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CLOTHING Accessories
  Baby
  Gloves
  Socks
  Tops
DESIGN Sources
  Stitch Patterns
  Color
  Construction Techniques
  Design
Inspiration - Nature
DOGS GSPs
HOME DECOR Crochet
  Cross Stitch - Ornaments
  Cross Stitch - Wall Hangings
  Embroidery
SUPPLIES Needles
  Tools & Product Reviews
  Yarn
  Shopping

 

CLOTHING
Accessories
Antique Crocheted Laces
Roses Needlepoint Purse
Festive Beaded Wristwarmers (mohair)
Hugs and Kisses Wrist Warmers (worsted weight, navy blue)
Hugs and Kisses Wrist Warmers (worsted weight, frost green)
Gold Collar (crochet)
Single Digit Hat (two color)

Braided Headband in Color and Yarn Variations (cable)

Cabled Head- and Wrist- bands in Color and Yarn Variations (Hugs and Kisses, OXO)
Headband - Sweetheart Bands (3-color, fingering weight wool)
Shilda's First Knitted Project (pink, worsted weight acrylic, flat method)
See also "accessories" above.

Scarves and Neck Warmers

Baby
Baby Booties (mock cable, two color)
Baby Cap (mock cable, two color)
Baby Bonnet (Madeira leaf stitch, infant)
Baseball Baby Jacket (mock cable, two color)
Rocking Horse Bib (two color + embroidery, self-ties)

Gloves
Basic Glove (blue mohair glove)

Alpaca Fingerless Gloves in Two Colors
Whirligig Gloves (Fair Isle, 4 color gloves)
Regal Gloves (Fair Isle, 4 color gloves)

Socks
Why Knit Socks?
My First Socks
Basic Socks

Basic Toe Up Socks

  • Sock Designs

    Tops
    Boatneck Shell (summer, crochet)
    Boatneck Lace Tee (acrylic/wool, knit)
    Cable Luxe Maxi - Overview (autumn/winter dress)
    Cable Luxe Maxi - Part 2 (autumn/winter dress)
    Mechanic's Vest
    Knitter's Vest
    Crocheter's Vest
    Raglan Sleeve Top (summer, crochet)
    Spirited Shell
    Strawberries & Cream Tabard
    Swing Coat

    DESIGN
    Sources
    Favorite Books
    Pattern Sources

    Stitch Patterns
    Stitch Patterns
    Basics
    Cables
    Decreases
    Increases
    Lace
    Ribs
    Trim

    Color Work
    Color Work - Black Background
    Color Work - Comparing Mosaic and Fair Isle Methods (two colors)
    Color Work - Duplicate Stitch
    Color Work - Old Fashioned Pencil & Paper
    Color Work - Slip Stitch Patterns
    Color Work - Stranding
    Color Work - Using Bobbins
    Color Work - Using Bobbins - Braided Headband
    Color Work - Variegated Yarn
    Color Work - Weaving

    Construction Techniques
    Knitwear Construction Techniques

    Design
    A Quick Way to Visualize Cable Patterns
    Designers and Inspiration (knitting and crochet)
    Knitwear Design Tips
    Using a Spreadsheet to Chart Colors
    Using a Spreadsheet to Map Knitting Patterns

    Color Work

    Inspiration - Nature
    Althea Zebrina (Malva)
    Autumn Gold - The American Larch
    Autumn Along the Paint Creek Trail
    Autumn Joy Sedum
    Contrasts
    Bear Creek Park
    The Birds
    Chicory
    Color Development - Autumn Joy Sedum
    Coreopsis and Pollen Gathering
    Deer Leap
    Doe
    Doe with Twins
    Frost & Fog (late November dawn in Michigan)
    A Gift of the Birds - Wild Apples
    Glorious Purples
    Green Heron
    Heron Grooming
    It's Raining Pine Cones
    Like Red Hot Chili Peppers
    Lollipop Lily
    Mauve and Green
    Mums (red mums and other red flowers)
    Nature's Tree Ornaments (nut trees)
    Owl Finds Winter Shelter on Porch
    Regal Maple
    Remembrance
    Rose of Sharon
    Sandhill Crane
    Snail Trail
    Snapper Sunning
    Sociable Squirrel
    Three Hearts
    Turkeys Forage in Fog
    Turtle Basking in Marsh
    Virginia Creeper
    White Aster
    Winter White (December moth)

    DOGS - German Shorthaired Pointers (GSPs)
    GSPs
    Abby
    Abby Adopts Heidi
    Boys and Their Toys
    Catching Snowflakes and Other Winter Fun, GSP Style
    Cool Thoughts on a Hot, Humid Day
    Dogs Release Inner Child
    Dog TV
    Ever Wonder How Dogs Think? Shaq Does Trig.
    Food Etiquette - Good to the Last Lick
    Ginger
    Muse
    Round the Mulberry Tree - GSP Dogs Pick Berries.
    Shaq Makes Effort to Fit In
    Snapping Turtles & Dogs
    Swallows Toy with Shaq
    The Importance of Play
    The Visitor
    When I'm 84 (Heidi likes to jog.)

    HOME DECOR
    Crochet
    3D Crochet (Two color, round 3D doily)
    Clay Crochet (Two color, clay fired plate, round doily, 3D)
    Pretty in Pink (Crochet embellished pillow, round)
    Pretty in Pink - Diagonal Diamond Pillow (Crochet embellished pillow, diamonds & diagonal piping)
    Rooster (Filet Crochet)

    Cross Stitch - Ornaments
    Kitten Bearing Gift
    Poinsettia Ornaments
    Rocking Horse
    Santa Bear
    Snowman and Cardinal
    Sugarplum Mouse

    Cross Stitch - Wall Hangings
    Acorns
    Antique Flower Spray
    Calla Lilies
    Carousel Horse
    Don't Postpone Joy
    Fruit Bell Pull
    Kind Hearts (Fruit & Flowers, poem)
    Love Birds
    Madonna and Child (Ukrainian Cross Stitch)
    Make Time (Ukrainian Cross Stitch)
    Mouser, The
    Pheasant
    Rooster and Hen
    Rose Bud
    Roses
    Sewing Room (Monica's)
    Smile
    Thistles
    Three Mallards
    Today's Menu (Ukrainian Cross Stitch)

    Embroidery
    Autumn Tapestry (Needlepoint)
    Dogwood (Needlepoint)
    Roses (Liquid Embroidery)
    White Roses (Needlepoint Purse)

    SUPPLIES
    Needles
    Knitting with Circular Needles
    My Knitting Needles
    My Sock Needle Choices
    Knitting Needle Cross-Reference Chart
    Crochet Needle Size Cross-Reference Chart

    Tools & Product Reviews
    Tools & Sources
    Product Review - 1608 Copyholder
    Product Review - Blocking Mat
    Product Review - Hands-free Magnifier
    Product Review - Hands-free Magnifier: Magnifier Desk Lamp
    Product Review - Lace Blocking Wires - Not Only for Lace
    Product Review - Knitting with Circular Needles
    Product Review - Rowenta Pro Compact Garment Steamer
    Product Review - SimFlexRT Expanding Sewing Gauge
    Product Review - Software - Pattern Maker for cross-stitch (and Knitting!)
    Product Review - Split-Ring Stitch Markers
    Product Review - Turbo Needlegauge
    Product Review - WindmereRT Clothes Shaver PlusTM
    Using a J-hook Cable Needle

    Yarn

    Shopping
    Shopping & Supplies