Inspiration Wharf Shawl Pattern Set For The 2020 Long Island Yarn Crawl

Inspiration Wharf Shawl Pattern Set For The 2020 Long Island Yarn Crawl

The Inspiration Wharf Shawl Patterns were inspired by and named for Inspiration Wharf - Port Washington, NY and designed for the Long Island Yarn Crawl of 2020. I had a lot of fun designing these and translating the idea to stitches. Both the crochet and knit have their own features but are still true to the overall vision of the design.

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January KnitCrate: Let's Hear It For The Fellas

January KnitCrate: Let's Hear It For The Fellas

The January 2020 KnitCrate is superb on many levels and exemplifies why I enjoy working with them so much. To think that we had any part of it all coming together is just an extra bonus to the awesomeness. Read on for the story and here what design Vincent of Visuvio’s Crafts has to say about his design.

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Knit & Crochet Smarter With Smart Stix

Knit & Crochet Smarter With Smart Stix

I am always looking for ways to Knit & Crochet Smarter and now I can with Smart Stix. Having great tools to knit and crochet with always makes me happy and using the Namaste Oh Snap Project Bag and Jimmy’s Smart Stix Crochet Hooks & needles definitely hit the mark! Now you can win some to try for yourself!

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Maker Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Maker Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Bonnie of Bon Bon Blacksheep put together a list of amazing treats that every maker will want.  These gift ideas are thoughtful, yet won’t break the bank.  If you are a maker yourself, you may want to pass this along to your friends and family.

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A Capsule of 6 Boho Style Crochet Patterns

A Capsule of 6 Boho Style Crochet Patterns

A collaboration between 3 designers to bring you a collection of six pieces to make and wear that will accent your staple wardrobe and show off your Boho Style throughout the year.

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A Stunning Stitch Up & Celebration in Sycamore

A Stunning Stitch Up & Celebration in Sycamore

I had so much fun at the grand opening of Stunning String that I knew it would be a special place for all kinds of fiber fabulous events. When they invited me and my friend Tamara of Moogly blog to co-host a Stunning Stitch Up I knew it would be a blast. What a hoot to bring the Stitch Up Yarn Tasting and other fabulous event specialties to this new local yarn shop.

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5 Tips To Selecting The Perfect Yarn For Your Project

5 Tips To Selecting The Perfect Yarn For Your Project

Nkese Lewis uses bold colors and makes incredible crochet creations that often have me in awe. The woman has an eye for color and styling. Now she is sharing her tips for how to select the best yarn for your project and style your crochet creations. Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links. Read full blog disclosure here.

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Dueling Diamonds: A Stunning Stitch Up Event!

I am so excited about this: The Stunning String Dueling Diamonds Stitch Up! It is unlike any other Stitch Up event and I am counting down the days. My good friend Tamara of Moogly Blog and I had so much fun at the Stunning String Studio Grand Opening Weekend that we decided to team up to create something very special to celebrate I Love Yarn Day: DUELING DIAMONDS! Whether you knit or crochet you will not want to miss this. Space is limited!

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The Sun Comes Out With A Crochet Rainbow

The Sun Comes Out With A Crochet Rainbow

I had the privilege of designing and creating a local yarn bomb installation to celebrate the opening of Stunning String Studio’s new shop in Sycamore, Il. I had seen the long white wall by the neighborhood park and pool and new it was screaming to me: I AM A BLANK CANVAS. PUT SOMETHING HERE. So we did! It was an incredibly fun project to work on and I know just the beginning of fiber art that Stunning String will bring to the community. This post includes affiliate links. Read full blog disclosure here.

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A Celebration Of Stunning String

A Celebration Of Stunning String

This past weekend I had the incredible honor of joining Cindy & Tom Garland of Stunning String as they celebrated the grand opening of their flagship store and dye facility. It was a blast and a celebration not just of all things pink, but of our community. And they had cupcakes!

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Let's Check Out The Tunisian Crochet Hook Set From Knitter's Pride

Let's Check Out The Tunisian Crochet Hook Set From Knitter's Pride

My dear friend Natalie of Detroit Knots has been on a huge Tunisian Crochet kick lately and I have loved seeing her creations and stitches. So when it came time for us to do a review of the new Tunisian Ginger Set by Knitter’s Pride, I knew Natalie would be the best to let us know how they are. She shoots straight and her stitches are stunning.

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Let's Make A Flower Crown Headband

Let's Make A Flower Crown Headband

The perfect accessory to show of your fun and whimsical side. Great for parties and gifts too. I’ve teamed up with Kristy Glass and Nancy Ricci to bring you these amazing free, fun and easy flower crown patterns for both Knit AND crochet!

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2019 Rhinebeck Shawl-Along Is Revealed!

2019 Rhinebeck Shawl-Along Is Revealed!

I am so excited to reveal the designs and patterns for this year’s Road To Rhinebeck Shawl-along with Kristy Glass Knits and Asylum Fibers. Sometimes collaborations and projects are just so special that it is a touch of magic in every step and the finished product is beyond what we imagined at the start. For me, this is one of those cases. Working with Kristy Glass & Stephanie of Asylum Fibers on this annual collaboration may be one of the single best parts of my year. And my job. Our theme this year is Dutchess & Dragons and may I present: The Dragon County Crochet Shawl AND The Dragon Kounty Knit Shawl!

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