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Panda Bear MaryJanes


Current mood: fabulous
Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping

These whimsical Panda Bear MaryJanes from Emandsprout (yet, another fabulous Etsy artist to visit pronto!) are the creation of Lindsay and the shop is named for her two adorable cats, Em and Sprout because, as we all know, if we have pets - they are always part of our creative process.

This shop is loaded with fun and creativity. There is variety in size and design and she offers a little something for everyone. Hair goods, Plushies, and other adorable accessories.

When you visit Lindsay's Shop page and profile you will feel her enthusiasm for her creations, shop and customers.
I rec'd my package from her today and it included a free goodie! We like that don't we shoppers!!! . Clickclick, Clickclick, Clickclick! Ah, I hear the happy sounds of a needle salute out there in cyberspace.

Here are the Strawberry Princess MaryJanes that I fell in LUV with.
I hope you'll swing by her shop - hrt it - and purchase yourself a goodie today.
Stay tuned to the next blog for your Knit/Crochet fix.
Marg

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GET READY FOR MONDAY MONSTER MADNESS!

GET YOUR CROCHET HOOK READY...

Lion Brand has some new free monster crochet patterns available on their site for all you monster lovers! Here's a couple of my favs.
Monster Dolls
Halloween Monsters came out earlier but they are some of my FAVS so I'm including the link in case you missed them.

Knitters can join in too! The patterns are easy and straightforward - if you can do an edging in crochet you can handle these cuties!

Marg

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All patterns are only $2 buck-a-roos!!!

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KNITTING IS LIKE SUSHI...

In the beginning, you're not sure, you might even say out right it's not your thing, but eventually you try it, and you get hooked because you had the right person to show you what it was all about and help you pick out the right things. You will need help picking patterns that are the right skill level so that you don't become frustrated. Many communities and yarn/craft stores offer classes with reasonable pricing.

Knitting shops online have free online videos to help you and there are also links on my F.A.Q. page of knit1fortheroad. Look for good descriptions and a skill level rating of Easy in your patterns when you are just starting. The patterns that tell you what you will need to know before you start are very helpful.

If you've been knitting for awhile, keep learning and studying what's new -Learn a new stitch or finishing technique to enhance your knitting and crochet skills.
Try spinning, or dying your own yarn - or both! You may discover skills you didn't know you had.

Many of your favorite shops are going through their inventory and gearing up for the Fall/Winter season right now. This is great, if you're a yarnie because you can take advantage of discounts, discontinued but fabulous yarn that is marked down to ridiculously low prices. I'm talkin' the good stuff that you drool over but can't afford full price! This is your time splurge a little. Add your fav online stores - LIKE ETSY SHOPS- to your email so you can keep up with the latest sales and new products.

Celebrate being a yarnie!
Try new things and be Pleasantly Surprised!
Marg

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Stay tuned for some wickedly knitty items in tomorrows' blog to get your summer knit on!

Marg
Knit-Share-Go!

MATH VS KNITTING

IN THIS CORNER WE HAVE MATH WEIGHING IN AT 2 TONS ON OUR BRAINS...

Math holding you back on those knitting projects? Math Challenged? Not a Math Wiz?

Knit Picks has the reasonably priced Knitting Math Wizard by Knitting Software available to help you. It will be a useful addition to your knitting library. It's - uhh -uhh - total brain freeze, i can't think of an appropriate math term to describe it so let me just say it's wicked knitty! They also have Print-A-Grid which will print your grid to gauge if that's your thing...also reasonably priced. All Good because we always need more money for yarn ;)
Swing by and check it out!

Now relax! and enjoy this universal equation.

Knitting - Math Worries = Knitting Nirvana
(ahhhhh!)


Marg

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YOU'LL BE IN STITCHES!

Current mood: adventurous Category: Travel and Places

The Knitting Universe site is the place to go to learn more about Stitches East, Stitches West, and Stitches Midwest. I missed the Stitches West because of my big move across country but I will be attending the Stitches East Event in Baltimore this year in November.

Visit the site for the scoop on dates, classes, events, etc. They are all huge events that you really don't want to miss out on if you love your stitches! Save your cookies and budget this trip into your busy lives. Take a little stitchin' time for yourself, take a class, visit the vendors, check out the special events, make lots of new friends and wear your sneakers 'cause you'll be an estatic knitter walkin'. Check out your local Ravelry groups, yarn stores, and community groups that go together to these events and share your travel expense...or perhaps start your own group of knitty travelers!

The site is being updated for Stitches East as the info comes in so you'll definitely want to keep it in your favs.

Happy Stitching!

Marg

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