Essential Books for Knitting Teachers

Essential Books for Knitting Teachers is a review of the resources I have used successfully.  I've also included some interesting websites, a video, and a continental v. English knitting poll.  Please stop by and participate.

Time to Start Making Costumes

Don't procrastinate.  Halloween, Fall Festivals, and even Christmas Plays will be here before you know it.  Here are some helpful articles for your encouragement and inspiration:

Making Kids' Costumes: Web Resources

Ideas for Angel Costumes

Easy Historical Costumes for Children

Also, be thinking about Thanksgiving projects: centerpieces, Sunday School crafts, etc.

New Knit and Crochet Articles

Check these out:

Make Lace!

Knitting Techniques with Project Photos

Making, Tying, and Buying Bow Ties

With prom season upon us, here is some information on bow ties for men, including links to free patterns:

 Make a Statement with a Bow Tie.

Knitting Shawls

Check out this article with links to free patterns for shawls to knit.  A simple shawl pattern is included in the article, too.

My Potter-Inspired Knitting Spree

What happens when you cross a librarian with a knitter?  Me!  I have been thoroughly enjoying Charmed Knits by Alison Hansel.  In reading the Harry Potter books, I naturally identified with Mrs. Weasley: she has 7 children and knits sweaters for them every Christmas.  I have only 6 children and tend to knit scarves and socks rather than sweaters, since North Carolina's climate does not require sweaters as often as the British Isles; still, I think Mrs. Weasley and I could be great friends. 

I have adopted the Harry Potter scarf as my favored carpool/waiting room knitting for this season.  Miles of stripes are simple and calming to the frazzed nerves and unfocused mind.  I am, however, branching out into sweaters as well.  One child has requested Mrs. Weasley's outrageous sweater with the multicolored crocheted ruffle sleeves--and Alison Hansel has generously included an interpretation in her excellent book.  If only my boys liked sweaters, I would love to try the handsome ribbed Quidditch sweater, too.

Check out this article with pattern links.

 

 

Bridal Sewing Questions?

Check out my new Bridal Sewing lens on Squidoo. If you leave a question in the "comments" I will try to answer within a day.

I'm having fun collecting great wedding gown patterns whenever JoAnn has 99 cent patterns!