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Head's up - this week only, I have a killer deal on luxury sock yarn mini skein grab bags in my Etsy shop : over 100g of fingering weight yarn for only $15! If you live in the US, that includes postage, and it's not much more to ship to Canada. Many of the yarns and colors are unique, hard-to-find, one-of-a-kind, exclusive, discontinued....you get the idea! Also, if you have a reasonable request (i.e. colors you love, colors you hate, no variegated colors, etc.), I am totally happy to honor that as I pack up your skeins. Oh, and I have a habit of including fun freebies with each order! Convinced? Click here to snag yours , there are only a limited quantity up for grabs! When they're gone, they'd gone!

For those of you who hexipuff, Zoom Loom, or are otherwise addicted to Sock Yarn Mini Skeins: I'm having a Black Friday early bird sale in my Etsy shop! Click here to snag your grab bags - limited quantity are available! Don't forget to enter the coupon code below when you check out for a 15% discount. Here are just a few awesome patterns which are great for sock yarn miniskeins: Mini Madness Crochet Ripple Cowl by Dana Freed Leftie by Martina Behm Pompom Chevron by Mariana Martins (Free!) The Beekeeper's Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits Gradient Mitts by Krista McCurdy (Free!) Temescal by Arlette Mini Skein Striped Socks by Xenia Baxter (Free!) Mini Skein Cowl by Joy McMillan Mini Mania Scarf by Sarah Core (Free!) Mosaic Happy Fingerless Gloves  by Taiga Hilliard Designs All orders ship FREE to US addresses (no coupon code needed) and include fun extras, too! If you have any special requests with regards to colors in your grab bag, just be sure to ente...

Since I was traveling last week, I strategically packed only two projects to work on in hopes that I would come home with as many FOs. Despite encountering a lot  of delays in my air travel, my plan didn't quite work out as I thought it would, although the Wedge Socks are now at HO status! The lighting in the photo above doesn't really do justice to the colorway, so here is a close-up shot which is a little more true to color: My Chill Chaser is much closer to being done; I finished knitting the sleeves and just need to attach them to the sweater - but first, I want to finish knitting the hood: Last but not least, my Chittery Chattery socks are knitting up nice and quick, especially considering the fact that I've had very little time to work on them! In other news, Craftsy is offering some great deals on project kits which are only available by clicking on my affiliate links below. I thought I'd share them for anyone who is looking for simple &...

Click here to check out the Craftsy flash sale! There are plenty of classes on sale for less than $20 (many of which I've already reviewed , so you already know how great they are) - whether you knit, crochet, bake, or sew, you're sure to find a class you'll love. A couple of my top class picks for this weekend's sale are: But be sure to click here to see everything that's on sale: Craftsy Flash Sale October 12th & 13th - Up to 63% Off Your Favorite Classes!

It's been a while since I shared my latest Craftsy crush - regrettably, I've been too busy to sit down and watch any of the 10+ fabulous classes for which I'm registered. It's nice to know, however, that they're there for whenever I do  have time:  I have lifetime, unlimited access and can watch from any device with an internet connection.  Craftsy is kicking off a weeklong Saleabration today, offering up to 75% off online classes, fabric and yarn! Woo hoo!  If you're wondering what classes to sign up for, you can click here to read some of my Craftsy Class Reviews . There are so many interesting classes (and yarns!) on sale, that I'll be sharing a few of my latest Craftsy crushes throughout the week! Today's theme is skillbuilding classes for knitters of all persuasions! Classes Knit Lab: In the Round with Stefanie Japel , $9.99 (great for beginners) Circular Knit Lab with Stefanie Japel , $9.99 (great for beginners) Knit Sock W...

Woo hoo! The Craftsy Sweet Summer Sale has been extended through today - click the banner below to enroll in select classes for up to 75% off! Not sure what classes to sign up for? Click here to read my Craftsy class reviews ! 

