It’s time again to show a few cool things that have made their way to my mailbox over the past few weeks, that you might want to check out for yourselves. 🙂
Just as it says on the cover, the projects in this book are, “SUPER HAPPY CROCHET CUTE”! I *heart* amiguumi crochet and this book feeds the fires of that love. With patterns for everything from cupcake to hep cat, if you’re looking for crocheted cuties then this book’s for you! Personal fave: Punk Bunny (2nd from left on cover).
Simple Gifts to Stitch, by Jocelyn WorrallThis is one of the books I’ve recently procured, that has me sniffling over my broken sewing machine. Simple Gifts has a ton of totally do-able, actually usable, sewn gift ideas. Projects range from a discotastic Spiral Change Purse, to a fairytale worthy Imp Hat. Must…start…sewing…again. Personal faves: Stitched wrapping paper and Peeps-esque terry cloth bunny.
Knit Wit Note Cards
This may be the age of e-communication but now more than ever, I’m a sucker for stationary! Hand-made and adorable, these cards make the perfect topper for all of your knitted gifts. Personal fave: knitting birdie.
Once again Annie uses her costume designer’s background to tailor knitted garments that each tell a story of their own. This book’s projects range from floor-length skirts to flirty hats, with an epic tale’s worth of delicate delights in between! Personal fave: Some Like it Hot opera gloves.
Extra soft and worsted weight, Berroco’s latest yarn is both luxurious and versatile. It’s 58 colors awash a fine nylon & acrylic blend making them not only washable, but vegan friendly too!
the amigarumi book is a must have for my children’s dept library collection! Romantic knits looks gorgeous (I will be making a ourchase suggestion to the adult dept for that one) and that yarn looks yummy. I must find a good yarn store near me. I’m very tired of the limited choices Michael’s & AC Moore offers. Nothing really fun.
I’ve been looking for an excuse to pull out my sewing machine. Simple Gifts looks awesome! And I’ve been drooling over Romantic Knits since I first saw in on Amazon. Thanks for the news!
I saw the Comfort yarn in a yarn shop a few weeks ago. It’s a dream come true for me and anyone else that is allergic to wool! It’s soft and comes in fab colours! I will have to check out the Amigarumi book. It might be a good gift for my friend that crochets.
Hi Vickie! I just had to leave this comment for you. My daughter loves your show and wants to learn how to knit! When she sees you come on the tv she says, “Is that Vickie Howell”. My husband (non-knitter) knows your name because of her. She is only three! Just thought I would let you know how much influence you have in our house. Love what you do!
I love amigarumi. I have a pattern for a dolphin that I want to make up.
You should check out Annie’s website. Her husband Gerry is going through quite a time right now with Multiple Myeloma. They are both at the Mayo Clinic right now so he can undergo a stem cell transplant. Her book looks beautiful. I’ll have to check it out.
Liz
Thanks for the report!
Meet Vickie
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Vickie Howell is a on-air host, designer, instructor & community builder in the D.I.Y. genre.
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I am devastated by the loss of @hillcountryweavers founder, Susanne Middlebrooks.
I wrote a longer tribute to her on my blog and Facebook (links in bio). In short, though, she had been sick for a long time but had been a master at not letting the illness get in the way of her living. So, it was often unimaginable that she wouldn't be with us for longer. Last June during an industry convention in Chicago when Susanne came over to the bar booth I was sitting at and plopped herself next to me to chat, I had no idea that it would be the last time I'd get to see her. I'm so thankful though, that when we parted ways to go back to our respective meetings, it was with a hug. Rest in purls, my friend....
When I came across this Knitting Needle Patent greeting card by @patentpress , I couldn’t resist selecting it as one of the items for the YarnYAY! September box! (Link in @vickiehowell bio or got to YarnYAY.com)
What looks like part circular knitting needle, part Tunisian crochet hook is illustrated as the patent drawing for flexible knitting needles. This greeting card memorializes the creation of tools that we stitchers can now, not do without!...
The sample yarn for both palettes of this year’s 12 Days of YAY! Advent Box have arrived. I cannot wait for stitchers to open up a new color everyday!
I don’t want to spoil the shade surprises, but I can share just how much yarn we’re sending you this year — FIFTEEN mini hanks of beautifully hand dyed yarn, by two rad boss-lady dyers.
Historically, we have sold out of these so I’d you’re prone to FOMO, be sure to pre-order tour 12 Days of YAY!
Nineteen years into this knitting career, it’s crazy-pants that I’ve never had Learn to Knit or Learn to Crochet kits before. So, I finally made it happen. If you know someone, or ARE someone that wants to learn — while also making something wearable— check out our new hats and scarves kits in the YarnYAY! Shop!
I just heard on the Webs podcast (where I hear you will be shortly) about the Comfort by Berroco, it sounds lovely!
Thanks for the overview of goodies…..
the amigarumi book is a must have for my children’s dept library collection! Romantic knits looks gorgeous (I will be making a ourchase suggestion to the adult dept for that one) and that yarn looks yummy. I must find a good yarn store near me. I’m very tired of the limited choices Michael’s & AC Moore offers. Nothing really fun.
I’ve been looking for an excuse to pull out my sewing machine. Simple Gifts looks awesome! And I’ve been drooling over Romantic Knits since I first saw in on Amazon. Thanks for the news!
I saw the Comfort yarn in a yarn shop a few weeks ago. It’s a dream come true for me and anyone else that is allergic to wool! It’s soft and comes in fab colours! I will have to check out the Amigarumi book. It might be a good gift for my friend that crochets.
Thank you, sugar! You’re so sweet!
Hi Vickie!
I just had to leave this comment for you. My daughter loves your show and wants to learn how to knit! When she sees you come on the tv she says, “Is that Vickie Howell”. My husband (non-knitter) knows your name because of her. She is only three! Just thought I would let you know how much influence you have in our house. Love what you do!
I love amigarumi. I have a pattern for a dolphin that I want to make up.
You should check out Annie’s website. Her husband Gerry is going through quite a time right now with Multiple Myeloma. They are both at the Mayo Clinic right now so he can undergo a stem cell transplant. Her book looks beautiful. I’ll have to check it out.
Thanks for the report!