I recently visited JJ's Knitting Knook, located on Stuarts Draft Highway in Waynesboro, VA. Great little shop, full of beautiful yarn! This place looks like it used to be a house - there are several rooms of yarn, books, needles and fibery goodness. I was waited on by Teresa, who was very nice.... and very patient when, after I had already made my yarn purchase, I decided I also wanted to get The Knitter's Block.... and then remembered I had wanted to check out some rosewood needles too. She very kindly got the needles for me, opened them up and allowed me to inspect the cables. Very nice little store that I hope I have the chance to visit again! I actually missed one of the rooms and wish I had gone back to look. So if you go, make sure you look in all of the rooms!
Below are some pictures, and check out Episode 17 of the podcast to see what I purchased. Teresa is in one of the pictures, by the way :0)
Hi everyone! Just thought I would take a minute to tell you about JJ's Knitting Knook, which I visited last week in Virginia. Of course I have a few knitting magazines in my "to read" pile - I won't list them all here, you can find links to all of the magazines I show you up in the magazine tab at the top of the blog. All this and just a little about what I have been up to lately.
The post with all of the pictures of the shop are HERE
I am almost positive I saw somewhere that the Cornucopia is discontinued, and the Corntastic is the substitute. I can't find the website where I saw that now, if anyone knows feel free to leave a comment!
People often ask about the needles I use in my videos, so I though I would just do a video about needles in general. Below are links to several different brands and types of needles you can get. Needles really are a personal thing, and the only way to know what works best for you is to try them. I think I have tried just about every type there is, with only a few exceptions. I almost always use, and prefer, addi needles.
If you are a serious knitter, I do recommend that you purchase a set of interchangeable needles. Yes, it seems awfully expensive. However, if you were to add up the cost of buying each needle size, in each length of circular needles, that would be far more than the cost of an interchangeable set. With the set, you usually get all of the most commonly used needle sizes and cord lengths. Also, most manufacturers offer add ons - you can purchase additional cords and/or needle tips to supplement your set. It really is a wise investment. You can find some fairly affordable sets, so don't think owning an interchangeable set is out of reach.
If you by needles in Wal-Mart, Joanns, Michaels, etc. you will typically see the same stuff - Boye and Clover, and usually Susan Bates. There may be a couple of other brands carried as well. Your local yarn store may or may not also have these brands, and in addition you can find addi needles, rosewood needles, Knitter's Pride, Kollage, Chiao Goo.... it goes on and on. And of course, you can find pretty much anything online. (My favorite online stores are in the 'shop' tab at the top, and I also have some listed in my amazon store, which you can find in the right side bar.)
Needles come in many different lengths, some very short and some very long. You can get them in all different materials, such as wood, bamboo, plastic, acrylic and even glass. You can get the standard round needles, and even square needles. The square needles are touted as causing less strain on your hands, and create more uniform stitches. I own a set of square DPNs from Kollage and have to say, they do feel pretty good in my hands.
Some needles are very polished and smooth, allowing the yarn to slide with ease. Others have a little bit of grab to them, making the yarn a little more difficult to move. For new knitters, it can be a bit of a help to have needles with grab, as there is a lesser chance of stitches dropping off the needles. The good old fashioned aluminum needles have grab, as well as bamboo and wood. There are some needles out there that are made of those materials that are more polished than others, and so the yarn will slide easier. If you see a needle that is really shiny, chances of it being nice and smooth are pretty good. Nickel plated needles, like addi turbos and the Knit Picks Options, are very slick and smooth. Yarn slides like a dream on these needles. Depending on the type of yarn you use, and how you hold it, you may find that needles that have that little grab to them still allow the yarn to slide easily. For instance, I once knit with Lion Brand Homespun on acrylic needles. It was awful, I had the hardest time moving the yarn on the needles.
I am not a needle expert, by far, but I have used a lot of different types that are available. I'll give you some links to peruse. I will also post a video below, if anyone is interested. This list is by no means everything out there. There are many, many more. I suggest asking at your local yarn store, or if you know someone who knits, to give you a few suggestions. Knitting boards (such as Knitting Paradise) are also a good place to ask around, and you should be able to get a good idea of pros and cons of different needles. Again, it is personal choice. I adore addi needles, but I have seen people posting about their dislike for them. There is no wrong choice - whatever feels the most comfortable to you is the right needle. Don't let someone sway you from a cheaper needle, simply because it is cheap. If you like the cheap needles, then use the cheap needles. There is no need to spend $32 for a pair of needles if you enjoy knitting with a pair of $5 needles. The whole point of knitting is for you to enjoy yourself and relax and have fun with fiber.
