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How has your mother (or grandmother) influenced your love of crafting? Are you “in it” with her?

Is she your partner in crime? Does she help to make anything possible? Do you think courage comes from her or do you give one another courage?

Happy Mother’s Day Blue Sky Friends.

Just keep knitting, knitting, knitting…together

Katie

Hi Blue Sky Friends!

It is my pleasure to announce the winners of our Knitting Everyday Finery Giveaway:

Lynette O. ” Love these patterns! Hope I win”

Pamela ” Beautiful! Would love to win this book…then the only problem would be which knitted beauty to knit first!”

and

Regina C. ” Great designs! Love the beret!”

All winners have been notified. Thanks to all for participating.

Knitting Everyday Finery Practical Designs for Dresssing Up in Little Ways

If you weren’t a winner, will you be picking up a copy on your way home? I know I am.

Just keep knitting, knitting, knitting…

Katie

Knitting Everyday Finery Practical Designs for Dresssing Up in Little Ways

Knitting Everyday Finery is the second book by Mel Clark and is a complete success.

Featuring 26 total patterns, there are many beautiful designs in this worthwhile book.

Photo © Mel Clark, Big Houndstooth Cowl in BSA Worsted.

Using Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted is a lush Big Houndstooth Cowl and the Strawberry Beret.

Photo © Mel Clark, Strawberry Beret in BSA Worsted

Photo © Mel Clark, Barcelona Hood and Scarf in BSA Worsted Cotton

Perhaps you are looking to use the more summer friendly, Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton. You’re in luck, the Barcelona Hood & Scarf uses four hanks.

Photo © Mel Clark, Anna's Hair Band in BSA Alpaca Silk

Or there is the Anna’s Hair Band, a one hank wonder in Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk. As someone that likes to wear headbands, this is a favorite project of mine.

With other fun projects including funky bags, great hats, fun mitts, and beautiful scarves, this book is an excellent addition to any knitting library. (It even has a pair of tights!).

We have three copies to giveaway! Just leave a comment on this blog post (one per person please) and we’ll be right back with the winners!

Just keep knitting, knitting, knitting…

Katie

This pattern was published awhile ago, but it is still so chic. Knitting Pumpkin Pie is a worthwhile endeavor, more so because of it’s longevity and style.

Photo © Heather Dixon

Designed by Heather Dixon, Army of Knitters in Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton.

Featuring unique construction, worked in one piece from cuff to cuff, and a relaxed silhouette for easy summer wearing.

Photo © Heather Dixon

A cable treatment on the sleeves, framed by dropped stitches add a special touch and peekaboo of skin.

Another winner by Heather, added to the queue for sure.

Just keep knitting, knitting, knitting…

Katie

Vogue Knitting Crochet, Special Edition.

What are your weekend plans? Knitting? Crocheting? Reading? Movies?

The weekends always seem to breeze by in a rush of cleaning, errands, and things that must be taken care of.

This weekend though, to ensure a bright, fun spot I’m stopping at my LYS for the newest issue of Vogue Knitting. Their special Crochet Edition is available!

Photo © Vogue Knitting Crochet 2012, photo by Paul Amato

This fabulous Granny Square Dress, design by Mari Lynn Patrick, is crocheted in Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk.

I just think this unusual palette is the best. Something most people wouldn’t have thought of, but with really stunning results.

This magazine is going to be a great way to ramp up my crochet skills too!

What’s your bright spot this weekend?

Just keep knitting crocheting, crocheting, crocheting…

Katie