BOO!
To Fix or Ignore..... that is the question!
Oops!
GAH! I have been knitting a Gaptastic Cowl for my Sister's Birthday this coming week, and I have gotten through one and half skeins in the round, when I realize I made a mistake 5 rows down!!!!! Shall I knit on and pretend I didn't just knit a stitch that I was meant to purl or should I back knit 131 X 4 rows? I have no idea how to proceed! How could I have fudged up Seed Stitch.... HOW?!?
BOO!
BOO!
When You Bite Off More Than You Can Chew- Just Send an IOU!
A free download from the folks over at KnitPicks -- knitter's IOU cards!
"Did you work your fingers to the bone, but still run out of time? These handy IOUs are just the ticket. Don't leave your intended recipient out in the cold, promise you'll warm their heart (or head, or hands, or feet or...) soon enough. Includes 3 different designs."
I could have used some of these last year. Unfortunately I added one too many projects and someone was left without. This year I got savvy and started way in July to alleviate some of the stress.
Kittens and Yarn
Distressed Gingerbread Man Cat Toys
I must admit to making my kitties crazy with Catnip! You are doing your cat a serious disservice if you don't. Now, usually we put it in a not so nice looking mismatched sock since, let's face it, they tear the jeebus out of it! I would hate to spend an entire afternoon making them a toy only for them to destroy it; however, for the sake of a great photo op.... I may reconsider. 
Night of the Living Gingerdead
Yeah, so I made an Etsy treasury. You should check it out or whatever....
Seriously, it's pretty sweet. :)
Listless Things- Yarn, Thread and Fancy Gingerbread
Fashion///If you absolutely have to wear an ugly sweater, why not this one?
Crochet///These seem easy to make and way better than a bean bag :)
Knit///I have had my eye on this pattern for some time. I wish I came across this tutorial much sooner.
Art///This threaded rendition of van Gogh's Starry Night is amazing! The original sits in The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York and while it isn't a hop skip and a jump away from the Midwest, a pilgrimage is in the works.
Food///I think that instead of irish sweater cookies, and seeing as though I am sans sweater cookie cutter..... I may attempt a batch of ugly sweater gingerbread men... and women.
It is cloudy and rainy here in Illinois. Perfect for knitting and baking, which happen to be two of my most favorite past-times. I am serious about those cookies. Pictures will be taken and icing enjoyed by all. (and by all I refer to myself and The Minion)
AHAAAA Tip of the Week! How to Divide a Ball of Yarn in Half
This is an amazing tip from the folks over at WEBS.
I received my Royal Yarn Ball Winder and Yarn Swift this past Mother's Day and, as luck would have it, I happen to own the very same scale pictured above! If you're a fan of using a double-strand for bulky knitting, like I am, then this tip is heaven sent.
(If you don't own a Yarn Ball Winder you can purchase one here via Yarn.com.) They are a bit pricey but very worth it. The hubby bought their swift and winder bundle for a great price! I would suggest buying them both at the same time. (Do I have an amazing husband or what!?!)
- Weigh the full ball and write that number down so you don’t forget!
- Wind off your yarn until the scale reads half the original weight.
- Cut the yarn and you’ll have two equal balls to work from.
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