Are you knitting with a happy heart?



Are you knitting with a happy heart?

I'm getting ready for fall knitting with this beautiful yarn and a new shawl pattern fresh in my mind...more to come...the heart shape is just for you, so thanks for stopping by to read.

Lately, I've been focusing on bringing more joy and love into my life.  Knitting has always been one of the creative ways I ground myself and reconnect with my heart's desires and overall happiness.  Each stitch seems to liberate me from any fear,loss or anxiety that I may be holding in my heart and that could be holding me back in some way.  Think of your knitting as a safe way to work through a problem, send a loved one happy thoughts or a time to relax and share with knitting friends.

Open your heart and allow some knitting joy into your life this week. (just a gentle nudge from me to you)

Margaret (works for crochet and other crafty good times, too :))



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It's never to late to learn...

It's been a few days and I've missed blogging, but between work and the new year coming in full force I have  to admit to being a bit distracted.  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and are ready to grapple with new ideas, creative endeavors and some mighty fine stitching.  One of my resolutions every year is to learn something new about subjects I'm interested in - like knitting!  It's never to late to learn a new stitch, technique or approach to your knitting.  Take some time to discover something new about yourself through your knitting experience and don't forget to share it with us. 

Here's a cool tutorial from Kathleen Cubley, the editor of Knitting Daily called Better Buttonholes that takes the mystery out of a simple way to embellish your knit projects.  Don't be afraid of that button!  Embrace it.

Available on Kindle , Nook. and  in print or ebook on Amazon. 

Visit Devin's Bookstore for signed copies of her books.

Yesterday I started reading a book by Devin O'Branagan called Glory, The Legend Begins. I couldn't put the book down. Normally, I lack concentration these days for reading, but this intriguing story really kept my attention.  Here is the perfect description taken from the book: 'Twilight meets The DaVinci Code...' GloryLegend.com.  Visit Devin's website for the full  scoop.  Whenever I find a book that rocks, I share.  I just can't keep it to myself (lol) especially when there is a main dog character named Hallelujah...same goes for a cool knit/crochet pattern or something funny the Yorkie clowns do around here.

Knitting update: The chemo cap continues to grow and I will have enough to ship out soon. Yay!


Happy knitting in 2012 and beyond...

Margaret (growing, reaching, searching - it's a new year full of possibilites)

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Fraggliscious Knitting

Some Mondays just have to begin with something amazing, silly, or just plain fun.  Here's a cute video of the Doozers trying a new pastime called knitting.  Granted, they should probably have started with an easier project to eliminate their frustration.  Perhaps you've shared their exclamations from time to time and wondered if you'd ever get the hang of a paticular stitch or pattern. 

Last weekend a young girl noticed me knitting in the car while I was waiting for a friend.  She came right up to the window and wanted to know what I was making.  Next, the girl turned to her mother and said "I want to do that!"  It turns out she had watched something on television and had seen girls her age knitting and was determined to try it.  

Enjoy the day, laugh a little and take your knitting outdoors for some fresh air during lunch or afternoon break.

Margaret (needing more caffeine, please)

20% off Cotton Ease Yarn at LionBrand plus cute free summer patterns.


More knitting fun, inspiration,and interviews here...

Knit Knitavian Style: Allow your knitting adventures to begin.

More cafty fun and an invitation for you here...

Creating The Hive

Hyberbolic Crochet Coral Reef

All photos taken by Dave and Margaret Nock, 2010.

A Kathleen Greco contribution, made with JellyYarn

If you get the chance to go to D.C., take a stroll down Constitution Aveune and please make the effort to see the Hyberbolic Crochet Coral Reef at the Smithsonian (National Museum of Natural History)  Dave and I had the most fun visiting on Sunday and took lots of pictures.  Here are a few.  Remember the Interview on knit1fortheroad with the super talented Kathleen Greco of JellyYarns.com? Kathleen's work is included in this traveling exhibit. Read part one here and part 2 of the interview here. It will be at the Smithsonian until April 2011.  You can also see the Hope Diamond and the Logan Sapphire Brooch on exhibit.  Just a little eye candy to brighten your day.

Marg (I love it when art meets science and bling!)

More Holiday Music...

Days 5, 6 & 7

Joy to The World

A Classic Rock Christmas

The Christmas song

Celebrate the holidays on Creating The Hive!  It's free, fun and festive....join here.

Happy Knitting Trails Ahead!

Molly and Max, my two doggies in residence, amaze and inspire me on a daily basis.  Today, I was struggling for a way to photograph a project and Molly led the way to a solution.  She normally has her nap on the bed, and today, she insisted on going to the sun room and sitting on the sofa.  This is something new for her and totally out of character.  Every time I left her, she would follow me, whine and stare at me in Yorkie fashion, and lead me back to the sofa.  I took the hint and sat with her for a few minutes.  The latest projects were right in front of us on a table waiting to be photographed. The light bulb finally went off in my head.  Molly would look perfect on the small blanket project. I took pictures of her right away.  This action alone, inspired me to finish these projects and move on with what I needed to accomplish today.

Children and pets are our helpers. They tune into our moods and share their wisdom in unbelieveable ways.  We just need to pay attention and rock the good vibes. 

Here's  message from Max to get your knit adventure on this weekend.
Happy Trails!

Marg (thankful)