how to change colors mid row

In this video I show you guys my personal technique for changing colors mid-row. 

Mind you, there are a few ways to do this and I encourage you to figure out what works best for yourself.

Happy crafting my friends... and happy holidays from my needles to yours.

BLACK to the grind

Hey guys, I'm sorry that it has been a while since you have heard from me. For now, I'm back and ready to roll.


I thought it would be a good idea to talk about Black Friday in this post. Ahh yes, Black Friday, that one day of the year when people lose their minds in the name of savings.


Much to my fiancé's chagrin I dragged her out of bed at 5:30 AM, in order to be first in line at Michael's for their contribution. They were giving away five dollar gifts cards to the first twenty people in line.


As you would guess, I spent my five dollars on a gorgeous skein of emerald green worsted, to be used on mittens. I also picked up a skein of apple green dishcloth yarn, to be used to make products for the upcoming convention season. (http://www.amazon.com/Lily-Sugar-Cream-Cotton-Solid/dp/B00MEWN4AA/ref=sr_1_24/192-2294341-7083812?ie=UTF8&qid=1448842307&sr=8-24&keywords=peaches+%26+cream+yarn)


My fiancé spent her gift card on a few bolts of fabric that she will use to make beds for our pet rats.


I would love love love to hear about your Black Friday hauls!!! If you would like to share, please leave a remark in the comment section.

Warm fuzz love

                                         

 "Warm Fuzzy Love "

Coriander Terpening adores the seven pets that she shares her home with.

She displays her love by taking time to knit the animals scarves, hats, and occasionally sweaters.

In this piece Coriander tells us how her father taught her how to crochet, and how that attributed to her current hobby. She also discusses future projects that she is planning.

https://youtu.be/bcDbTavFTfE

“Passing down the needle"

                                                       “Passing down the needle"

Welcoming the next generation of yarnistas.

The craft of knitting has become popular with a younger demographic, people in their 20’s-30’s. In this podcast we explore this shift, and we hear the opinions of two crafty students on this topic. 

Here is the link:

my podcast

knitting a mile a minute

Twelve feet is a substantial length for a scarf knit while sitting on your couch watching television. Now, what if I told you that this particular scarf was knit while running the Kansas City Marathon?
That is the feat that David Babcock is known for. As a matter of fact he holds the Guinness world record for the longest scarf made while knitting a marathon.
He is not the only person to participate in this peculiar pastime. People all across this country, and the world, have taken to the pavement with needles in hand. Some people eschew needles all together in favor of knitting with their fingers. Certain events prohibit the use of needles because of their potential use as a weapon. Finger knitting tutorial see here --- (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsZsUBYU0qU)

come to the dark side, we have pretty colors

                                      The wonder of dark hues 
Hello my friends-it's Avy again. I have been knitting up a storm lately. It's the season for bundling up. #sweaterweather 

My personal favorite colors to knit with are any of the darker hues. This includes burgundy, plum, navy, I would even venture to say auburn. 


I love to knit with these colors because they are so rich and wholesome. Also, wearing these colors makes for a fabulous outfit this season. This is because of the contrast that is created. When you wear a navy sweater made out of a thick wool yarn you stand out among the oranges and yellows of this season. It would not make a good picture for you to wear an orange sweater, standing in front of an orange/yellow/brown background.

Plum is a great color that compliments someone of any skin tone or hair color. The blonde with the palest skin, the African woman with an ethnic hairstyle... both can rock plum. 

A gift for goodbye

My heart was been broken this week, a good friend of mine passed away last weekend. Today me and my girlfriend went to his funeral. It made me think of one thing that I like to do for friends of mine that have lost loved ones.
You know when people die people in the neighborhood like to bring casseroles and stuff like that to their house? It's the simple idea that giving something can bring comfort, which is definitely true.
 I like to donate my knitted items to friends of mine that have lost love ones or friends. It makes me feel better that I can bring some bit comfort to them in a really difficult time. I knit for this charity called NewbornsInNeed. 
It's a charity that asks you to knit little gowns for premature babies. They also ask for burial gowns for babies that passed away due to prematurity and birth defects. 
My aunt sews for them and my grandma likes to crochet little dresses for them. I don't get to meet the family, but it's nice to think of the parent opening up a package and smiling for the first time in weeks. Now they can think that a stranger thousands of miles away cared enough to knit them something beautiful for the baby that passed away.
 I can't imagine losing a child, let alone a child that never had a chance to live.
 At the end of this post I'm going to put a link to the website that you can go to for the gown patterns. I suggest knitting just a few gowns or something, maybe a few funeral caps if you're bored this winter. We all know that we get trapped inside for winter; so what better to do then then put your hands to work knitting? 
Just an update I've knitted two more pride flag hats since the last time we talked one for myself and one for my girlfriend, and I think I have three more hats to knit. I'm also looking into some scarves that I whip up for myself and also for sale on Etsy. That's all I have for now until the next time my friends. warm regards -Avery.   http://newbornsinneed.org/patterns/bereavement-patterns/