tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60298820704614259672024-03-13T03:42:23.502-04:00hooking for charitykatkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-12593315534810072932010-03-15T10:57:00.002-04:002010-03-15T11:02:00.567-04:00Change-a-roundGreetings,<br /><br />To help simplify our blog presence all post related to charity stuff will be posted on <a href="http://katkoe.blogspot.com"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">our blogger page</span></a> or on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/paper-and-yarn/289759705700">paper and yarn facebook</a> page.katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-38638687103965678592010-01-26T12:10:00.002-05:002010-01-26T12:13:26.073-05:00Crochet Slipper PatternGreeting Crocheters,<br /><br />The Women's Shoe Slipper pattern available on Ravelry is being revamped this week. I'll be adding in instructions for modifying the sizes for longer/shorter feet, Cuff mods and more. Along with these changes the pattern will now be available as a .pdf download for easier use.<br /><br />Check back soon.katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-85461042558451776082010-01-20T23:12:00.003-05:002010-01-20T23:26:37.549-05:00Goals: Knitterly IntentionsGoals: Knitterly Intentions 2010: Charity/Community Service<br /><br />I'm a late bloomer on the New Year's resolution making. It's taken til now to start thinking about what my charity goals are for 2010. So far I've managed to compile the list below.<br /><br />2 indy yarn dyer scarves for charity<br />10 pair baby and kid house shoes<br />1 lapghan knit<br />1 hat<br /><br />The list may seem small this year, it is. I've been spending more time out in the public forum (craft days, volunteering etc.) than at home knitting so my goals are smaller, and probably more attainable, than prior years. Hopefully with this change I'll be able to finish the list above and go beyond the call of duty by finishing a ton more without over stressing myself. Last year was the "year of the simplify" and this year is the "year of less stressing, more doing".<br /><br />Happy New Year kiddos.katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-47514067670513493002009-10-29T09:17:00.005-04:002009-10-29T09:27:03.148-04:00Joann Slippers in RLMake them girlie... okay, can do... Grandma and Kidlet sized slippers with matching pink accents. Crochet pattern is available on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/womens-shoes-slippers">ravelry</a> for free and takes between 4-8 hours to make a complete pair of adult size shoes.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/3910600288_f743bf66f0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/3910600288_f743bf66f0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-6718807820266677242009-05-07T20:45:00.006-04:002009-05-07T22:43:07.572-04:00HAP-ghan - again<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone. I'm happy to announce that the long pending <a href="http://www.rectangle6x9.org/">HAP-ghan</a> went into the mail on the 30th of April.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhan6ofDevjPtfCQz-HIeDhvck8cYhCoHtrxhzVF_DQgd8BrQGT2dtlAhPkB5nomQGNgaMaJqoVd8HhHiVTSYc2IBGV9KOl3Z595cY_lJ959ZsOhwnyeiCjNgaPotAYmcIRBMfsADq1p1k/s1600-h/007.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhan6ofDevjPtfCQz-HIeDhvck8cYhCoHtrxhzVF_DQgd8BrQGT2dtlAhPkB5nomQGNgaMaJqoVd8HhHiVTSYc2IBGV9KOl3Z595cY_lJ959ZsOhwnyeiCjNgaPotAYmcIRBMfsADq1p1k/s400/007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333249593673145506" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The assembly was actually very straightforward with clear instructions (included with the rectangle kit) and a well organized plan of attack (detailed method of assemblage is also included).<br /><br />All in all, over a few evening, the blanket grew from the lonely two columns I had completed months ago into a fully connected and finished afghan bound for HAP headquarters and eventually one of our wounded service people.<br /><br />This was a great "while watching TV" project, doing so seemed to make the single crochet just sail right along.<br /><br />And... if a HAP-ghan sounds like a perfect project for your TV watching crocheting, please please contact <a href="http://www.rectangle6x9.org/">Deborah with HAP</a>, they need more hookers... um crocheters to assemble the many blankets in waiting.<br /><br />til we chat again,<br />-katkatkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-976032783643019742008-07-15T20:47:00.006-04:002008-07-15T21:50:17.632-04:00Why Hello There... 50/50 Project Update!<span style="font-weight: bold;">Featured Shop: <a href="http://pancakeandlulu.etsy.com/">Pancake and Lulu</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtlR-JY0rS4P1rckEATvSkzGCqPETZz7Q25p-v9ECHnQo9N2DX4iLWiCjnD6kFGPbhnZquO6VuB5P6NaX60GxtRY3ZKud-ub0ZVsNZo-9QT8tbbiMAOvW9WmtbG4i5S1_I6We-u2xjDQ/s1600-h/pancakelulu_hdr.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtlR-JY0rS4P1rckEATvSkzGCqPETZz7Q25p-v9ECHnQo9N2DX4iLWiCjnD6kFGPbhnZquO6VuB5P6NaX60GxtRY3ZKud-ub0ZVsNZo-9QT8tbbiMAOvW9WmtbG4i5S1_I6We-u2xjDQ/s400/pancakelulu_hdr.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223409152758134930" border="0" /></a><br />Murphy's laws is showing tonight... I'm back to hooking updates and Aimee of Pancake and Lulu is on vacation :) her shop is still open though so feel free to raid the shop while the shop keeper is out ;)<br /><br />This week's featured yarn was found while browsing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">etsy</span> (of course). I saw reserved for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ravelry</span> Group Knit-Along in the title, clicked and followed to the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/pancake-and-lulu-love">Pancake and Lulu Love</a> message boards. Aimee, owner of Pancake and Lulu (the kids and the shop) was super sweet and let me in on the Crocus-a long and as luck would have it I was able to snag the last 2 ounce ball of worsted weight merino twist.<br /><br />If you're on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ravelry</span> be sure to check the link above for her message boards and to see other amazing projects made from one 2 oz. ball of yarn.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://pancakeandlulu.etsy.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsMrSeFc5PLciA4rIrM4spdoGbfCqR_YGSSwdM2-ALypWvCvHrOT1_rTvKub2D7OwPsEhyphenhyphenxe22wjzu4uhx471x6ibK5Y_MFKwhTSgnkMJd-gQl28jBWH4usUsNmc1xG6VPzaX0MEYs78/s320/panlulu_crocus.