Spring Yumminess and Verve

Today, I took the opportunity to do a little yarn surfing on the net and found new yarns and patterns coming this month to Elann at incredible prices. There are also free patterns available. 

I took some time to knit and crochet some charity items that I'll be sharing soon with you.  Basically, I'm hobbling around due to spraining a back muscle yesterday...which occured when I had things to do that require mobility and concentration.  Go figure. At least the fingers are good and the needles are handy. 

Enjoy the scruptious textures and colors of Spring knitting!
Margaret (slowing down to speed up my needles)

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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)