Super Sale!

Hi happy knitters! 

January is the perfect time to tidy up and have a super sale in my knitting shop margknittinaround on Etsy.

Signed copy of Knit Knitavian Style (20+knit patterns, interviews, and more) only $5 plus shipping.

 

and signed copy of Knit 1 for the Road (as seen in Knitting UK 2008)(travel size with 10 knit patterns)are on sale for $3 plus shipping.

...and when they are gone, they are gone!
 
There are  also knit patterns at a low price to download instantly.  Don't forget there is a free knit pattern you're going to love with each purchase!

Stay tuned for new patterns in 2015.

Happy knitting in everyone!
Margaret

Keep it handcrafted for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is fast approaching...Sunday, May 13,2012.  Think about keeping things simple, fun and handcrafted.

Here are a few places to find patterns,  a handcrafted item from a handmade shop, or just explore new ideas for gift giving.

Ravelry.com is always a great source for knit and crochet patterns for any occassion.  You can search various ways...by designer, pattern type, etc.

Etsy.com is the place to discover handcrafted or vintage items of all types.  It's user friendly and you will be able to search easily and even find a crafter locally.  Perhaps Mom has a fav color.   No problem!  You can even do a color search.  Ahhhh!

Craftbits.com is always a great source of inspiration and the patterns and projects are free.

Craftstylish.com is a favorite stop for me any day of the week.  Pick your favorite craft and enjoy a variety of creativity for months to come.

Spud & Choloe has an adorable and free knit pattern for Mother's Day, Cupcake Pincushion – Free Pattern! It's too cute!  You have to check it out.  It's mouthwateringly knitty.

the Purl bee has an array of Mother's Day Gift Ideas  to create or give just waiting for you, so do stop by. 

I hope you're happy, creative, and super sassy today,

Knit this Knitavian Shruggle from Knit Knitavian Style for Spring 2012.

Margaret
Faith, love, and a wee bit of craftiness makes a situation a little brighter.

©Margaret Nock.

What's cool, colorful and soft?

Simply Cotton Sport Yarn available at KnitPicks.com

Well, you have to think cotton of course!  This time of year, many of us start thinking more about cotton fibers for our new projects.  The new colors for Spring will propel us into the season of warm breezes, sunny days, and gentle raindrops.

Here are some of my standby cottons and cotton blends for Spring and Summer 2012...

Shine Sport and Shine Worsted are so colorful and fun to work with.  You have to love that 60% Pima cotton blended with Modal.

Simply Cotton Organic Sport or Simply Cotton Organic Worsted are also wonderful because they ae 100% cotton and still easy to knit or crochet with.  You might also enjoy the colorful Simply Cotton Sport selection.  

Lion Brand's Cotton Ease is a sure pick for softness and durablity. It's wearable, yet great for home decor projects.   It also comes in beautiful colors that will mix and match well.  It's definitely a "go to" yarn.

I hope this lineup of cotton yarn gives you a few ideas for upcoming projects and many hours of knitting and crochet happiness.

Margaret (also liking cotton candy, but that's another story...)

Begin your Spring  Knitting with a signed copy of Knit Knitavian Style.  Visit MargKnittinAround on Etsy.  Year round knitting fun, inspiration and interviews ahead! 
Also available on Amazon and AuthorHouse Bookstore.


 ©Margaret Nock, Knit Knitavian Style: Allow your knitting adventures to begin.
Author House Publishing, 2012. Intellectual property of Margaret Nock, knit1fortheroad.com™
Unauthorized reproduction in whole or in part, or distribution is not allowed. All rights reserved.

 

Charming!

Are you noticing the slight change in daylight coming through your window? Maybe you've noticed it getting dark earlier?  Do you feel that keen anticipation of Autumn colors and clothing? Perhaps you have a slight case of cardi fever.  Well, here's a fun way you can get a jump start on cardi season with some of these adorable (made with leather like material) zipper charms from Red Heart. They are designed by Emma Creations.  Cute, trendy,and  handy - I love a fun zipper charm, don't you?  My favorites are the apple and the sheep.

Happy Monday or Monday Madness, whichever the case may be.

Margaret (enjoying a Monday mix of color)

©MargaretNock, 2011. All rights reserved.

If you need some inspiration to get you going this week, you might enjoy my post on CreatingTheHive,
3BeeutifulThings: The North American Lotus created for the group 3BeeutifulThings. I hope you enjoy the beauty of the rare North American Lotus.  If you would like to join in the fun, please click here for your invitation.

Knit Knitavian Style: Allow your knitting adventures to begin.

Kindle edition of Knit 1 for the Road
Knit 1 for the Road

Did you enjoy Cowboys and Aliens?  You might also enjoy more on this subject and the inspiration for the movie.
Close Encounters of the Old West
Cowboys and Aliens

Fraggliscious Knitting

Some Mondays just have to begin with something amazing, silly, or just plain fun.  Here's a cute video of the Doozers trying a new pastime called knitting.  Granted, they should probably have started with an easier project to eliminate their frustration.  Perhaps you've shared their exclamations from time to time and wondered if you'd ever get the hang of a paticular stitch or pattern. 

