Holiday Project Ideas

The holiday season is fast approaching, and as a knitter we must all start our presents early otherwise they will never get done. Here are some tips to help with the holiday season knitting frenzy.

• Have quick projects that are simple and fast to make:



Frill yarn

• Frill scarf  - made from frill novelty yarn
• Arm knits
• Simple Lace Scarves
• Most hats are nice and easy
• if your a fast knitter a blanket
• Start early. I start my gifts in September
• Buy your yarn in bulk
• I only buy special nice yarns for my mom and people allergic to wool
• Make sure to send out presents early. My deadline for projects that need to be sent within the US is Dec15. My deadline for oversees is Dec1. 
• Include a hand-written note with care instructions
• have fun, don't stress too much it takes the fun out of it

Happy Knitting 

Favorite Yarns?

They are so many yarns fibers to choose from. Different weights, colors, striping and plain, furs, and so much more. I wish I had the money and time to buy all of them but I don't. Now I am the first to see a new funky yarn and buy it to play around. I also have a stash of yarns that I need to clean out. Some times I buy yarns with the intention of a project then I change my mind. When I first started knitting I liked to buy my yarn by the pound. Now four years later I still have all of the pounds some with many projects out of them. I have gotten to a point now that I like buying the expensive, higher quality yarns. Some of the people I knit for have allergies to wool and I like to make sure that those yarns are completely separated from all the others. They stay in a plastic bag. So now I will share my favorite yarns. Feel free to comment and share your favorites. 

My favorite has to be the ruffle yarns.
I make a lot of projects with these.
In fact I am working on an original design with these and hope it is ready soon. 

I LOVE BULY YARN.
It is so comfy, and makes the warmest blankets and scarves.
This was made into the Arm Knit Scarf

I just bought this. It is alpaca. 

This is my first alpaca yarn

It is so soft

I like this style fur yarn. I have tried the bulky fur yarns and ended up not being a huge fan of the finished project. Though the recipient of that project loved it. This is thinner and is easier to work with in my opinion. 

What are your favorite yarns? Please Share!!!

Happy Knitting!!!

Craft Store Day

My family really needs to stay away from craft stores. I had a coupon for 50% off at Michael's. My Haul today included:

Of course Starbucks run for PSL Noms 

For my TOK care of magical creatures Bracelet. 

Grandma has challenged me to make her a purse from this yarn. Challenge Accepted. 

My dad knows me well and found this and then bought it for me. It has a mustache!

I had to have these. They are so cute

So I made them into this after getting home. 

It has been a great day shopping. 

Happy knitting all