Knitting Like Crazy!

Here comes the last two patterns for the 2015 Lace Scarf Pattern--I'm so far behind..........................

but, I'm ready now to knit like crazy to be finished by year's end.

11: Fleurette Pattern (multiple of 6 + 5): 56 beads and 47 sts total

NON-BEADED VERSION: 
Row 1(RS): K2, +K1, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO; rep from + to last 3 sts, K3. 
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 (WS): Purl. 
Row 3: K4, +YO, K3; rep from + to 1 st from marker, K1. 
Row 5: K2, K2TOG, +YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, S2KP2O; rep from + to last 9 sts before marker, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, SSK, K2. 
Row 7: K2, +K1, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK; rep from + to 3 sts from marker, K3. 
Row 9: K4, +YO, K3; rep from + to 1 st from marker, K1. 
Row 11: K2, +K1, K2TOG, YO, S2KP2O, YO, SSK; rep from + to 3 sts from marker, K3.

Repeat above six rows twice more (3 times total).

Knit five rows. On the next row, K3, sm, Kf&b, knit to one stitch before the next marker, Kf&b, sm, K3. (49 sts total)

BEADED VERSION: 
Row 1(RS): K2, +K1, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO; rep from + to last 3 sts, K3. 
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 (WS): Purl. 
Row 3: K4, +YO, K3; rep from + to 1 st from marker, K1. 
Row 5: K2, K2TOG, +YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, (B)S2KP2O; rep from + to last 9 sts before marker, YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, SSK, K2. 
Row 7: K2, +K1, K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK; rep from + to 3 sts from marker, K3. 
Row 9: K4, +YO, K3; rep from + to 1 st from marker, K1. 
Row 11: K2, +K1, K2TOG, YO, (B)S2KP2O, YO, SSK; rep from + to 3 sts from marker, K3.

Repeat above six rows twice more (3 times total).

Knit five rows. On the next row, K3, sm, Kf&b, knit to one stitch before the next marker, Kf&b, sm, K3. (49 sts total)

What About You?

The other day our son was interviewing for a job--one of the questions he was asked was:  "What do you Think other people say About You?"  He said that was a tough one to answer!  This got me to thinking.................................................

What do other people say about me?  No, not like behind my back but actually what do they think about my skills, my personality, my life situations, etc.  I know what I think about myself; but, what would others say about me brings up a whole new topic of conversation!  Can you answer that question easily?  I hope I know what people will say about me----

This quiz came up on Facebook--do you ever take those instant quizzes--sure it tells you what you punch--so let's take this quiz--A Real Me

Hopefully, it will tell you what others will say about you!

Australian Quilting Event 2016

Never too early to plan a Spring trip--Now, is the time to make your arrangements to fly Down Under to take part in this exciting Quilt Event.

APRIL 14 – 17, 2016
Royal Exhibition Building
Carlton Gardens, Melbourne - See more at: Australian Quilt Event

Three Color Inkle Weaving!

This came across my computer the other day--WOW!

Three Color Pick-up-- Annie MacHale discovered it after studying many photos in the book Lithuanian Sashes by Anastazija Tamosaitiene & Antanas Tamosaitis.  This book is now out of print.  But, look what Annie did for all you inkle loom weaving folks

She has made a video tutorial that she sells in her Etsy Shop--low price of $8 for instant download

so you can begin to weave these complicated looking pieces.

She has done such remarkable work, she has almost convinced me

to take up my inkle loom again!

Little Hats, Big Hearts

Check this out!  Want to do something for charity?  Have Red Yarn on hand?

Here is your opportunity to make a difference!

American Heart Organization

Another Chapter in The Book

Today we are turning to a new chapter in our life.  We are closing on the sale of our Colorado summer home.  We have had a residence there since 1991--it was a place where we could go for some down time; adventure in a different location; just an out of normal time.  But, today, we are moving on............................................
what will be ahead for us--haven't the foggiest idea.  Where will we be during those hot dreary humid Texas days of summer?  Who knows?  But, we are game!  Bring it on!

Bye Bye House

Bye Bye Living Area

We have many fond memories of you and all our exciting adventures here!

Vintage Knitting Patterns

The 1940's in Britain was a high point for hand knitting. Women on the home front could make a contribution to the war effort by knitting for the troops using patterns that were often given away free. Many specialized patterns developed such as the balaclava helmet with ear flaps for use in telephone operations or the mittens with a separate forefinger for firing a trigger in the cold.

There is a resurgence of using vintage knitting patterns.  Victoria and Albert Museum, UK, has this page dedicated to such patterns.

Even this Helmet Cap would be useful in today's society.