We Love Gradient Packs!

knerd string and wonderland gradient packs

Gradient Kits make me swoon, but I often wonder "what do I make with this?"  I've heard the same form many of you, so I've come up with a few ideas for us to knit or crochet!

my antarktis shawl using
wonderland yarns gradient kit

Knit: Antarktis Shawl, Gradient Mitts, Ombre Waves Shawl, Easy Shawl

Crochet: Augusta Shawl, Perfect Darkness, Crochet Striped Wrist Warmers

augusta shawl crochet by
Manos dul Uruguay yarns

Great Gift Ideas for Last Minute!

Seriously folks!  It's getting to be crunch time.  If you are anything like me you have about (oh who's counting!) gifts to make and only 24 days to do them!  I've been searching for great last minute gift ideas and I would like to share them with you. These are great gift ideas for the last minute crafter like myself:

snow on the laurel

"These pretty Arm Warmers feature an eye catching center cable surrounded by Reverse Stockinette to help showcase the delicate leaf pattern

For easier knitting the pattern is written worked inside out so you’re knitting mostly in Stockinette while the center cable stitches are created on the Purl side of the work. Simply turn the warmer right side out when completed to reveal the cables. Viola! Fun, simple, and oh so pretty. Since there is no thumb hole, you can also wear these as leg warmers."

Can you say no thumb gusset shaping = quick knit, even if you have to make two :)

This pattern is free for now on Ravlery until Christmas, so hurry over there and download it now~

peaked hat

Another FREE pattern on Ravlery the crocheted Peaked Hat is the perfect go to hat for the season!  Pick out a couple of you favorite buttons to show and start hooking!

Keep checking back here, I have many more projects to share!

Great Gifts!

Crochet Fingerless Gloves!

Perfect for keeping your hand toasty while crocheting!

FREE Ravelry pattern or find it on this blog:

http://creativeyarn.blogspot.com/2008/02/crochet-openwork-handwarmers.html

Crochet Infinity Cowl!

Grab 106 yds of Chunky yarn and a size M hook and you are in business!

FREE pattern found on this blog:
http://sewchatty.blogspot.com/

The Honey Cowl!

I love cowls, and would love to get this in my knit stocking this year! I'll be casting on for a gift today!

FREE Ravelry Pattern:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/honey-cowl

What Have You Been Doing?

I've been knitting fun little things and...

And for the Felters out there...

Stash has great new books for the felter in you.

Check out the great patterns, ideas, and inspiration in these great books.

Emma's Knickers

These knickers were really fun to knit up. I was a little intimidated at first when I read through the pattern. There were some techniques that I hadn't done before. Like adding the lace to the bottom with double points and K2tog. The crochet cast on, which I've done that before is not my favorite. But when all is said and done, I'm so glad I did the pants. They are so flippin' cute. When my daughter Emma runs around in them it just makes me happy, her too! I got the pattern from http://www.knitty.com/ the pattern is named Emma's Underthings. Not the same Emma! I used Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in Caribbean Blue. My Emma picked out the color, she has an eye for fashion and flare!