Category: Knitting

Easy Knit Trellis Lace Scarf

Posted September 9, 2014 by Monique in Knitting / 4 Comments
Easy Knit Trellis Lace Scarf

Easy Trellis Lace Scarf By Annika Barranti I wanted to offer a pattern to show that lace doesn’t have to be difficult. This four-row pattern is easy to memorize, and very forgiving of mistakes. Can’t remember if row 1 or row 3 comes next? Just pick one. To substitute yarn, be sure to choose needles […]

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Shawl & Wrap Round Up

Posted July 10, 2014 by Monique in Crocheting, Knitting / 0 Comments
Shawl & Wrap Round Up

Ugh. What to wear, what to wear. I’m headed to San Antonio in eleven days. Yes. Texas in the middle of July. Now if that doesn’t get you excited, then ye ain’t from Texas. (And I am decidedly NOT from anywhere near there;-) So, it will be freezing at the air conditioned hotel where the conference […]

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Grab & Go Projects for Traveling

Posted May 14, 2014 by Monique in Crocheting, Knitting / 1 Comment
Grab & Go Projects for Traveling

Years ago, hubby and I were on our way out of town and the weather turned pretty nasty. Heavy, wet snow showers made driving on the highway a nightmare, but we were only 30 minutes from our destination. The rear end of our SUV started to fish tale, and the next thing I knew we […]

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Knitted Kindle Cozy

Posted February 5, 2013 by Monique in DIY Mini Project, Knitting / 0 Comments
Knitted Kindle Cozy

It wasn’t that long ago that hubby and I would actually pack an extra suitcase of books when we went on vacation. Yep. Seriously. Now we can take 2000 books with us (each) in the palm of our hand. Isn’t technology amazing? I have to say, I was excited when my Kindle arrived, but I […]

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Crafting 365-Feather & Fan Scarf

Posted January 9, 2013 by Monique in Knitting / 33 Comments
Crafting 365-Feather & Fan Scarf

The holidays are finally over! Don’t get me wrong, I love Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, but I’m quite content to settle down in front of the fire and alternate knitting and napping! (With occasional breaks to be in attendance at the day job;-) I have to admit, I’m not much of a knitter. I can […]

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