Are You Belly Flopping into Fall Knitting?

©Autumn Wowza Scarf

knit1fortheroad.com™

Autumn Wowza Scarf, free pattern from knit1fortheroad.com™


It may be sweltering hot outside, but we all know what's really on our minds.  Fall Knitting!  That's right my knitting friends, free and fabulous patterns are waiting for you.  Clean out that stash, dive into new skill levels and get started on the new knitting season.

BoogieKnits has a super duper lineup of sock patterns for you to knit. 

Patons Free Patterns are at your fingertips by category, skill level, project, used by and craft type making your pattern searches easy and quick.  You'll have to login to download the patterns, but that's no biggie.

Crystal Palace has a comprehensive collection for you to puruse.  There's even an Indie Designer Section coming soon to the web site.  Hooray!

Get going!  Jump into the inspiration pool and splash around.  No belly flops, please.  The colors of fall are just around the corner and they're waiting for you to create wonderful projects. 

Try a swan dive into fall knitting - ah, much prettier.

Marg (silly for sweater patterns and cowls)

Rita the Ribbonista - Free August Knit Pattern

Rita the Ribbonista

Free Knit Pattern for August

New month, new knit pattern from the mind of Marg and knit1fortheroad.com.

Ribbons have made it back to the runway recently, and what better way to perk up your summer hairdo than to knit this simple garter stitch lace ribbon. I've included resource links for you to enhance your knitting experience.

Enjoy!
Marg (ready for August and the new knitting experiences ahead)
Visit http://www.knit1fortheroad.com/free_patterns for more free knitting projects.

PRE- ORDER CRAFTY GOODNESS!

Issue 9 of MixTape - the hip, crafty, eco-friendly craft mag. (in case you've been in the knitting cave a long time and missed the news) is out June 1,2009 folks and it's time to make a mad dash to pre-order your issue today!

Cover Image Lisa Solomon lisasolomon.com

Here are some of the contributors, including myself, (Crafting from the Heart) that you will enjoy in this issue.

"Craftism Handmade Help Selvedge Queen: Jodie Carleton Crafty Lady: Kitty Speer (kittyskaboodle.blogspot.com) and a WICKED pull out poster designed by Black Pio."

Please don't miss out on this COLOR issue. There's something for everyone- crafting of all kinds, and it's some serious eye candy for those of us who admire great graphics...and I know you do.

Back to your regularly scheduled creative activities...

Marg (daydreaming of crafting in COLOR)

Knit1 for the Road on 10 Quick Questions w/Dave

TADA! Here's the link for my recent interview with Dave from Fictionwritersgroup.com. He has a wonderful site called 10 Quick Questions with Dave.

Interview with Margaret Nock, Author of Knit 1 for the Road

Enjoy how Dave managed to get inside the mind of a knitty.

Tomorrow I will post the second part to the Jelly Yarns Interview with Kathleen Greco. Don't miss it.

Knit-Share-Go knit/crochet something wonderful.

Marg (amazed at how talented you are!)

THE ODD MIND INTERVIEW LINK IS HERE!

Here's the link for fun interview with Angellesa on BlogTalk Radio today. We chatted about Knit 1 for the Road, knitting, crochet, tips for authors, knitters and a surprise guest caller. Enjoy! Marg ;)


http://www.blogtalkradio.com/AngelLesa/va/2008/10/02/author-margaret-nock-of-knit-1-for-the-road

FINDING YOUR KNITTING VOICE

Searching for your knitting voice is an ongoing evolutionary journey with many ups and downs - just like life. Staying on the ride is the assignment and learning to make mistakes along the way. Rip-Knit-Rip-Knit but eventually you work through it and come to the RAINBOW side of a wonderfully constructed and knitted project - hooray!

Ravelry knows this and invites us to share our knitting tales of woe with others in the community as this is part of the creative process. It's a wonderful group of people from all the yarnie and fiber disciplines together in one community. If you have not joined this community, please go to Ravelry.com and look at the profile page. The community is growing, as are the dynamic groups and forums that you can participate in.

There was a huge article in the Fall issue of Vogue Knitting devoted to Ravelry and their story along with what has been accomplished in such a short time. Click your needles together for Ravelry! Enjoy your fellow knitters, fiber artists, spinners, designers, and groups - post your work, stash and library goodies...and don't be afraid to rip-knit-rip anymore.


Enjoy the creative process;! We're ALL together in this universal process in the wonderful community called Ravelry.



KNIT-SHARE-GO!



Marg



GET YOUR KNIT ON!!!
The Whole Kit and Kaboodle Kits are available on margknittinaround
on Etsy!
Knit 1 for the Road on SALE WITH FREE SHIPPING! Summer patterns only $2!!!

NEED A STIX FIX? TIRED OF KNOTS & TANGLES?

Knit Simple(Fall 2008)
This magazine is one of my favorites and is always fun to read. The fall issue has featured a few products you might enjoy...here are a couple of them.

knottygirlsknit has a product for all those tired, worn out, but loveable bamboo needles, called Stix Fix. The kit comes with beeswax filler, sandpaper and a buffing cloth. Happy bamboo needles, means a happy knitter!

Sock knitters will want to check out Flat Feet, two panels of hand-painted merino/nylon - enough for one pair of socks which unravels as you knit and eliminates tangles and knots. YEAH! If this intrigues you, visit conjoinedcreations for the full scoop.

Ready for a colorful fall?

Knit-Share-Go!

Marg

Get a jump on your knitting -

Visit margknittinaround SALE & FREE SHIPPING for patterns and signed copy of Knit 1 for the Road. Filled with fun portable patterns, tips and easy ways to stay motivated.

Check out Knit1for the Road.com- new pages are being added and updated daily...FAQ page and Charity Knit/Crochet Organizations.