It's done, it's done, it's DONE! On Monday night, my yarn order arrived and I set to work finishing up the final bits of my Rocky Coast Cardigan . By the end of Tuesday night, all of the ends were woven in (and there were many!) and it was time to block in some lavender Eucalan ! All in all, it was totally worth reknitting the sleeves and purchasing one more skein of yarn at the 11th hour. It's the perfect cardigan and I'm so excited that I finished it with plenty of time to enjoy it before warm weather arrives, though I think I will add some sort of closure at the top. I also finished a few more owl hats, which were made in the interim before Malabrigo March began. From R-L: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted in Douglas Fir & Growth; The Fibre Company Organik in Algae and Claystone, and  Malabrigo Worsted  in Pigeon and  Knit Picks   Andean Silk (which is apparently discontinued) in Imperial. Deal alert!   I'm excited to offer you an excl...

Happy FO Friday! I finished my first project from Amigurumi On The Go, which I bought recently via Craftsy Deals . This is the Cat Roundie Bag , which I modified a bit, mostly because I didn't want to sew on pieces of felt. Instead, I decided to crochet as many features as possible and embroider the rest. Below is what I did if you decide you'd like to do the same! The main yarn used is a lovely space-dyed purple from Manos Del Uruguay (just in time for their Fair Trade February celebration!); the contrasting colors are all bits and bobs from my amigurumi stash. This was a very quick project to make, though I highly recommend blocking the finished pieces (especially the round bag pieces) so that they lay nice and flat. Modifications - To Make Cat Features Cat Muzzle: Work first 6 rnds of bag front instructions in contrasting color. Fasten off. Cat Triangles (worked flat - make 5): Ch 2. Row 1: SC 3 sts into second stitch from hook. Row 2: CH 1, SC 3 sts. Row 3...

Ho, ho, ho! If you have a last-minute gifting emergency, Craftsy has come to your rescue with their Christmas Sale. All online classes are $9.99 - $24.99, an excellent deal. I'm a huge fan of Craftsy classes (and I'm also a blogger affiliate), having signed up 11 this year. I'm a  Craftsy believer! Build your skills or learn something new with these class options from Craftsy : Knitting Classes Crochet Classes Spinning Classes Weaving Classes Sewing Classes Jewelry-making Classes Food Craft Classes Home & Garden Classes Enjoy and have a happy holiday!   

Breaking news in the world of Craftsy Deals - these Lantern Moon Cool Sheep kits  (shown below in black , also available here in white!) are a-dor-able! Looks like there aren't very many left - but I think they'd make a great gift!

Today's FO Friday will be a little different, since I technically don't have any FO's to show off! I do, however, have a newly-restored Featherweight Cardigan . I knit this sweater all the way back in 2009 (it doesn't seem like it was that long ago!) and in the last year or so, noticed a few small holes in the sweater sleeves. I set it aside for repairs, and, well.... you know what happened ! Meanwhile, I plan on avoiding the insanity of Black Friday like the plague today. I'm sure I'm not the only on who rather be knitting! I'm more of a Cyber Monday person myself, as I prefer to do nearly all of my shopping (no matter what day it is) from the comfort of my own home while wearing pajamas. Fellow pajama shoppers, you are in luck! From 11/23-11/26, Craftsy is running its Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale and all classes are being offered at $19.99 or less! I have to say, I'm a serial class-taker at Craftsy . Just this year alone, I have expanded my...

Just announced:  Craftsy's Endless Summer Sale ! All weekend long (and ends at midnight on Monday, September 17), all online courses are only $19.99 (or less!). If you haven't taken a Craftsy course yet, it's a great time to give them a try; the average course costs between $30-$50. I admit, I'm kind of a serial Craftsy-course taker.  I learned to crochet via Vickie Howell's Crochet Lab ; Gwen Bortner taught me to Entrelac . I've signed up for Stacey Trock's Amigurumi Woodland Animals , Carol Feller's Celtic Cables , and Felicia Lo's Spinning Dyed Fibers , too. I even signed up for this workshop to make my own lip balms and body butters (I still haven't given a shot to date, but it'll happen...eventually). I hope you find something fun to broaden your crafting horizons this fall. Let me know what class you decide to sign up for!