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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Blooming Books!

Taken at the U.S. National Arboretum this weekend in Washington, D.C.

Ok, I'm trying this again.  Looks like my computer is back!

Fresh air, singing birds, and showers are in the forecast.  It's definitely Spring.  I'd like to share some of my favorite books and magazines for the season that will motivate, keep you healthy, and help you with your Spring knitting project options.

First off, is Alecia Silverstones, the kind diet.  Diet is used as a noun folks!  ("a way of living, or thinking, a day's journey" as Alecia explains)  It's delightfully written, has yummy recipes, great eco-friendly tips, and you will want to add more good foods to your meals immediately.  She has a website, TheKindLife packed with help and information. One of the things I like most is that it's a fresh approach to the age old problem of encorporating the good foods and avoiding the bad stuff.  There's no judgement - it's kind, afterall.  Alecia has been on the journey for awhile and knows the ups and downs.  It's a new season, new food options, energy for knitting, it's all good.  You might also enjoy this months article in Natural Solutions where Alecia joyfully shares her enthusiasm for the earth, animals, and the journey to becoming healthy and vibrant.  Hooray!  You won't be able to read fast enough.

Now on to some scrumptious patterns...

KnitSimple Spring/Summer 2010 offers colorful tops, articles, and giveaways. 
VogueKnitting Spring/Summer 2010 always offers us dreamy projects.  Check out the VK360!
Verena Knitting Magazine offers us a European view toward knitting.

I love the JellyYarn project books by Kathleen and Nick Greco, for the season. The Knitter's Guide to Combining Yarns is one of my cherished reference books by Kathleen Greco.  Stop by JellyYarns.com for free patterns and yummy jelly yarn.

So glad to be back online on my knitty computer, and I hope you

grab some enthusiasm today and spread it around.

Margaret (surrounding myself with the colors of spring)

Spring Fashion Fever Links

Pantone 2010 Spring

Are you dreaming of the warm, sunny, breezy and colorful days of Spring?   Me too!  Here are some links to put you in the mood for spring.  Grab your festive party glasses and enjoy the colors of Spring.

I love Pantone for my fashion fix and it's always my first stop.

Next, skip on over to Elle for the scoop on Spring Fashion 2010 and then sprint over to London Spring Fashion Week. 

For the scoop on Spring/Summer 2010 Knitting Fashion go to the VogueKnitting Preview.

Marg (basking in the light of fashion)

Vogue Knitting International

DB DOWNLOADS

Looking for the Fall/Winter 2008 premiere issue of Debbie Bliss Magazine? You may have noticed it sold out quickly, but DB fans, don't despair, you have a chance to check out all the patterns online now at VogueKnitting.com and purchase them as individual downloads.

I hope the sun is out in your knitty neighborhood today, and your knitting or crochet is enjoying the fresh almost spring air!

Marg