Knit Your Bit and more...

Hello happy knitters and crocheters! I'm taking off early for the Memorial Day (U.S.) holiday, but I wanted to be sure and bring your attention to the National World War II Museum's Knit Your Bit Campaign. This campaign donates thousands of knit and crocheted scarves to Veteran Centers. I encourage you to help the vets and share the word with your knitty friends.

Here's a FiberWild!post you might find interesting regarding knitting and Memorial Day history.


Grab those needles and hooks, check out the website for pattern information and updates.

Enjoy your holiday weekend.
Margaret (needles & yarn never far away)

Caps for Craft Hope Project #21 Rally for Roma

Invite your spirit back home...

Hope you're knitting or crocheting something wonderful this week.

Margaret

The KNITFreedom Video Guide to Cast-Ons

New Online Video Guide Teaches Knitters the Top 38 Cast-Ons Needed For Mastery.

Liat Gat of KNITFreedom is back and better than ever. Her latest adventure has been 

focused on helping us all cast-on with confidence. The written instructions, tips,and video lessons are knitter friendly and a must have guide to add to your knitting library. The videos can be watched and replayed at your convenience. You will not find a more comprehensive video cast-on tutorial on the market. The KNITFreedom Video Guide to Cast-Ons is an excellent guide for all levels of knitting and I enthusiastically encourage you to take advantage of the launch sale this Friday.

Cast-on with flair!

Margaret(knitting needles ready to cast-on!)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                              

May 6, 2013  

 About KNITFreedom

The KNITFreedom Video Guide to Cast-Ons is just the latest video guide from KNITFreedom. The company has also produced Become a Knitting Superstar and Learn to Knit Toe-Up Two-at-a-Time Socks, two step-by-step video courses that teach knitters the easiest and fastest ways to master Magic Loop, Continental knitting, and other popular techniques. Liat Gat creates HD video tutorials and classes on a wide range of knitting techniques, with over 200 free videos at knitfreedom.com. Customers can order The KNITFreedom Video Guide to Cast-Ons by going to http://knitfreedom.com/classes/cast-ons.

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Baby and Hobbit

Time for two adorable kits from Knit Picks latest catalog...

Pookies Toys Kit - Hobbit 

and 

 Pookies Toys Kit Baby

Find more fun things by visiting the latest Knit Picks Catalog (you'll find an image for the Pookies Toys Kit -Baby there)

Autumn Wowza Scarf Free Patter knit1fortheroad.com.  
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For Mother's Day:
Many of you have enjoyed the Autumn Wowza Scarf (free knit pattern on knit1fortheroad.com)  Consider trying a light weight soft cotton yarn of similar weight mentioned in the pattern to make for Mother's Day (May 12, 2013).  

Enjoy!
Margaret

Knit Spring!

Are you ready for inspiration to get you motivated for Spring knitting?

Classic Elite Star Lily Top,

New from Coco Knits Anna,

and

  Tasa Bag - Free knit pattern from Classic Elite

Please take a little time to enjoy the beauty of the season.

Happy Blooms!

Margaret

Tulips at Longwood Gardens

Visit knit1fortheroad.com free patterns

and MargKnittinAround on Etsy.com for my patterns and books.

Needles busy - hearts open...

Caps for KOL

Monday is a great day to get organized.

Today is a beautiful snow day here in Maryland and the perfect time to bag up some hand knit caps for Knots of Love.  Just a little reminder with the approach of warmer weather that knitting charities are still busy working for others all year round.  I urge you to keep your needles and hooks busy as these charities rely on our skills to make items for so many in need.  

Needles busy - hearts open.  Sounds like a winning combination to me.

Knit-Share-Go!™ knit1fortheroad.com

Margaret

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Seven Spring Sightings

New from Noble Knits are the Julep B Kits

The fibre company has this adorable project bags - also at Noble Knits.

Super cute Sheep(ish)- Mod Baby Blanket (crochet) at Bernat by Vickie Howell

 

The Herdy Peep Tote  

Cottontots - Rickrack Paddywhack (knit) from Bernat free pattern section and includes what's new for Spring 2013.

