Love is actually all around...

Calling all hopeless romantics!

Let's Knit-A-Long the Love is Actually All Around Cowl! Join me on the next 2 Saturdays (February 2 and 9) from 1-4pm at The Naked Sheep Knit Shop, and we'll knit up this cute cowl together.

I'm using 2 beautiful shades of pink in 220 Superwash from Cascade Yarns.

We'll learn the art of double knitting, as well as a really cool modified tubular cast on for double knitting.  This is my first double knitting project, so we'll learn together.

My first attempt at it proved to be a nice generous swatch.  I just cast on for the second time with smaller needles and a much better understanding of what I'm doing!

Buy your supplies at The Naked Sheep for your project, and get 14% OFF your entire purchase!  Just mention that you're joining the knit-a-long J

Hope to see you Saturday!

Pinterest

I'm hooked!  I love Pinterest!

Recipes, knitting patterns and tips, funny sayings and so much more!  Check it out!

Here's a recipe I got from Pinterest that I'm going to try this weekend...

Ham and Cheese Egg Casserole.

I'll let you know how it goes!

Magnum Paints Quick and Cozy Seed Stitch Cowl

Check out this super chunky cowl I made in less than 2 days using the NEW Magnum Paints from Cascade Yarns.  Love it!

All you need is a pair of size 17 circular needles (29-40 inches long) and 1 skein of the Magnum Paints.

Cast on 89 stitches, place a marker and join in the round (being careful not to twist your stitches).

Round 1:  Knit 1, *purl 1, knit 1; repeat from * to end of round.
Round 2:  Purl 1, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat the last 2 rounds to desired depth of cowl.  I ended at about 7 inches with a very small ball of yarn left over.  Remember to save enough yarn for binding off!

Bind-off in pattern using Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off.  If you haven't tried this bind-off yet, you must!  It does take a little more time (and yarn!), but it's totally worth it.

Stop by The Naked Sheep Knit Shop to check out my cowl in person, or get help with the bind-off!

Project KnitterNatter!

The rainy season is here, and it's time to put your creative energies to work!  What better focus than sharing in a project to help others in the community!?  Knitting donations for local charities provides love and comfort to those in need and empowers us through our craft to fuel positive change in the world at large.

Feel inspired?  Join Joyce at The Naked Sheep Knit Shop on Tuesday, November 20, from 10:30-12:30.  Learn more about Project KnitterNatter, and share your thoughts and ideas!

Interested, but can't make the meeting?  Call the shop and I'll connect you with Joyce!  (503) 283-2004

This Little Piggy

This Little Piggy is going to The Naked Sheep Knit Shop to get some Halloween goodies!

Yarn Love

Casablanca

Urban Lace Infinity Scarf...

Stop by The Naked Sheep Knit Shop and see all 15 delicious colors!  

Just one skein needed to knit the scarf!

Touchdown!

Check out Riley's new sweater...Touchdown! He's all ready for the football season. Pattern will be available soon at The Naked Sheep Knit Shop!

Working on his Halloween Costume for this year. This Little Piggy will also be available soon in pattern form!