Time For FLOWERS! (Part 1)

Spring is my FAVORITE time of year! All the new bright green buds, the baby bunnies taking a first peek from their burrow to all the new things that I want to create...it can be quite overwhelming, but in a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious sort of way! My mission this year so far has been for me to learn to KNIT flowers and I've found a few books to get me going that I would like to share:

The first book, 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet: A Collection of Beautiful Blooms for Embellishing Garments, Accessories, and More by Lesley Stanfield has got me literally jumping out of my chair! It's packed with wonderful patterns of different flowers that are not so ordinary and will definitely make your projects extraordinary!

Next up is Crochet Bouquet: Easy Designs For Dozens Of Flowers by Suzann Thompson


This book will definitely be a staple in your crochet library if you're just starting out exploring different crocheting techniques as the instructions are very easy to follow and offers simple designs with room for personalization.

And last but certainly not least is Nicky Epstein's Crocheted Flowers..aaahh a wonderful book packed with everything you need to create beautiful bouquets, dainty and even felted flowers!


There are also patterns inside the book that show you what you can do with your lovely creations such as an adorable ear flap hat or a gorgeous fiesta flowered handbag!


Later this week look out for part 2 where I will show you what I've come up with in my quest to knit gorgeous flowers!

Till next time,
~Yarn~

Treasury Time AGAIN!!

Wow, what a way to greet the morning! I got an email informing me that one of my Vintage Inspired Ascot Neckties have made it to This Etsy Treasury!! This is so amazing to me that one of my items would be included in this awesome treasury! Woo Hoo!!

All New Bloggy Giveaway!

Ok here it is! On March 31, 2009 I will be giving away this adorable pair of hand knitted slippers to promote my spring scarf/neckwarmer collection!! Knitted in teal and cherry colored acrylic yarn, this particular pair will fit sizes 3-6 months.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS:

1) FOLLOW MY BLOG

2) Tell me which scarf/neckwarmer you like the best from my spring scarf/neckwarmer collection and WHY. YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT! :) P.S. New scarves are added each week!
3) PICK A NUMBER betweeen 1-100 No number may be posted twice, so be sure to check the comments before posting your number! The closest number picked to the secret number without going over wins!

4) LEAVE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION!

5) THAT'S IT! Entry DEADLINE is March 30 and the winner will be announced on March 31!