Episode 25 of my Crafty Princess Diaries Podcast is up. Come spend some crafting time with me!
August 8, 2015
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Tag Archives: knitting
July 13, 2015
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Knit Socks in My Future?
Since I tend to go barefoot a lot and mostly wear sandals, it has taken me awhile to warm up to the idea of knitting socks. But I have seen so many beautiful patterns for them, and I got to … Continue reading
July 10, 2015
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Video: Knit Notes Book Review
In this brief video (a little over 8 minutes), I show and tell you about an interesting book called Knit Notes that is more than just a book. It’s a crafting design tool.
June 15, 2015
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Book Review: Knitting Beaded Purses
Knitting Beaded Purses: A Complete Guide to Creating Your Own (Schiffer Books) is written by Nancy Seven VanDerPuy and retails for $16.95 in the US. It is a 64 page paperback with color photographs showing “how-to” elements as well as … Continue reading
May 29, 2015
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Video: Yarn Review of Cascade Souk
I love Cascade’s Souk yarn, but it might not be for everybody. In this little video, I give you the rundown on the good and not so good points of this beautiful silk and wool blend yarn.
May 25, 2015
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Book Review: 50 Garter Stitch Gifts to Knit
50 Garter Stitch Gifts to Knit: The Ultimate Easy-to-Knit Collection Featuring Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted is a collection of projects assembled by the editors of Sixth and Spring that showcase the yarns from the Universal Yarn company. This book sells … Continue reading
May 20, 2015
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Disney Cruise Surviving & Comforting Crochet – Podcast Episode 21
I have some finished knitting and crochet, and I show off a comforting baby crochet ripple afghan I’m almost finished making. Come and craft with me….oh…and I give a little info about the Disney cruise I took recently.
May 13, 2015
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Book Review: Vogue Knitting Stitchionary
Vogue® Knitting Stitchionary® Volume One: Knit & Purl: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary from the Editors of Vogue® Knitting Magazine (Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Series) is the first volume in a series of knitting stitch books. It is published by Sixth and … Continue reading
May 7, 2015
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Book Review: Colorwork Knitting
Colorwork Knitting: 25 Spectacular Sweaters, Hats, and Accessories is published by Stackpole Books. It retails in the US for $21.95; the UK for L14.99; and Canada for $25.95. Sarah White is the author and designer, and she also writes and designs … Continue reading
May 5, 2015
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Rainbow Knit/Crochet Tote Tutorial
After purchasing some beautiful Cascade Souk yarn in the “Rainbow” colorway, I thought it would be fun to use it to make a small crossbody tote that I can use to carry a few small items. I’m pretty happy with … Continue reading