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223411498606738866" border="0" /></a><br />The picture above was taken from Pancake and Lulu's shop. I was able to make two pairs of shoes from this pretty little ball; one newborn and one 0-3 month size pair. There is probably enough yarn for one more pair though this will probably be turned into something non-baby for those interested in other items :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicC3FqAzd4CH2YMRHZUIvxB3VtvGXjBBFE83nc8prvPEGj9pWqdmACOLRsPqdA58Uq46plUdYlpiDAu_h2i9wXVBaF7eJIqqPetBBgZuh45I0g14cKUmzqrXlZIitSMSbBjFOBF9XJRJY/s1600-h/22008_28.2+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicC3FqAzd4CH2YMRHZUIvxB3VtvGXjBBFE83nc8prvPEGj9pWqdmACOLRsPqdA58Uq46plUdYlpiDAu_h2i9wXVBaF7eJIqqPetBBgZuh45I0g14cKUmzqrXlZIitSMSbBjFOBF9XJRJY/s320/22008_28.2+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223411503356912834" border="0" /></a><br />Aimee has other little center pull ball in her shop, all <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">resonably</span> priced in lots of different base yarns. These little guys would be perfect for two at a time socks and trust me her dye skills are top notch. Each pair of shoes was basically a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">pefect</span> match her colors are spaced so well.<br /><br />The Crocus colorway (featured) is a beautiful <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">shiney</span> golden tan with burnt orange and purple. The dark twist in the yarn adds a lovely contrast which really makes the colors pop!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPv6181Wa0WCa8qoJaPxdol2M2qc1uACj0YykFRdnwWJxeKjrgSMp6RQ_jZaGhnIw1lS14rT63Gz0K9xtmNajLSsGhs6qJ2279v4wCOpq1AgEBIW6eo0iMjmUQOmMtKvnQ4FTZeCmJwV0/s1600-h/32008_11+019.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPv6181Wa0WCa8qoJaPxdol2M2qc1uACj0YykFRdnwWJxeKjrgSMp6RQ_jZaGhnIw1lS14rT63Gz0K9xtmNajLSsGhs6qJ2279v4wCOpq1AgEBIW6eo0iMjmUQOmMtKvnQ4FTZeCmJwV0/s320/32008_11+019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223411502731904850" border="0" /></a><br />Aimee's shop also offers stitch markers and loads of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">gorgeous</span> hand spun yarns. Some of the colorways offered are so unique I have yet to see them else where. Many are custom order.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi6Nw0SUThyphenhyphenwPX94M__viwFoZbBXtvrXvzvBx61d8cV8w2CMP7az9Vm_lN-qglXt0FFXK7LiDbWJixhKVLiXrBDQjvZ0L2g59qVvttdpFWhZ2MB9-L5A405S6Jl4JnU1GY2MJigbkfJjc/s1600-h/32008_11+016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi6Nw0SUThyphenhyphenwPX94M__viwFoZbBXtvrXvzvBx61d8cV8w2CMP7az9Vm_lN-qglXt0FFXK7LiDbWJixhKVLiXrBDQjvZ0L2g59qVvttdpFWhZ2MB9-L5A405S6Jl4JnU1GY2MJigbkfJjc/s320/32008_11+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223411507326348978" border="0" /></a><br />Well that's all for this week. Thank you to everyone for stopping back in. Things should be getting back to normal with a new post coming on around July 26th.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">As always be sure to let me know if you've purchased from any of the shops featured on Hooking. These purchases (<a href="http://mysweetiepeas.etsy.com">50/50 shop</a> items included) count as double entries into a special raffle for stitch markers from my </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://paperandyarn.etsy.com">paper and yarn</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"></span>shop. Leaving comments in the blog will add your name to the raffle too.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The little shoes pictured in this entry will be available in the <a href="http://mysweetiepeas.etsy.com">Sweetie Peas</a> shop by the end of the week along with a few surprises related to this yarn. Be sure to visit </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://pancakeandlulu.etsy.com/">Pancake and Lulu</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for more fabulous colorways and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">handspun</span> goodness.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />A big thank you to my donors listed in the right column too! Have a great night everyone :D</span>katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-76024650242589915152008-06-24T22:12:00.002-04:002008-06-24T22:24:02.027-04:00ugh...Just an update of sorts... yep the hooking for charity '50/50 project' is still an active project (1 complete and 4 more yarns currently in the que), nope don't have an exact date on the next full review (probably sometime in the first full week of July).<br /><br />Two little pairs of shoes are completed and Aimee's yarns (Pancake and LuLu) are just amazing :) so I definitely want to provide all the details.<br /><br />Life has been plain crazy and exhausting lately and my hopes of it settling in are apparently very far fetched at the moment. I'm still optimistic with the last few weeks at least health wise being fairly good though right now the downswing is approaching.<br /><br />I don't plan to post lots of items non-hooking related on this blog feature so any general updates will be available on my other blog link listed in the sidebar (kat's bloggie bits).<br /><br />toodles for now.katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-48907893864845720582008-06-09T22:32:00.004-04:002008-06-24T22:25:12.799-04:00'50 pairs from 50 shops' Pancake and Lulu<a href="http://pancakeandlulu.etsy.com/">Pancake and Lulu</a> is this week's shop...<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieBDmG95MU_JsXPkhKqJWxRGq-Gu6bbiU1sYPSPh5T1vyB60zN-wg8h4EX6UhldjvQAq2dO-w0jJrer63BnWd-_bMYfDf4GwU4kZ24F9DxuBVcz_X7kbR9h4QHhrFt-hxJO2wohFmnLAo/s1600-h/22008_28.2+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieBDmG95MU_JsXPkhKqJWxRGq-Gu6bbiU1sYPSPh5T1vyB60zN-wg8h4EX6UhldjvQAq2dO-w0jJrer63BnWd-_bMYfDf4GwU4kZ24F9DxuBVcz_X7kbR9h4QHhrFt-hxJO2wohFmnLAo/s320/22008_28.2+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210082665594039618" border="0" /></a>katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-3734170645559374462008-06-05T13:53:00.002-04:002008-06-05T13:59:35.356-04:00hooking for charity fundraiserSo I'm Kinda new at this chip-in widget... very cool though<br /><br />Funds raised will go to our charities: <a href="http://DirectRelief.org">DirectRelief.org</a> and <a href="http://www.rectangle6x9.org" target="_blank">HAP</a>.