away, this is a great time to start thinking about those perfect handmade 🎁🎁.
🎀🎄🎀🎄🎀
Socks Made With ❤ Are SO Special!
Another Free Knitting Book! Bags and Purses :-)
I noted this new FREE knitting collection of bags and purses, in my inbox today from Knitting Daily.
I just ♥ that basketweave one! 🙂
(last one at the end of the top row)
Free to download and they don’t send a lot of junk mail afterwards!
What are you knitting right now?
Happy Knitting and Weekend!
PS: Mr. Cheddar will have a very special announcement to make, in the next few days. 🙂 Stay tuned!!!
He’s soooo excited and so am I! 😉
10 Under $20: Holiday Gift Suggestion List 2015 :-)
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My Holiday Gift Suggestion List for 2015 (all under $20) including links to my reviews.
A must-have DVD collection for the “Hitch” fan on your list!
One of the best books on Reiki I’ve ever read!
My all-time fav gardening book.
Fun and Easy Gardening for even the “green thumb challenged“! 😉
A Mr. Cheddar Approved Title!
Enlightening and Informative. Recipes Too!
Wonderful Pens! Mine Are Still Going Strong, Years Later! 🙂
Beautiful Eco-Friendly Stationary, with a Difference!
Larry Payne’s Prime of Life Yoga DVDs
Yoga CAN Be For Almost Everyone!
Sooooo relaxing!!! ZZZZZzzzzz…. 😉
Suncoat Peelable Nail Polish Kit
My Go-To Tootsie Polish! It’s Great.
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♥Happy Shopping and Holidays♥
Sharing A Few Free Goodies Today
Some free knit goodies to share, this time courtesy of:
Peacefully Knitting & More,
one of my new, regular blog stops via my WP Reader.
I ♥ GOOD freebies. 😉
Some excellent designer patterns available for fall and winter! Gift ideas too.
Another Free Knit Kit Contest But Enter SOON!!! ;-)
There’s nothing like a pair of toasty slippers to warm up with at the end of cool,fall day! 😉
I just noted this new knit kit contest for these slippers today. Aren’t they cute?
Enter now though, the contest closes in 4 days. You can enter here.
Good Luck and Happy Knitting! 😉
What Is The BEST/EASIEST Way to Add a Button Band to a Cardigan?
If you’re an expert knitter, I’m all ears!!! 😉
I’ve been knitting for a lot of years and at this point, still consider myself to be an advanced beginner. That’s OK with me though, I have no interest in tackling really complicated projects. I like to relax when I knit and unwind. 🙂 I don’t want it to be stressful. 😦Yes, I like a bit of challenge but not for the whole project.
And when it comes to finishing sweaters, I sometimes struggle with what works best for those important finishing techniques. And they really CAN “make or break” a project, can’t they?
I am now getting to the end of knitting my first: Walk in the Park Cardie (click to read more about the pattern) which is pictured above and it is looking good.
But now comes the part I haven’t been looking forward to: adding the button/buttonhole band.
As you can see from the pattern, it is a very narrow band on this one and it has a color change too. It is suggested in the pattern to: sew it on as you knit.
I’m wondering what would be the best way to proceed, to make the neatest finish possible?
I have been looking at YouTube videos and blog posts about this subject, a lot of different ideas out there to consider, re: button/buttonhole bands.
If you have experience with knitting a sweater with a band (especially a narrow one like this sweater has) DO let me know what worked best for you.
Thanks if you can help! 😉
Happy Knitting!
Another Free Sweater Kit Contest From Rowan! :-)
Rowan has another sweater kit up for grabs!
And again, I think this would be an ideal project for beginner and intermediate knitters.
The contest is open to US and Canadian residents, you can enter here.
Contest closes on Oct. 22nd so enter SOON!
I love the color and stitch pattern in this one!
What are you working on right now?
I’m still working on my: Walk in the Park Cardie and I am finally making some actual progress. 😉
♥ Happy Knitting! ♥
Thinking About Christmas Gifts to Knit….
IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO START! 😉
Get your free copy for all these lovely patterns: here
I just ♥ that white chevron bag and the ruffled wine-colored scarf.
Happy Knitting and Week!
It Starts With A Ball of Yarn…
These are just some of the many yarn projects I have completed, in the past few years.
Crafting from yarn is always a joy for me. 🙂
Crocheting and knitting are two of the most rewarding and relaxing hobbies I have ever pursued.
The interest in yarn crafts is at an all-time high right now and there’s no sign of that declining. And for good reason. Crocheting/knitting can be a very meditative experience.Many beautiful and quality items can be made for a reasonable price.
A hand knit or crochet gift is so special. It could even become a treasured family heirloom. Until you’ve experienced the process of taking yarn, working with it, following a pattern (or one you make yourself)and then seeing the finished project, you will only then understand the satisfaction of this wonderful, creative experience. The popularity of yarn crafts for people of all ages is proof of that too!
If you need help getting started there are oodles of free online patterns, instructional videos, classes and knit/crochet groups are gathering in homes and classrooms, all over the world. And a great way to connect with new friends, wherever you live. Lion Brand is just one of many,online resource with hundreds of free patterns, instructional videos, a good selection of yarns, tools and much more.It’s easier than you might think to get started.
When I tried crochet for the first time many years ago, I ended up learning just from practicing and following photos in a crochet book. I didn’t know any other “south-paws” who were “hookers” LOL at the time. When I’d watch a right-handed person crochet, it always looked so awkward and confusing. So with determination and hook in hand, I stayed up most of one night and finally “got it” myself.
The crochet granny square throw (first photo in the collage above) was my first real attempt at crochet. I still have and use this lovely blanket.
Here’s to the Joy of Creating With Yarn!!!
PS: This is a revised version of a previous post I shared at one of my former blogs: Take a Happy Break. I hope you enjoy it for the first time, or as an encore read! 😉
VEGGIES, YARNS & TAILS 