A word on needle gauges: Most brands have a needle gauge. If possible, use the gauge for whatever brand needle you are knitting with. It is possible that different manufacturers may have needles that vary slightly in sizes; if you use a Lion Brand gauge to check the size of a Boye needle, it may not be exactly accurate. This is another reason doing a gauge swatch is very important if you are knitting a fitted garment!
Straights:
Boye
Aluminum (available in the standard round needles, or the Artisan needles, which are square)
Signature Needles - I am just providing the link to their main page. They have single, double and circular needles, and you can "build your own" needles. Choose the length, end cap, and point sharpness of your choice. Pretty nifty needles, that carry a pretty hefty price tag!
At long last, here is the tutorial on Entrelac! Below you will find a printable guide, with which you can knit a small sample of entrelac fabric. When you feel comfortable with entrelac, you can use the directions here to create your own project. Just substitute the number of stitches in the sample for however many stitches you want to use.
There is also a video demonstrating the small sample you can knit with the entrelac guide. The video is in two parts, each about half an hour long. I show the sample knit from cast on to bind off - how to knit the base or foundation triangles, the right side triangles/rectangles, the left triangles and wrong side rectangles, and finally the bind off triangles.
This tutorial is for knitting entrelac flat. I also have a tutorial for Seamless Entrelac / Entrelac in the Round HERE.
This tutorial is just bare bones entrelac; there are many creative ways to expand on the basic entrelac I show you here. As I mention in the guide, there are a couple of books on Entrelac that I know of (the first one I have), and a Craftsy class on Entrelac. Here are the links:
I have recently started redoing all of my old videos. Bobbles is one of those videos. It was long and extremely boring, on top of being pretty hard to see. This new video is still a tad on the long side, but at least now it is very clear! And instead of written instructions scrolling through the video, I am putting them up here. Hope everyone likes the new bobble video!
There are no set rules for bobbles, really. You can make as many as you want, big or small, different colors (as in the photo above), and they can be placed anywhere you like. If you are following a pattern, it will undoubtedly tell you where to place the bobbles, and how to make them.
Below are a few ways I know to make bobbles, and I am sure there are more methods floating around out there. They all have a slightly different look, but the method of making them is really the same : increase into the next stitch, turn and purl, turn and knit, decrease. And there is your bobble. The typical bobble is 5 stitches, but you are free to experiment. The video demonstrates stockinette fabric and bobbles, but you can really do anything with them. Maybe garter fabric with a stockinette bobble, or the other way around. Why not a seed stitch bobble? Use bobbles as buttons. Your only limitation is your imagination.
Decide where you want a bobble. Into the next stitch, increase using any of the following methods:
1) K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
2) K1, YO, K1, YO, K1
3) KFL, KBL, KFL, KBL, KFL (Knit front/back loop)
Then, turn your work and purl those same five stitches. Turn again and knit. You can stop here, or purl/knit again. The more times you do this, the puffier your bobble will be.
Now, you need to decrease back to one stitch, using any of the following methods:
1) Pass second stitch over first, pass third stitch over first, etc. until all extra stitches have been passed over the first
2) After you have purled and are ready to knit the stitches : K2tog, K1, K2tog, then pass the two remaining stitches over the first
3) Pass the second and third over the first together, then pass the fourth and fifth together over the first
4) Once you have purled/knit as many times as you like, continue knitting to the end of your row. You will make your decreases on the wrong side of the fabric. When you come to the bobble, simply purl all of the extra stitches together. Obviously, this could become difficult if you have chosen to use more than five stitches for your bobble. I wouldn't recommend this decrease for more than five stitches.
And of course, here is the video! Happy Knitting and Enjoy!
Happy Friday everyone! For those who don't follow me on Facebook, or maybe just didn't see the post, I have decided to redo all of my old knitting videos. I have been making how-to videos since early 2008. It is going to take a while to get them all done! At the beginning, I only had a digital camera to record with. The camera would record for 3 minutes and then stop. So in addition to poor quality video, there were many stops and starts in the videos. Not long ago, I got a real video camera! I am now able to record clear, HD videos from start to finish. If you are familiar with my videos, I'm sure you noticed the difference! I have also been playing around with different editing music, etc. on the videos trying to decide what I like best. I think I finally have a format that works well and most people seem to like. I will be adding these videos on the weekends, along with the regular stitch videos that I do.
