PUITTIN' THE FUN IN FUNCTIONAL, KNITTIER ITEMS!

NEW GOODIES FROM CAFE PRESS ARE IN DA SHOP!!!!

Knit 1 for the Road on Cafe Press has been doing a little revamping in an effort to bring you knittier items for Fall. You will notice items that are made in the US, which is kinda cool, as by the way, is Knit 1 for the Road - which is -printed in Charleston, SC. Also, very cool.

Check out two of my favorite FASHIONISTA items that are puttin' the FUN back in functional.
TOTE-SHARE-GO! with this roomy, durable tote bag. Take it along to the fall craft and knitting events for your new stash... use it as a project bag, book bag, or market bag!

GET THE MESSAGE with this messenger bag which can hold your knitting/crochet projects or laptop!

There are also Hip Hoodies, Tees for Real Women, and more so be sure to visit!

That's it for now - Hope you're being crafty today!
Marg Knittin' Around on Thursday...

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SOUL FOOD FOR KNITTERS...

The beautiful Fall 08 issue of Rowan is out and on Webs. I consider this a luxury buy and was lucky enough to find some issues for only $5 during the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. The issues were from 07, but I find that the classic shapes and designs in their pattern books are timeless. You as the reader, and viewer are taken to another world, a very artistic, rich, mouthwatering knitting paradise. Knitting nirvana for sure, no matter which issue you pick.

I hope you'll treat yourself to an issue and keep it in your knitting library to look at and use for years to come.

Here's to your Happy Spirit, Happy Soul, and Happy Knitting!

Knit -Share-Go,
Marg
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BE A SMOOTHIE WITH EDGE-UCATION!

Last week, I wrote about selvages. If selvages aren't your thing, you will want to try this tip to keep your knitted edges firm and smooth. Give it a try!

You can tighten your edges by remembering to do this - follow along ;)...

Knit your first stitch of your row the way you would normally, then on the second stitch you will insert your needle - STOP - pull firmly on the yarn which will tighten the previous stitch and continue to knit second stitch (and all following) in your usual way.

Simple, effective and with a little practice will become second nature.
NOW YOU CAN KNIT - SHARE- GOOOOOOOO! You're a smoothie!
Marg

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WHAT'S FUN, FUNCTIONAL AND FIBERFANTASTIC?

GREETINGS FROM FIBERWORLD!

Here's a cool site for you called Carolina Yarn Bell. Yarnies will appreciate this functional and beautiful idea from the past that has been updated. Simple, functional, utilitarian are words to describe the first yarn bells created. Today's version is all that and more! The site offers info on the history of the yarn bell, it's use and the modern day version which has been created in the Southern Highlands. (NC)

Tiffany Gipson, a member of the Southern Highlands Craft Guild and the creator of these beautiful porcelain bells (and other pieces) shows her work in 17 art galleries throughout the Southeast. Her yarn bells are sold through FunSpecs, Co.

Enjoy!
Marg

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THE WHOLE KIT AND KABOODLE!

SOME NEW THINGS FOR YOU...

I have added a new page to Knit 1 for the Road. com for you called Knittin' Scoop - Fun Sites for Knitters as well as updated the FAQ page for you. Need a charity to knit or crochet for - check out my Knitting for Charity page and open your heart to someone in need.

I'M THRILLED TO CREATE and ANNOUNCE THAT THE WHOLE KIT AND KABOODLE Knit 1 for the Road Kits are coming in August - just in time to start those knitting projects for fall. I call it my GIVE KNITTERS WHAT THEY REALLY WANT campaign! Fabulous patterns in a signed copy of Knit 1 for the Road, great prices, cool knitting needles, scrumptious yarn, free pattern, color and style options on the FASHIONISTA tote AND a surprise goodie! HOORAY!!! GREAT GIFT FOR YOURSELF OR FOR THE KNITTER IN YOUR LIFE!!!! Stay tuned to

margknittinaround on Etsy and this blog for more details. ALREADY have the book and still want a kit minus the book? No problem, I will still have kits for you (minus the book) for a fabulous price. Just convo me when they arrive in August ;) or you could always give the book as a gift and keep the tote for yourself - heehee, I won't tell.

Knit-Share-Go!
Marg
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GET YOUR KNIT AND CROCHET DREAM ON!

PUMPKIN SPICE KNITTING AND CROCHET NEEDLES? HOLLY TOO?!!! COOL KNIT AND CROCHET NEEDLE GAUGE TOGETHER IN ONE HANDY PLACE! WHAT GIVES?