<br /><br /><object height="240" width="120"><param name="movie" value="http://widget.chipin.com/widget/id/1a7714657abf7c1b"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="event_title" value="Hook%27n%20Helpers"><param name="event_desc" value="funds%20raised%20go%20to%20our%20charities%20and%20community%20outreach"><param name="color_scheme" value="blue"><embed src="http://widget.chipin.com/widget/id/1a7714657abf7c1b" flashvars="event_title=Hook%27n%20Helpers&event_desc=funds%20raised%20go%20to%20our%20charities%20and%20community%20outreach&color_scheme=blue" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" height="240" width="120"></embed></object>katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-90131686672259096772008-05-14T21:24:00.003-04:002008-05-14T21:55:24.218-04:00'50 pairs from 50 shops' SugarBee Studios<span style="font-weight: bold;">A gal after my own heart.</span><br /><br />Visit SugarBeeStudios on <a href="http://sugarbeestudios.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> or <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/sugarbeestudios">Ravely</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt5XhR9fHcEjT2kZs7vz-D97IMwZe0435socuJ2QVT4wEA2gMftV8RagAKNHfVpNyg22su-U0CVDpKbCF053bEvRHCQ4f1L2MxZ7qNehrYj0CPKRmlEnw7slS2LksOoamckStvUIqRFZk/s1600-h/52008_14+023.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt5XhR9fHcEjT2kZs7vz-D97IMwZe0435socuJ2QVT4wEA2gMftV8RagAKNHfVpNyg22su-U0CVDpKbCF053bEvRHCQ4f1L2MxZ7qNehrYj0CPKRmlEnw7slS2LksOoamckStvUIqRFZk/s320/52008_14+023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200417033879498418" border="0" /></a><br />"Fiber Floozy" is blues, yellows and greens supplied on DK weight<br />70% Merino/ 20% Alpaca/ 10% Silk hand dyed yarn :D<br /><br />Superb dye job with cheery well spaced colors on a great yarn blend.<br /><br />Sugar's Politically Incorrect Yarn and Fibers line, same line this yarn came from, has colorway names which alone are worth a visit to her site. The quality is the icing on the cake.<br /><br />Added bonus... I got a few little surprises in my order too... if extra motivation is needed?katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-80005673619003535182008-05-13T12:54:00.003-04:002008-05-13T23:23:14.049-04:00'50 pairs from 50 shops'This week's featured yarn is Fiber Floozy from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=55462">Sugar Bee Studios</a>... Check back tomorrow night for photos or visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=55462">Sugar Bee Studios</a> to preview the colorway :)katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-88412177582105339172008-04-30T22:38:00.001-04:002008-04-30T22:40:28.710-04:00'50 pairs from 50 shops' - Moon Light Llamas<div style="text-align: center;">aren't these cute :)<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJC2cjywpTK2X6KAv3rLz1GrdtpCpZuruM6HzXwTn053XWSywC56WpTVd0dxu1zXy4IighH7BBg6LOH1dUr0hAgS0OmjHvRYLutTq-T2371Q39uYjLViF5oqrDVRKi5kUle6ut5q4v8w/s1600-h/42008_30+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJC2cjywpTK2X6KAv3rLz1GrdtpCpZuruM6HzXwTn053XWSywC56WpTVd0dxu1zXy4IighH7BBg6LOH1dUr0hAgS0OmjHvRYLutTq-T2371Q39uYjLViF5oqrDVRKi5kUle6ut5q4v8w/s320/42008_30+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195233650134907746" border="0" /></a>katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-45229248213733819352008-04-29T23:13:00.004-04:002008-04-29T23:58:30.179-04:00'50 pairs from 50 shops' - Moon Light LlamasThis weeks feature is brought to you by special guest... Tilly the Llama ;)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgMpYONyA7OmQwT_Di_ocOrZB9QwbHdOw8r_JZvID0wI_ZUv5RDJfp2x4ERadNTpUWrhFdaibCrXWHDozw_uETtKA4R-RqqVp4HwA2qKJxTdUIXb4gROgYOBGEUpzirWlKX8O_fSB6naI/s1600-h/tilly.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgMpYONyA7OmQwT_Di_ocOrZB9QwbHdOw8r_JZvID0wI_ZUv5RDJfp2x4ERadNTpUWrhFdaibCrXWHDozw_uETtKA4R-RqqVp4HwA2qKJxTdUIXb4gROgYOBGEUpzirWlKX8O_fSB6naI/s320/tilly.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194872074018126658" border="0" /></a><br />She's the lovely gal striking a pose while standing... isn't she just a doll?<br /><br />Jan of <a href="http://moonlightllamas.etsy.com">Moon Light Llamas</a> (Tilly's Llama Mama) sent me the cutest little hank specially hand spun (and hand dyed) from Tilly's fleece just for Hooking :D <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyqHLI7-dlLt9pPJBX_KYu2SCvHiZI7PFM-lQg2gSHZArAlU0MBSLlcXdSYr1FhkjwK8FfFmI6GYHYZg3I3bJLd3f_bi2J8OA0AKUq3soOBGkx0yLZhB7NOWd3Wq8CDU13Xtgs1pMUe4/s1600-h/42008_29+007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyqHLI7-dlLt9pPJBX_KYu2SCvHiZI7PFM-lQg2gSHZArAlU0MBSLlcXdSYr1FhkjwK8FfFmI6GYHYZg3I3bJLd3f_bi2J8OA0AKUq3soOBGkx0yLZhB7NOWd3Wq8CDU13Xtgs1pMUe4/s320/42008_29+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194872082608061266" border="0" /></a><br />The yarn is 100% Llama in two ply sport-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ish</span> weight yarn form and is incredibly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">smooshy</span> soft :D The pretty true blue colorway with hints of fuchsia and purple complement the soft halo of the yarn's natural characteristics very nicely.<br /><br />I'm using a size "G" hook for the shoes pictured above which are currently a "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">WIP</span>" with finishing up planned for tomorrow night.<br /><br />Tilly was the first llama born on Jan's farm (14 years ago) and provides fiber for Jan's own brand of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10867401"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">uber</span> cute bunny baby booties</a>. Jan's shop also features hand made felted hats, teddy bears, felting kits and supplies.<br /><br />Her fiber skills are top notch and I feel very honored (as I do with all my donors) to receive one of her hand made endeavors for use in the Hooking for Charity fund raiser.<br /><br />For more information on Tilly and her other Llama mates (and Jan too ;) ) please visit <a href="http://MoonLightLlamas.com"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">MoonLightLlamas</span>.com</a>. To purchase items featured on the Hooking blog please visit <a href="http://MySweetiePeas.etsy.com">MySweetiePeas.etsy.com</a>.<br /><br />Have a great night everyone.katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-71454839433779002432008-04-28T21:26:00.002-04:002008-04-28T22:05:40.875-04:00'50 pairs from 50 shops' - Yarn HollowY is for Yummy Variety :D<br /><br />Need to add a little variety to your stash? Check out <a href="http://yarnhollow.etsy.com">Yarn <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Hollow's</span> Shop...