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I Like Thursday #249
noreply@blogger.com (Rosemary Dickinson),
I thought I'd start on a Christmas table runner. There's a pattern for sale on Facebook that inspired me. It's called Candy Cane Twist. I'm not going to buy the pattern but I made this block. I made Half Square Triangles using the 4-at-a-time method.  This block measures 12.5" square so all my HST …

Fall Horizons Blanket Knitting Pattern
Jessica,
This colorful, wavy blanket knitting pattern is the ultimate cozy project and it’s so easy to make! With the large, understated waves, you can choose any variety of colors you like. It’s fast, squishy, warm, and timeless! You can see the full free pattern below, or you may purchase the ad-free prin…

Stitching The Unknown: What is a Mystery Knit Along (MKAL)?
noreply@blogger.com (Unknown),
Let’s dive into an ocean of fun with COWLTOPUS Mystery KAL! I’m a sucker for a Mystery Knit-a-long, and maybe you are too! Knit with under 400 yards of DK weight yarn, this mystery cowl is perfect for those who want to dip their needles into a ink-credible knit. Join us by purchasing the pattern…

Tutorial: The Making of a Magic Ball (with Magic Knots!)
noreply@blogger.com (Laura Nelkin),
Have you ever heard of a magic ball? No, it's not something a magician uses in their act – it's actually a ball of yarn that is like a little bundle of knitting wizardry! How, you ask? Well, let me tell you. Inside this sweet little sphere, multiple yarns are connected with what can only be describ…

When It All Began
Jenny Wilcock,
We’re going to start off with a brief history of the origins of knitting. It’s believed that knitting originated in Egypt between 500 and 1200 CE.

50
Lorette,
In one of my previous posts, I mentioned that I’ve lost 50 pounds since October of last year. Not surprisingly, there were questions. So here are a few answers. I’ve been overweight for years; I really had trouble staying at a healthy weight when I started working as a hospitalist. I was working a …

Binding and a Quilt Top
noreply@blogger.com (Rosemary Dickinson),
It seems to be getting hot out there today. I spent part of my morning sewing the binding onto Oopsie Daisie. It didn't really take that long but I seemed to keep putting it off. One more item I can check of my to-do list! My binding is 2" wide. I didn't have enough purple fabric left to make it an…

Diagonal Diamonds Woven Throw Crochet Pattern
Jessica,
I’m so excited to share this basket weave blanket crochet pattern with you today. While classic, it’s beautifully unique in that the basket weave is diagonal! You’ll find the free pattern below, as well as a link to a video tutorial HERE! You’ll also find the printable ad-free version from Etsy HER…

100th Episode Giveaway
Meg,
It’s hard for us to believe that, after three years of podcasting, we are almost to our 100th episode! It’s been an amazing ride, and we have loved getting to know each and every one of you who has joined us on this crafting journey! And we want to thank you for joining us! In […] The post 100th Ep…

Join Me for Makers for Kamala
dwj@theartofaccessories.com (Dana Williams-Johnson),
I’ve talked before about how knitting is political and that what we do is inherently political. My (very) liberal political leanings aren’t new to anyone who has been following me … Continue reading Join Me for Makers for Kamala

Light Alpaca Poncho Crochet Pattern
Jessica,
Can I just say that I’m so glad the poncho trend is still going strong? They are so cozy, comfy and can be super easy to knit or crochet. This poncho crochet pattern that I’m sharing today is essentially made up of two rectangles seamed together at the shoulders. It doesn’t get any easier than... T…

Video Tutorial – Crochet Diagonal Basket Weave Stitch
Jessica,
The basketweave crochet stitch is one of the prettiest stitches, and today I wanted to share a tutorial on how to do it! This version is worked diagnolly, so it’s especially unique! You might have seen my Diagonal Diamonds Woven Throw Blanket on the blog HERE.  It’s fairly easy, but I think it’s he…

How to do Helix knitting
Norman,
A detailed tutorial on knitting jogless stripes with the helix knitting technique; plus how to apply it to other patterns Stripes are a wonderful and easy way to add color to your projects. However, when you are knitting in the round, there will be an odd step whenever you change colors. For bigger…

The 800 mile ball of wool
Anna,
The sun was low in the sky, casting an orange light around the room. I’d woken up from an afternoon nap on the couch. We were in an old Ottoman apartment block beside the Gelata tower and I could hear the muezzin’s call to prayer outside and the faint whirr of the AC unit above me. I picked up my… …