MakeMe an Owl Hat Knitting Pattern from Red Heart   

Trendy Tote Bag also from Red Heart

Today's patterns are from the free patterns section of each website mentioned.  

Enjoy your spring knit and crochet fling!

Margaret (Celebrating the First Day of Spring 2013.)

Spring Things!

Are you feeling spring in the air yet?

Lately, after five years of blogging and over 12 yrs of steady knitting and crocheting everywhere, every day, I decided to take a few weeks away to regroup, take care of family and our new puppy Madison.  Molly picked her out and is adjusting well to having her as a sis and cohort in all activities that are rowdy.

Here are a few knitty things that are really inspiring me to bring out the spring colors, yarns, and patterns to celebrate the new season. I hope they inspire you, too!


On to the Spring things!

Knit Simple has some scrumptious patterns for Spring 2013.  Consider and explore the possibilities in this issue.  They've included product updates, 30 quick'n easy patterns.  Enjoy several knit bags, tops with ruffles, lace wraps, scarves, knitting tips and more.

Peace Fleece Chicken Egg Covers Knitting Kit 

AND

 

Yay, a felt project from KnitWhits Easter Eggs and Basket Felted Knitting Kits .

Both kits can be found at Noble Knits.

 

 

Denise2Go! from Denise Interchangeable.   This beautiful and portable case is available with knitting needles and now a crochet version and just the case.  I've already started using my Denise2Go knitting needles and have found them to be super easy to use when I travel around town and beyond.  The case is especially well made, the needles fit securely to the cables and make for smooth knitting that is easy on the hands. 

 

Product info:

The stylish case, hand-sewn from designer cottons, contains: 6 pairs of knitting needles, US#5-#10 (3.75 – 6mm)

• 1 G6 (4mm) crochet hook
• 3 cords, 14, 16 and 19" (36, 41 and 48cm)
• 2 end buttons and 1 extender
• Needles, hook and cords are all colored to coordinate with the rosy case.
• Now also available in a crochet version, and empty.

Enjoy the beauty of your day and your knitting projects wherever you roam.

Margaret (embracing sunshine, birds singing and cool breezes today)

 

This is Madison, the newest addition to our family.  She is 8 weeks old, loves exploring, chewing, jumping, and following Molly all around.  She is also an early riser, but sleeps through the night.  Today she learned to sit and come on command...and is so liking the treat method. hahaha 

 

 

 

 

say yes to the bag...

 

Has the winter gloom gotten you down?  Are you ready to consider bringing some color in to brighten your world?  Try a Knit Happy Bright Bag . Choose from purple, hot pink,red, turquoise, and golden yellow.  Wow, I feel brighter already.  They are durable project bags with plenty of room for everything you need to carry and keep organized.


 

 

 

Knit, play, and  feel the joy!

 

Margaret (btw, wasn't being more organized on your to do list for the new year?)

Dreamy Winter White Wednesday...

PATTERN ONLY Roxy's Slouch Hat on sale



“Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either.”
― Elizabeth Zimmermann



Soothe your soul with your stitches today.

Margaret (in much need of my stitches)

 

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Knit Elephants on the way...

This morning, I finally got a chance to look at the latest edition of Vogue Knitting International Winter2012/2013 and I saw a delightful article on knitting sensation CeeCee Creech. 

View the video for CeeCee's incredible story and join her on Facebook at Elephants Remember Joplin for the latest news and how you can make a difference.

Elephants For Joplin on YouTube


Fiesta Yarns partenered with CeeCee for this incredible knitting adventure. Visit them for more info and the Elephants Remember Joplin pattern and kits.

I hope this story inspires you as much as it did me. 

Margaret (thinking about the wisdom of the young and the majestic and wise elephants today.)

Add a little knitting style to your life with Willow Yarns

 

 The new Willow Yarns catalog is here-yay!

 

Yesterday, I received a Willow Yarns catalog in the mail.  It is so delightful visually, and I'm excited to try their yarn.  Do take  a moment to visit the website, follow  on Twitter @willowyarns and give a little likie love to them on facebook at Willow Yarns. Enjoy what this company has to offer your colorful and creative knitting lifestyle. 

 

Just thought I'd share the yummy goodness with you.  I'd share more, but that would spoil the surprise.

 

What's on your needles this week?

