Archive for June, 2007
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I am hosting Yarnival!!!
What isYarnival you ask? It is an online blog carnival celebrating all things yarn! Its where you all nominate fiber arts related blog posts that you find interesting, funny educational.. or just downright weird and I pick a whole bunch of them to highlight in one place! So keep your eyes and ears open and if you find a blog entry, podcast or other interesting item of note on the web that has to do with the love of yarn then submit it!!! The links are over on my left sidebar!! You can also look at the current ‘edition’ of Yarnival and past editions!!! I want to see some great submissions!! I am a sucker for a new blog!! So send them in!! Go ahead break my inbox I dare you!!!
For now it’s back to my duties this week as music director of vacation Bible school at our church!! Busy week!!
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Back up on the Destash List!
- 9? oval EFG loom,cotter pin pegs. This loom has 64 pegs and has been very gently used, and is in brand new condition. Retails for $21.25 Yours for $20.00 even which will include USPS Priority shipping in the U.S. If you are not from the U.S. please contact me and we will make a deal. (my friend is in possesion of this loom at the moment, so it may be a day or two till this one is shipped)
- 8? round EFG loom, cotter pin pegs. This loom has 56 pegs and again is gently used , and is in brand new condition. Retails for $20.75, yours for $19.00 which will include USPS Priority Shipping to the U.S. If you are not from the U.S. please contact me and we will make a deal.
And again!! What is a sock loom without sock yarn!
The Patons Kroy Sock is back up.. (the orange is not available) For $4 each. It takes two balls to make a pair of socks for the average adult! Let me know what you want and I will work out the postage, or if you buy a loom and sock yarn the yarn is just packing material! I prefer paypal but I cna make other arrangements if you like! If we make arrangements through Paypal I can get this packed up and sent out today or tommorow at my loverly 24 hour USPS kiosk!! (for US shipping anyway!)
Also still up is:
- Lion Wool: 1 ball color Flower Garden $2.00 +ship
- Louisa Harding Kimono Angora: 2 balls 70% angora, 25% wool 5% nylon Color 1 $15.00 +ship-this is a beautiful lace scarf waiting to happen! (1 ball swatched with it’s all there)
- Rowan Holiday: 3 balls pink (same dye lot) $18.00+shipping (also have a nearly 2 full or full balls to throw in) This is a bulky cotton yarn and would make an interesting summer hat on the looms, or is probably enough to make the Ballet Tee from Loop D’Loop in the smallest child size! (I just don’t have a child that small!)
The Kool Wool is taken, sorry!!
If I find more yarn today in the cleaning frenzy I will let ya know!
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Knifty Knitter Swing Jacket Pattern!
The Swing Jacket Pattern is ready!!
Shown here is Sue’s Swing Jacket with 3/4 length sleeves! She used only a little more than 2 skeins of Bernat Soft Boucle, with a single strand, to make her sample in size X-large! I think it just looks great on her!
$4.99
I am switching to E-Junkie so you can also use this link to buy this pattern:
$4.99
My original sample, in the medium size,(shown below) is made with 2 skeins of Lion Brand Homespun, and I had about two yards of yarn left after seaming it up!
So here are the details:
Materials:
· Yellow Knifty Knitter loom or other large gauge loom with minimum of 41 pegs.
· 350-600 yards of Bulky Weight Yarn of your choice. XS, S&M need 350-370 yards for short sleeve version; L&XL will need up to 550 yards for short sleeve version.
· Knitting Tool
· Tapestry Needle
Gauge:
2 stitches, and 3 rows per inch.
Sizes:
XS(S, M, L, XL) Bust measurement 28-30(32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) There are directions in the pattern for customizing the fit and length of the sweater. If you need to make a size larger than stated simply follow the custom size directions and use the XL directions for the armholes and sleeves. And don’t forget to add on another ball of yarn so you don’t run out! Hey if you don’t use it you can always return it!
Techniques Used:
- Cable Cast on
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E-wrap twisted knit stitch
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Garter stitch
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Basic bind off
The sleeves are nicely fitted.. no more baggy loose drop sleeves here; and directions are given for customizng the Jacket size, length, and sleeve style! Knit it up in cap sleeve, short sleeve, elbow length, or long!! Make it how you want it!! Internet links to tutorials for techniques used are in the pattern so you can just click on the links and go to the sites that will help you!! Wear it down pin it up, this Jacket is a great versatile piece!!! And it sure kept me warm in church on Sunday!!
Last but not least!!! The winner of the Swing Jacket knit kit is……. Liz!!! Email me Liz so we can set up getting you your patern and yarn!!!!
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Herrschners Warehouse Sale!
Come to the
JUNE WAREHOUSE SALE!
Wednesday, June 13th through Sunday, June 17thWednesday, June 13th, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, June 14th and 15th, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 16th, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 17th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Just in case you are lucky enough to be in the Stevens Point WI area! Details here!
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A Plesant Day All Around
This has been quite a pleasant day! The weather is perfect.. we have been enjoying the visit from my sister in law and her two boys.. I got a package with a bit of yarn in it, and my test knitter Sue is AWSOME!
Check this out! The Swing Jacket looks soo good on her! She started it on Monday and all she has left is the sleeves!
SUPER
FAST
KNIT!
AWSOME!
I couldn’t be more pleased. So after another once over, and adding some photos and diagrams tonight I should have this pattern out for you all tomorrow! And I will draw a name from my commenters on Saturday’s post for a kit which will include the pattern and the yarn needed for them to make the jacket for themselves!! So there is still time to comment, and get in the drawing!!! I will probably draw a name around 9 am tomorrow so get your comment in by then if you want to win!Plus I learned something new I want to try out on the looms! Totally fun!! Can’t wait!
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Wordless Wednesday….
Paying the bills…
Coming April 13th
