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Knit Knitavian Style: Allow your knitting adventures to begin.

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it's back to school time?  I know! I was just mastering my boogie board, kowabunga!  I did not just write that. Anyway, here are some cool projects to make for back to school that will rally kiddos of all ages.  You might even scoop up a couple of projects for a rainy day, wintery weekend, or holiday gift for yourself or a loved one.

Back to School – 10 great designs for under $25 from the good folks at Red Heart

An array of pillow patterns to knit await you at KnittingPatternCentral.com.  A perfect gift for the college student.

Check out the free patterns at some of my favorite sites to peruse for more ideas, free patterns, and great yarn:

WEBS, KnitPicks, Caron International and of course, Ravelry.com will all fill you with knit and crochet glee.

CraftStylish.com and CreatingTheHive.com offer helpful tutorials on crafty delights for the creative at heart.

Autumn Wowza Scarf from knit1fortheroad.com

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Be sure and check out the free pattern section on my website, knit1fortheroad.com!  

Over 25,000 "Back to School" items to choose from on Etsy.com - woot!

Don't have time in your busy schedule to create your own goodies?  Check out the latest back to school extravaganza on Etsy.com and revel in the handmade creative goodness.  Here's the link for Back to School items.


Don't you just love to have crafty and creative options.  Enjoy every crafty moment of your life.

Margaret (enjoying a handmade Friday afternoon)

Are you a crafty pants? You're invited to CreatingTheHive, the crafty place to bee!

Snag a copy of Knit Knitavain Style and start your knitting season early. Full color, easy to read with 20+ patterns. Resources, interviews and more to keep you inspired all year round.  Join me on the corner of "Inspiration Avenue and Knitavia Blvd. Bring your knitting!"

Here are just three projects that are perfect for you to wear and use right now!  The versatile Merry Meet Market Tote, the Spring Fling Wristlets, and the SoHo Saturday Scarf (pictured at the top of this post).
 Knit Knitavian Style: Allow your knitting adventures to begin.  Also available at AuthorHouse Bookstore, Barnes & Noble, and margknittinaround on Etsy.com

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