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Colorful Crafting with Jen: SnoBuddy Family from Knitting at KNoon

purl bee — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:56:23 +0000

These snowmen may be the cutest project I've ever completed. The pattern is from the creative minds at Knitting at KNoon, and is called The SnoBuddy Family.

Whit's Knits: Men's Rustic Scarf from Last-Minute Knitted Gifts

purl bee — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:19:27 +0000

It's been five years since Purl's owner, Joelle Hoverson, published her first book, Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. Since then it has become a modern classic in today's knitting world, joining with other books to bring the craft

Molly's Sketchbook: Miniature Patchwork Pincushions

purl bee — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:05:35 +0000

I've always been fascinated by miniatures. When I was a child in Albany, California there was an amazing toy store called Ms. McFizz that sold, among other things, lots of dollhouse furniture. One entire wall of the store was taken up by small cubbies, each set up like a tiny little room.

Free Pattern from Kelbourne Woolens and The Fibre Company: The Fiddlehead Pullover

purl bee — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:38:31 +0000

The Fiddlehead Pullover from Kelborne Woolens is one of the sweetest and most classic baby sweaters we've seen in a long time. It was designed by the creative minds at Kelborne Woolens and we're happy to share it with you exclusively and for free here on The Purl Bee!

Colorful Crafting with Jen: Mushroom Hat

purl bee — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:02:10 +0000

I love making and wearing hats, but many times when I actually need to wear one (which isn't too often since I live in Southern California) my hair is in a bun or a ponytail on top of my head, and if I don't take it down the hat won't cover my ears. If I do take my hair down, I end up with pony tail bumps and hat head when the hat is off!