</a><br /><br />Bulky, super bulky, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">boulce</span>, mohair, alpaca, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">tussah</span> silk, yarns, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">rovings</span> and more all hand dyed using fiber reactive dyes in flowing sophisticated shades.<br /><br />Rita of Yarn Hollow has loaded up her shop with large quantity runs (around 8 oz. each) of her warm toned yarns so there's plenty of each dye lot for your larger projects.<br /><br />So far I've worked my way through about 1/3 of the box she sent to Hooking (more finished items coming in May). The finished shoes, created from some fabulous single ply, are now also available for purchase via the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">etsy</span> shop <a href="http://mysweetiepeas.etsy.com">http://mysweetiepeas.etsy.com</a><br /><br />"Crayon" features bright and cheery peachy gold, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">perwinkle</span>, magenta, pink and muted minty green swirled together in short burst of color while the "Seattle" colorway (first pair) is more subtle with sea tones of barely there green and a range of soft pretty blues. <br /><br />The unique texture of the single ply matched up perfectly to each colorway producing cute and super cozy baby shoes :D<br /><br />For more images of the finished items please scroll down to read previous post ;)<br /><br />Check back tomorrow for more information on upcoming hooking for charity '50/50' shops & shoes.<br /><br />With that being said, I think we are in fact back on track <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">lol</span> *crossing fingers*.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone for checking in and to my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">etsy</span> gals for all the great donation that have kept me on my toes the last few weeks. I've honestly felt like a kid in a candy store working through all the pretty yarns which have crossed my path so far and the next few weeks will be no exception.<br /><br />As always if interested in helping with the hooking for charity project please contact me via <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ravelry</span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">username</span>: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">katkoe</span>) or on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">etsy</span> (mysweetiepeas.etsy.com). Have a great night :Dkatkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-52366790263638507712008-04-14T21:25:00.004-04:002008-04-14T21:42:21.794-04:00'50 pairs from 50 shops' - Yarn HollowBelow is a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">preview</span> of this weeks featured <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">etsy</span> shop. Rita of <a href="http://yarnhollow.etsy.com/">Yarn Hollow</a> sent a huge box of goodies.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzvmgUgP_tLRWKte6Hkd9pAL3obaWKUcxFmaJCoVNwYfyTi2pc3SZx31nfFwlcLn4OoTrwAVacIPHs1sG8zU3DVwvbt_o0IdZs38GNfsU8H4hXqeODGJabBrPENE1l3dPmkKSqXWc9HU/s1600-h/32008_1+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzvmgUgP_tLRWKte6Hkd9pAL3obaWKUcxFmaJCoVNwYfyTi2pc3SZx31nfFwlcLn4OoTrwAVacIPHs1sG8zU3DVwvbt_o0IdZs38GNfsU8H4hXqeODGJabBrPENE1l3dPmkKSqXWc9HU/s320/32008_1+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189280133718322802" border="0" /></a><br />Yarn is 8515 in Crayons, hand-dyed by Yarn Hollow<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvl2KsCekaEn7ONkn3exhdlXadwpJ3E5n_IUGA7ni42AXLththgQ0F7c__OSAaGnkEqcJ4pMlY01301h2bUdUhXUx0oak0J76u9_TRrtf9slWsVRMGmFvqc2ytYyrEVWzJjEpFtG4aJ8/s1600-h/42008_14+022.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvl2KsCekaEn7ONkn3exhdlXadwpJ3E5n_IUGA7ni42AXLththgQ0F7c__OSAaGnkEqcJ4pMlY01301h2bUdUhXUx0oak0J76u9_TRrtf9slWsVRMGmFvqc2ytYyrEVWzJjEpFtG4aJ8/s320/42008_14+022.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189278020594413122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOpBS5-cKAqsZoTkgmeTt-x_krEAYVBVXJueAQZNfWkkB1_0_V8rDC0Nq97CyvbbuYOmfxklKQlsc1FV5IUXDLHgeR4VZXepPgJVuf4xruvZekvGG29Wkqno7pLWwlcN-0vz9X7748nNo/s1600-h/42008_14+033.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOpBS5-cKAqsZoTkgmeTt-x_krEAYVBVXJueAQZNfWkkB1_0_V8rDC0Nq97CyvbbuYOmfxklKQlsc1FV5IUXDLHgeR4VZXepPgJVuf4xruvZekvGG29Wkqno7pLWwlcN-0vz9X7748nNo/s320/42008_14+033.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189278020594413138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4y03gtXfl-KbZrRyNUJ3YWv0htT-KKbFoGMfdQNCorzhMPwsC3QEDt2C2esgcHQ1O8lNYUp004rZnvFXMERbdfKFVIEoOB806lVdVQAeoUTZeFMYgY98JhYj1aN-tGtE7A819DZIjgw/s1600-h/42008_14+035.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4y03gtXfl-KbZrRyNUJ3YWv0htT-KKbFoGMfdQNCorzhMPwsC3QEDt2C2esgcHQ1O8lNYUp004rZnvFXMERbdfKFVIEoOB806lVdVQAeoUTZeFMYgY98JhYj1aN-tGtE7A819DZIjgw/s320/42008_14+035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189278024889380450" border="0" /></a><br />"Seattle" is a soft, hushed blues single ply sport weight hand dyed 100% wool yarn<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7rOnQOjkhxRLN0Ir_0_IllFnfk8s4yTBTiSp-3UjZ8pYQ5D_6Zo2LrRXMA1in_4etyVlP0qlWsFK2IxOuktusit4YSY-KN5Yfr5MYdJvKF1ZRRRWIZakW9XtCUKytOyGoVot2bmhg7g/s1600-h/42008_2+008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7rOnQOjkhxRLN0Ir_0_IllFnfk8s4yTBTiSp-3UjZ8pYQ5D_6Zo2LrRXMA1in_4etyVlP0qlWsFK2IxOuktusit4YSY-KN5Yfr5MYdJvKF1ZRRRWIZakW9XtCUKytOyGoVot2bmhg7g/s320/42008_2+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189278016299445794" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJrNORayqwq6-FjekKa31MGsu_AGOKTbtxlaLbeqyf6CqJ4Xnfo5ZbyjIO7R-dtziUavz9DwdB4QCx_W6u9jB7_-RL1T2AJmen9Os98s2gxETR3O5tq8tg8-gNE4jGI18BMXTdresZho/s1600-h/42008_2+009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJrNORayqwq6-FjekKa31MGsu_AGOKTbtxlaLbeqyf6CqJ4Xnfo5ZbyjIO7R-dtziUavz9DwdB4QCx_W6u9jB7_-RL1T2AJmen9Os98s2gxETR3O5tq8tg8-gNE4jGI18BMXTdresZho/s320/42008_2+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189278016299445810" border="0" /></a><br />More info will be posted later this week. Thank you to everyone for your patience with me. I've apparently caught 99% of the flu bugs going around this year :P<br /><br />Thank you also to all the great <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">etsy</span> gals for all your support. See you on the blog soon.katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-31404568118209273032008-04-14T21:17:00.003-04:002008-04-14T21:25:04.794-04:00'50 pairs from 50 shops' - sharing.etsy.com<div style="text-align: center;">All size newborn, in way cool baby boy colors. Check out <a href="http://sharing.etsy.com/">http://sharing.etsy.com</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> for unique colorways. Sure to rock your sock yarn stash.