Simply Summer Knitting and more...

Knit Simple

Inspiration!

Brighten Your Home Decor with

Bernat Beach Ball Dishcloths

Little House in the Suburbs

A delightful mix of knit patterns (free), recipes, crafts, a book and much more.

Enjoy the lazy hazy days of summer, weekend projects, and the upcoming holiday weekend coming our way soon.

Happy 4th of July,

Margaret

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

The Power of Three...

Monday always seems like a great day to look ahead and discover patterns for the ultimate knit and crochet season.  Here are three patterns that really caught my eye today and I hope you like them too.

Vokuhila Socks (knit) Free download at Vogueknitting.com. (note:  you'll have to login to dowload patterns, but it is free!)


Noni Tablet Bags Pattern No. 149 (knit and felt) at Dreamweaver.com. Dreamy!

Downtown Hoodie (crochet) in the latest issue of Crochet Today! September/October 2011.

Knit, hook and felt your worries away.

Margaret (making chemo caps for KOL in preetty, preetty colors)

Know, then, whatever cheerful and serene

Supports the mind supports the body too.
~John Armstrong
The quote garden

Knit Knitavian Style: Allow your knitting adventures to begin.
Full color with 20+ knit patterns, interviews and resources. Read the inspiring interview with Knots of Love (KOL) founder, Christine Shively!

The Seven Daughters of Eve: The Science That Reveals Our Genetic Ancestry

Charts Made Simple: understanding knitting charts visually

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Childhood Knitting Tales

Freddie's Blanket by Joanna Johnson with illustrations by Eric Johnson.

I miss childhood sometimes when I see treasures like Freddie's Blanket by Joanna Johnson.  Joanna weaves a wonderful tale about an adorable Platypus, named Freddie, and manages to incorporate knitted items throughout the book, with patterns included, of course.  The illustrations really grab my "art heart" and are created by Joanna's husband, Eric.  Joanna and Eric, inspired by their own children, share with us an opportunity to create our own traditions of sharing our love of knitting with our little ones. 

You might also enjoy another book by this duo...

Phoebe's Sweaterby Joanna Johnson with illustrations by Eric Johnson.

Definitely add these books to your gift and wish lists.
It's our turn to pass on happy childhood memories wherever we roam.  Tag, your it!

Margaret (This post is dedicated to my sister, Lea, who spent endless hours reading the poetry and stories of Christopher Robin to me and A. A. Milne for creating them.)

The Complete Tales of Winnie-The-Pooh

Come on over to CreatingTheHive, it's beeliscious!

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Sweet, Dreamy and Delish

Elan.com has a sneak peek of new yarns coming in November.  There's even a discount price offered.  Hooray!  Sweet...Dreamy...and Delish.

You may have noticed my blogs have been short, but still sweet.  I've been working on special orders for my shop, book sales, charity projects and basically suffering from Autumn fever and a bit of burnout.  While I'm getting it all together, thanks for your comments, emails, orders and kind words.  You are the best readers a blogging knitter could have, and you keep my needles clicking.

If you've been encased in a bubble, consumed with intergalactic adventures, or just overwhelmed by everyday life, you may not have knowledge of the exciting new Arts and Crafts community, CreatingTheHive.  Go here to join in the fun. 

©Margaret Nock, 2010. All rights reserved.

Original Savannah Chunky Slouch Hat and Scarf from

 Knit Knitavian Style

Here's my Savannah Chunky Hat and Scarf from Knit Knitavian Style made with Rowan Ribbon Twist for Michelle's birthday.  I made this version less slouchy and more fitted for her.

(Note: hat is folded in half in the picture) The orginal project in the book was made with LionBrand Hometown USA in Savannah Sage.  The gauge was slightly different for the Rowan Twist so you will have to go up or down with your needles.  Be sure and knit a gauge swatch before beginning your knit project, unless the pattern indicates otherwise.

Spend a little time with your unfinished projects this week.  They miss you.

©Margaret Nock, 2010. All rights reserved.

Taken at Sotterly Plantation, 2010

The SoHo Saturday Scarf is a nice light weight, yet warm scarf.  Grab the knit pattern from Knit Knitavian Style.  I wore this to Sotterly Plantation and was excited to see many of the colors in my scarf were also in the garden.

Marg (enjoying the colorful life of knitting)