I must admit, I’ve been drooling over all the gorgeous crochet baskets on Pinterest. They are so sturdy and practical. I have also been crushing on ones that incorporate a stitch that adds some texture (like diamond trellis). Looking at the patterns it seems the majority require 2 things to make a firm sturdy basket: working…
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Rasta Ladder Scarf
You guessed it, another Malabrigo Rasta Pattern. I love how dropped stitches showcase the beauty of this yarn. It seems that scarves with dropped stitches are usually worked from side to side (width wise). I thought I’d turn this idea on its ear and work the scarf lengthwise and see how this turns out. Well,…
Yarn, Needles, and a Movie!
It’s December! I LOVE the holiday season. People begin giving thanks in late November and then all of December is about bringing joy to your loved ones and your community. There are food drives, clothing drives, cookie exchanges, gift exchanges, caroling….oh, so much! I’m getting to psyched! As you know I have been on a…
Oops Rasta Cowl
My local yarn shop (LYS) just received a shipment of malabrigo rasta. I LOVE the colors of malabrigo yarns and I had a 10% off coupon so I picked up a few more skeins for presents. Although I enjoy creating homemade gifts for those that are important to me, I get bored if I do…
Another 1 Skein Malabrigo Rasta Cowl
Okay, I am on a roll. Trying to get some of these Christmas gifts made so that I am not so frantic in December! I LOVE Malabrigo Rasta. The colors are so beautiful, it has a soft hand, and it is such a quick knit! I also think mobius cowls are fun. Here’s my newest…
1 Skein Malabrigo Rasta Mobius Cowl
Wow, I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is just 2 weeks away. That means it’s time to get hopping on all those handmade Christmas gifts. If you are a knitter or crocheter, Malabrigo Rasta is a beautiful kettle dyed bulky weight yarn for those quick knit gifts. It’s a bit pricy but with 90 yards (82 meters) and using large…