Go under the sea with Jelly Yarn...



Under the Sea Jelly Yarn crochet and knit installation for the Indiemade Craft Market show within a show that will be on display Saturday June 9th from 10m to 5pm.
Created by Kathleen Greco from www.jellyyarns.com.

This morning I checked my Rav messages to find, to my delight, an update from BlueSmoothie, aka Kathleen Greco of Jelly Yarns and moderator of the Ravelry group, Annie's Gifts for Chemo.  I had asked her to keep me posted on her upcoming installation, Under the Sea.  It will be on display for the Indiemade Craft Market June 9th in Bethlehem, PA at the Bethlehem Ice Rink. The display will be featured along the inside wall of the rink and is about 9 ft high x 10 ft wide.


You can view pics of her work on the Ravelry group, Annie's Gifts for Chemo, on her flckr page, and visit JellyYarns.com to learn more about Kathleen and Nick Greco.


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Jelly Yarns Interview Day and Hyberbolic Crochet Coral Reef


Enjoy the colors that surround you today.
Margaret (enjoying blue skies, white caps and sunshine today)

Crafty Charity Care

Annie's Gifts  for Chemo on Ravelry.com

This week, I finished a couple of more items (fingerless gloves and slippers) to go along with the Cancer Awareness Scarf for October.  I attached care instructions and a note to the recepient.(not shown)

Join in the group on Ravelry.com or contact Kathleen Greco at JellyYarns.com for more information about the items you can make for a patient in need of your creative care. Btw, Kathleen is the winner of the Fearless Leader Flamie Awards 2011. Congrats!

Be sure and visit the group flckr page! and check out her interview here on knit1fortheroad,

JELLY YARNS INTERVIEW DAY IS HERE! And Jelly Yarns, Part 2.

I hope you will continue to allow hand crafted items to lift the spirit.  Surround yourself with them, share them,and encourage others to do the same.

Looking forward to a busy weekend with knitting or crocheting in between the subtle lines of life.

Margaret (reading and knitting between the lines since .....)

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Annie's Gifts for Chemo, Snowballs and Miracles!

Annie's Gifts for Chemo Ravelry Group

Pictured above are basic knit slippers, adjustable neck scarf and leg warmers with a note of encouragement, item care and description of how to use the item if necessary.

Today a few more hand knit and crocheted goodies went to Annie's Gifts for Chemo, a Ravelry Group started by Kathleen Greco (bluesmoothie on Ravelry) and JellyYarns.com.  This group provides small gifts for chemo patients.  Please contact Kathleen (if you aren't on Ravelry, visit her contact page) for a complete list of items they need or if you have any questions about this wonderful gift of love for cancer patients. 

You might also enjoy reading Annie's Gifts for Chemo.

One of my most treasured books is by Kathleen...

The Knitter's Guide to Combining Yarns: 300 Foolproof Pairings

Make a decision to enjoy every moment and allow the small miracles to occur.  The big miracles are on the way.  It's that rolling snowball thingy kicking in for you.

Margaret (wishing I had a nice icey snowball today)

 

"Hive Creative Challenge" Spring tootsie warmers...

Spring Tootsie Warmers for Creating The Hive Spring Challenge 2011

©MargaretNock, 2011. All rights reserved.

One of the many perks of being in the Creating The Hive community is participating in challenges and sharing your creativity.  My project for this challenge is a pair of crochet socks made with Supersocke 100 from Online (part of my event yarn stash)  and my favorite Tulip Etimo crochet hook I found at Buy.Caron.com.  You can also find these hooks at Joann Fabrics and Crafts. They are a great relief to your tired digits.

While I was making these socks, I decided the weight and softness of these socks would make the perfect item to include in a recent Ravelry charity group that I'm participating in , Annie's Gifts for Chemo, created by a super sweet lady, Kathleen Greco for cancer patients.  Hospitals can be sooo cold and sometimes you need a comfy pair of socks for bed, too.  I first met Kathleen at Stitches East a few years ago, but had always been a fan of Jelly Yarns.   

Thanks to Melissa (the Queen Bee) and her team of busy bees for coming up and organizing another fun challenge. You can't see me, but I'm giving you the official beehive salute. BuzzzBuzz!

Grab your invitation to Creating The Hive here.  It's a free, festive and delightfully creative community.

Check out Part One and Part Two of Kathleen's knit1fortheroad interview.

I hope you're enjoying the abundance of Spring,
Margaret (enjoy this quote from found at Thinkexist.com)

“Not what we have But what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance.” (Elbert Hubbard)

Jelly Yarn


The Jelly Bean Fun Book

SAVE THE STITCHES! BAG THE PROJECTS!

Here's a handy dandy tool you're going to find very helpful when you've dropped a stitch. The Crochet Hook Keychain attaches to your project bag and will whip that dropped stitch into shape in no time. Now available at Scout's Swag... AND talk about project bags! Scout's Swag is loaded with all your favorite project bags from the Cali Collection, the hot Zuma Bags to the Buddy Cases and GoKnit bags. Spring is right around the corner and you're going to need a new bag for all your goodies.

Another tool that I use and find very helpful is the Pattern Tamer that holds your place in your knitting pattern. Colorful! No more need for sticky notes people!

Just a few knitworthy items with varying prices that you might like to consider. They're great gifts for a knitter with a spring birthday coming up soon!

Stay tuned for a fabulous interview with Kathleen Greco of Jelly Yarns.com.

The good stuff just keeps on coming...

Knit-Share-Go!

Marg (Waiting for spring!)