Recommendations From Me!

In my quest to own all fabulous knitting and crochet books I have added the following 2 to my collection: "Simple Crochet" by Erika Knight, and "Hooked on Crochet" by Candi Jensen. They are both very good instructional-wise and pattern-wise.

I have been neglecting my lab work duties momentarily to look through "Simple Crochet" and I am so excited to get to work on something from this great book! It has so many amazing items for the home including sections on pillows, throws, and containers. (Not the categories that you usually find in a pattern book.) Yes, my friends, you won't find one scarf pattern try as you might.

I might just pass this book around to my friends and family and let them choose their this year's Christmas present.

Erika Knight has been calling for Rowan yarns (despite the occassional pattern using leather or string!!) throughout the book, and while I am all for great, high quality yarns, I am going to have to make some substitutions in that department for some more economical yarn choices when I start in on some of these beautiful blankets. Since Mississippi doesn't have a lottery I can't put my faith in striking it rich any time soon! :-)

I have also (re)discovered the yarn supply website knitting-warehouse.com. I had been using Joann.com when I can't get to a yarn store, but I will be adding a link on the side of my blog for this site because not only do they have great prices, but they have $5.99 shipping for every order.

Finally, for my non-knitting readers, I have a recommendation for you! Yes, I've not forgotten you...go and check out the new Bath & Body Works website. They have added some wonderful new product lines and I am confident that you won't be disappointed!!!

Dishcloth Mania

Most of the weekend I worked on this fine dishcloth from the Mason Dixon Knitting book. It is a very easy pattern however I just don't know if I will ever be able to bring myself to soil it on a dish. But as the girls say in the book, "It ain't a dishcloth until it's been used on a dish." Not sure what that makes mine then. :-)

Many thanks to my fine boyfriend for acting as photographer!



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I think that it is very reminiscent of a brick wall, but it could be due to the fact that it is pink. I am thinking that it would be a cute set done in many different colors with the same background (in this case khaki). So beware, a brickwall dishcloth may be in your future!!!

I know that dishcloths are an easy beginner project, but for some reason I am just discovering them. I like them because they don't take very long to finish so I don't get too bored looking at it before I am finally finished with it. I am currently working on one for the afore mentioned boyfriend, however it is in a nice manly khaki in a basketweave pattern. He says that he won't be able to use his either, but hopefully we will both get over that! More pictures to come!

Many projects on the horizon

Since both of my loyal readers have enquired about me not having a new post up yet, HERE IT IS!!! :-) I wish that I had a picture of my current project, which is a rediculously simple crocheted tote bag. Maybe I can get one of those posted when it is finished.

I have received my copy of "Mason Dixon Knitting" and I must say that all of the reviews I've read have been correct. It is really great! I am going to peruse some more and then I will be back with my own 5 star review. It truly looks like a must have!

As the title says, I have many projects that I am wanting to start! I have yarn all over my apartment. The poor boyfriend couldn't even sit on the couch yesterday. It is truly a sight to behold. And more is on the way! After looking through the new book I am really wanting a Log Cabin Blanket all my very own, so I am sure that I will be searching out some yarn for that soon. It is never ending I'm afraid!

Also, the boyfriend's sister, one of my avid readers, has commissioned me to make her a shawl. I'll think about it if she behaves. :-) As 50% of my readership, how can I say no???

Welcome to my Knitting and Crochet Blog!!!

Hello everyone!!! Welcome to my blog about knitting and crochet. It is my desire to discuss projects, new books and whatever else is new in the world of yarn!! I am what some might consider an Advanced Beginner in knitting (meaning that I have made somewhere close to 3 million scarves) and only recently have I taken to crochet.

I hope that you will enjoy this blog, share with me your opinions, and let me know what you are working on as well. Hopefully we can all learn and improve together!!!

Mary Heather