WELL, THESE ARE ALL NEW PRODUCTS FOR FALL FROM

DREAMWEAVER. DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF FANTASY KNITTING AND CROCHET WITH ME - THESE BABIES WILL ZOOM OUT OF THE STORE SO IF THE HOLIDAYS ARE YOUR THING AND YOU NEED SOME COOL TOOLS TO KEEP YOU GOING - GET YOUR DREAM ON!

I SEE COOL STUFF IN YOUR FUTURE ;) ENJOY!

SEE YOU TOMORROW FOR NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS-STAY TUNED TO THIS BLOG.

KNIT-SHARE-GO!
Marg

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FOR THE KID IN EVERY KNITTER

AK TRADITIONS ( I just LUV this shop) has an incredible collection of toys to inspire the kid in every knitter. You just have to see to believe. Enjoy! and keep on knittin' ;)


Marg

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EDGEY SECRET WEAPONS OF KNITOLOGY...

Have edges that roll? Need to join your edges but their too tight or lumpy and bulky? No Worries – Selvage Solutions Are on their way. Here are a couple of simple techniques to clean up those edges, making joining seams easier, and take the frustration out of your knitting project and placing you on the road to knitting nirvana. YAY!

SLIP GARTER SELVAGE…this type of selvage creates a firm edge. Each of your selvage stitches will be slipped knitwise on one row and knitted on the next row.
It goes like this…

Slip 1, work to last stitch, K1 and Repeat this Row. So, in other words you Slip the first stitch, work in your pattern across the row and then Knit the last stitch.
Ok, moving on…more good stuff that sometimes is not mentioned to a new knitter right away.

SLIP STITCH SELVAGE – oh goodie – one of my favorite secret weapons of knitology!

Follow along as I walk you through it. This is a mega amazing way to create loops along the selvage so that you can easily pick up stitches and make a clean join – very neat and there's no bulk – which we love, right? You will have a clean, neat edges on both sides of your work with this technique.

Right side row - You slip 1 stitch knitwise, and work across your row in your pattern, then the last stitch is Knit (K1).
Wrong side row – Slip 1 stitch purlwise, work across your row in pattern stitch, purl 1 (P1)
Repeat these two rows.

Note: KNITWISE (as if to knit) stitch will twist a bit but that's ok
PURLWISE (as if to Purl) stitch will not twist

There are many more Selvage techniques to explore, but these are two to get you started. Invest in a knitting book which includes clear and concise information and pictures for new knitters. It will help you get off to a great start and if you are a long time knitter – you may find a few tricks you haven't learned yet – even better!

Time to clean up those edges, eliminate the bulk and enjoy your knitting. TADA...

knit-share-go!

Marg

THE KNITTIN' SCOOP!

READY FOR MORE IN MY SERIES OF FUN SITES to add to your favs? Buckle up and put your crash helmets on for safe landing! (I just got a mental image of you doing that)

KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST COOL CRAFT NEWS - GET THE SCOOP ON ALL THINGS KNITTING AND CROCHET and more ON Craft Gossip. Share your tips and enjoy cool new stuff...sign up for their email.

Craft Bits is another crafty site full of information for the craft minded. Free patterns too ;)

Stay tuned to this blog for an update on Edgey Knitting Info...

'til then, KNIT- SHARE-GO!

Marg

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TV FOR KNITTERS!

CHECK OUT THIS LINK -

A PREVIEW OF KNITTING DAILY TV FOR YOU....

VISIT KnittingDailyTV

Here's to having wonderful projects on your needles!

Happy viewing - Marg

FAUVE FALL FEVER FOUND HERE!!!

FALL IS MY FAVORITE TIME FOR KNITTING...


full of anticipation and great new fibers to try. The fall issue of
Knit 'n Style has really put me in the mood for fall with their latest issue. The Yarn Salon and the Fashion Forcast for Fall 2008 are definitely must sees.
No matter your level of knitting ability, the Fall issues of knitting magazines will inspire and help you to stay motivated with your knitting.
Check out your favorite knitting mags - there are a lot of new products and yarns being introduced to get you in gear.

Suit Up!!! a new knitting season is upon us ;)


Knit-Share-Go!
Marg


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KNIT, PURL, TAP

JUST GOT BACK FROM A LITTLE JAZZ IN THE PARK -

MUSIC IS A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR KNITTING WHETHER YOU'RE INSIDE STAYING COOL OR OUTSIDE AT A CONCERT. KNITTING WITH RHYTHM, I CALL IT.