Margaret (knitting chemo caps tonight)

 

 

Cooking Cowls!

Happy almost 2013!  I'm getting an early start on 2013 charity knitting and cooking to celebrate.

The cowls are for Annie's Gifts for Chemo and the cooking is for the cold blustery new years day coming our way.  I cast 40 sts on US size 9 needles with Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease (worsted weight) in a simple garter stitch in three different colors and then joined after about 18". If you decided to switch to another stitch pattern in the center, for instance, make sure you have the proper amount of stitches to incorporate it.  What could be more inviting than a comfy warm and wonderful cowl and quick stash buster for the new year? Add a button, experiment with color and allow your imagination and creativity to guide you.

 

 

The beans and mix for the soup is from Frontier Soups (sausage and bean soup)  It's a tasty start to the new year, and you just add a few extra ingredients with spicey sausage (or go vegetarian).  It will be a great meal for a cold wintery day.

Celebrate, reflect and start the year with gusto...toss out the old and disfunctional and bring in the new possibilities.

Happy 2013 everyone!
Margaret



 

Crafty Wonderland...

 

Lion Brand Yarns free knit pattern, Comet Tail Hat  You will need to login to see the pattern.

 

 

Seven Easy Scarves & Cowls to Knit This Fall

 

Craftbits.com

 

Vickie Howell

 

Martha Stewart

 

 

Thanks for the well wishes everyone!  They have definitely helped me to a speedy recovery.  I'm happy to say that I'm off the crutches and getting back to normal...whatever that is!  Today, I wanted to take a few moments to share some sites that caught my eye.  This season always brings out the crafty charity in our hearts, so why not indulge in a crafty good time for ourselves and for charity.  It's a great way to heal the heavy hearts that we all share after the recent events.  Make something special, share it and bring a little joy into someone's life this season.

 

Hugs to all of my crafty friends and your big hearts.

 

Margaret

 

 

 

Kid sized and almost ready to ship...

 

Kid sized slippers knit for The Pink Slipper Project...

 

Recently, I came across a Pink Slipper Project post on Facebook putting the word out that they needed certain items for their latest project. It's so wonderful to see how the knitting (and crochet, and sewing) communities jump in to help out and pitch in any way they can when needleart charities really need their help.

 

By the way, you may have noticed that the little green slipper is missing the mate.  It's patiently waiting for me to pick up my needles and finish tonight. There's also a comfy cowl going in the package, as well. 

 

Visit The Pink Slipper Project website to find out more about what they are doing and ways you can help.

 

Have a beautiful weekend of giving and receiving love, respect, and creativity.

 

Margaret

 

Note:  Joyce at The Pink Slipper Project is home now from the hospital.  Visit their facebook page for updates on her progress, and please keep Joyce in your prayers and thoughts.  Thank you.

 

 

My new go to...

 

 

Are the holiday doin's getting too stressful?  Why not try a realaxing knitting project to calm your nerves?  While my world has been spinning a little too quickly lately, I decided to try this lovely one skein (or stash buster-yay!) pattern by designer Lucy Neatby. I knitted my scrunchie hat with Boku from Plymouth Yarn on US size 8 (5.0) circular and/or dpns, but there are handy charts and info to help you figure out gauge with different sized needles and yarn suggestions. There are also instructions for completing this project as a headband. It has been my go to hat since it came off the needles and I've really enjoyed wearing such a comfortable hat. 

 

Hope you're knitting and staying stress free.

 

Margaret

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The holidays stress people out so much. I suggest you keep it simple and try to have as much fun as you can.
Giada De Laurentiis

 

The Universe Responds

Communiqués: The Universe Responds: Trust that the universe responds to your needs and desires and that opportunities arise, circumstances are made known and situations for y...

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. The link above is something I came across today and wanted to share with you.  I found it to be a great inspiration and reminder for all of us.

Be well and knit often...
Margaret

a finished project is a beautiful thing...

 

 

I just finished free knitting pattern, Marley Scarf. Yay!  This would make a beautiful gift for someone on your list and the perfect on the go or lunchtime project.


For you! Autumn inspiration from Brookside Gardens this past weekend...

 

Knit often!

 

Margaret

 

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