YARNIE CRAFT SMACKDOWN!

Can yarnies do other crafts? What happens when glitter slams into yarn? Are dinasaur bandaides appropriate for papercuts? These are the questions that came to mind when I decided to declare this Christmas handmade, recycled, but not reused as in regifting (OH NO!)



I decided to break out the glitter and go ala Crafty Chica style. I just love Kathy's work and her great spirit. If you have not seen her work -DOOO visit her website and enjoy the craftyness. This year I made some handmade ornaments for friends and customized them by cutting out colors, designs, animals and words that reminded me of them gluing them to a plain glass ornament. I added glittter, modpodge, and some cheap hairspray to seal the glitter and yarn bow in place...most dollar stores carry these items and you can create your collage using catalogs or magazines.






No Christmas would be complete without a warm scarf in a fun pattern to make. This pattern is the Matsuri Scarf pattern and knits up quickly. The yarn is Nuance.





Last, but not least, a 4 stranded throw made with big sticks! These needles are US size 50 (25mm) and the yarn is Jiffy by LionBrand and the pattern is a FAST Finish Throw which is a FREE pattern ;)

Well, as you can see, I have to get busy and finish my Fast Finish Throw!

Knit-Share-Gooooo HO HO HO!

Marg (needs a Christmas punch to get through all the madness - and maybe a monster cookie, too)

MATSURI MODIFIED MADNESS

Stash-A-Roo!

Today I'd like to share what's on my needles with you. The Matsuri Scarf pattern came from a kit I found at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival over the summer. The original scarf was made with 34 sts and US size 10 knitting needles.

Original Matsuri Scarf

I found some skeins of Patons Nuance and decided to make a couple for presents. Looking at the simple pattern, and considering the type of yarn I was using I decided to knit only 19 sts on larger needles (US Size 13 (9.0mm) and here's the result.

Modifying one of your favorite patterns is a great way to practice your gauge skills and creativity. Sometimes switching yarn and needles gives you a different look. I basically counted the stitches in my original pattern for each pattern row and adapted it At first I tried dividing it in half, but it needed two extra sitches (one on each end) to look more finished. Looking at the original scarf and knitting a gauge helped me to decide exactly what I needed. It also helps to reinforce those math skills. GAUGE is important to the process and why it's encouraged for most projects.

Knit/Crochet Along for Scarves from the Heart this month and share your pics! ;)See details on September 15th Blog.

KNIT-SHARE-GO!

Marg

VISIT margknittinaround on Etsy. The place for Knit 1 for the Road patterns, kits, and more! FALL FLAIR FASHIONS ARE IN DA HOUSE.

Visit knit1fortheroad.com for info, fun links, updates, scoops!