We all need and love  the little

accessories that make a knit or crochet projects easier

 

Here are a few of our favorites

 

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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.

 

http://patchworkfrog.com/deniseneedles.html#brights

 

The Denise Interchangeable Knitting needles with their unique locking system will become your go-to needles

Denise Brights in Original Case

 

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

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100% made in the USA and travel friendly.

 

    Thea

       The Patchwork Frog

       www.patchworkfrog.com

           

 

 

 

Tis The Season

 

Tis the season to give and to get

 

For all the knit and Crochet enthusiasts on your list, including yourself

we have some great suggestions that won’t break your bank

And remember all orders of $75 USA and $100 Canada ship Free

 

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Polar Knits Markers with a say, set of 20 in a cute retro pouch $7.50

 

 

 

 

Lacis Slide on stitch gauge fits knit and crochet needles from the smallest up to size 35 $8.25

 

 

Knitters Pride Blocking Mats Set of 9 interlocking 12x12 mats that can be used alone or configured to the shape of your project $29.00

 

 

Yarn Cozy’s set of three little yarn socks that fit over your yarn to keep it neat and from rolling away $9.95

 

 

 

Thea
The Patchwork Frog
www.patchworkFrog.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fun New Tools - Try your hand at a Lucet

We welcome summer buy adding some new products to our Patchwork Frog family.

We are now carrying hand crafted Wool Tree Mills products. We have stocked two items. Lucets and Wool tree wool stands.

A Lucet is a medieval wool fork that was used to make a square cording that can be used for trim, ties, belts laces and bracelets. Easy to use and easy to learn this is even a fun tool to teach your children, The best part is that it is small and easy to carry and requires no counting stiches or reading a pattern

We also have Wool Tree stands. Simple place your yarn ball on the stand through the center hole and knit. The tree rotated as you knit. Never have your yarn roll away from you again.

http://patchworkfrog.com/woodtreemills.html

Reports Reviews and What is new for Spring in the world of yarn

The winter TNNA (National Needle Art) show has ended. I took classes and was able to see all the new items, yarn and patterns available for Spring and Summer and I will be sharing information and new arrivals as quickly as I am able to get things sorted and unpacked.

If you haven’t tired Tunisian Crochet because you thought it was only for blankets you will be very surprised. Several new books are available with easy and interesting patterns. I snagged a preview copy of Sheryl Theis latest book "Tunisian Crochet Encore" and I have already started to make the poncho on page 31 the book will be available in March

　

　

　

　

　



New Arrivals:

Denise in a Della for Crochet, Double_Ended Style


This version of the popular Denise in a Della Q set includes 2 hooks of each size. Ideal for stitchers who like double_ended Tunisian crochet.Includes:2 each of 12 hook sizes from F5 (3.75mm) to 19 (15mm)6 cords (5", 9", 12", 14", 16" and 19") (13, 23, 30, 36, 41 and 48 cm)4 end buttons; and 2 extenders.Everything you need for Afghan, Tunisian, or regular crocheting. All in a specially adapted della Q case of luxurious poly/silk, with hook pockets labeled in US and metric sizes. Measurements: 3 ¾" x 7 ½" x 1 ?" (9.5 cm x 19 cm x 4.8 cm) when closed, 14 ¾" x 7 ½" (37.5 cm x 19 cm) open. $79.95 http://patchworkfrog.com/crochet.html

Denise in a Della Double, jewelry roll style


Includes 14 pairs of knitting needles (US5/3.75mm_ US19/15mm including a second pair of US5/3.75mm needles and 7mm needles), plus12 crochet hooks (from F5/3.75mm to 19/15mm), and 9 cords (2 each of 3" & 5", 1 each of 9", 12", 14", 16" and 19") (8, 13, 23, 30, 36, 41 and 48 cm), along with 4 end buttons, and 2 extenders. All in a specially adapted della Q case of poly/silk, with needle pockets labeled in US and metric sizes. Measurements: 3 ¾" x 7 ½" x 2 ½" (9.5 cm x 19 cm x 6.3 cm) when closed, 14 ½" x 13 ½" (37 cm x 34.5 cm) open. Available in four colors. $114.95 http://patchworkfrog.com/deniseneedles.html

Knittingfever is super excited to announce the Monster Crochet Along with 10 brand new designs made exclusively for them by FreshStitches: adorable crochet amigurumi!

Amigurumi is a style of crocheted (or knit) stuffed animals from Japan with an emphasis on cute. You’ve probably seen them before, and have maybe even made a few, but this is a whole new batch to play with.

StaceyTrock has designed 10 brand new monster patterns for us using Ella Rae Classic Wool yarn. There will be two patterns each week from now until Halloween.

Meet Alfo

 

 

Your first, fierce new friend is Alfo! A ten-inch tall googly-eye monster ready to shout his love from the mountain tops. Or maybe the back of a dark cave, you decide where Alfo lives.

Download the pattern here. You’ll need the main color, small amounts of two contrasting colors, and plastic eyes (if desired).

Alfo is made with basic shapes, which makes him a good building block for the other monsters.

Stacey’s patterns are very well written with clear instructions and pictures of the various steps to let you know you’re on the right track.

Meet Bixi

 

The second monster looking to creep into your heart is Bixi! This 5.5 inch-tall bundle of monstrous delight has its arms flung wide in welcome.

Download the Bixi pattern here. You’ll notice Bixi uses a few more colors than Alfo.

Thea
The Patchwork Frog
www.patchworkFrog.com

 

Summer Shawls - Part 1

We enjoyed a wonderful two week vacation in Mexico and I finally had time to knit and read.
I actually read 4 books and finished 3 shawls so I get to cross off some things on my “To Do” list. I will be posting pictures of each one separately.
Spring and summer are a wonderful time to wear shawls and there were several on Ravelry that I had stored in my library hoping to find the time to knit them. For those of you who are looking for alternative projects using the wonderful ruffling yarns you should consider making this shawl.
Using Marina Glitz http://patchworkfrog.com/rozettiyarns.html#glitz  I made the circular shawl on Ravelry called kelp-forest-shawlette, a free pattern, and before you knit do watch the video it helps.  I started mine a few times before I got it the way I wanted it. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kelp-forest-shawlette the pattern called for using two balls of yarn but when i finished the first ball I realized that it was big enough so here is a great idea for another one bal project. I have tried this shawl on several people and it is wonderful. Since you fold it over doubling the lace you can control how low the back drapes. No matter if you wear it with jeans, a sun dress or a sexy black dress for dinner out it will certainly be a favorite and what a wonderful special gift for some lucky person if you don’t want to make it for yourself. You can knit this one in an afternoon and it is light and the perfect carry along project. I used #9 needles. You can use a larger needle but it doesn’t change the gauge as it is determined by the holes in the yarn and I found that working with a smaller needle was actually better. About every 12 inches a gentle tug on the yarn to pull down the lace is advisable