Category Archives: Knitting

Knitting, knitting needles, knitting accessories, and yarn

I am the proud owner of a beautiful, handmade yarn bowl!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by MakerKnit

A yarn bowl?  Yes, a yarn bowl!  It is just what it says: a bowl for yarn.  Not for storing your yarn,1 but to use while knitting to keep your yarn from rolling onto the floor, and in my case … Continue reading →

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And One and Two-O, My Trio Becomes a Duo

Posted on May 19, 2011 by MakerKnit

This post’s title is a nod to the wonderful children’s book “Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin” by Lloyd Moss in which ten instruments come together to form a chamber orchestra.  The writing is very rhythmic, with rhyming verses that young kids will … Continue reading →

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While the Cat’s Away, the Mouse Will Play

Posted on April 27, 2011 by MakerKnit

If you’ve been reading my blog, you know I’ve been working on some Mother’s Day gifts for awhile now, with many stops and starts along the way.  I took another break recently to work on two other projects, just straight knitting … Continue reading →

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