My new go to...

 

 

Are the holiday doin's getting too stressful?  Why not try a realaxing knitting project to calm your nerves?  While my world has been spinning a little too quickly lately, I decided to try this lovely one skein (or stash buster-yay!) pattern by designer Lucy Neatby. I knitted my scrunchie hat with Boku from Plymouth Yarn on US size 8 (5.0) circular and/or dpns, but there are handy charts and info to help you figure out gauge with different sized needles and yarn suggestions. There are also instructions for completing this project as a headband. It has been my go to hat since it came off the needles and I've really enjoyed wearing such a comfortable hat. 

 

Hope you're knitting and staying stress free.

 

Margaret

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The holidays stress people out so much. I suggest you keep it simple and try to have as much fun as you can.
Giada De Laurentiis

 

October 1rst crafty delights...

Tomorrow is the first day of October.  Can you believe how quickly September flew by?  Start off October with a  free knit pattern from my website, knit1fortheroad.com:

Shades of the Celtic Forest Wrist Warmers

Falling leaves, crisp cool air, and harvest blessings are signs of the Autumn season. Knit these lacy, Celtic inspired, wrist warmers on two needles. As with any knit pattern, always remember to check your gauge, substitute yarn of similar weight for best results and respect the copyright instructions.

Vist here for more free patterns from knit1fortheroad.

Looking for a crafty event in the DC area this weekend?  Check out the Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair.  This event is chock full of crafting demos, entertainment, super vendors, the Etsy Booth. You will not be disappointed.

Looking for an online Crafty Community?  You're invited to CreatingTheHive, the spookyliscious place to be for October.

Enjoy the festive times ahead,
Margaret



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Roxy's Slouch Hat Knit Pattern

Roxy's Slouch Hat is made with Tundra, a super soft and bulky Loop-d-Loop Yarn by Teva Durham. Tundra feels super light and soft to the touch.

This just in!  I just listed Roxy's Slouch Hat Knit Pattern in my Etsy shop, margknittinaround. 

Roxy styles this scrumptious slouch hat made with Tundra, a bulky Loop-d-Loop Yarn by Teva Durham. Tundra feels super light and soft to the touch. You're going to love making this slouch hat and soaking up all the yumminess of the yarn. Knits up quickly and smoothly. It's a fun and quick weekend project. 


(Easy Intermediate or experienced beginner. Basic knitting knowledge and ability to use DPN’s)
Finished Size Adult Stretches to fit head circumference 22”/ 56cm.  Fits loosely.
 Additonal instructions for how to make smaller or larger included, as well as resource information and color pictures from different angles.
Measurements are in inches and centimeters for your convenience.

The pattern PDF will be emailed to you within 24 hrs of payment. Usually sooner!

Margaret Nock, Knit1fortheroad.com™ 2010
Roxy’s Slouch Hat © pattern and hat are for non-commercial use only. All rights reserved.
 
Coming soon to this blog...
 
September's free knit pattern, Herbal Allergy Remedy Pouch-along, a great stash buster pattern.
 
An interview with the talented and creative, Stephani
Camp of Tomorrow Farm and a fellow crafter on Creating The Hive. Don't miss it!
 
Giveaways and updates on Knit Knitavian Style are in the works and  will be ongoing.
 
Marg (working hard, and looking for creative ways to pay it forward)
 
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