Time to De Poof!

While I was evacuated during Irene, I scooped up the latest VogueKnitting Fall 2011, and poof, there it was, Wope...the woolen jute based cord that I've been hoping for all of my accessory filled dreamlife. There's even a cool free pattern, (this is where the De Poof part of the blog starts to kick in big time) to go along with over 17 cool colors that will keep your US size 35 knitting needles clicking.  The pattern is designed by Tina Maat-Kristensen at Pollika.com. Created by De Witte Engel, it's the perfect weight for so many items that need that extra umph.  I feel new possibilities coming on...

Hope you're knitting, crocheting, or crafting something wonderful this week.

Margaret (knitty drifting cloud time now)

Back at the shack...

RE:  Irene


Thanks to everyone who ordered from my shop, convoed, emailed, tweeted me, etc over the weekend and patiently waited for my internet to return.  I am grateful.


We're back at the shack to find minimal damage and consider ourselves lucky ducks.  While I was away, knit happened so I will have a few new items to share with you as well as knitting products that showed up on my knitdar.


I hope everyone in the path of Irene has recovered and found time for some crafty fun.


Margaret (still can't believe we had an earthquake and a hurricane in the same week)




Round Loom/ Hook Tool


Loom Knitting Primer: A Beginner's Guide to Knitting on a Loom, with over 30 Fun Projects


The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Knitting: Learn to Knit with more than 30 Cool, Easy Patterns

Freebie Friday

Autumn Wowza Scarf and Shades of the Celtic Forest Wrist Warmers from knit1fortheroad.com

Here are some fun projects to keep you knitting, hooking and stitching this weekend.  Enjoy!

Knit Picks  (I loved them all so you're just going to have to check the page out - lol)

Chain Reaction Afghan Project eBook from Interweave (don't miss this one!)
(crochet)

Travel Go Lightly Purse from knit1fortheroad.com

Autumn Wowza Scarf,  Cowlie Conditions Ahead , Shades of the Celtic Forest Wrist Warmers,  and Travel Go Lightly Purse all from my website, knit1fortheroad.com free pattern section. (knit)  I hope you have as much fun making these projects as I did.

(Felt Project to Cut and Stitch) Felt Owl Measuring Tape + Free PDF Pattern made available by TinyApartmentCrafts.

We're having a big birthday celebration for Dave even though Irene is making it's way up the coast.  At least we'll have cake and ice cream!  Stay safe wherever you are.

Margaret (so can't get over an earthquake and hurricane in the same week)

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BEE crafty!

 

Knit Knitavian Style: Allow your knitting adventures to begin.

Knit 1 for the Road  Available on Kindle, Only $5.99!

You might enjoy Lewis Hine's work....

Kids at Work: Lewis Hine and the Crusade Against Child Labor

Hine's is attributed as being the first photo journalist to write notes and include a story caption for his photos. This allowed the reader to be drawn into the heart of his images.  We continue this tradition today.  Thought you might enjoy learning about this fascinating photojournalist and his work.

Creative knit and crochet concepts in new AGA video...

the creative team get busy

the completed project for AGA

(vist the website to vote for your favorite AGA video until Sept 2)

I love to see a simple concept expand with knit and crochet creativity.  It's also good to know that the needlearts are constantly evolving and a part of our daily lives.

Enjoy the day!

Margaret (still a work in progress)

Knitting America: A Glorious Heritage from Warm Socks to High Art

America Knits

No Idle Hands: The Social History of American Knitting

In the bag and out the door...

At our house, we have a little saying that we like to attribute to Max's attitude when he wakes up in the morning...in the harness and out the door!  Ahhh, the life of a little doggie.  In my case, it's chemo caps for KOL (knotsoflove.org) this week that are in the bag and out the door.  Instant feelgood.  Here are a few pics to share the occasion...

A few of the Chemo Caps made with LionBrand Cotton Ease for KOL

Fill out the simple and handy form to help organize all the KOL caps when they reach the KOL office.

To USPS and away (or shipping option of your choice)

Easy breezy! I so love using yarn I scooped up on sale, fun and easy patterns, and recycling envelopes...helping others, a total perk.  Join in the KOL community. Learn about the incredible way this group is helping patients, one cap at a time.  It will  be all the inspiration you need. 

We have to remember to factor in those charity knit and crochet projects into our busy schedules.  Our needlework skills are needed with everything that is going on in the world. Think of it as your feelgood activity...along with eating chocolate, hugging your kids, and a 50% off yarn sale...this is the part where you fill in your own feelgood choices _______________.

If you need help choosing a charity, please visit my website, knit1fortheroad for ideas.  Check on Ravelry, your local yarn, craft store, or knit/crochet groups and enjoy the community of giving today.  You'll find the projects that resonate with you pretty quickly. 

Max and I will be cheering you on! 

Margaret (knitting new goodies for the shop today and allowing my heart to lead the way more often)

Craft Hope: Handmade Crafts for a Cause

Knit Along with Debbie Macomber – A Charity Guide for Knitters (Leisure Arts #4803): 14 Featured Charities & Projects For Each!

Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time

Knitting for Good!: A Guide to Creating Personal, Social, and Political Change Stitch by Stitch