So. I have added a new tab to the top of the blog which will have links to all of my videos. Not all of them are available right now. It is going to take time for me to redo everything; I will be adding the links as I go. The videos are not being done in any particular order. Also, all of the stitch pattern videos I have done in the past will be going into a new tab on The Weekly Stitch.
I have also finished my entrelac project that I will be giving away as a free pattern to go with the tutorial. I hope to have that up this weekend.
Hope everyone likes the new videos and tutorial. Thanks for visiting my blogs. Happy Knitting!
Hi everyone! Here is a free pattern for you to knit for the Fourth of July, which is right around the corner. This uses Lily Sugar n Cream self striping yarn, so all you have to do is knit.
The stitches you need to know for this pattern are: knit, purl, yarn over, purl three together. If you don't know how to do the star stitch, here is a video:
June 20, 2012 - I used my cloth for the first time tonight, and the red has bled a little bit into the white. There is also a little bit of bleeding from the blue, but not much. This doesn't bother me, but I wanted to let everyone else know in case it may be an issue.
Hi everyone! Thought I would do a little video to show you some of the knitting goodies I have gotten lately, and of course the magazines I have waiting to be read. Also a couple of projects that I am working on right now, both of which I plan to do tutorials on and offer free patterns.
If you didn't know, I recently put up a few tutorials on the blog:
All of the magazines I show you have a link up in the Magazine Tab at the top of the blog, if you are interested in subscribing or buying single issues, both current and back issues.
Today is the last day for the Interweave Hurt Book Sale. I got some great deals on a few books, and none of them were hurt in any way. Not that I would mind if they were a bit hurt, it's going to happen any how :0) If you miss the sale this time around, I am sure they will do it again next year. It really is a chance to get amazing deals on a lot of different books - ebooks are available also!
I grabbed four hanks of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK Onsies from Jimmy Beans. I got two each of Dusk and Rose. I plan to use these for a top down shawl. I love Madelinetosh yarn! Nice and soft and very easy to work with, and it has great stitch definition. I used Madelinetosh yarn in my Star Struck Hat pattern that was part of the tutorial on converting stitch patterns to use in the round.
And the projects I am working on - two wraps. One is done in the scribble lace or scribble knitting technique, and the other is an entrelac wrap. So, tutorials on both and free patterns. Those will be up as soon as I finish knitting. Close to being done on both!
I think that about covers it. Until next time, Happy Knitting!
If you want to add a little glitz to your tassels, why not use beads? It is really simple to do - the process is basically the same as making regular tassels, but you don't cut the bottom of the tassel. Just pick some beads appropriate for your yarn. If you aren't able to find beads that will fit your yarn, try using a complimentary, light weight yarn that the beads will fit on and wrap it along with the yarn used for the project. Or you can just use the different yarn by itself.
Like regular tassels, you will need something to wrap your yarn around that is the length you want the tassel to be. You also need beads of course, and scissors. You will also need a needle that will fit through the hole in your bead with the yarn, or you can use a crochet hook to put the beads onto your yarn like I do in the video.
You can use as many beads as you like. For the tassel above, I just kept one bead per strand as I wrapped. Once you are done wrapping, cut the yarn. You will need to cut another length of yarn to tie the tassel at the top so it doesn't fall apart. Then, just slid the tassel off the cardboard or whatever you wrapped it around. Do not cut the bottom of the tassel or your beads will come off. You can then tie another piece of yarn around the top of the tassel if you like. Attach the tassel to your project and trim any ends that may be sticking out.
Here is a video showing how I made the tassel above.
If you plan to make a lot of Pom Poms, then you will probably want to invest in some of the hard plastic pom pom makers you find in the craft stores. They are easy to use and come in all different sizes. I find the instructions that come with Clover's tool a bit lacking, so here is a video.
This pom pom was made using materials you probably have around the house
If you only want to make a pom pom here and there, then it really isn't necessary to purchase a pom pom maker. All you need to make your own pom pom maker is some cardboard, a pen or pencil, and two circular objects. One should be a bit smaller than the other. The size of your circle determines the size of your pom pom. And you need scissors, of course.
