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Edging – Slip Stitch Edgings
One very popular edging technique is the slip stitch edging. It’s easy to do and creates a nice, finished edge without adding a lot of bulk or length. By adding a chain between the stitches, you can get an entirely different, stretchier edging. Basic slip stitch edging For this edging, just slip stitch into every stitch.The slip stitches form a…
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Knit & Crochet Show 2016 – Goodies & a Giveaway
Earlier I told you about all the fun classes I took at the Knit and Crochet Show this year. My full schedule left very little time for shopping, but I definitely made the most of it. There were lots of goody bags and freebies from the sponsors, and some late night trading sessions in the hotel lobby too. When you…
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Red Heart Baby Hugs Giveaway!
I’ve loved working with the new Baby Hugs yarn from Red Heart. It’s soft and squishy, and comes in lovely bright colors. It’s washable too! I tested several of the brighter colors in warm water and, as you can see, I had no bleeding issues at all. I took this picture after soaking all these yarn in the bowl of water in the middle.…
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Free Pattern – Anemone
After making my Seahorse Teether pattern, I had quite a bit of yarn left, so I made this blanket to go with it. The design is reversible, and was inspired by pictures of "flower" anemones.
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Edging – Working Evenly Across/Around
Many edgings start by working evenly across or around the edge of your project. To make this edge nice and even, you need to work the right number of stitches, and space them evenly. If your stitches are too close together, you’ll end up with a ruffled effect. If they are too far apart, it will pucker. When using a pattern, it…
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Knit & Crochet Show 2016 – Class Reviews
I had so much fun at the Knit and Crochet Show in Charleston this year that it won’t all fit in one post! I want to tell you all about it, so I’m breaking it up into separate posts. I took 6 classes, which made for quite a full schedule, so I’m going to start with those: Bruges Lace with Mary Beth…
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A Coincidental Yarn Shop
Saturday afternoon, we drove into the city to see the Flatts & Sharpe All Ages Show. My new favorite guitarist was playing. Luckily, we arrived a little early. Just as we were walking up to the venue, I saw this across the street: Well you know I had to stop in…and I’m so glad I did! Saturday also happened to…
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #21
Have you started your holiday crafting yet? We saw a few holiday items in the July link up…I wonder if we’ll see more this month! Congrats to My Places for the most clicked link in July – this beautiful mandala called Milis Sommarblommor. She has a matching curtain too! Be sure to link up your projects this month, so you can be featured…
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Product Review – Plastic Handle Aluminum Crochet Hooks
I received this set of Plastic Handle, Aluminum Crochet Hooks from CrochetCreation, just before I left for the Knit and Crochet Show in Charleston. It was perfect timing, as I was able to take this set along with me and try it out while I was there.
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Knitting Along 4 – Anthology Blanket by the Underground Crafter
I’m still knitting along on the Anthology Blanket Knit Along on Underground Crafter, and we’re on square 21 already! I got a bit behind, but have managed to catch up again. I showed you my first 5 squares, squares 6-10 and squares 11-15. Now here are squares 16-20. From left to right, top to bottom, there’s Mini Dots, Bamboo Poles, Dots, Diagonal Moss Stripe, and…