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><br />Remember to let me know of your purchases from Karen's shop. All purchase equal two entries into the special stitch marker contest on hooking for charity :D</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgil0MdfaqT9uY0JC1w1cSS5b-0ZMA5CLDegS7aIKkItOc9_OKVbrsNQ_0O9N3nB0V22s-o4YLOcNHgne3HREFckDWs1llDYlWGvbV9k2LDAj-X729ENeASl_IID34SxxjVI7_NpyrBsxE/s1600-h/42008_14+036.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgil0MdfaqT9uY0JC1w1cSS5b-0ZMA5CLDegS7aIKkItOc9_OKVbrsNQ_0O9N3nB0V22s-o4YLOcNHgne3HREFckDWs1llDYlWGvbV9k2LDAj-X729ENeASl_IID34SxxjVI7_NpyrBsxE/s320/42008_14+036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189275688427171282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZEp0p00OraswHI_4aaq8gYtdkwtL9-GrbiArKebOW5mm0llU3nQd0iLJUiipfjo4fsuh9DPeGiA0Xx9-joKEyr3j_CTwWLNK1stIN-ag8K7QVn9eze_cWO1E-OXAgs6WvvPXd-qb0OY/s1600-h/42008_14+037.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMgGOXmb7NRTnCZPJx_kaKItqkFW6hPm7IKcSn6ZbpAsC8thJiyzhqgSG52akh6P-7p-4y_oxvVYbTR6sUM3qFEYBLhyphenhyphenm3Fyf56y-m0WEALSSNPT9Att99f4dLeZJBlR3l8MFSMSjiYM/s320/42008_14+032.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189275697017105922" border="0" /></a>katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-872617767696352932008-04-12T06:52:00.003-04:002008-04-12T06:55:28.447-04:00'50 pairs from 50 shops' - sharing.etsy.com<div style="text-align: center;">More Photos of Karen's Sock Yarns :D<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy6_b092Zb7yF0HviCAHXhIBzIb5aFWFtNLW4fQ5k3vGtSjptInj0bU-mS3ELXjQ6uc2lNj3tblm_ti2uXKTVsl3tBn6hyQThC8xJm5irL9ro0AQ5sL6Z1Uzoxs72Slket0OqB10O3ekE/s1600-h/42008_2+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy6_b092Zb7yF0HviCAHXhIBzIb5aFWFtNLW4fQ5k3vGtSjptInj0bU-mS3ELXjQ6uc2lNj3tblm_ti2uXKTVsl3tBn6hyQThC8xJm5irL9ro0AQ5sL6Z1Uzoxs72Slket0OqB10O3ekE/s320/42008_2+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188310503012860658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5Cpe2petklVDR6DIxA4dq1D0Vti1rY6CtlpABtOJr3n53NpC-7Y2qbaUaI1qrusDw2-nIxHJ-PZ9iybKpJvv7nxYZh6nSO7TmHmaBG8VJ9Z6MvRNssKmAImYT6sSyxtJSXUQelMf-EU/s1600-h/42008_2+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5Cpe2petklVDR6DIxA4dq1D0Vti1rY6CtlpABtOJr3n53NpC-7Y2qbaUaI1qrusDw2-nIxHJ-PZ9iybKpJvv7nxYZh6nSO7TmHmaBG8VJ9Z6MvRNssKmAImYT6sSyxtJSXUQelMf-EU/s320/42008_2+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188310503012860674" border="0" /></a>katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-27116031764351277672008-03-25T19:18:00.003-04:002008-03-25T19:25:22.480-04:00some days you step in it...I've made my way through sampling all the pretty yarn's Karen of <a href="http://sharing.etsy.com/">http://sharing.etsy.com</a> sent into hooking.<br /><br />4 skeins of light weight sport and sock yarn dyed in beautiful and unique colorways. All featuring intense saturated hues, perfectly spaced.<br /><br />(pictures coming soon)<br /><br />These little guys finished just in time as I've been gifted with a crappy flu for the past few days. Achy joints just don't equal productive crochet (trust me I've tried).<br /><br />With that being said the 50/50 project will be taking the week off, minus a few photo updates here and there.<br /><br />Have a great week and hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend :)katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-18525587876348954262008-03-19T21:59:00.005-04:002008-03-19T22:29:50.403-04:00'50 pairs from 50 shops' - midweek update<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />I'm learning as I go...</span><br /><br />here is my one sad (still pretty to look at) almost finished shoe.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCb8gKfB6_dkgXslve_Dgiolt5ZROa2t8iEDbJMafbdS_-R2V7GeotOOR8_TSAzMuV7N-Cqu9FB7u3mzwP_xJskjaKtvigTuBFVpdgxP4DX4WIuPQ2oSPYNGPikK7-T_ROXKdZ0ZAYC4/s1600-h/32008_19+026.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCb8gKfB6_dkgXslve_Dgiolt5ZROa2t8iEDbJMafbdS_-R2V7GeotOOR8_TSAzMuV7N-Cqu9FB7u3mzwP_xJskjaKtvigTuBFVpdgxP4DX4WIuPQ2oSPYNGPikK7-T_ROXKdZ0ZAYC4/s320/32008_19+026.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179644261945374050" border="0" /></a><br />Not quiet sure how to organize this week in the blog so that it's easiest to read. Hope this doesn't throw too many wrenches in the works dear readers.<br /><br />It's about 10:30 pm and I'm dragging through the week. The weather is icky... it is Ohio after all (read... hot, cold, hot, rainy, freezing, hot, cold) which is probably to blame for the most part.<br /><br />I love this yarn (again thank you <a href="http://sharing.etsy.com/">Karen</a>), it's soft and perfectly dyed... even running the shoes through single strand using sock yarn is working up beautifully with a springy light weight feel to them, and the single strand method is producing a more defined tiny stitch. very cool.<br /><br />So tomorrow or Friday night I will be caught up with any orphaned shoes.<br /><br />Have no fear little shoes I will prevail... (with or without feeling completed defeated).<br /><br />Each misfit shoe will eventually receive it's perfectly matched mate and in time a warm home all it's own to go to instead of the current cozy accommodations they share with 50 other pairs of shoes.<br /><br />Thinking of the week ahead (all two days of it) ugh... though if I ever became an organized, even tempered and/or rational person ... I just wouldn't be me.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh6RHF168NNY4mjilip6FYGzLNukIyt2CtSmyZ-LdW49sHEnyc9wjxo5Piel-jMS4Ajhyphenhyphen4SRTjVnfZyXCTPlmWspPG10XH1eP-5VA8RsOHuIVO0bcPJH995xged3kAXta5z2ruqtzk_gY/s1600-h/32008_19+028.jpg"><br /></a>katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-34927766197204532662008-03-17T21:21:00.006-04:002008-03-18T22:32:02.255-04:00Special Weekday Long '50 pairs from 50 Shops'Kinda of a unique opportunity this week. Karen of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=78072">sharing.etsy.com</a> kindly donated 4 skeins and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">skeinlets</span> for this weeks feature.