Showing posts with the label KnittingGuruShow all
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
In one more week it will be St. Patrick's Day. I have a soft spot for that holiday because my father was born and lived the first 12 years of his life in Dublin, Ireland. He came from a large fam…
3 Ways to Use 1 Pattern Many Times
Do you like to use the patterns you purchase many times? It sure helps to get your money's worth when you can use a pattern over and over again! Many patterns are written so specifically using on…
Presenting the 30 Minute Crochet Cowl (for those who need some last minute Christmas gifts)
Christmas is only 6 days away but I still have a few things I need for gifts. Last week, thinking about this need, I set out to design a chunky cowl that could be made in an hour. When I finished the…
Let the Holidays Begin!
It's two days before Thanksgiving and my mind is on the big feast - the menu planning, shopping, cooking, and so on. However, I'm a knitter, so I'm also thinking about holiday presents fo…
Signs of Autumn - Part 3 - The Pumpkin Baby Cocoon
My final Autumn post for this year is the quintessential Autumn vegetable - The Pumpkin! What can we say about pumpkins? They look good, they taste good, and they're a great color. So my knitting…
Signs of Autumn Part 2 - Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween everyone! I was going to write many more Signs of Fall, but this year the season has been extraordinarily busy for me. Most importantly, my daughter got married on October 5th and bet…
Signs of Autumn Part 1 - Sweet Buttered Corn
Autumn is my favorite season. I love the foliage colors, the golden quality of the light, and the bountiful harvest. Here in New York City, there's lots of fresh corn available at the Union Squar…
Happy 4th of July!
My 4th of July celebration preparation continues with my newest pattern - Red, White and Blue Coasters. You can make one of these coasters in less than 30 minutes including crocheting, finishing and …
Happy Father's Day Sale!
I always make sure I have some Gifts for Men in my Etsy shop because I find it hard to buy presents for men. This week I'm having a Father's Day Sale. Just use code FREESHIPDAD when you check…
New Crochet Pattern at KnittingGuru
Brand New This Week - the 'Round the Loop Crochet Scarf Pattern . It's super-fast and easy to crochet. The stitches used are chain, slip stitch and half double crochet. You'll be surpris…
Variety is the Spice of Life
I like a lot of variety in life. When I knit or crochet something, I try to design it so that it may be worn many ways. My customers feel the same way I do and appreciate the versatility of their Kni…
Vintage Knitting & Crochet Patterns: Buyer Beware!
When it comes to buying vintage knitting and crochet patterns, the Latin phrase Caveat Emptor - let the buyer beware - needs to be taken seriously. I'm in love with vintage knitting and crochet p…
How to Crochet Floral Jewelry
My flower garden is a great joy and one of the major sources of inspiration for my fiber art jewelry as well as my knitted and crocheted accessories. Each of my pieces begins with an image. In the ca…
Kudos for Craftsy from the KnittingGuru!
I've been selling my patterns for years, but when I decided to open a pattern page on Craftsy.com the process became much more gratifying. The site is well organized and so beautiful to look at. …
DIY Fred Astaire Scarf Pattern
I'm really happy to say that after being included in dozens of treasuries on Etsy, my Fred Astaire Scarf is now going to a new home! I've always been a big fan of the debonaire Mr. Astaire an…
Happy Earth Day!
I'm a high volume user of Facebook -- http://www.facebook.com/KnittingGuru and frequently use Twitter -- http://www.twitter.com/KnittingGuru But -- I've been really bad about writing in my bl…