Thursday, April 2, 2015

Fan Shawl

I know I keep saying the same things but I love knitting shawls and I love working in modular knitting.
I think I like modules because it gives me a sense of completion . there is a certain satisfaction and good feeling when you finish a module even though the project is far from completed. I also find that it keeps my attention more because it isn't just knitting back and forth. I knit this shawl using Petals Sock yarn color Blueberry which is  a a combinations of shades of blue denim
I have posted more information about some changes that I made to this free pattern on my Ravelry page




Thursday, March 26, 2015

New Stock Available




 

The pattern keeper is a perfect accessory for knitting, crocheting and projects. It keeps patterns neat and handy when on the go with this red faux crocodile case. It opens into a convenient stand and the case comes with four magnets to track your progress. 6 x 9-1/2 (when folded)

The perfect and pretty solution to the age old problem of how to keep your yarn neat and clean while working your project tumbling around in your project bag. The strong and stretchy stocking material fits small, medium, large and very large cakes or balls of yarn. Open on both ends for double stranded work. As you use your yarn the stocking hugs the yarn keeping it from tangling or knotting up. Small enough to throw in your project bag ready for your next project. Strong enough to use over and over again. Perfect for color work, double stranded or mixed yarn knitting or crocheting. Works with Super Bulky to fine lace weight yarns. Sold in Packs of 3
 

 
 
THE STITCH LIGHT
The premier portable lighting solution. The Stitch Light delivers clean and clear bright light, in 3 zoomable modes - bright and brighter and flashing. It is small enough to fit just about anywhere. Lasts well over 120 hours on 3 AAA batteries. Lightweight enough to wear around your neck for hours and hours of uninterrupted crafting, reading or knitting! The Stitch Light is also an excellent light for your home emergency kit, keep one in the car and next to the bed for hands free lighting during power outage or night time emergencies or navigating around the house without waking others

       The Patchwork Frog
       www.patchworkfrog.com           
 
 
 


Sunday, March 15, 2015

 
We all need and love  the little
accessories that make a knit or crochet projects easier
 
Here are a few of our favorites
 
We have all taken a project and wither “borrowed the needle because we need it for something else
or just put a work in progress away and then when we pick it up again we can’t remember where we left
off or what size needles we were using

 
Tiny Scissors Cats or Dogs
 

 
really tiny but very sharp perfect for your knit and crochet projects and the
best apart is that they attack with a link chain
to the strap of your knitting bag so you never have to search for them
 
Re-Useable Nylon Bags
 

 
Fix A Stitch
 
Drop a stich or find a mistake this is the perfect tool to have in your bag
 


 
    Thea
       The Patchwork Frog
       www.patchworkfrog.com
  
 
 

 
 
 
Brighten  Up Your Spring Knitting
 
Your knitting will be more fun with the red cords and multicolored needles
 
 
Do you purl looser than you knit?
Use two different needle sizes on each end of the cord to give you more uniform fabric.
 

 
The Denise Interchangeable Knitting needles with their unique locking system will become your go-to needles
 
Ten knitting needle sizes, US5/3.75mm to 15/10mm. Six cord: 5” 9” 12” 14” 16” 19” (13, 23, 30, 36, 41 and 48 cm).
Four end buttons to turn any cord into a stitch holder or to use as an end cap for a straight, flexible needle.
Two extenders for cord-to-cord connections. Hard-shelled case that holds everything perfectly in place!
 
Unique snap together locking connection makes changing needles and cords easy
 
Case dimensions (closed) 7” x 8.5” x 1” (18 x 21 x 2.5 cm)
 
Needles are 4”(10 cm) long for US5-10 ½ and 4.5”(11 cm) for US 11-15.
 
the needles are all marked with the size but you can also match the pairs by color
.
100% made in the USA and travel friendly.
 
    Thea
       The Patchwork Frog
       www.patchworkfrog.com