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">soo</span>... check back everyday this week for a new shoe variety made from her brightly dyed creations in sock and sport weight. I'll have additional details on the colorways soon.<br /><br />For now here's a preview shot :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnKoWA_cRaclPVzqIo2_b43W4saGFKIhjYS2vnGJ7r2KXt78aRtKVGePf8b1XcPHo_Is-ZEwigiUV2IGFJeqdblTkNb4fh7ZvZangQWKIHs6fHPgW6nLD3DN61ATqwjaq-7Js0tFNedE/s1600-h/22008_27+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnKoWA_cRaclPVzqIo2_b43W4saGFKIhjYS2vnGJ7r2KXt78aRtKVGePf8b1XcPHo_Is-ZEwigiUV2IGFJeqdblTkNb4fh7ZvZangQWKIHs6fHPgW6nLD3DN61ATqwjaq-7Js0tFNedE/s320/22008_27+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178886890146593666" border="0" /></a><br />and a few shoe photos...<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhy1ApQ_WZZHVuAPGL0_gUMayra0oL3ksvsbXRpoK13lhxgCSzp4grJXa2DgpBmxqJwXK6DO2WMgzDFw-WP_Fqsg7hXN8Bhya4zYLCnYVyE15KGHhTbDQV0X6n7qNxZDEAA-TaCrYYCk8/s1600-h/32008_18+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhy1ApQ_WZZHVuAPGL0_gUMayra0oL3ksvsbXRpoK13lhxgCSzp4grJXa2DgpBmxqJwXK6DO2WMgzDFw-WP_Fqsg7hXN8Bhya4zYLCnYVyE15KGHhTbDQV0X6n7qNxZDEAA-TaCrYYCk8/s320/32008_18+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179273596117023634" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-uJNfRICq7sfJ38LGhc3mcDni4Ol17aEHtzrOxkQ22QpTeSmjUBG7YPHXZa_Jre6JDBF_-KjlwPV5FLF5ak5IQDV4L1evsHzj75xao9zHDxR_3AZgRtR52WpJY7zCmHMrJVcXeW8u6HA/s1600-h/32008_18+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-uJNfRICq7sfJ38LGhc3mcDni4Ol17aEHtzrOxkQ22QpTeSmjUBG7YPHXZa_Jre6JDBF_-KjlwPV5FLF5ak5IQDV4L1evsHzj75xao9zHDxR_3AZgRtR52WpJY7zCmHMrJVcXeW8u6HA/s320/32008_18+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179273604706958242" border="0" /></a><br />Great light weight base yarn (between light sport and fingering wt.) crocheted up beautifully with smooth stitch definition. The colors are bright pink, true red, smokey gray and little bits of bubble gum pink. Perfect for spring.<br /><br />Karen also sent a more <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">boy'ish</span> version of this colorway which will be coming up in the next few days. (<span style="font-style: italic;">message posted 3/18/2008</span>)<br /><br />Check out the 50/50 section of <a href="http://mysweetiepeas.etsy.com/">http://mysweetiepeas.etsy.com</a> for more details on the shoes<br /><br />Also check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=78072">http://sharing.etsy.com</a> for project bags in feisty patterns... perfect for hooking projects ;)katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-66246211046963194342008-03-10T22:11:00.007-04:002008-03-11T00:35:52.247-04:00'50 pairs from 50 shops'<span style="font-weight: bold;">Like a blur of city lights through the hard summer rain, the moody jewel-toned hues rhythmically working through my fingers...<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZrD5U_OUZmoQhCJrL2AnkrQ5-lJ0iZV6qsTGWr_i9AEe71z2a9wlH6H_e9RSU0hDKt1dqiO1vjqummkmknPmWy4C4neJOxlLXUdo2LLi2D7fDq5TyPcFZqkEqeiie3bcqux1-CqDEJI/s1600-h/il_430xN.17217178.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZrD5U_OUZmoQhCJrL2AnkrQ5-lJ0iZV6qsTGWr_i9AEe71z2a9wlH6H_e9RSU0hDKt1dqiO1vjqummkmknPmWy4C4neJOxlLXUdo2LLi2D7fDq5TyPcFZqkEqeiie3bcqux1-CqDEJI/s320/il_430xN.17217178.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176333867096570690" border="0" /></a><br />In all actuality it's freezing here and a good hour drive to the nearest "city" through the middle of farm country. Smooth, flat, open land.<br /><br />But enough about me, let's talk shop ;)<br /><br />This week's yarn was purchased from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=64684">Unwind Yarn Company</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimUlY5nFP660izByVXAMMnb7CCKl-qT4sAEv_DyKDEigxVY9w5eRXxUqMS9D0Ry8dKMmNgdmXKZyaRcKqOjeJGybY8EglanFsBQttgk4yGAbPwfG6NtHNcQEtxo-qZPTRcNv1fB68Z-dY/s1600-h/22008_23+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimUlY5nFP660izByVXAMMnb7CCKl-qT4sAEv_DyKDEigxVY9w5eRXxUqMS9D0Ry8dKMmNgdmXKZyaRcKqOjeJGybY8EglanFsBQttgk4yGAbPwfG6NtHNcQEtxo-qZPTRcNv1fB68Z-dY/s320/22008_23+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176333879981472594" border="0" /></a><br />The colorway name struck my fancy right away 'Cirque Barnum'. This yarn was very dark in appearance so I wasn't sure what would exactly be arriving in my post box.<br /><br />What arrived was a 100% <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">super wash</span> merino wool <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">dk</span></span> weight hank of dark chocolate mixed with brief spots of natural yarn and pure colors, ranging from sapphire to golden citrus. Just pretty.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0x30HDnFidtDkd1Q03uPuv2FVyzeVFOiUpu5ECbRlyw4bvrfSZKOCKqZYM9gifL74rk8M7Hm7KMmQHZ4aXke-rIAKHb227F-gEwtXlHINeg2FYjMI6mzXheHYj1MlCTHg99M5cV6864/s1600-h/32008_10+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0x30HDnFidtDkd1Q03uPuv2FVyzeVFOiUpu5ECbRlyw4bvrfSZKOCKqZYM9gifL74rk8M7Hm7KMmQHZ4aXke-rIAKHb227F-gEwtXlHINeg2FYjMI6mzXheHYj1MlCTHg99M5cV6864/s320/32008_10+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176333884276439906" border="0" /></a><br />The yarn is an extremely soft merino and the dye work is complex and bright.<br /><br />Dana, owner of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=64684">Unwind</a>, also offers playful brights and earthy blue/green colorways in her shop along with finished items and soon will also offer self-designed patterns. She keeps a great blog with updates on her current projects so be sure to check out "<a href="http://craftygirl83.blogspot.com/">my tangled-up life</a>" too.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_p0Cl31iyB72XdFbENfaiXxWRrsf7HfNMi1OzRgCojZP9iG5X1sElzqUPULqlnBxCX0eO0IA4vZJuLnRef-iranOfRZi_W1GpxwdqA3x0lmdnuokB-Kqd8NX9GPTxd8KwG53WtfHfrU/s1600-h/32008_10+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_p0Cl31iyB72XdFbENfaiXxWRrsf7HfNMi1OzRgCojZP9iG5X1sElzqUPULqlnBxCX0eO0IA4vZJuLnRef-iranOfRZi_W1GpxwdqA3x0lmdnuokB-Kqd8NX9GPTxd8KwG53WtfHfrU/s320/32008_10+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176333892866374514" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">An added bonus from this week's shop is a Coupon just for hooking blog readers :D</span><br />Unwind is chipping in a great coupon, 20% off the price of each hank purchased from their shop using the special hooking for charity code <span style="font-weight: bold;">"<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">HFKETSY</span></span>"</span>.