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Patterns ?

I wanted to ask all you readers out there what your thoughts are on the state of loom patterns.  Feel free to comment and let me know what types of patterns you'd like to see for the looms, whether it be long, round, adjustable, small or large gauge, or double knit boards.  Just share your thoughts and suggestions.  Thank you!

 
Long Time No See

Well an infant can do that to you!  But i'm back and trying to catch up on everything.  I've been knitting and designing away though and have some wonderful projects to share with you soon.  A few will be pictured below and others will be a surpise for a little later.  I've found looking back through my scribbles that I have quite a few patterns that i've never written up so i'll be working on those this year as well as those pesky works in progress (WIP's) and unfinished objects (UFO's).  I'll leave you with this quote from a fellow bloggers page -

The essence of creativity is essentially risk, believing enough to leap into the yet unseen. The theological terms for this is faith.--Ann Voskamp

Creativity invites us outside the familiar. It opens us up, changes us, challenges us, requires effort and intention and attention too. You will not be the same when you finish as when you started.

Because literally and symbolically, creativity is so much of what keeps us alive. We have two choices: growth or decline. There is no standing still. When we choose creativity, we reach for life...and the Giver of it.

The God who spun stars into space, who can spread His fingers across the ocean, who knows every sparrow that falls...this is the God who calls you to create with Him.

Has there ever been a more beautiful invitation?

He's not asking you to make something perfect. He's simply asking you to be His partner. You pour out creativity and He fills you up in return.

- Holley Gerth

Heart to Heart with Holley Gerth

So enjoy your day, create something beautiful and draw closer to Him who made you.

 

Upcoming Events:

Greencastle IN Fiber Event (www.thefiberevent.com)!
Friday, April 20, 2012 from 10:30 am-7:00 pm
Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Kiss Looms has a booth and I will be teaching a loom class on Saturday from 1-4.

 

Recent Projects:

Cuddly Kimono SweaterBethany Dailey's Caterpillar

 

 
Loom Knitting for Little People - 24 hours left to preorder

Just 24 hours left to pre-order your book and get all the extra goodies! I hope you'll take a look and make a pledge at Kickstarter. Just remember the book will be coming out, kickstarter is just a way to help off-set the initial costs with pre-orders. Plus you get the bonus of all the extra goodies and no shipping costs! It's a great deal and you won't be disappointed with Bethany's patterns. They are clear and concise and some of the cutest kids stuff i've ever seen.

Don't miss out!!!  http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/588220252/loom-knitting-for-little-people

 
Progress Report

My good friend Bethany over at Gettin' It Pegged had a great idea to keep herself organized.  She created a progress chart of the things she'd like to get done.  I think i'll join her in putting up my progress for the world to see and encourage me to get stuff done!

I feel Christmas looming over me as November comes calling tomorrow.  I have so many gifts to knit up and very little motivation.  Lately i'm more of start a new project everyday but don't get anything done kind of person ;)  Hopefully by listing a few specific things here that I would like to get done I will start seeing some progress happen.

So here are some goals to have done by the end of the year:

1.  Ruth's blanket - I really just started this blanket.  It's a neat  checkerboard configuration of knits and purls.  I'm using the Kiss Compact Expandable loom with modular insert.  I'm using 110 pegs so each row is a lengthy process.

2.  Isaiah's sweater - I promised him I'd knit him another sweater this year.  I've not started it but have looked through my stash to find some yarn.  Still need to get the boy's approval on colors :).  I may do this one as a machine knit project.

3.  Alpaca Scarf - I hoped to get this done this year, but i'm not sure if it will happen or not.  Too many other distractions and things on the to-do list.

4.  Christmas Gift 1 - I have several of the same item that i'm knitting this year (can't tell you what it is because it's a secret).  I'm hoping to knit up 6 of this kitchen item.  I have yarn for these.

5.  Christmas Gift 2 - There are also several of these as well.  Most likely 6.  I have yarn for this also.

I'll update these as I reach a milestone percentage.

 

 

 
Gettin It Pegged Blogiversary

There's a Party Going On!!!!  Pop on over to Gettin It Pegged for Bethany's Blogiversary party.  She's got a fun Loom A Long project as well as lots of prizes.  Be sure to check out her fun new skirt/hat project from the book - Loom Knitting for Little People!  Only a few more days left to pre-order your copy of the book.  Take advantage of all the extras goodies you get by pre-ordering through Kickstarter.com.  I'm so excited about all the great projects she has in store for us - I already have her cute Koby the Kitty project and pacifier clips on my to-do list.  I'm also looking forward to the baby blanket patterns i've seen on the Kickstarter video. 

 
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