Category Archives: Knitting

Wire Beaded Necklace

Before leaving New York a friend of mine wanted to learn how to knit with wire.  My friend, Carla, is an incredible beader and I wish we had more time so that she could have taught me how to make … Continue reading

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What To Do With All Those Soap Pieces?

I was at my aunt’s house and she asked me if I had any ideas for how to use the little pieces of soap that she collects – and I think she is not alone.  I hate to get rid … Continue reading

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Girls Knitted Cowl

After making my cowl Stella asked if I would make one for her.  She went to the yarn stash and picked out the yarn she wanted me to use – it had no wrap on it – so no idea … Continue reading

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Wire Knitted Napkin Ring Holders

After my try at knitting with wire and making a knitted wire bracelet – I wanted to do more.  I decided next to try and make some wire knitted napkin rings.  I needed a heavier wire and smaller knitting needles … Continue reading

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Knit Your Own Wash Cloth

For Christmas I received a gift of a handmade knitted washcloth and a wonderful bar of handmade soap!  I loved them both and remembered that my grandmother used to knit washcloths as gifts.  I reached out to my aunt and … Continue reading

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My First Knitted Cowl

In the winter I love my scarves, neck warmers and now my cowl!!  Even after I have come inside and taken off my jacket – I will keep my neck covered – keeps me toasty warm.  The thing I really … Continue reading

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Cold Weather Knitted Hat

Now that Christmas is over I can leisurely enjoy knitting my projects and making some for myself.  This project I think will be a birthday present, but the jury is still out on that – since I really like the … Continue reading

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Another Knitted Girls Poncho

Just like last year, I was frantically trying to finish Stella’s Christmas present!  I finished with 3 days to spare!!!  She had requested a poncho for her birthday, but time was not on my side – so the request was … Continue reading

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American Girl Doll Knitted Purse

Now what girl does not need a purse?  And of course an American Girl doll needs her purse to make any of her outfits complete!  This is the final winter accessory for the American Girl doll gift bag.  Knitting is … Continue reading

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American Girl Knitted Scarf

The hat has been knitted and of course a scarf needs go with it! I know that if I have a hat and scarf on I am so much warmer than without – so wouldn’t that be the same for … Continue reading

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