Wrap and coil, knit and smile!



A fun way to wrap those needles!

It seems like we, as knitters, are always looking for fun and functional ways to keep our knitting tools organized and right at our fingertips.  I really like the Knitting Needle Coil Wraps, for my double pointed needles. Knitpicks.com offers two sizes, a SMALL set of  five per package (US Needle Size 2-10) and a LARGE for US Needle Sizes 10 1/2-17 in a package of three. If you're like me, you set your needles down, loose them or discover they've rolled onto the floor of the car, sofa, or wherever, and you have to stop and search .  These little gems will eliminate that problem for sure.  They come in purple (SMALL) or green (LARGE) and are $1.99 per package.

Life is challenging enough.  It's time to enjoy easy ways to stay organized and frownie face free.

 Margaret

A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. 
~Joseph Campbell






 

Optional Opportunities Abound...

Your knit and crochet patterns for Spring don't have to limit you or your wardrobe options.  Remember to consider the weight and color of your yarn, embellishments like buttons, or any trim that you might add whenever you start a new project.  Look at what is already in your closet and the items that you will be using in the coming months for inspiration.  Think of ways you can incorporate your projects into Autumn and possibly Winter, depending on your climate. 

I recently finished a project called Sea Breeze Top (crochet pattern available as a free download from LionBrand) that I had put on hold for a few months. It gave me time to think about possibilities for this top beyond the beach and hot summer days.  The Sea Breeze top is made with durable, yet comfortable, Cotton Ease in Violet (color 191).  I considered adding a lightweight shrug or longsleeved wrap  to change it up a bit and allow for some flexibility on when and where this top could be worn.  It would also look cute over a lightweight longsleeved tee or turtleneck for cooler days.

Hopefully, today's blog will spark an idea or two and help you stay creative, consider all of your options and enjoy each and every project you make.

Margaret (anticipating a rain shower and the fresh air it will bring)

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Etsy Opportunity!

This morning I woke up to see an adorable free download from Etsy shop owner, Ariana Couvinha of Etsy shop Couve on the Etsy Blog. Etsy will feature an artist's redesign of their Twitter profile and the wallpaper download will be available to download to your desktop or mobile device.  It's a great way to enjoy the Etsy love, and also a chance to be featured.  Read all about the artist and find out how to get your free download ...

Push Button Art

I hope you'll stay creative, support art and artists, and always look for the fun opportunity just waiting around the corner...

Margaret (feeling a creative vibe all around today)  

One Skein Weekend

This past weekend, I had a little time to finish knitting these chemo caps.  Each hat was made with LionBrand's CottonEase and took less than one skein each.  The remaining yarn will be used to finish off other caps,slippers, potholders, bathcloths, etc. 

Tip to keep it simple:

Choose colors that will compliment each other and lay them out before you start knitting or crocheting. Experiment with the placement to see what color combinations work best for your particular project. 

Enjoy a wonderful one skein and stash busting week.
Margaret

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Mother's Day 2012

Happy Mother's Day!

Today, my husband took us to The Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Garden for some relaxation and a picnic. Here are a few things we saw. It was also a Molly approved place for exploring, on a leash of course!

Margaret (more knitting and nature, less stress)

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Experience the color...

See, feel,smell,or hear the energy of orange. Allow heightened creativity and curiosity to emerge. Experience the warmth and vitality of orange and embrace any changes this brings to your creative life. Use orange in your stitches, around your home, and any time you need to lift your mood. Margaret Nock

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Need helpful advice on yarn and gauge substitutions?

Yarn and gauge substitution can sometimes be confusing, especially to new knitters.  There's some great information and help on yarn and gauge substitution these days.  I found two really informative and insightful articles to help you through your struggles with this issue.

Gauge and Yarn Substitution by Kathleen Cubley

and Thinking beyond the Pattern by Jenna Wilson

Remember to add them to your Favs so that you can refer back to them as often as you need to.

Here's to you knitting frustration free this week.  You're already looking absolutely light as a feather over there on your knitting cloud.

Margaret (enjoying some knitting zen today)

Spring Fling Wristlets Pattern from Knit Knitavian Style:
Allow your knitting adventures to begin.
by Margaret Nock
 Over 20 knit patterns, interviews, resources, and inspiration to keep you knitting all year round.

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Experience Texture Tuesday

Look for textures and layers wherever you go.  Try to apply what you see with your eyes or your minds eye, feel and hear, and smell when you knit, crochet, or craft your next project.  Think about how something old can be renewed with your creative energy.  Add layers to your own creativity and discover something new about yourself.

 These pics where taken on a recent trip to the historic national treasure, Hancock's Resolution.

Margaret (layered with the present while trying to unravel the past)

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