Monthly Archives: December 2009

Mystery Afghan Clue #6

Posted on December 30, 2009 by juliaknits

Hey there knit-alongers! Here’s what clue #5 looks like: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF FILE OF CLUE #6 Don’t forget to check the the resources section above if you’re unsure how to work a stitch! Now that we’ve started … Continue reading →

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A Hat for Breast Cancer Awareness

Posted on December 29, 2009 by shandeh

This month, I’ve decided to knit a smaller project, since my last two projects were so big.  Time to relax a bit!  After some consideration, I’ve chosen to make a cabled hat, using Bernat Berella 4.  The free Bernat pattern … Continue reading →

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Introducing a New Friend

Posted on December 28, 2009 by dinapurls

Without further ado, meet my new friend: Isn’t he cute?!  I just love his happy face.  My son loves him too and calls him “Eggy”.  Unfortunately, my octopus is without appendages and may remain so for a while.  I’d like … Continue reading →

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A Star is BORN!

Posted on December 23, 2009 by shandeh

Yes, believe it or not…..I have actually FINISHED my Bernat Star Afghan! YIPPEE!!!!!   This is the largest project I’ve ever knit by myself, so I am very proud. It sure did take a lot of persistence and patience, but it … Continue reading →

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Loving the Stripes

Posted on December 21, 2009 by dinapurls

Some random thoughts crossed my mind as I started to work on the octopus.  First, Super Value is really soft.  Even my youngest noticed the softness (Should I be concerned that he wants to squeeze my yarn?  And he’s already claimed … Continue reading →

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Mystery Afghan Clue #5

Posted on December 16, 2009 by juliaknits

Hi everybody! Do your blocks from clue #4 look like this? Don’t worry if they don’t! There was a lot of discussion about the ‘floats’ of yarn across the slipped stitches in this pattern. All of the floats should be … Continue reading →

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My Star is Starting to SHINE!

Posted on December 15, 2009 by shandeh

I am beginning to see the end of this glorious project – such a beautiful star afghan!  It will be difficult sending it off with my step-son, but I know he will appreciate it.  He’ll probably use it on his … Continue reading →

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Decisions, Decisions (Or the Search for a New Project)

Posted on December 14, 2009 by dinapurls

Choosing a new project has been rather vexing.  Initially I wanted to make something for my boys.  Since I was in the midst of Christmas knitting, I thought a small project would be a good choice.  Then the battle began: hats?  mittens?  … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern Friday – Knit Baby Blankets

Posted on December 11, 2009 by bernatyarns

Every Friday, we’ll be bringing you highlights from the Bernat Free Pattern Library. To get these great patterns you just need to log in to the site. This week we’re reviewing just some of the great baby blanket patterns you … Continue reading →

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A Star is Taking Over My Craft Room!

Posted on December 9, 2009 by shandeh

Can you see me?  Or have I been sucked into the gravitational pull of my Bernat Star?  It really is big….VERY big. To show you the current size of the afghan, I have placed all the stitches on four circular needles.  … Continue reading →

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