Hyberbolic Crochet Coral Reef

All photos taken by Dave and Margaret Nock, 2010.

A Kathleen Greco contribution, made with JellyYarn

If you get the chance to go to D.C., take a stroll down Constitution Aveune and please make the effort to see the Hyberbolic Crochet Coral Reef at the Smithsonian (National Museum of Natural History)  Dave and I had the most fun visiting on Sunday and took lots of pictures.  Here are a few.  Remember the Interview on knit1fortheroad with the super talented Kathleen Greco of JellyYarns.com? Kathleen's work is included in this traveling exhibit. Read part one here and part 2 of the interview here. It will be at the Smithsonian until April 2011.  You can also see the Hope Diamond and the Logan Sapphire Brooch on exhibit.  Just a little eye candy to brighten your day.

Marg (I love it when art meets science and bling!)

More Holiday Music...

Days 5, 6 & 7

Joy to The World

A Classic Rock Christmas

The Christmas song

Celebrate the holidays on Creating The Hive!  It's free, fun and festive....join here.

Give me more! Free patterns, that is...

Okay, yet another bloggie on free patterns, but I just couldn't resist these fab patterns at KnitPicks.  It's time to ramp it up people!  Have a no stress weekend, please.

Day 4 of Holiday Music
American Idol: The Great Holiday Classics

Have a Creating The Hive Holiday.
Join here - it's free and festive. Yay!

Marg (it's freezing - time for tea)

Holidays + Knitting = Quick Free Projects

Remember the Ballard Slouch, by talented designer, Felicia Lo at sweetgeorgiayarns a few blogs ago?  Here's my finished hat with substituted yarn.  I used Wool-Ease Worsted in Avocado from LionBrand.

Here are a few quick knit patterns for the frantic knitter in need of a quick holiday gift, or maybe just a little something for yourself.


Quick and easy projects just in time for the holidays!

12th Day of Christmas at Caron

Holiday Quick Knits from Sarah Jane's Yarn Shop

I see clicking needles in your future.

Marg (aka busy knitting girl w/hot cocoa)

Day 3
The Christmas Collection

Day 2

The Gift

Day 1

Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album



Creating The Hive has holiday fun!  Join in the fun here, it's free, fun, and festive.

Holiday Merry Mag-a-thon

Are you feeling the tingling sensation of creativity waiting to burst?  It's  okay, this is prime time to knit, crochet and craft.  Here are a few of the holiday mags that have really captured my attention lately, and I know they'll help you find the inspiration you need to go into the new year with gusto. These magazines make wonderful gifts, too.  Add them to your wishlist and let Santa do the rest.

Check out the inside here.

Go here for inspiration!

Simply wonderful knit patterns for the holiday and beyond!  Go here to start your journey.

and my new fav...the very first issue of toffee magazine- Yay!

Delish crafting in just one quick and easy download.  Love this new eco-crafty magazine and you will too.

Go on now and get creative with your knitty self...and try a little crafting for the holidays.

Margaret (so loving that there's a new indie arts and craft mag)

Holiday Music 12 Day Roundup

Day 1

Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album

 Day 2

The Gift

Join in the fun and bee inspired at CreatingTheHive.... dive into inspiration here.

Creating The Hive Members Go Festive!

Today, I thought I would take a break from knitting goodness to share with my knit1fortheroad and margknittinaround blog readers, a whole lot of baking and recipe ideas at Creating The Hive (the crafty place to bee).  While you're there, please check out TheHive's 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways - What you can win!! posted by Melissa Marro, the dynamic founder of the Hive and become a member here to take part in all the festivities. Just about every art and craft you can think of can be found on the Hive and it's a wonderful place to revel in community, inspire others and be inspired.


Get ready for a mouth watering time!



Fruit and Nut Holiday Shortbread
Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Five Days of Holiday Baking Recipes: First Up, My Top Secret Cookies..."Hey, Martha, Check These Out!"
VERY EASY–PEANUT BRITTLE
Delicious Holiday Appetizers
Hemp Bagels


My wish for you today, is that this blogpost will help you to take a break from your usual stressful routine and let the creative juices take over.


Marg (think it, make it, and shake up your world)

Here's a little music to help you with the shake portion of this blog. Go ahead, dance around and twirl it up a bit, no one will see, and if they do, they're just going to join in...no worries.


Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album

Feltie Finds for the Holidays

Hipster Holiday Ornaments Go Vegas!

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Are you looking to create a handmade item for the holidays?  Consider felting your next gift.  Here are some tutorials to help inspire and guide you.  Some of them don't even involve knitting or crocheting. Woohoo - that means no excuses.

10 Easy, Thoughtful Gifts to Make for Crafters – Needle Felted Needle Book: Guest Post Series by Julie Anne Eason

Free Felting Patterns on lovetoknow.com.

How to Create Textured Textiles with Felting by Linda Perrman on craftstylish.com.  This tutorial gives you help in felting your project without knitting or crocheting.

Felt Balls on MarthaStewart.com

How to Make a Felted Pearl Necklace from KarlaRamp

Felt Ornaments from Kaboose.com 

One of my fav sites to visit for all things feltie is New England Felting Supply.

Enjoy your no excuses links and remember to felt from the heart!

Margaret (so embracing that no excuses thing lately)

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Hipster Holiday Ornaments Go Vegas!

I Heart Felt: 33 Eye-Popping Projects for the Inspired Knitter

Knit One, Felt Too: Discover the magic of knitted felt with 25 easy patterns