This pattern is quite versatile. While we have used it to make tree ornaments, you can make balls for your babies to play with or pets to play with (stuff it with a little catnip and watch your cat go crazy). For those who are a little braver, try knitting this pattern with some fine gauge wire to make earrings, or string a number of them toget...

A great way to use up small amounts of handspun yarn.

As a homeschooling mom and a home based business owner, one my greatest challenges in allowing myself to unwind at the end of the day. I find there is something about the natural rhythm of cable knitting that allows my soul to settle and be guided by the energy of the twisted stitches. This cowl is was a meditative knit for me, and I do hope it...

A beautiful boredom buster of simple 6 stitch Aran cable patterns.

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Each month our local meet up group is focusing on a different region of the world and some of their traditional stitching techniques. Where it applies, we explore the history of the regions, fibers used, etc.

Each month our local meet up group is focusing on a different region of the world and some of their traditional stitching techniques. I include a brief history about the theme that month, and share patterns for samples that I have designed. Our samples are knit from BB Knits Mia Merino DK, using a size 1 needle, and BB Knits Worsted Woolies usi...

Quick to knit felted slippers. Gauge is not important for this pattern. Felting instructions included.

Gauge is not important for this bag.

The lump is found, the diagnosis given, the tears shed, and then hope grows. With each year, new information is learned about breast cancer, slowly moving from a “cure” culture, to a preventative culture. As we cry our tears for those we have lost or who have been touched by breast cancer, we shower hope, we fight our cause, and HOPE becomes co...