With the larger circle, trace two circles on the cardboard. Then, place the smaller circle in the middle of the larger one, and trace it. Cut out each circle using the line of the larger circle. Then, cut straight up to the line of the smaller circle, and cut that out as well. Finally, all you have to do is place the pieces of cardboard on top of each other, making sure the straight cuts line up. Wrap your yarn around the forms until they are covered. The straight cut you made will allow you to easily wrap the yarn around the cardboard. The more yarn you use, the fluffier your pom pom will be. When you are done winding, cut the yarn. You will then need to cut a length of yarn to tie your pom pom together. But before you can tie it all together, you need to cut it. Make sure your scissors are sharp, and stick them in between the cardboard and cut all the way around. Once all of the yarn has been cut, slip the length of yarn between the pieces of cardboard and tie a couple of tight knots. Remove the cardboard and you have a pom pom ! Trim it up a bit if necessary. Use the strands you used to tie the pom pom to attach it to hats, scarves or whatever you like.
You could use a plastic lid (from a coffee can, etc.) to make your pom pom forms if you want something a bit more sturdy than cardboard.
Tassel on the left was made with some wool yarn I dyed myself. Tassel on the right was made with Sugar n Cream cotton yarn.
Tassels are easy to make. You don't need any fancy equipment, either.
You will need:
A piece of cardboard or something else you can wrap your yarn around. It should be a little longer than you want your finished tassel to be. That way you can trim up the end without having a shorter than desired tassel. (I used a piece of folded cardboard to make mine, as you will see in the video, but you needn't fold yours. )
Scissors
Crochet hook
Yarn, of course
To keep things brief here, I am not going to go into great written detail. Not that it is complicated to make a tassel, but it is much easier to see it being done than read how to do it. Basically, all you do is wrap your yarn around the cardboard, until the tassel is as thick as you want it. The more wraps you do, the thicker your tassel will be. Then, cut a length of yarn, slip your crochet hook under the wraps, pull the length of yarn under them, and tie it a couple of times tightly so that the tassel doesn't come apart. These are the strands you will use to attach the tassel to your project. Next, cut the wraps on the opposite end from where you tied them together. The tassel can be used as is, or you can cut another length of yarn, and tie it around the tassel a short distance from the top. You can see in the picture above where I have tied my tassels. I like to wrap my yarn a few times around the tassel, but you can just tie and be done. With your crochet hook, pull the tails from the yarn you used to tie around the tassel underneath itself and voila. Trim if necessary. To attach your tassel to a hat or scarf, or whatever you like, just use the strands from the top of the tassel to tie them on. That's it.
This was requested by a YouTube friend. I personally avoid seams whenever possible. I just don't like to seam. When I bind off, I want to be done! But I do love how this makes an invisible join that you really can't see at all. Below are still photos, as well as a video of some small stockinette pieces being joined with Mattress Stitch.
My sample was done on stockinette fabric, however this could really be used with any stitch or fabric. Do keep in mind that you should add a couple of extra stitches to the sides of your fabric so that you can seam easily, and you won't lose any width. Seaming takes away from the width of your fabric - patterns that require seaming should have that fact accounted for, so no need to worry about adding extra stitches if you are following a pattern. But if you are designing your own pattern, just keep in mind when calculating the size.
OK, so here we go.
Your fabric should be placed with right sides facing. You will be working in a side to side fashion.
Use the same yarn that you knit your garment with. To make things easy, you can either reserve a length of tail from your cast on, or bind off, for this purpose. Or you can simply cut a length of yarn to use instead.
Don't seam along the immediate edge of your fabric; instead, move over to the first line of stitches. You could always move over two lines of stitches, but that will make the back side a bit bulkier.
Be sure that you stay straight as you seam up the fabric.
For the sake of clarity, we will say we are starting with the left piece of fabric here, but you may start with whichever piece of fabric you like.
Beginning at the cast on edge of the left piece of fabric, insert your yarn or tapestry needle into the cast-on edge stitch, then do the same on the right piece of fabric.
On the left piece of fabric, insert your needle under the first strand of yarn between the edge stitches and the first line of stitches.
Repeat on the right piece of fabric.
Continue moving left, right, left, right and so on, until you reach the top of your fabric. Then, insert the needle into the stitch along the bind off edge on both the left and right piece of fabric.
