Author Archives: MakerKnit

An Explosion of Turkish Bed Socks!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by MakerKnit

Awhile back I talked about starting a pair of footie-like socks, a Churchmouse Classics pattern called Turkish Bed Socks.  At that time I had never before attempted a sock and I had only completed one of the Turkish Bed Socks. Fast … Continue reading →

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I am the proud owner of a beautiful, handmade yarn bowl!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by MakerKnit

A yarn bowl?  Yes, a yarn bowl!  It is just what it says: a bowl for yarn.  Not for storing your yarn, ((Although it certainly would work for that purpose.)) but to use while knitting to keep your yarn from … Continue reading →

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And One and Two-O, My Trio Becomes a Duo

Posted on May 19, 2011 by MakerKnit

This post’s title is a nod to the wonderful children’s book “Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin” by Lloyd Moss in which ten instruments come together to form a chamber orchestra.  The writing is very rhythmic, with rhyming verses that young kids will … Continue reading →

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