Tag Archives: seed stitch

I Have Been Absent, of Late . . .


True confessions.  I don’t know exactly why it is, but, I just have not been taking the time to blog as much as I would like to, or used to anyway.  Maybe because I just don’t feel inspired enough???  Or, heaven forbid, … Continue reading

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Sharing . . . A Few Recent Projects


Sooo, today you will get a double whammy.  Since I haven’t been a-blogging in a good long while, I’ll just post some pics of recently (or not-so-recently as the case may be…) finished projects I am most happy with. In … Continue reading

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Whit’s Knits: Seed Stitch Mittens and Hand Warmers – The Purl Bee – Knitting Crochet Sewing Embroidery Crafts Patterns and Ideas!


  I know, you don’t want to hear it.  But, Old Man Winter will be here before you know it!  Best be prepared.  The Purl Bee, By Purl Soho is one of my favorite websites.  They often have picture tutorials. … Continue reading

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Off the Needles…My Blanket of Many Colors!


I am so happy with the end result of this beautiful and simple knit blanket!  In fact, I am in love.  I successfully went through a bit of my cotton yarn stash…although, I am fairly certain that I could easily make several … Continue reading

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A New Scarf . . . Diagonal Crochet-In Black, Grey and White


I was commissioned to make a scarf.  Here is my inspiration:  Giving Thanks with A Scarf Pattern.  And here is what I came up with! This scarf worked up so fast and easy!  I held two strands of Simply Soft … Continue reading

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Seed Stitch, Knit and Crochet . . . In Simply Soft Off White


Because, sometimes I just like to play with stitches! The crochet piece is going to be a hooded cowl, and the knit piece, a scarf. I found a couple video tutorials . . . Maybe one day I will try … Continue reading

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In My Happy Place . . .


Just sharing some stuff . . . knit and crochet, that I have been working on.  Finished and in progress.  😀 I posted photos of this slouchy beanie on my Facebook page and sold it!  I am thinking I should … Continue reading

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Knitting Journal . . . Seed Stitch II


Sooo . . . who says knitting is faster than crochet!?!  I beg to differ.  But, then again, I am still a beginner.  😀 I am working on learning the Seed Stitch II . . . according to: This is … Continue reading

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Crochet – Snapdragon Stitch


Hey!  Couldn’t sleep last night thinking about what to blog next!  Is that silly???  Anyway, here’s an idea that will perhaps help inspire and motivate one of you. I purchased this little book several years ago at a local store. … Continue reading

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