Now, gently pull on the tail of your yarn to tighten things up. Pulling from both ends is easiest for me. You will see that the yarn you used to sew up disappears like magic. Don't pull too tightly or your fabric will become misshapen. Just pull gently until the seam is neat and even. Weave in the loose ends.
Now, if you are like me, you may be scratching your head and saying "Huh?!" after reading that. I find visual aids much more easy to understand than the written word. So, here are some pictures, and the video.
These are the strands that you will be picking up and running your needle and yarn under
Yarn has been inserted into the cast on edge stitches of each piece of fabric
Needle going under the first strand
I have started weaving from left to right, left to right
I have now finished weaving all the way to the top of my fabric, and the yarn has been placed into each stitch along the bind off edge as well
The yarn used to seam has been pulled tight, and I now have an invisible join!
You can see how beautifully these pieces of stockinette fabric have been joined. Here is a sample of seed stitch fabric I joined, which is just as nice.
I decided to do a tutorial on yarn overs, since there can (and is) often times a lot of confusion on the topic. When I first began knitting, I was good with the YO - yarn over. But then I started seeing things like yon, yrn, yfwd... I didn't quite understand what I was supposed to do. I thought it was a yarn over, but then again, it seemed different. It must be different, otherwise the pattern would just say YO, right? As a result, I avoided anything that contained these goofy instructions. Somewhere along the way, I figured out that these were all yarn overs, and the only difference was yon, yrn, etc. were there to indicate how the yarn was treated, depending on whether the next stitch was a knit or purl. These days, whenever I see any of these directions, I just make a yarn over and don't even worry if I am going over the needle, around the needle or whatever. I know my working yarn has to be in the front when I purl, and in the back when I knit, and that my yarn will be going over the needle. So I just throw the yarn over my needle, place it in the correct position, and make my next stitch. It really is that simple.
I know a lot of knitters are very passionate about this topic. For me, as I said above, they are all yarn overs, and I don't get too particular what "kind" of yarn over it is. I just do it. I knit to relax, and really don't need to stress over a hole in my knitting.
Here is a printable reference guide on yarn overs, including what to do when you forget to make one and what to do when you make one you don't need. There is also a video which demonstrates everything on the sheet. I hope this helps anyone who may be as confused as I was. Happy Knitting!
Last weekend I visited a yarn shop called Natural Stitches in Pittsburgh Pa.
I wouldn't consider it a very big store, however it is absolutely full of beautiful yarn! They also have a cozy little area to sit, relax and knit. They have a reward program too - spend $250 and receive 10% your next purchase. Almost one entire wall is devoted to Cascade 220 - they have every single color. So if you are a fan of that yarn, this is the place to get it! If you are ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping in. Everyone was very nice, and they were able to help me with yarn for a project I am working on now, and will be sharing with everyone soon. Below are just a few pictures. As you can see, it is a very neat, clean and well organized shop. I can't wait to go back!
Hi everyone! I thought I would list a few links to online classes, for those who may be interested. I personally have not taken any online classes, but have heard from another knitter that they are nice/helpful.
Hello to all my fellow fiber addicts! Just thought I would share some sales going on right now. This is by no means all there is, just a little from a couple of my favorite online shops.
Hi everyone! I just wanted to take a minute to thank all who stop by and read my little blog. Also, The Weekly Stitch blog too! You may not have noticed, but both blogs are now just a .com, instead of the .blogspot.com!
I will soon be posting a tutorial on entrelac knitting. I will have a free pattern to go along with the tutorial, and a video as well.
I am also working on a couple patterns which will be available for sale in my little area of Craftsy. I am really excited about these ones!
There is an absolutely exquisite Russian Triangular Butterfly Shawl, designed by Inna Voltchkova, to knit. I think this has to be one of the most beautiful pieces of lace I have ever seen! If you have been reading my blog for a while, you may know that I am not big on large projects - and this would be one of those large projects. However, I may just have to make an exception. This is so beautiful!
Also in this issue, Bucks Point Lace article with a Bucks Point Bobbin-Lace Edging to Make, by Jo Ann Eurell.
Reticella Needle Lace to Stitch, by Bronislava Bacilkova.
A Lacy Ribbonwood and Fern Scarf to Knit, by Margaret Stove.
Margaretenspitze (Margarete's Lace), which is a type of hand-knotted lace - article as well as a tutorial on the technique and a flower project, by Marji Suhm.
