Margaret Nock

It's Tuesday, sunny with just enough of a chill and I'm surfing the web for an upcycle project, while simultaneously putting my tax receipts in a slo-mo holding pattern. Are you with me?  Check out the upcycle projects that await your attention. Upcycled Knitting Envelope Tutorial from the fabulous Kala on her blog, Vegancraftastic . Newspaper, Plastic Bags, Dog Hair...Upcycle Them into Yarn   from CraftStylish member, Matt Embrey . Upcycled Crochet Washcloth, as seen on Knitting Daily TV... Read Full Story

Last Saturday, we took a trip to D.C. to see the incredible blooms at the tidal basin.  Here are a few pix we took. ©MargaretNock, 2011. All rights reserved. Need more info about this event?  Visit National Cherry Blossom Festival   (March 26 - April 10) Find out more about the history of this gift of beautiful trees in 1912, from the Japanese. Long walks, beautiful blooms, and the anticpation of something new. This blogpost is dedicated to the survivors of the earthquake & tsunami, employees... Read Full Story

Last week, while I was at JOANN Fabrics & Craft Store , I scooped up the second special issue of   Knitting Traditions from Piece Work. This issue is full of the art and craft history of knitting.  It's such a lush and interesting assortment of patterns and stories that I know you will keep it handy in your knitting library.  If you've been following along on Molly updates, check out my latest update on her and a Craft Month reminder (free pattern projects) I posted Friday on CreatingTheHive... Read Full Story

Molly ready for the next adventure. ©MargaretNock, 2011. All rights reserved. Max on the trail. ©MargaretNock, 2011. All rights reserved. Molly's going in for surgery tomorrow...minor, but still :( ...so I've spent the day with Molly and Max letting them do the things they enjoy most... getting muddy, barking at squirrels and birds until they fall over, playing rowdy fetch, and taking a long walk on the trail...their usual "Spring thing".  I think the dogs are on to something.  We should all... Read Full Story

you can view a giant knitted rabbit via satellite on Google... A giant knitted rabbit in Italy can be seen from space by visitors to Google Earth or can find eight one skein   free patterns to knit with Wisdom Poems Sock Yarn on NobleKnits.com Enjoy the day! Margaret (knitter by day, ghost hunter by night, to be continued) Here's you invitation to spring into crafty fun at CreatingTheHive. One-Skein Wonders 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders: A world of possibilities inspired by just one skein... Read Full Story

Corned Beef, cabbage and potatoes for dinner, yesterday. ©MargaretNock, 2011. All rights reserved. There is evidence that Aran designs can be traced back to The The Book of Kells . Did you know that Aran designs for sweaters were unique to each family?  They were beautiful and practical designs that would enable easy identification as well, in case the worst happened. Women designed and knit the sweaters and passed the knowledge on to their children in Ireland and Scotland.  Today, we enjoy... Read Full Story

©MargaretNock, 2011. All rights reserved. ©MargaretNock, 2011. All rights reserved. These items were made for Annie's Gifts for Chemo  on Ravelry.com and founded by Kathleen Greco of Jelly Yarns .  Nicole's Neckwarmer, Creating The Hive Spring Challenge: Spring Tootsie Warmers , and Spring Fling Wristlets.  My favorite thing that I enjoyed about making these items is that it was a chance to create something different for the patients.  This group needs an array of items, so please contact... Read Full Story

Spring Tootsie Warmers for Creating The Hive Spring Challenge 2011 ©MargaretNock, 2011. All rights reserved. One of the many perks of being in the Creating The Hive community is participating in challenges and sharing your creativity.  My project for this challenge is a pair of crochet socks made with Supersocke 100 from Online (part of my event yarn stash)  and my favorite Tulip Etimo crochet hook I found at Buy.Caron.com .  You can also find these hooks at Joann Fabrics and Crafts . They... Read Full Story

Spring breezes make me think of brighter color choices, adorable bunny and baby patterns, and a really cool knitting bag. My first stop is for these incredible bunnies found at Knitting at Knoon Designs . and for baby, check out TrickyKnits on Etsy.  Super adorable x 10 and perfect for the latest edition to your family. Jump over to Offhand Designs for the perfect bag  in the new Spring colorways. Gorgeous! In search of even more baby-lish delights?  No problem.  Try these: Welcoming Home... Read Full Story

Today, I took the opportunity to do a little yarn surfing on the net and found new yarns and patterns coming this month to Elann at incredible prices. There are also free patterns available.  I took some time to knit and crochet some charity items that I'll be sharing soon with you.  Basically, I'm hobbling around due to spraining a back muscle yesterday...which occured when I had things to do that require mobility and concentration.  Go figure. At least the fingers are good and the needles... Read Full Story