Last weekend a young girl noticed me knitting in the car while I was waiting for a friend.  She came right up to the window and wanted to know what I was making.  Next, the girl turned to her mother and said "I want to do that!"  It turns out she had watched something on television and had seen girls her age knitting and was determined to try it.  

Enjoy the day, laugh a little and take your knitting outdoors for some fresh air during lunch or afternoon break.

Margaret (needing more caffeine, please)

20% off Cotton Ease Yarn at LionBrand plus cute free summer patterns.


More knitting fun, inspiration,and interviews here...

Knit Knitavian Style: Allow your knitting adventures to begin.

More cafty fun and an invitation for you here...

Creating The Hive

Travel Go Lightly Purse - Free November Pattern

Travel Go Lightly Purse
Knit1fortheroad.com Free November Pattern. 
©Margaret Nock, Knit1fortheroad.com™ 2010 The pattern and photographs in this document are the property of knit1fortheroad.com and for non-commercial (personal) use only. Unauthorized reproduction in whole or in part, or distribution of the pattern, is not allowed. All rights reserved.

Here's a pic from this weekend.  I'm wearing the Travel Go Lightly Purse, and wearing Nicole's Neck Warmer from Knit Knitavian Style (also a special order in on my shop, margknittinaround) and Roxy's Slouch Hat, a knit pattern on margknittinaround. 

Enjoy your free pattern...
Go hand knit!
Marg

Visit knit1fortheroad.com for more free patterns, knitting help and resources, Knit1fortheroad Interview Series with CreatingTheHive, Etsy and Ravelry members, charities, knitting businesses and designers, fun links and knit/crochet charity links.

Knit Filled Fall Season

©Margaret Nock, 2010.  All rights reserved.

The backgrounds in today's pictures are pillow cases from Cotton Colors on Etsy.  The pumpkin candle is from Rabbithollowprims on Etsy.  See the interview here.

Celebrate, Knit, and Share! Scarf pattern is a slightly modified version of  The Man Scarf from Knit 1 for the Road and knit with Vegas from SWTC in Viva Las #421 and I lightly felted it after knitting.  Wrist warmers are knit with Halloween from Herrschners in green and orange.  The pillow is knit with LionBrand Thick & Quick in Butterscotch and Northland Chunky Delight in Creamy Caramel.

©Margaret Nock, 2010.  All rights reserved.

©Margaret Nock, 2010.  All rights reserved.

Some items going out to Jackie Peraza of Mothers & More Greater Raleigh/Durham, Chapter 331

When I send out items for charity, I try to always included a description of what the item is or can be used for, care instructions and bag them for shipping and storage.  In some cases, especially with gifts, I add a strand of yarn from the project for quick repairs.  Thanks to  Jackie Peraza and Sandy Holladay on CreatingTheHive.com for sharing the info about this opportunity to contribute.

Stay tuned tomorrow for a Knit Knitavian Style Giveaway and remember to grab your special Knit1fortheroad online 15% discount at Soakwash.com.  Just use code K1FR.  Discount is good until Oct 15, 2010.  Friday is Oct 1st and there's a new free pattern in store for you.  See the Soak post here.

Cheers!

Marg (ready for some coffee)

 Authorhouse/Bookstore

Signed copies available on my shop, MargKnittinARound on Etsy.com

Upcoming Book Signing Event:  Crafty Bastards! Arts and Crafts Fair, DC, Oct 2, 2010, 10-5 Booth #89, Knit Outta The Box.

Tuesday take a look day...

"Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either."
— Elizabeth Zimmermann

It's Tuesday take a look day! Get anotional with some knitting notions to make your mouth water, your knitty heart race, and your fingers tingle at Lantern Moon.  They've added to their posse' of adorable stitchmarkers and tape measures.

You might also consider this Sweater in Progress Knitting Key Ring by Cedar Creek Quilt Designs which is now available at KnitPicks.  You might also enjoy their Butter Hand Cream to keep your hands in tip top condition - yum!

Fall is a great time to try something new.  Why not try an Indigo Dye Kit and dye your own fabric or yarn.  What I like best about this kit is that it is reasonably priced and the dye works on both plant and animal fibers.  The kit comes with indigo dye, reducing agent, 1 pair of gloves and an instruction booklet.  Choose from an array of yarn here.  There is also a New to Dyeing Set if you prefer, which includes the yarn and three Jacquard dyes in primary colors.

Maybe you might enjoy NeedleFelting and other felting projects?  It's hard to pick a felting book as a favorite, there are so many to choose from, but I do have four that I've enjoyed and they are:


Quick And Clever Felting by Ellen Kharade
I Heart Felt: 33 Eye-Popping Projects for the Inspired Knitter

AlterKnits Felt: Imaginative Projects for Knitting & Felting

Fabulous Felted Scarves: 20 Wearable Works of Art

Marg (waiting for rain to fall, coffee to brew, and another knitting adventure)

Knit Knitavian Style: Allow your knitting adventures to begin.

Knit 1 for the Road

Signed copies are available on MargKnittinARound on Etsy.com