I've been in a purging mood lately. I'm just trying to clear out all the clutter. About a year and a half ago Rory and I moved in together and in my laziness of unpacking my stuff I ended up with a chest full of homeless random objects. The other day I dumped everything out and decided to keep almost everything. But I cam across this little cotton hankie... not sure where it came from, or if … [Read more...]
Top five kntis for the men in our lives
Still got your self in a tizzy about all those holiday gifts? Here are a few quick project ideas for the men your life. How about a hat? We have Gregorio, Cabled Beanie & Ribbed Beanie! All three are great choices! Or maybe you have a little more time and want to make some neck-gear! In that case there are two excellent choices: Walt's Tangled Cables and the Unisex … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Orange Shortbead Cookies!
I've been going a little nuts with the baking lately... I'm coming up with and testing recipes for the February TNNA show, where I will of course be passing out cookies as usual. I've been baking all kinds of shortbread cookies... so many!!! This recipe was so unusual and delicious I just had to share! Here is what you need: 2/3 cup flour 1/4 cup coco powder 1/4 cup confectioners … [Read more...]
Top Ten Quick Holiday Knits!
Every year we scramble through November and December to try and knit those last few gifts for our dear loved ones. Well this year I though I would suggest a few patterns that will make your scrambling a little easier! There are my top 10 favorite quick knits! These three patterns are my all time favorite hats to make and wear! Robin Hood, Maid Marian and Olana Slouch! Here are … [Read more...]
D.I.Y. Plant Stand, well kind of D.I.Y.
My idea of a perfect Sunday is sleeping in a little, making a nice healthy breakfast at home, going to the flea market in West Hollywood for a little shopping, going over to Joan's on Third for lunch and then heading home to veg out on the couch knitting and movies for the rest of the day and maybe eating a cupcake or two that I just had to take home from Joan's. Last Sunday came pretty close, … [Read more...]
Yarn Bombing LA – Call for Entries!
Lets help raise crochet awareness!!! The Yarn Bombing Los Angeles group has been invited to bomb the entire facade of the Craft and Folk Art Museum on the historic Miracle Mile. This is such a big deal! Wilshire Boulevard is a major street and thousands of locals and tourists visit the street every day for work, appointments, museums, food trucks and more! How could you not want to be a part of … [Read more...]