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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #22
With the kids back in school, it’s time for all things fall! I’m hoping to see lots of pumpkins and leaves and other autumn items this month, along with anything else you’ve been working on. Congrats to My Places for the most clicked link in August – she had the most clicked link last month too! This month, it’s her Colors and Laces embroidered and crocheted bookmark. Such a pretty design. The embroidery is not a technique I am familiar with, but looks very delicate and precise. Now it’s your turn Remember, any fiber related project you’ve made is fine – it does not have to be your own design and…
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Knitting Along 5 – Anthology Blanket by the Underground Crafter
The Anthology Blanket Knit Along is almost over! There are just 4 squares left. The squares are all fairly easy though, so there’s still time to catch up. You’ve seen my first 5 squares, squares 6-10, squares 11-15, and squares 16-20. Here are squares 21-25. From left to right, top to bottom: Ridge Stitch, Ribbed Basketweave, Garter Zig Zag, Zipper Rib, and Waffle Rib. I now only have the self striping yarn left, and I hope I have enough for the last few squares. The Garter Zig Zag stitch didn’t show up very well on the self striping yarn. I think it would have looked much nicer in a solid color. The rest of the squares all turned…
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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 add it all up, I brought home quite a lot of swag from the show! This post contains affiliate links (click for more info). If you click one of these links and then make a purchase, I may be compensated. You get the same great prices, and you will be…
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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 Temple This was my first time meeting and taking a class with Mary Beth. She’s so much fun! I’ve worked with Bruges lace before, but only the basics, so I was excited to learn a little more. We made a swatch that curved back and forth, a circle, and started working…
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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 next month. Remember, it doesn’t have to be a pattern – just a picture of something you made. Now it’s your turn Remember, any fiber related project you’ve made is fine – it does not have to be your own design and you don’t have to have a blog. You can…
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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 Single Basketweave. As you can see, I ran out of solid colors and switched to self striping. The textures are much more visible on the solid colors, but this is my last color of similar yarn in my stash. I’m hoping I will have enough to finish the blanket, but…
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #20
Happy 4th of July! I hope you’re all having a good summer and staying cool. What do you like to knit or crochet in the summer? Cool summer projects? Or are you getting a start on your holiday crafting? Link up your projects below and let us see! June’s most clicked link was – The Chubby-Dumpling doll by Lalka Pyza. Congrats Lalka! Link up your projects this month, so you can be featured next month! Remember, it doesn’t have to be a pattern – just a picture of something you made! Now it’s your turn Remember, any fiber related project you’ve made is fine – it does not have to…
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A box from Red Heart
Look what I got in the mail! This post contains affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make a purchase, I may be compensated. I love getting boxes from Red Heart, there’s always something fun and unexpected in them. Want to see inside this one? It’s a package highlighting their new Baby Hugs yarn! I’ve seen some lovely patterns with this yarn, and am excited to try it out for myself. The yarn is much softer and fluffier than I expected, and the literature says it is tested for harmful substances, and certified baby safe. In the box is 2 skeins of yarn, a 3″ natural beeswax maple…
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Knitting Along 3 – Anthology Blanket by the Underground Crafter
We’re a little more than halfway through the Anthology Blanket Knit Along on Underground Crafter! We’ve finished 16 out of the 30 squares. I showed you my first 5 squares, and squares 6-10. I’m a little late in showing you squares 11-15, but here they are: From left to right, top to bottom, there’s Diagonal Broken Rib, Diagonal Rib, Tiny Triangles, Garter Stripes, and Purled Ladder. Just when I thought these were getting easier for me, I ran into issues. You can see the unevenness in the middle of the diagonal rib square. That’s because I made a mistake, didn’t notice it until several rows later, and dropped the stitches down to fix it…badly. Some…
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #19
Congrats to Posh Pooch Designs for May’s most clicked link – Super Easy and Quick Crochet Slipper! Remember to link up your projects this month, so you can be featured next month! Remember, it doesn’t have to be a pattern – just a picture of something you made! Now it’s your turn Remember, any fiber related project you’ve made is fine – it does not have to be your own design and you don’t have to have a blog. You can link up your Ravelry project pages or Instagram photos too, so come share your love for fiber! While you’re here, help support each other by clicking on a few of…
