Mystery Sock KAL 2014

I'm very excited to announce the Second Annual Mystery Sock Knit-Along beginning November 7th. Those wishing to participate are encouraged to visit my Ravelry group for more information and to sign up for early notification.

New Pattern Available: Luna Loves Neville

Wit beyond measure may be man’s greatest treasure, but if he’s got an eye out for Nargles in the Mistletoe, likes sitting in the stables with the Thestrals, and isn’t quick to dismiss such things as the Blibbering Humdinger or the Crumple-Horned Snorkack, he’s likely to win the heart of a Miss Lovegood, and that is a treasure indeed.

Finished Measurement:
The directions are given for a woman’s sock. Foot length is adjustable. Leg and foot circumferences (stretched): 8 (11) inches.

Yarn Requirements:
Necessary yardage will vary with foot length. Approximately 380 - 400 yards were required for 10 ½” foot lengths in testing over several different yarns.

Shown in Supernatural Yarns Mermaid Sock (400 yards/100grams, 100% Superwash Merino color: Lockhart).

Recommended Needles:
Size 2 (2.75mm) Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) or size required to get gauge.
Directions are given using 4 DPNs. Pattern can easily be worked with two circulars or via Magic Loop Method.

Supplies:
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends. Stitch markers may be helpful.

Gauge:
Approximately 32 sts = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch in the round.

Ravelry $3.50USD

New Pattern Available: Willows Which Whomp

Stereotypes implying weakness can be damaging, especially for trees.  Decades of a melancholy cast are sure to become a self-fulfilling prophecy.  Willows wishing to rid themselves of this emo blight need only whomp any thing or one that thinks them a sad sight.  Many whomping willows have gone on to fulfilling lifelong employ in the security field – proof that confidence and determination will rise above.

Finished Measurement:

The directions are given for an adult hat, worked top down.  Length is adjustable to wearer’s preference. Circumference 22-25”.  Pattern is written and charted.

Yarn Requirements:

Necessary yardage will vary with any adjustments to length. 

Approximately 180 - 200 yards were required for hat 10 1/2” from crown tip to rim.

Shown in Cascade 220 (220 yards/100grams, 100% wool, color: 8407 - Oyster).

Recommended Needles:

Size 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needles and a set of double pointed needles (DPNs) in the same size.

Supplies:

Stitch marker and tapestry needle.  Row counter may be helpful. 

Gauge:

Approximately 24 sts / 33 rows = 4” (10 cm) in pattern after blocking. 

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Summer Equinox

Seems impossible that we are halfway through the year already.  Time seems to be flying by. Gardens are started, but the plants seem slow this year. We've had some unavoidable life-delaying events that made us put things like gardening on the back burner, but we've gotten through and are moving on to the heights of summer now. Life is very different than it was only a year ago. Schedules have changed, we've lost friends and family members, jobs have changed, hobbies have lost focus... seems like everything is different, and yet, what matters most remains, and is stronger than ever.

St. Patrick's Sale!

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