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Need helpful advice on yarn and gauge substitutions?

Yarn and gauge substitution can sometimes be confusing, especially to new knitters.  There's some great information and help on yarn and gauge substitution these days.  I found two really informative and insightful articles to help you through your struggles with this issue.... (original story)

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Experience the color...

See, feel,smell,or hear the energy of orange. Allow heightened creativity and curiosity to emerge. Experience the warmth and vitality of orange and embrace any changes this brings to your creative life. Use orange in your stitches, around your home, and any time you need to lift your mood. Margaret... (original story)

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Mother's Day 2012

Happy Mother's Day!Today, my husband took us to The Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Garden for some relaxation and a picnic. Here are a few things we saw. It was also a Molly approved place for exploring, on a leash of course! Margaret (more knitting and nature, less stress)Knit1fortheroad patterns, c... (original story)

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3 Beeutiful Things: Signs of Spring

Blooming trees along a seldom traveled path...Daffodils lifting their heads to sing...A bunny hutch in your backyard...Look for signs of Spring and renewal this week...you will be richer for the experience.Margaret (always amazed by the blue planet)Created for the group, 3 Beeutiful Things o... (original story)

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a little jelly bean inspiration...

Jelly bean inspired chemo caps...Margaret Nock, All rights reserved.Over the holiday weekend, I had a chance to crochet these chemo caps with Caron's Simply Soft (caps 1 & 3) and Lion Brand's Cotton Ease (center) .  My inspiration?  Gourmet jelly bean colors, of course.... (original story)

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Experience Texture Tuesday

Look for textures and layers wherever you go.  Try to apply what you see with your eyes or your minds eye, feel and hear, and smell when you knit, crochet, or craft your next project.  Think about how something old can be renewed with your creative energy.  Add lay... (original story)

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A knitting brain, a free pattern, and a bucket list...

Time to get the needles out! They love sunlight and a chance to create something wonderful for you- Margaret Nock This morning I woke up filled glee.  The sun was out, the breeze was sweet and GHI is on Syfy tonight.    What could be a better time for breakin... (original story)

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Yay! I finished...

Stitch.Rock.Knit-along with Vickie Howell, Triangle Wrap, April 2012It's nice to start off the week with a finished project.  Hooray!  For more info on this knit-along, visit Stitch.Rock.Knit-along on Facebook.Hope you have a great idea, creative mood, and fun project to help you thro... (original story)

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Keep it handcrafted for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is fast approaching...Sunday, May 13,2012.  Think about keeping things simple, fun and handcrafted.Here are a few places to find patterns,  a handcrafted item from a handmade shop, or just explore new ideas for gift giving.Ravelry.com is always a great source for knit and... (original story)

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Colorful inspiration...

Beautiful colors, scents and sensations surrounded us during our weekend travels and filled us with hope and inspiration.Celebrate the beauty of the holiday.  Have a peaceful Easter, Passover and Spring holiday.Margaret var addthis_pub = 'margaretnock@hotmail.com';hjpcrsd26g (original story)

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