<br /><br />Be sure to include this code in the buyer notes when purchasing from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=64684">Dana's shop</a>.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">To purchase any of the shoes featured in this blog please visit my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">etsy</span></span> shop at </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://mysweetiepeas.etsy.com/">http://mysweetiepeas.etsy.com</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">And now for the first ever 'hooking for charity blog contest'. </span><br />Enter by leaving a comment in the hooking blog, buying a pair of 50/50 shoes or purchasing yarn from any charity donors' shops. The prize is a set of <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/23031830@N08/2289163520/">"Oops" and "Crap" stitch markers</a> (crochet or knit style). Winner will be drawn from the first 15 to enter (purchases count as two entries, so please let me know). Best of Luck, have a great evening.katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-42234046418211949632008-03-03T22:54:00.004-05:002008-03-03T23:33:26.796-05:00'50 pairs from 50 shops'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEdYn5m_nlRbvuHe-YyNDHCvq4iECXRbYnL9eBOGUZbNPl40EK19Ha6ie1i5nVgdmbcauRqM-mOH7975QLJKsxYNXrrD-oM4gWv7rqLyGAgr_RcouSFbvuieqRbhf_GH0rQK_WrpSg2kg/s1600-h/mymom_stitchjones.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEdYn5m_nlRbvuHe-YyNDHCvq4iECXRbYnL9eBOGUZbNPl40EK19Ha6ie1i5nVgdmbcauRqM-mOH7975QLJKsxYNXrrD-oM4gWv7rqLyGAgr_RcouSFbvuieqRbhf_GH0rQK_WrpSg2kg/s400/mymom_stitchjones.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173738597208137650" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />All the pretty colors...</span><br /><br />Sharon of <a href="http://mymommadethis.etsy.com/">Stitchjones</a> graciously donated a yummy skein of Gelateria Worsted Wt. Merino yarn for this week's feature.<br /><br />I first contacted <a href="http://mymommadethis.etsy.com/">Sharon</a> about purchasing a stray skein for the hooking blog (hate to break up a set), she replied back with a picture and a offering :D<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlU27e2J0FUKpDwg2UtL1KZrGfuU7AHRGYO-vrBStbxHyrWB1p72e12Ui72i03TrQbKQfJZCgf2DfVNrXPP-3BdJjQLgnngOFzTxk8SdsNY_E0MJBe3N6F9MEwdWkNBOLlR-ektuUDiKg/s1600-h/32008_3+006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlU27e2J0FUKpDwg2UtL1KZrGfuU7AHRGYO-vrBStbxHyrWB1p72e12Ui72i03TrQbKQfJZCgf2DfVNrXPP-3BdJjQLgnngOFzTxk8SdsNY_E0MJBe3N6F9MEwdWkNBOLlR-ektuUDiKg/s320/32008_3+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173734366665351074" border="0" /></a><br /><br />As soon as the skein arrived, I balled it up and began working through the soft, warm colorway.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrUftkHwaadPmDAV1qfAmoFLDcI0AifixHY-b1H47ObcF8JzMbFaW9xLNZ61AartPBImI58p9cxpLFPTwXPPG7_oZJmp7lVei8EFJRkgWoizC1scvcNtriT2cfsYjkddhH5AXaBWwoL8/s1600-h/32008_3+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrUftkHwaadPmDAV1qfAmoFLDcI0AifixHY-b1H47ObcF8JzMbFaW9xLNZ61AartPBImI58p9cxpLFPTwXPPG7_oZJmp7lVei8EFJRkgWoizC1scvcNtriT2cfsYjkddhH5AXaBWwoL8/s320/32008_3+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173734332305612642" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The classic ice cream combo of vanilla, strawberry and chocolate is perfect for baby and toddler shoes and the quality 100% merino wool base yarn slipped right by making these some of the fasted shoes I've completed so far.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3UDiHB0pmllbPQrNcTSZENCr9JCT6MbXcCGcPxy2xRBJ48nmXKrl0iM6YK9CnerToO9R_jklizOh9BjrD0AdMwJyl1XL1sqCIHxsvHYLDV740-GsS97foHMvVgsGTxsGCUceFDxzGhKk/s1600-h/32008_3+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3UDiHB0pmllbPQrNcTSZENCr9JCT6MbXcCGcPxy2xRBJ48nmXKrl0iM6YK9CnerToO9R_jklizOh9BjrD0AdMwJyl1XL1sqCIHxsvHYLDV740-GsS97foHMvVgsGTxsGCUceFDxzGhKk/s320/32008_3+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173734353780449154" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Stitchjones' shop <a href="http://mymommadethis.etsy.com/">http://mymommadethis.etsy.com</a> is chucked full of playful hues, bright brights and cozy muted skeins.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBNiWDqIFGCSDYtJRAVmHcSE2RDgy92QcPa77x4j1MnubQVtZdPp4SWifaGh7TrHC2pYPPgrkJVFaTkbxUnl07XhoSxgpV2NVQCiPGGT7vc85WevkMKCBkKg5vkIKi21zjlbF_ycyO-U/s1600-h/32008_3+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBNiWDqIFGCSDYtJRAVmHcSE2RDgy92QcPa77x4j1MnubQVtZdPp4SWifaGh7TrHC2pYPPgrkJVFaTkbxUnl07XhoSxgpV2NVQCiPGGT7vc85WevkMKCBkKg5vkIKi21zjlbF_ycyO-U/s320/32008_3+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173734358075416466" border="0" /></a><br />Most of her freshly listed skeins hark back to the 80's bands for colorway names. (My fav colorway/name is 'Gene Simmons' it's a red, black and natural white mix.)<br /><br />Sharon also offers <a href="http://mymommadethis.etsy.com/">PowerTrios Sock Kits</a> which include a full hank of variegated yarn with 2 half hanks of coordinating single hues. Enough yarn for 2 pairs of design-your-own socks, plus a free vinyl/canvas carrying case all for $45 bucks!<br /><br />As always please check out <a href="http://mymommadethis.etsy.com">Stitchjones'</a> shop for additional information or to purchase some great yarn ;)<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">To purchase any of the shoes featured in this blog please visit my etsy shop at </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://mysweetiepeas.etsy.com/">http://mysweetiepeas.etsy.com</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">And now for the first ever 'hooking for charity blog contest'. </span><br />Enter by leaving a comment in the hooking blog, buying a pair of 50/50 shoes or purchasing yarn from any charity donors' shops. The prize is a set of <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/23031830@N08/2289163520/">"Oops" and "Crap" stitch markers</a> (crochet or knit style). Winner will be drawn from the first 15 to enter (purchases count as two entries, so please let me know). Best of Luck, have a great evening.katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-63505782058043277932008-03-03T22:07:00.001-05:002008-03-03T22:08:15.962-05:00New Post and Contest DetailsStitchJones at mymommadethis.etsy.com will be this weeks feature.