Get ready to Raglanify Knitters!

Raglanify Knitting Sweater Pattern Generator by ShhStudios

Do you love knitting or would like to try knitting a raglan pullover  sweater?  Check out the Raglanify Pullover Knit Pattern by Clara Lee on Ravelry.  Visit the iTunesApp Store and download Raglanify Knitting Sweater Pattern Generator by ShhStudios. Raglanify is an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch app  for only .99. This app will help you through the construction of a top-down raglan pullover sweater. There is also an Android version coming soon.  Hooray!



The Raglanify is a handy item that will generate a complete raglan sweater pattern for you or help you customize it with design elements that you choose to use.  Are you feeling your knitty fingers getting ready for a sweaterfest yet?


Follow all the raglan sweater adventures of Raglanify on Twitter , the Raglanify group on flckr , and the Raglanify! group on Ravelry.com, TapCrafty on YouTube, Raglanify on Facebook, and visit  Raglanify.com for info and updates.


You may also enjoy reading:  Got Gaugefly? and avoid being gauge needy in 2012.


I hope you're knitting something wonderful this week.


Margaret (so glad I followed Raglanify's tweets about this cool app!)


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Winston and Buddy are here!

Winston, the cat

Winston, the cat, and Buddy, the dog, are the new kids in the String Doll Gang.  They're a super cute accessory and gift for your favorite knitter or dog/cat lovers.  Each of them has a bell, a lobster claw key ring and a fabric tag.  Cute, irresistable and a great way to accessorize your knitting bag, purse and keys. I found one of the Purls(Purl the red head of course) at a knitting event and have her  clipped to my lamp chain in my work room to inspire me. Check the whole gang out at your local yarn store, knitting event, or online.  There's one for everyone.

Kamibashi.com can help you find a local store and give you more info on their products.

Patternworks and YarnDogs also have a variety of these little goodies.

Merry Monday Everyone, Merry Monday.
Margaret (needs more merry, less Monday -lol)

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Mondays are the potholes in the road of life.
Tom Wilson
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How do you do Baggu?

Baggu Duck Bags at KnitPicks.com

I was going to blog about Spring knitting today, but I came across an email alert that really made my heart beat a little fast so I'm going for the knitting accessory/great bag blog instead. 

Spring brings new color and project bags.  Knit Picks has two affordable bags in 8 fun colors.  Introducing the Baggu Duck and the Baggu Standard Bags, just for you! 

Baggu Standard

They can also be a great tote for all those beach, pool, vacation and marketing moments coming your way this summer. 

Yarn stasher, possibly?  Mother's Day present? (May 8th)

Ahh, the endless possibilities of a "go to" bag and a balmy day.

I'm going back to my needles now that I've fulfilled my duty as a knitting tote bag enabler.

Margaret (dream, think, and knit in color)

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Serious SlingSax Attack!

Another sax attack is on!  Crafters have an on going love for sacks, bags, and totes for their crafty needs.  Wait, maybe it's just me.  Anyway, arriving just in time for summer, here comes the colorful SlingSax from Envirosax to make our day.  They're a hands-free accessory perfect for everyone.  Check out the mini sax version, too. The Sling Sax is created by incorporating recycled plastic bottles and other plastic waste into fabric.  Isn't that some good news for the planet for a change? 

I hope you'll consider recycling, donating, reusing, and upcycling items in your home.  Lately, I've been switching to green recipes for home cleaners and have noticed less allerigic reactions. Yay!  Your pets and children will thank you, too.

Lately, there has been so much trash left on the ground in the park, on the street and dog poo left by summer visitors that I've been carrying extra bags for clean up when I'm out walking the dogs. 'Tis the season, and this year has already been a record breaker. There's no money for any cleanup crews in a lot of areas, so please be mindful and spread the word if you see anyone dumping their trash or not picking up after their dogs. Some people just didn't get the memo, but I know you did.  The holiday weekend will bring out the best and worst in people so I'm putting my eco-knitty mask on and considering a green cape with an emerald tiara to go with it, how 'bout you?  I'm picturing us all showing up that way at the park right now.  You look stunning recycling that glass bottle!

Happy planet, happy people - it's a no brainer.

Marg(wishing everyone saw the big picture like you)

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Keep your hands crafty with The Xtensor

THE XTENSOR, YELLOW

It's time to consider hand health and relief from the pain of the repetitive motion of crochet and knitting.  Check out this handy, easy to use product from TheXtensor.com.  It stimulates the muscles of the hand, the extensor muscles and tendons and will relieve stiffness in your joints and carpal tunnel which are all common ailments of the crafty.  The Xtensor is the recepient of the Medical Design Excellence Award and is made in the U.S. at a certified green facility. Yay!  I think we have the perfect knitting and crochet accessory here. The uses for this product are exciting and I encourage you to read about it, join their facebook page and follow along on Twitter.


Here's to keeping your hands crafty, your mind creative, and your projects on their hooks and needles. 


Marg (paying homage to hardworking hands today)