Nicole's Headhugger Headband

There's a new special order in my shop, MargKnittinARound on Etsy!

Give the gift of snuggley comfort to yourself or friends and family. Stock up for gift giving during the holidays!  Hand knit by me with Lion Brand Thick & Quick super bulky weight yarn making your headhugger soft yet durable.  Care instructions will be included with your order and gift wrapping is available. Please convo me your occasion for gift wrapping.

Special Order Hand Knit Nicole's Ear Warming Headhugger

The Nicole's ear warming, head hugging headband is the perfect “go to” item for those chilly days. It’s warm and soft next to your skin and has some stretch so that it fits comfortably. The chunky feel and lush color of the yarn puts you in the mood for cold weather activites like drinking hot chocolate, my preferred indoor sport.

All hand knit items are created in a smoke free environment with good vibes! Care instructions will be included. The ones pictured are for a medium size head approximately 22” in diameter. Yarn has some stretch to it so that it fits comfortably around your ears and head.

Colors available:

Sky Blue: Light medium blue (featured on mannequin head)

Oatmeal: Natural beige with strands of chocolate and black (pictured above)

Lemon Grass: Bold pea green

Medium Grass: green

Taupe: Dusty brownish grey

If you don't see a color you need, please convo me and I will try to get it for you.

Choose your color and size from the dropdown box options and if you have questions, please feel free to convo me on Etsy.

Happy Autumn!

Margaret 

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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Etimo Easy and Hiya Hiya Happy

If you crochet, you will absolutely fall in love with the Tulip Etimo crochet hooks.  When I first picked one up to crochet, I couldn't believe the comfort. My crocheting was smooth like butter.  I'm sending you over to Caron for a really good description.  These are  a wonderful if you are an avid crocheter and need to protect your fingers and wrists.  Try one in your fav size, but you're going to go back for more once you try them.

If you knit, or you're looking for a nice accessory for the knitter in your life, try HiyaHiya Dumpling Case with Stitch Markers. It's only $10.95 which puts it in the budget friendly gift range. Yay.

Stay tuned for another CreatingTheHive Interview coming soon to this blog.  In the meantime, check out the new Creating the Hive Interview section below this blog post here on knit1fortheroad. (If you are viewing from another site, look here)

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Looking for a signed copy of Knit Knitavian Style, knit patterns, kits, hand knit or crochet items?  Visit margknittinaround on Etsy.com.

Gettin'LeggyWid'it Knit Pattern .

Wear over your boot or as a leg warmer.

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Tuesday take a look day...

"Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either."
— Elizabeth Zimmermann

It's Tuesday take a look day! Get anotional with some knitting notions to make your mouth water, your knitty heart race, and your fingers tingle at Lantern Moon.  They've added to their posse' of adorable stitchmarkers and tape measures.

You might also consider this Sweater in Progress Knitting Key Ring by Cedar Creek Quilt Designs which is now available at KnitPicks.  You might also enjoy their Butter Hand Cream to keep your hands in tip top condition - yum!

Fall is a great time to try something new.  Why not try an Indigo Dye Kit and dye your own fabric or yarn.  What I like best about this kit is that it is reasonably priced and the dye works on both plant and animal fibers.  The kit comes with indigo dye, reducing agent, 1 pair of gloves and an instruction booklet.  Choose from an array of yarn here.  There is also a New to Dyeing Set if you prefer, which includes the yarn and three Jacquard dyes in primary colors.

Maybe you might enjoy NeedleFelting and other felting projects?  It's hard to pick a felting book as a favorite, there are so many to choose from, but I do have four that I've enjoyed and they are:


Quick And Clever Felting by Ellen Kharade
I Heart Felt: 33 Eye-Popping Projects for the Inspired Knitter

AlterKnits Felt: Imaginative Projects for Knitting & Felting

Fabulous Felted Scarves: 20 Wearable Works of Art

Marg (waiting for rain to fall, coffee to brew, and another knitting adventure)

Knit Knitavian Style: Allow your knitting adventures to begin.