There is a lot more lace goodness in this issue, so if you love lace, be sure to get your copy!
Hi everyone! It's certainly been quite a while since I did a show. Now that the weather is warmer, I can sit outside to record.
Here are the things I talk about in this episode, in no particular order
Magazines (you can find links to each of these in the Magazine tab at the top of the blog)
Filati Handknitting - Home
Filati Pocket
The Knitter
Simply Knitting - free gift - wooden purse handles
Knit Today - free gift - some really sheep shaped yarn bobbins
Knitscene
Hobby Lobby Visit
I recently went to Hobby Lobby for the first time. I loved their selection of knitting books, and while I typically do not knit with acrylic yarn, they did have some nice yarn also. There were a few I liked, but in the end only got a few skeins of Andes Alpaca by Yarn Bee, in the color Camino. I have decided to make my first top down shawl with this yarn. I also got two pairs of rosewood needles - one having an inlay of mother of pearl on the top. As you all know, I love my Addi Turbo neeldes, but am quickly becoming fond of the rosewood needles!
Autumn Acorn Cowl
This is my latest pattern, which is available for purchase on Craftsy. This is a quick knit, using Lighthouse Waves yarn featuring the Acorn Cable stitch. Even if you have never knit cables before, this is an easy stitch. There is also a video tutorial of the stitch incase you need help with it. I know the weather is beginning to warm up, and probably the last thing on your mind is making something to keep you warm. The mornings and evenings are still rather chilly, and a little warmth around your neck can help keep away the chill. Also, a lot of offices crank up the AC in the summer, and a cowl is nice to help keep the air off your neck. And of course, if you make it now, you can have it ready to go when autumn/winter returns.
Project Bags
I've told you before about using those nifty little plastic bags that bras and bed sheets come in to take along a small project when you go on a trip, etc. I recently purchased some sheets which came in a nice little cloth bag. The extra pillow cases also come in little bags, which are perfect for a small project, needles, a few notions, and a copy of your pattern. I love these! They are soft, pretty and just the right size for carrying along where ever you go! I got mine at Walmart, but I am sure you can find them in any store that sells sheets.
Longer Stitch Videos
You asked, and now you will receive! An overwhelming majority of you voted to have longer videos demonstrating cable and lace stitches. I will still be doing the shorter, less complicated stitch videos, but now will also be including longer videos too. You can find all of the stitch videos over on The Weekly Stitch.
That is going to wrap it up for now. You can find me on Facebook and Twitter. Mostly on Facebook, Twitter is just for when I put up a new video or pattern mostly. Feel free to send any questions, comments or suggestions to sapphiresnpurls at gmail dot com.
This is my latest pattern. I chose the name because the colors of the yarn remind me of the beautiful fall colors, and the acorn cable stitch pattern I used. You are, of course, free to use any color of yarn you like! Gauge is not critical for this pattern, and feel free to substitute any other medium weight, similar yarn if you are not able to find the one I used.
This pattern uses a yarn called Waves, which is a 70% wool / 30% soy blend. (Same as Patons SWS, which has been discontinued).
This is a fairly quick knit, and great for keeping the chill away. You can purchase the pattern over on Craftsy.
Here are some pictures of the blocking and seaming done on the cowl. Blocking is optional, but I do recommend it to open up the beautiful cable stitch pattern. You don't need anything special to block the cowl. I just pinned mine onto a towel on the bedroom floor. Just be sure you have a place that is out of reach of toddlers, cats and any other curious creatures.
For the seaming up, use any method you like. I like to sew under the stitches of the cast on and bind off edges, and pull the needle up through the loop of the yarn on the needle. This makes a firm seam that is nice and neat.
Here are the pictures, and there is also a video demonstration of the Acorn Stitch over on The Weekly Stitch, incase you need some help.
In this issue, explore traditional tools such as Tambour, Knitting, Crochet, Punch Needle and Flowermaking; Knit a Viking cable beret; Discover the ultimate helper - sewing birds; and finally, Bosnian Crochet.
NOTE: As of the date of this post, their website is not reflecting the latest issue
This issue features quick and easy knits such as scarves, drop stitches and little girl dresses; Beach coverups; Flower Looms and 5 easy flowers to make - Be sure to enter for your chance to win a Bloom Loom! Check out the website (link can be found in the "Magazines" tab at the top of the page) for details.
