Archive for January, 2010

Baby Sputnik

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Here’s another gift I made recently, this time for a newborn. It’s a baby-safe toy that I designed with interesting protrusions and high-contrast colors. It’s made entirely from yarn and stuffing, so it’s safe for even the littlest ones.

Woof!

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

I just finished this little dog as a gift for a friend’s daughter. She’s in love with dogs of all kinds, so this one is a special mutt just for her. I used a space-dyed red yarn that I got last year from a Ravelry swap. I really like the way it came out. For [...]

Knitting Book Destash

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

I have a number of great books from my library that need a new home.  These are all excellent beginner books in perfect, like-new condition. Knitting Pretty: Simple Instructions for 30 Fabulous Projects by Kris Percival Hip to Knit: 18 Contemporary Projects for Today’s Knitter by Judith L. Swartz The Urban Knitter: A New Generation [...]

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