Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Free Crochet (And Non-Crochet) Patterns for Holiday Ornaments HERE

Hello There!

Are you by chance looking for patterns?  Holiday patterns for ornaments?

Well, here they are!!

Do you know the best thing about these ornaments?  Each one is made from upcycled materials!  Hiding underneath the brim of the Hat Ornaments are strips of upcycled paper towel rolls.  And the Wreath Ornaments use plastic bottle rings as a base for the stitches.  So, you can make awesome ornaments and help save the planet at the same time.  What could be better than that?

Upcycled No-Crochet Ornament (HAT):





Upcycled Crochet Ornament Pattern (WREATH):




I hope you enjoy making these ornaments as much as I've enjoyed sharing the patterns with you!

Happy Crafting!  Happy Holidays!

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Marsha

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Each One Teach One - #10,000 New Knitters!

Hello!

Recently, #Skacel yarn company challenged the knitting community to create #10,000NewKnitters in one day.  They provided free kits to new knitters to make a pair of fingerless mitts in partnership with established knitters.

On November 10, 2018, newbie knitters and established knitters across the country gathered to participate, and we joined in!  My daughter's girl scout troop members were thrilled to learn how to knit, and we sat down together for an afternoon of fun. 



Skacel provided the pattern, a set of size 8 knitting needles, and a skein of super-wash merino wool.

 
After watching a tutorial provided by Skacel, the girls enthusiastically tackled the long tail cast-on. 


The cast-on was tricky, but everyone worked hard until the skill was (mostly) mastered.  


On to the knit stitch!!!  

Success!



One down, one to go!!!

What an awesome thing - learning a new skill and having fun while doing it!

Thanks for reading!  Have a Knit-tastic Day!

Marsha