Click with color!

Knitter's Pride Dreamz Cable Needles at Yarn.com (WEBS)


The Knitter's Pride Dreamz Line offers us a treat for our spring/summer knitting projects...densified laminated birch wood needles in fun colors - hooray!  Densified laminated birch wood is also more affordable, which is always a plus in my knitting world.  They're strong and moisture resistant with no warping worries. The needles are smooth and the points are sharp. 
 
Spring is a great time to restock, expand your horizons and give these new needles a try (if you haven't already).  Visit yarn.com (WEBS) to see the video and check out all the gorgeous colors in the DreamzLine.  I have always enjoyed knitting with Knitter's Pride knitting needles and crochet hooks and I hope you will love them too.
 
Keep your needles and hooks busy. It's dark and boring when you're stuck in the project bag all the time.
 
Margaret (dreaming,knitting and surrounding my life with color)
 
"Knitting is very conducive to thought. It is nice to knit a while, put down the needles, write a while, then take up the sock again."
Dorothy Day (knitter and activist)

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Savings in the stars...

The Lantern Moon Star Stitch Markers.  New at WEBS.com.

the Lantern Moon Star Stitch Markers, that is. The set is under $10 (budget friendly) and your knitting friend will thank you for such a colorful and functional addition to their knitting accessories.  Grab online at WEBS or visit your local yarn store.

Butter Hand Cream made by Amazing Grace Farms for KnitPicks.com is scrumptious!

Visit Holiday Knitting Central at KnitPicks if you need to create your holiday wishlist or shop for the knitters,spinners, new knitters in your life.  There's also a Stocking Stuffer tab for just that perfect knitting thing-a-ling....and to help you stay within your budget, click on Gifts By Price!  I really love the 4oz Butter Hand Cream for only $7.95 from Amazing Grace Farms to keep my hands smooth.

Shopping for a little treat for yourself and need a wallet friendly experience?  Try DBNY for great sales on store closeout items.

Keep it simple, knit with verve, and enjoy your holidays.


Margaret (actually feeling a bit jolly - hmmm, very interesting)

Line up for the spring knitting parade!

Line up for the Easter (Spring) Parade and celebrate the new season.  Here are a few hi-lights from this week's wanderings.

Kids Craft Weekly has easy Easter crafts for you and the family to make together.  Simple, fun, and easy crafting time is the perfect gift for your family this year.

The Daily Knitter has the scoop on recycled yarn available on ebay that you might find interesting.

New spring/summer yarns are now at KnitPicks! Check it and get your color fix.

Try this Classic Elite Solstice Dias de Betty (free pattern) from Webs.  It's just the thing for spring.  It's made with Classic Elite which is 70% Organic Cotton/30% Wool, a nice blend for those slightly cool spring days.  It's a great transition piece for your wardrobe. 

Happy Spring!

Margaret (definitely fell down the rabbit hole this week, but slowly recovering)

 


The Easter Egg

The Spring Equinox: Celebrating the Greening of the Earth

Baby Gund Lamb "Winky White"

WEBS Spring Celebration...

WEBS Bamboo Interchangeable Needle Set

WEBS is rockin' the new yarns, needles and savings.  There's a new Bamboo Interchangeable Needle Set which includes nine sets of tips from #4 to #11 (Sizes #3, #13, and #15 are also available separately), four sets of cables in three different lengths, adaptors, knobs, needle gauge with cutter and all wrapped up in a beautiful silk case.  These needles are functional, beautiful, good quality. and are definitely going on the "must have" list.

There's also Cotton Classic Lite from Tahki Yarns which is a cotton yarn in a lighter gauge and beautiful new colors perfect for spring/summer projects. 

Valley Yarns has Greenfield, another cotton perfect for the spring season with pattern downloads for only $1.99.

For you hardcore Debbie Bliss fans, there are new spring arrivals.  Yarn, patterns and inspiration are waiting for you.

Visit the WEBS homepage for sale items and offers and get ready for a knitty spring fling!

Marg (seriously needing more sun, less snow and rain)


Debbie Bliss Tips for Knitters: Stitches and Seams to Finishing Touches

Debbie Bliss Baby and Toddler Knits: 20 Gorgeous Jackets, Sweaters, Hats, Bootees and More

Knit and Crochet Wishlist Roundup

The Monroe at Scout's Swag

Looking to drool over knitting accesories and add to your "Better Economy Days Are Coming Soon" wishlist?  Have I got the shops for you.  Start picking the items-Ready, Set, Go!

Skip on over to NobleKnits and cruise through their user friendly site.  Easy, fun, colorful and bound to get you in knit or crochet mode super fast.

Webs (Yarn.com) is always a constant in my life.  Such great sales, yarn selections and quick delivery.  They make my needles click with joy.

DreamWeaver really gets my fantasy side fired up with unique accessories for yarn lovers.

Scout'sSwag has to be my official Namaste' Bag site of choice.  They're quick to get the new colors and designs and easy to communicate with.   Be sure to check out the NEW Monroe and the Wallet!!!  Bags are restocked often.

LionBrand for the young at heart and home of the enthusiastic state of mind.  Yes!!! And the yarn is simply  inspiring.  Good resources for new and experiences knitter's (crocheter's) alike.

KnitPicks - always a treat. Patterns to keep you motivated and yummy yarn.


Well, that's the shop roundup for today.  Wishing you a knitful weekend.  I'll be getting a few projects finsihed during the next winter blast this weekend.

Marg (getting the hot chocolate ready)

Are you a slouch?

This week I rec'd an email from my husband's daughter, Michelle requesting a slouch hat for a special Christmas gift. I was in a panic! Where could I find the perfect slouch hat pattern for her. I did an online search and came up with this lovely pattern by Sarah Sutherland. It's young, soft and perfect for winter.

The pattern is rated easy and includes using short rows, but there are very clear directions for you in case this is something you've never tried.

I substituted a nice yarn from WEBS called Artful Yarns Legend, color #1528. It's 83% wool and 17% nylon. Originally, I started the hat with a boucle that I had on hand, but it seemed to bulky for this project. The yarn used in Sarah's pattern is Emu Florentine, but I was unable to find a US distributor. I modified the stitch a bit because of the colorway and am making the body of the hat in straight stitch.

I also rec'd House Plant Hand Dyed Sock Yarn from Rachel-Marie of KnittyDirtyGirl.com today for my KAL on the KnittyDirtyGirl Ravelry group that I'm thrilled about. Socks haven't been on the menu for awhile, so I'm a little rusty, but am glad for the challenge. The pattern I'm using is Lifestyle Toe Up Socks from Charisa Martin Cairn.

So today is all about new challenges....

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, She became a butterfly" - Proverb

Be a butterfly :)

Marg (enjoying the process of transformation)

Webs had me at adorable!

I was purusing the WebsYarn site and fell in love with the Wool Pets Needle Felting Kits. There's quite the variety over there and an adorable wool animal is just waiting to be created with your crafty hands. Price ranges from $16-$20 and the kit includes everything you need which makes it a great gift for you and/or a felty friend.

While you're there, check out the holiday gift guide - you'll love the Creative Cookies on the cover. There's even a free cookie pattern to knit or crochet -O calories!

What a great way to start off the holiday season!

Stay feltie folks!

Marg (now wishing I had a cookie)