See the confession box on the right? That is a result from one of the posts that I did during the Blog week Challenge. Because of the overwhelming feedback that I received from this post I will start collecting crafty confessions and once a month I will post whatever is submitted! This month was quite … Continue reading
DAY 6 PROMPT One year from now, when the 5th Knitting & Crochet Blog Week rolls around, where do you hope your crafting will have taken you to? What new skills, projects and experiences do you hope you might have conquered or tried? This could be anything from mastering a technique (broomstick lace, entrelac, etc), … Continue reading
DAY 6 PROMPT “Write about your favourite knitting or crochet (or spinning, etc) tool. It can either be a tool directly involved in your craft (knitting needles or crochet hook) or something that makes your craft more pleasurable – be it a special lamp, or stitch markers. Is it an item that you would recommend … Continue reading
DAY 5 PROMPT “It’s the annual challenge to blog in a way different to how you normally blog. You may choose to create a podcast, or vlog, create a wordless post or write in verse. You’ve already stretched your wings with an infographic, now it’s time to freestyle. You can post on any topic you … Continue reading
DAY 4 PROMPT “What are your favourite colours for knitted or crocheted projects. Have a think about what colours you seem to favour when yarn shopping and crafting. Only after writing this part of your post should you then actually look to see what colours you have used in your projects. Make a quick tally … Continue reading
I am itching for spring to come. Seriously- snow in April is the pits. This girl loves her BBQs, camping trips (no, I don’t rough it- give me a nice tent and a pile of bankets though I and I will be fine), staying up too late sitting outside just talking with the hubster and/or … Continue reading
Happy Easter peeps! Hope you had a great weekend with friends and family and crafting! I know I did 🙂 Friday night I sat down to knit up a quick hat to use to pin some pretty flowers onto (yeah, there are more of them) … but instead this fell off my needles. Not sure … Continue reading
After finishing up the Big Bang Theory afghan, I decided that I wanted to do a quick project- some small and silly. Basically, I needed a break from crocheting and I needed to do something that would take less than forever to make. So I did what I always do, go to pinterest and watch … Continue reading
Pinterest.com – if you are not on this site yet you are missing out!!! I have been on it for about a year now- and I have the amount of pins to show for it (1,715 pins/59 boards). Think of this as your virtual mood board, scrap book, visual book marking tool. Below is a … Continue reading
Even though winter comes every year (particularly in Wisconsin) I still am caught un-prepared every year. The past winter came with chilling winds and blustery days so I needed to whip up some scarves for hubby and I and I needed them quick! This is where bulky yarn and size 11 needles came in handy. I … Continue reading
A Simple Stitch 