Sunstar

This pattern is available for $6.00. Sunstar is a reminder of celebrations. Beginning with a multitude of yarnover explosions, it is combined with the ladybird stitch pattern, creating a project that can be worn as a shawl, grace a party table or as a decorative blanket or throw. The featured project has been produced using size 8 needles in a lace weight yarn but any needle size and yarn weight can be used. Written with detailed instructions, the pattern can be completed with experience in lace increases and decreases; includes yarnovers, one, two and three stitch decreases and increases. Every effort to provide the user with an error free pattern has been made. The finished edge is done with a three stitch, crocheted bind off, however any form of bind off can be utilized. The project blocks with ease and should radiate perfectly in any yarn.

Facet And Filigree

A Bridal Veil.. placed as a Topper over a pale peach tablecloth....or a light and airy summer Shawl? So many uses...I am so excited about this new design. Using size 4 needles and an 8/2 Cotton Linen from WEBS, this promises to be an heirloom. More to come....

Not An Ordinary Clipboard!

A friend of ours made this for me yesterday and I just love it! It helps me read patterns line by line without getting lost and works perfectly! Works with charted patterns as well! He took an ordinary clipboard and some thin sheet metal, purchased from the hardware store. Then he cut the metal so that it covers the front and wraps around the edges of the board on both sides and the bottom. It is formed to the shape of the board. Next, he used reinforced duct tape to cover the edges of the metal on the back. Wha La!!! I had some thin magnetic, 8-1/2” x 11 sheets, found at an office supply store. I cut a strip about 4” to use, big enough to cover lines that follow the line I’m reading. Cut a second strip 1” for covering the previous lines. Since I like to make notes when knitting, I stuck a Post It note onto the magnet strip. Highly functional, simple, portable and cheap!!