<br /><br />Complete article will be posted tonight along with details for entering Hooking's first blog contest.<br /><br />Thanks<span style="font-size: 85%;">.</span>katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-37707609960968310862008-02-25T22:57:00.005-05:002008-02-25T23:24:03.623-05:00'50 pairs from 50 shops'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1jgZ8Svli4ibJwmQM3zwGAGwox6mAPpErmtxWjGzDjb78dv6yhEStEwF1dFhs_u_PobJOC06L7IQI06wpgG85C-Dtrx2x2cE3VkSeioPoruGJGBFZDVekMMfUen3W68Pf1L1M0rcq5U/s1600-h/crafty.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1jgZ8Svli4ibJwmQM3zwGAGwox6mAPpErmtxWjGzDjb78dv6yhEStEwF1dFhs_u_PobJOC06L7IQI06wpgG85C-Dtrx2x2cE3VkSeioPoruGJGBFZDVekMMfUen3W68Pf1L1M0rcq5U/s400/crafty.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171139677188285026" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you want to destroy my sweater... </span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Okay, aside from the Weezer reference... this week marks another first for me: shoes from recycled yarn<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Molly of <a href="http://craftyyarn.etsy.com/">Crafty</a> (<a href="http://craftyyarn.etsy.com/">http://www.craftyyarn.etsy.com</a>) donated a super soft skein of natural colored lambs wool yarn. The lovely full size hank of worsted weight yarn (183 yards at 1.75 oz.) is plenty of yarn for several pairs of shoes.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVUinDFjHTqJfOzqXoNX0rNVm3dMgndNp8bVUsKv9ipiqA2djdnSv4XFPHBilVWPQDCw01m2QD5vfLUv5STA9iijpJHGEV8VtGH0bcAv8RdKflaGnoD-0KT7XY2X5P1kJucudkQMITkA/s1600-h/22008_25+006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVUinDFjHTqJfOzqXoNX0rNVm3dMgndNp8bVUsKv9ipiqA2djdnSv4XFPHBilVWPQDCw01m2QD5vfLUv5STA9iijpJHGEV8VtGH0bcAv8RdKflaGnoD-0KT7XY2X5P1kJucudkQMITkA/s320/22008_25+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171138977108615746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />The neat part is that the yarn was retrieved from a thrift store sweater which she disassembled, washed and skeined herself. Now that's dedication.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ6ODAs0nxYMTTXPnJvwQQf8odNnsW2lIn8XXeVhjsX2MzLVUHAhLELEQPk58doRX8b1LHJI3nP53Oa1IBdmjC2ZJvuWKE2ChMswL07jQNLFul53rwWi3PMvwoBUzDsgya4hT0st8ELxk/s1600-h/22008_25+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ6ODAs0nxYMTTXPnJvwQQf8odNnsW2lIn8XXeVhjsX2MzLVUHAhLELEQPk58doRX8b1LHJI3nP53Oa1IBdmjC2ZJvuWKE2ChMswL07jQNLFul53rwWi3PMvwoBUzDsgya4hT0st8ELxk/s320/22008_25+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171138968518681138" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">This particular yarn (check <a href="http://craftyyarn.etsy.com/">Molly's shop</a> for more) with it's wide loose twist (almost ribbon like) provided superb stitch definition with a unique texture I think only reclaimed yarn could provide. From looking at these shoes one would assume that the wool was not soft but ridged. However it is very soft much like a vintage t-shirt would feel.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKa-qzXPyuA3GCrsSAGHK5ebBpShGaTFcICTH0qNOEW1kdY9j6HvJO2ee80bz3aCwlPE-T1qR4oISEw2qA3eMxtgsMJr1L8d-taoH18qIWAlPavAC95fMsL6o7BTiaI2mKqQBItCHCsmg/s1600-h/22008_25+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKa-qzXPyuA3GCrsSAGHK5ebBpShGaTFcICTH0qNOEW1kdY9j6HvJO2ee80bz3aCwlPE-T1qR4oISEw2qA3eMxtgsMJr1L8d-taoH18qIWAlPavAC95fMsL6o7BTiaI2mKqQBItCHCsmg/s320/22008_25+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171138959928746514" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Crafty also provides plenty of tools (yarn) for finding unique way</span><span style="font-size:85%;">s to reuse everyday items. Whether looking for lace weight or super bulky, cotton or lux fibers Molly's shop carries them all in a variety of beautiful found colorways. Very much worth the destruction of a few old sweaters.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijL75fR6GRl1J5a8ZZ7BlIyYsgsizxi50dSNcsDrySJAn8ES0F-6mkaK1QQ2BT3DTPzPn1jr1aY5kk_bgSkyJlW7mPJDro05pGyfI3DwWlwgWC3o8S6833CMZJGi4W0m3jfIfFCgXZiBA/s1600-h/22008_25+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijL75fR6GRl1J5a8ZZ7BlIyYsgsizxi50dSNcsDrySJAn8ES0F-6mkaK1QQ2BT3DTPzPn1jr1aY5kk_bgSkyJlW7mPJDro05pGyfI3DwWlwgWC3o8S6833CMZJGi4W0m3jfIfFCgXZiBA/s320/22008_25+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171138968518681122" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Prices start at $4-5 dollars a hank with very reasonable and speedy shipping. Another neat feature of this well appointed shop is the store credit option.<br /><br />Molly accepts certain sweaters and will issue store credit for items sent her way. She will also test yarn for felt-ability before purchase. For more details on Crafty's special features please visit her shop at <a href="http://craftyyarn.etsy.com/">http://craftyyarn.etsy.com</a>.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-style: italic;">For additional information or to purchase any of the shoes featured in this blog please visit my </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">etsy</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-style: italic;"> shop at <a href="http://mysweetiepeas.etsy.com">http://mysweetiepeas.etsy.com</a>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">And now for the first ever 'hooking for charity blog contest'. </span><br />Enter by leaving a comment in the hooking blog, buying a pair of 50/50 shoes or purchasing yarn from any charity donors' shops. The prize is a set of <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/23031830@N08/2289163520/">"Oops" and "Crap" stitch markers</a> (crochet or knit style). Winner will be drawn from the first 15 to enter (purchases count as two entries, so please let me know). Best of Luck, have a great evening.</span>katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029882070461425967.post-65148646700340467002008-02-25T11:31:00.001-05:002008-02-25T11:32:31.165-05:00New Post and Contest<span style="font-size:85%;">CraftyYarns.etsy.com will be this weeks feature.<br /><br />Complete article will be posted tonight along with details for entering Hooking's first blog contest.<br /><br />Thanks.<br />Kat</span>katkoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06518244770484835413noreply@blogger.com0