SOMETHING NEW FOR YOU

IN THE WHAT'S NEW DEPARTMENT...

A NEW PAGE HAS BEEN ADDED TO KNIT1FORTHEROAD.COM WITH A LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT ACCEPT YOUR BEAUTIFUL HAND KNIT AND CROCHET ITEMS. THESE ARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE EXCELLENT REPUTATIONS AND WILL GET YOUR HAND MADE ITEM TO THE RIGHT DESTINATION. ALSO, I AM ALWAYS ADDING LINKS AND INFO TO THE F.A.Q PAGE FOR YOU.
THE CHARITY ORG PAGE WILL BE ADDED OVER THE WEEKEND SO PLEASE CHECK IN AND GET READY TO

KNIT/CRO - SHARE - GO!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO YOU!

MARG

PS...SIZZLIN' SUMMER SALE STILL ON ETSY! MARGKNITTINAROUND

LET'S TALK SHOES-Knit/Crochet in style & comfort

Panda Bear MaryJanes


Current mood: fabulous
Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping

These whimsical Panda Bear MaryJanes from Emandsprout (yet, another fabulous Etsy artist to visit pronto!) are the creation of Lindsay and the shop is named for her two adorable cats, Em and Sprout because, as we all know, if we have pets - they are always part of our creative process.

This shop is loaded with fun and creativity. There is variety in size and design and she offers a little something for everyone. Hair goods, Plushies, and other adorable accessories.

When you visit Lindsay's Shop page and profile you will feel her enthusiasm for her creations, shop and customers.
I rec'd my package from her today and it included a free goodie! We like that don't we shoppers!!! . Clickclick, Clickclick, Clickclick! Ah, I hear the happy sounds of a needle salute out there in cyberspace.

Here are the Strawberry Princess MaryJanes that I fell in LUV with.
I hope you'll swing by her shop - hrt it - and purchase yourself a goodie today.
Stay tuned to the next blog for your Knit/Crochet fix.
Marg

margknittinaround on Etsy!ON SALE NOW- FREE SHIPPING!

GET READY FOR MONDAY MONSTER MADNESS!

GET YOUR CROCHET HOOK READY...

Lion Brand has some new free monster crochet patterns available on their site for all you monster lovers! Here's a couple of my favs.
Monster Dolls
Halloween Monsters came out earlier but they are some of my FAVS so I'm including the link in case you missed them.

Knitters can join in too! The patterns are easy and straightforward - if you can do an edging in crochet you can handle these cuties!

Marg

Margknittinaround is having a monster sale on Etsy

All patterns are only $2 buck-a-roos!!!

Grab a signed copy of Knit 1 for the Road for a mere $15 and FREE SHIPPING!(limited qty)

KNITTING IS LIKE SUSHI...

In the beginning, you're not sure, you might even say out right it's not your thing, but eventually you try it, and you get hooked because you had the right person to show you what it was all about and help you pick out the right things. You will need help picking patterns that are the right skill level so that you don't become frustrated. Many communities and yarn/craft stores offer classes with reasonable pricing.

Knitting shops online have free online videos to help you and there are also links on my F.A.Q. page of knit1fortheroad. Look for good descriptions and a skill level rating of Easy in your patterns when you are just starting. The patterns that tell you what you will need to know before you start are very helpful.

If you've been knitting for awhile, keep learning and studying what's new -Learn a new stitch or finishing technique to enhance your knitting and crochet skills.
Try spinning, or dying your own yarn - or both! You may discover skills you didn't know you had.

Many of your favorite shops are going through their inventory and gearing up for the Fall/Winter season right now. This is great, if you're a yarnie because you can take advantage of discounts, discontinued but fabulous yarn that is marked down to ridiculously low prices. I'm talkin' the good stuff that you drool over but can't afford full price! This is your time splurge a little. Add your fav online stores - LIKE ETSY SHOPS- to your email so you can keep up with the latest sales and new products.

Celebrate being a yarnie!
Try new things and be Pleasantly Surprised!
Marg

marknittinaround on Etsy
SUPER SWEET & SIZZLIN' HOT SUMMER SALE on ALL patterns and Knit 1 for the Road with FREE SHIPPING.

SUPER SIZZLIN' SUMMER PATTERNS

Need fun, fast, portable patterns for your summer outings?


Looking for the latest Knit 1 for the Road summer patterns?

Wishing for an amazing sale on a signed copy of Knit 1 for the Road (free shipping) to take along with you?

JOIN margknittinaround POOLSIDE on Etsy!

Click your needles together for
The Ventura Tote Bag pattern
Now available!!!
TADA!

Need the 411? The Scoop? Just the facts?
If you need knitting/crochet links and info, GO TO my FAQ page on the official book site

knit1fortheroad.

Stay tuned for some wickedly knitty items in tomorrows' blog to get your summer knit on!

Marg
Knit-Share-Go!

MATH VS KNITTING

IN THIS CORNER WE HAVE MATH WEIGHING IN AT 2 TONS ON OUR BRAINS...

Math holding you back on those knitting projects? Math Challenged? Not a Math Wiz?

Knit Picks has the reasonably priced Knitting Math Wizard by Knitting Software available to help you. It will be a useful addition to your knitting library. It's - uhh -uhh - total brain freeze, i can't think of an appropriate math term to describe it so let me just say it's wicked knitty! They also have Print-A-Grid which will print your grid to gauge if that's your thing...also reasonably priced. All Good because we always need more money for yarn ;)
Swing by and check it out!

Now relax! and enjoy this universal equation.

Knitting - Math Worries = Knitting Nirvana
(ahhhhh!)


Marg

Super Sizzlin' Hot Summer Sale on my Etsy shop margknittinaround...free shipping included!