Here are just a few of the knitting projects waiting for you!

Merry Meet Market Bag

 Knit Knitavian Style is available as an ebook for only $3.99 in the Author House Bookstore.  Hooray! Grab your download today and begin your fall knitting with glee.






 

SoHo Saturday Scarf

 

 

Cotton Bobble Throw

 

 

Delicate Desire Fingerless Gloves

 

Lolly Luscious Hat



Knitavian Shruggle




Happy Knitting!
Margaret
 

 

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.

©Knit Knitavian Style: Allow your knitting adventures to begin. Margaret Nock, 2011. Author House Publishing. All content is the property of the author and meant for non-commercial use only. Unauthorized reproduction, sale in whole or in part, or distribution or sale of the content, patterns, or knit items is prohibited. All rights reserved.

Knit Knitavian Style now on sale at margknittinaround on Etsy.

the poetry is in the knit...

Here's a little story that will delight the knitter in you and have you inspired to create your own poetry with your knitting...Enjoy the eyecatching article from The Poetry Society called Knit a Poem and a poem, Eve's Design by Moira Linehan.

It's time to break out the Knit Knitavian Style Shruggle! 

Molly had a great day at the US National Arboretum last week.  She enjoyed birds, squirrels and snacks in the car.  It's a dog's world, afterall.  Thanks to all of you who have inquired about how Molly is doing.  She has made a full recovery and is more frisky every day.  We have even noticed a little teenage girl type attitude from time to time - lol.

Keep your inspiration high and your frustation low this week...


Margaret (so rethinking the poetry thing and wishing I had paid more attention in poetry class...sigh)

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It's never to late to learn...

It's been a few days and I've missed blogging, but between work and the new year coming in full force I have  to admit to being a bit distracted.  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and are ready to grapple with new ideas, creative endeavors and some mighty fine stitching.  One of my resolutions every year is to learn something new about subjects I'm interested in - like knitting!  It's never to late to learn a new stitch, technique or approach to your knitting.  Take some time to discover something new about yourself through your knitting experience and don't forget to share it with us. 

Here's a cool tutorial from Kathleen Cubley, the editor of Knitting Daily called Better Buttonholes that takes the mystery out of a simple way to embellish your knit projects.  Don't be afraid of that button!  Embrace it.

Available on Kindle , Nook. and  in print or ebook on Amazon. 

Visit Devin's Bookstore for signed copies of her books.

Yesterday I started reading a book by Devin O'Branagan called Glory, The Legend Begins. I couldn't put the book down. Normally, I lack concentration these days for reading, but this intriguing story really kept my attention.  Here is the perfect description taken from the book: 'Twilight meets The DaVinci Code...' GloryLegend.com.  Visit Devin's website for the full  scoop.  Whenever I find a book that rocks, I share.  I just can't keep it to myself (lol) especially when there is a main dog character named Hallelujah...same goes for a cool knit/crochet pattern or something funny the Yorkie clowns do around here.

Knitting update: The chemo cap continues to grow and I will have enough to ship out soon. Yay!


Happy knitting in 2012 and beyond...

Margaret (growing, reaching, searching - it's a new year full of possibilites)

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Lolly Luscious Hat from Knit Knitavian Style

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Roxy's Slouch Hat, Knit Pattern

this is a knit pattern, not the actual hat.

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Visit knit1fortheroad.com for free patterns, knitting resources, interviews and more.


©Margaret Nock, Knit1fortheroad.com™ 2008-2012 The pattern and photographs in this document are the property of knit1fortheroad.com and for non-commercial (personal) use only. Unauthorized reproduction, sale in whole or in part, or distribution of the pattern, or knit item is prohibited. All rights reserved.

MargKnittinARound's Full Moon Medley...

 Ready to Wear Moonstone Hand Knit Slouch Beanie at margknittinaround

Things are popping over at margknittinaround, my Etsy shop.  There are new ready to wear items available and more coming soon.  Plus, signed copies of Knit Knitavian Style have arrived just in time for fall knitting and holiday gifting.  Free gift wrapping is available.

Some good news for the shop (for those who missed it) is that margknittinaround is now syndicated from Etsy to Google Shopping. Items in the store will will be shown on the shopping page.  Woot!

I just love this time of year.  So full of possibilities, cider, and the color orange.

Margaret (soaking in the full moon beauty)

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Some Full Moon Reading to put you in the mood for suspense, chill bumps, and things that go bump when you least expect it...

Ghost Files: The Collected Cases from Ghost Hunting and Seeking Spirits

Ghost Hunt: Chilling Tales of the Unknown

Fresh off the presses...

©Margaret Nock, Knit Knitavian Style: Allow your knitting adventures to begin.

Author House Publishing, 2011. All rights reserved.

Fresh off the presses...signed copies of Knit Knitavian Style are now available.  New sale price in my Etsy shop, margknittinaround.  I'll be adding new goodies in the next few days...stay tuned.  Follow knit1fortheroad on Twitter, Craftsy (Margaret Nock) or join me at CreatingTheHive.

Thanks for the well wishes this week. I'm back to knitting with minimal stitches and a "can do" crafty attitude.  Thanks to Max (my Yorkie) for using his keen senses to find the tumor.

Allow your heart to fill with the joy of knitting, crochet and crafty times ahead this weekend.

Margaret (fingers knitting, mind drifting towards the endless possibilities of joyful hearts)

Find free knitting projects and resources at knit1fortheroad.com

Now available on Kindle!

Knit 1 for the Road


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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)

©Margaret Nock, Knit1fortheroad.com™ 2008-2011 The Knit1fortheroad.com patterns and photographs in this document are the property of knit1fortheroad.com and for non-commercial (personal) use only. Unauthorized reproduction, sale in whole or in part, or distribution of the pattern, or knit item is prohibited. All rights reserved.

Follow along on Twitter @ knit1fortheroad and visit my shop, Margknittinaround on Etsy.  New items coming soon!

Grab you crafty tools your crafty enthusiasm!. Enjoy community and inspiration. Join us on CreatingTheHive

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.

Get your event on...

with knitting and crochet events coming soon...

Here are just a few upcoming events to expand your creative horizon, meet other people who are keen for knitting, crazy for crochet and on the prowl for fabulous patterns, accessories and their daily dose of fabulous fiber fun.


Knit & Crochet Show - Greensboro, NC,
Register before Sept 1, 2011!

I Love Yarn Day!  (CraftYarnCouncil) Oct 14, 2011 is a great chance to spread the word and show everyone your love for yarn, knitting and crochet.  Get together with friends and create your own event, knit or crochet in public, or make something for charity.  There's a whole list of fun things that you can do to celebrate the yarn goodness in your life.  Visit the site for more ideas and let the crafty times roll.

Stitches East (Hartford, CT) is coming Oct 20-23, 2011. Yay!  This event is jammed packed with all the wonderful classes, supplies, venders and events that you can possible imagine in your knitty world of wonder.

Okay, back to the blue planet now, but wasn't it fun to dream a little, and float along on that fluffy cloud of fiber for awhile?

Margaret (sooo ready for Autumn)

Autumn's the mellow time.
William Allingham
www.brainyquote.com/

Looking for inspiration?  You might enjoy 3BeeutifulThings: After the Storm, one of my recent posts on CreatingTheHive, the crafty place to share your love of creating arts and crafts.  Join us!

Dust off those knitting needles.  They need a little adventure, 20+ full color, easy to read patterns and inspiration.  Knit Knitavian Style all year round!


Knit Knitavian Style: Allow your knitting adventures to begin.


Knit 1 for the Road now on Kindle!

Knit 1 for the Road