Jana's Hat

Jana's Hat is the perfect vehicle to use up all those small bits of sock yarn.  I'm a real sucker for this type of pattern.  I've knit a standard hat pattern (Gap Hat--August-Sept, 2011) but it's always nice to have a different technique to use in knitting these hats.  So, check out Hedgehog Fibers website to find this free pattern.

I also found this She Makes Hats Blog--okay, I do think  we are on a hat binge again!

Plume Panel

by Kali Berg  

check for this one on Ravelry

Okay, until next time--keep those needles clicking!

Helix Knitting

I didn't know what Helix Knitting was until...............

I found this on Youtube.

There is always something new to learn each and

every day.

Quilt a Block by Debby Kratovil

The link below will take you to my FREE Craftsy pages where you can download the pattern. This is the only way I will offer this. And as was true with the 2015 Galaxy of Stars BOM, I request that you DO NOT make copies for your friends. Ask them to get it from these links. The ONLY exception I make is for those people who DO NOT have access to a printer or internet. Thanks for understanding.

Here is the link for the Prairie Flower quilt pattern with attached newsletter.

And you can see ALL of the 366 blocks in the calendar here: Block a Day Calendar

March Solid Sock KAL

Toe up sock Knit Along for March--designed by Mary Hough--sea creatures!  I've got the perfect solid color for these socks.  Check out Solid Socks Group on Ravelry for the pattern update.

It is based on a sea creature - Micromitra burgessensis - A brachiopod with long, slender spines extending from the shell margin.

It’s a cable and lace stitch pattern in 3 sizes. Small (54 stitch foot, 56 stitch leg), Medium (62 stitch foot, 64 stitch leg) and Large (70 stitch foot, 68 stitch leg).

From These Hands

Alright!  I'm just a few weeks behind on the 2015 Advent Scarf that began on December 1--

but, these hands finally (!) added the finishing details to this lace and cable scarf, designed by Tricia Weatherston.  It was an interesting knit and I enjoyed it very much.

Only 20 rows a day sounds like easy peasy, but in my world, nothing has been quick and easy lately.

I used a handspun cotton/cashmere blend

Love the feel of this!

Nice and long wrap around the scarf

I'm proud to say--"From These Hands" came this 2015 Advent scarf!

Leap Year!

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo,
we'll just leap over this day.
See you in March!

More Ways To Be Creative!!!!

Okay, I must admit, I want to be creative!  Yes, I've written about it--I think about it--I gather supplies to be creative--and then..........................nothing!
I've been reading "Art Before Breakfast".  The first day of lessons began on a Monday and I was reading it on Wednesday---so, I must wait till a Monday to begin!  Oh, yeah, RIGHT!
Then, here comes another opportunity to be creative and I join....................
check it out--it's free!  Yes, free--workshops.  Hope to see you along the road to creativity!

Workshop 1: Sketchbook Fury - The Art Ninja's Guidebook
Instructor: Graham Smith
Start Date: March 7, 2016

Workshop 2: The Mind of Watercolor
Instructor: Steve Mitchell
Start Date: May 6, 2016

Workshop 3: Colorful Creations with Markers
Instructor: Will Terrell
Start Date: September 5, 2016

Learn techniques from experienced artists through online videos and downloadable instructions. Get inspired by other students in our virtual classroom. Keep motivated with ideas and tips from your instructors. Share all the fun on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter using #StrathmoreWorkshops