Knit 1 for the Road

Signed copies are available on MargKnittinARound on Etsy.com

Mother's Day Crunch Time

This weekend was filled with the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival in Howard County on Saturday and visits to historical sites outside of Baltimore on Sunday.  I'm recovering from overload and will have more to report on Saturday's event tomorrow.  In the meantime, I found these quick Mother's Day (May 9) projects that might inspire you on your quest for the perfect crafty present for the Mom in your life.

Kid friendly Mother's Day Crafting at Kaboose has quick, easy and affordable craft ideas for Mother's Day.

Needle & Wool knitters Brooch from CraftBits.com and contributed by Eva.  This brooch is a perfect gift for the knitting mum who inspired you to knit.

How about a recipe for a soothing body scrub to relax Mom?  Try this one from Marigold Lane for a
Lavender & Rosemary Body Scrub.

You might consider decorating a basket, toolbox, garden planter or hatbox with items that your mom will love. Consider an indoor herb garden kit, handmade beaded and vintage jewelry, hat sticks, or silk scarves for the hatbox, tools and gardening gloves, shoes, and apron with a girly flair or floral print for a tool kit and planter, and your favorite premixed packages (or your own) recipes for scones, bread, cozies and coffee/tea combinations for a basket.  Add an easy tie and reusable bow made out of material and wire for easy tying from your local craft or sewing store.

Go crafty, and enjoy the magical results this week. 

Marg (going crafty style today)

Visit Knit1fortheroad free pattern section.

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Shrug your worries away.


14k Yellow Gold Overlay Sterling Silver "A Mother Holds Her Child's Hand For A Short While And Their Hearts Forever" Heart Pendant, 18"

Need needles?

Check out KnitPicks for the new acrylic Zephyr interchangeable needles with case (great for travel) and you can also purchase an Options Needle Tip Stand for at home really cool storage! Strong and durable yet lightweight - I think I'm in love. I also like the idea of having a stand for them - you've got options, baby. Check it! Put it on the holiday gift and wishlists. While you're visiting the shop, check out the Holiday Gift Section and the Free Pattern section. This has been your roving knitting reporter, Marg on the lookout for the knitty and knitworthy.

It's time to Zephyr-ize!



Marg (woefully behind in my knitting this week-hope you're not)

Celebrate Autumn!

VOGUE KNITTING KNITBOOK IS GENIUS!

THIS JUST IN...

Okay, gather 'round - this is genius! Thanks to Vogue Knitting, you can now create a personalized knit book filled with your fav Vogue Knitting patterns. This is SOOOO cool - I had to do a second blog today just for you! These books make a super duper gift or a treat for yourself. You design the cover, pick out the patterns -edit and they print it! Need more details? Please check out the site and soak up the joy. We heart you big time Vogue Knitting!

Time to get your creative groove on...

Marg (groovin' on down the knitty road)

ETSY GETS A SHOUT OUT, YA'LL

This morning I rec'd an email from one of my handmade gift recepients filled with glee! I just love it when people "Totally Get" the handmade gift, made with tender loving care and crafty skill. I do have relatives that wouldn't touch a handmade item if it meant they could save the planet, but that's another blog.

Today, while I was getting the house ready and sneaking in some much needed knit and crochet time, I heard Joy on the View give a big shout out to Etsy. I shouted back hooray at the television and danced around! I hope the cajillion viewers totally get handmade too.

Knit-Share your knittiness and Go Green. You're AMAZING!

Marg

NEAR NORTH HAVEN?

The Connecticut Etsy Team will be in North Haven CT on December 6 from 10-4 at the North Haven Holiday Inn. Visit the link to get the scoop on vendors, location, and do support them :) It's a great way to show your enthusiasm for the creative, hardworking handmade crafter and grab unique items for those lucky people on your gift list.

If you aren't in the area, but would still like to visit these fantabulous shops- no worries - there's an Etsy link to each vendor on the link above. :) I got your back.

There's something for everyone...and will leave you more time to Knit-Share-Go!

Marg (working on some hand dyed yarn today)