MUSIC AND KNITTING GO HAND IN HAND FOR SOME RELAXING WEEKEND THERAPY.

K P TAP, K P TAP, K P TAP

THIS HAS BEEN A KNITTY MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE FROM MARG!
PS...WORKS FOR CROCHET TOO ;)

AMIGURUMI ANYONE? 0 Calories and Free!

Current mood: breezy

WISHING FOR A 0 CALORIE CUPCAKE?

OR MAYBE A DELICIOUS DOUGHNUT?

PERHAPS AN ADORABLE EGG COZY IS MORE YOUR STYLE..

OR
HOW ABOUT THIS LITTLE GUY?

TRY THESE AMIGURUMI PATTERNS FREE FROM LION BRAND. SKILL LEVEL EASY :)

HAPPY FRIDAY! HAPPY WEEKEND!

AND

HAPPY SIZZLIN HOT SALE PRICES AT MARGKNITTINAROUND - FREE SHIPPING INCLUDED.

;) Marg

LEFT SIDE OF YOUR BRAIN KNITTY OR NOT?

IN TO BRAIN TEASERS? WANT TO TEST YOUR KNITTING IQ?
LOVE PUZZLES?

IF THIS IS YOUR THING...YOU WILL ENJOY THE KNITTING CROSSWORD PUZZLES ON THE DAILY KNITTER. CROSSWORD PUZZLES ARE A GREAT WAY TO KEEP THE OLE BRAINIAC ACTIVE AND IN HIGH GEAR - YOU'RE NEVER TO YOUNG OR OLD TO REAP THE BENEFITS. PRINT THEM AND CARRY ALONG IN YOUR FABULOUS KNIT 1 FOR THE ROAD TOTE OR MESSENGER BAG FROM CAFE PRESS. ;)

YOU CAN LOOK UP THE KNITTING TERMS - NO ONE'S LOOKING AND YOU'LL WOW YOUR FELLOW KNITTERS AT YOUR NEXT MEETING. THAT'S RIGHT - RAZZLE DAZZLE THEM SILLY! ;)

I'M OFF TO PRINT OUT TODAY'S PUZZLE - HOPE YOU'RE ENJOYING YOUR PROJECTS AND YOUR PUZZLES!
MARG

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BAG YOUR KNITTING/CROCHET IN KNIT 1 FOR THE ROAD MESSENGER BAG (ALSO GREAT COMPUTER BAG FOR BACK TO SCHOOL)

OR TOTE. CHECK OUT THESE ITEMS ON

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KNITTY READS FOR SUMMER...

IN NEED OF A KNITTY READ FOR YOUR SUMMER FUN?

Here are a few books for you to check out...

The Knitting Series by Debbie McComar
Book 1 - The Shop on Blossom Street
Book 2- A Good Yarn
Book 3 - Back on Blossom Street

The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs

Crazy Aunt Purl's Drunk, Divorced and Covered in Cat Hair: The True Life Misadventures of a 30-Something Who Learned to Knit, After He Split by Laurie Perry.

Happy Reading!


Marg


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KNIT IN STYLE WITH MARY CORRIGAN DESIGNS

Put your needles together for

Mary Corrigan Designs on Etsy!

This is the go to shop for bags, etc with fashion and creative flair.
Mary, an experienced interior designer and seamstress, brings her creativty and excellent skills to each of her designs. Who better than Mary to tell her story... so here it is in a nutshell and in her own words...

I found myself swimming in yards and yards of fabric; fabric memos, sample cuts, remnants. So…what to do with this stash? Why, sew handbags for my friends and family and create the most unique luggage tags imaginable! I have since left the design world and have taken over my college professor husband's office and transformed it into a great sewing studio.

Now isn't that a great way to handle a stash-a-roo?
You will fall in love with her scrappy key tags, tags, totes, and accessory cases....which are all fabulous items for knitting and crocheting.

I especially loved the Daisy Butter Tote which I loaded up with knitty goodness and hit the road with last weekend. I included one of her adorable accessory cases which was roomy and had a zipper to keep all of my stitch markers, needles, etc secure.

Each piece is well sewn and sturdy and made with great attention to detail...and my order came super quick! ;) There is something for everyone and a price that fits every budget. I especially like the monogrammed tags and accessory bags for gifts.

VISIT Mary Corrigan Designs for fun, fashion, and gifts for everyone on your list!

Knit-Share-Go!
Marg

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Marg :)