Scarf - Free Pattern

This is a great and easy scarf to whip up just in time for holiday gifts.

I used SWTC Karaoke 50/50 Soy and Wool blend in colors 347 and 349

and size US 8 needles

CO 25 sts with MC

Row 1: k2, p2

Row 2: k2, p2

Change to CC and repeat last two rows

Alternate MC and CC every two rows

BO sts, block and enjoy!

This pattern creates an interesting rib pattern, also known as mistake rib

Show and Tell-Sheila Fuselier

Look at the witch Sheila came up with for Halloween. Wouldn't you just love this for your own Halloween Decor?!? She used the felted pumkin pattern along with the felted bird house roof pattern and thought outside the box. Way to go Sheila! I love the little wort on her nose.

New Pink Fig Patterns

Who Knew?!?

5 Ways to Cope with Money Stress
By Nancy Palmer
Take Up Knitting
According to research at the Harvard-affiliated Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, the repetitive motion and focus of needlework can elicit what's known as the relaxation response—a calming meditation-like state that slows heart rate and causes blood pressure to drop. In addition, a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests that knitting is associated with a lower risk of dementia for those 65 and older.

This excerpt was taken form here, I found this surfing the net.

Scotts Bluff Valley Fiber Arts Fair

Sponsored by Brown Sheep Co. and Barn Anew Bed and Breakfast

Make plans with your group of knitting friends to go to the

First Annual Scotts Bluff Valley Fiber Arts Fair.

Saturday, October 17th 10am - 4 pm

You will find exhibits, demonstrations, informational booths, lessons, music, door prizes and food

Held at the Farm and Ranch Museum

2930 M St

Gering, Nebraska

Just under a 3 hour drive from Denver across the border.

for questions call: Brown Sheep 308.635.2198 or Barn Anew B & B 308.632.8637

New Erin McMorris Park Slope

Welcome Fall Outdoor Market

Join Stash and The Ruffled Nest and welcome fall at our first outdoor market. Saturday, September 12th 10am-3pm. For more information on how you can obtain a space at the market visit www.therufflednest.com All vendors welcome!