TRACY WRIGHT
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Canyon Hat
The Canyon Hat is a nice chunky hat made in bulky weight yarn, Easy to memorize, and shows off hand-dyed yarn in all its glory! It makes a great gift for anyone. Watch out though, they are addicting to knit! This pattern is perfect for a beginner’s first project. You...
yarn delivery: vidalana in desert dusk
I just got a super sweet yarn delivery: Vidalana in Desert Dusk! In the old days, I use to visit my LYS and check out the yarn displays, spending hours sometimes. Deciding WHAT to pick sometimes takes a bit of time! But things have changed a bit.. and in this...
what to pack for a long rv trip
It is hard to know what to pack for RV trips.. especially if you are new at it. Whether you have decided to become a full-timer, or are bridging the gap between houses, or are just planning a long trip....there is a lot to think about when getting ready for an...
ball winder
I have been PINING over one of these super cool wooden ball winders...thought it would be a real tree-t. All puns aside... What would be better, I ash you? So I ordered one -- DETAILS HERE And honestly, it exceeded my expectations. I had been using a rather old,...
bulldog rescue: finding rainey
This is Rainey, bulldog rescue and -- Queen of Everything. She is a special needs pup that we recently adopted through an incredible organization: Lily's Pad Rescue. Rainey is a petite bulldog -- about 30 lbs, with Spina Bifida. Although she is fully mobile, she...
zig zag cloth
The zig zag cloth is another super simple and quick knit. It is a 1-row pattern, knit 2 tows in one color, then two rows in the other color. the yarn is carried up the side, so it never shows. Perfect for a beginner, and a great traveling project for someone with...
waffle cloth
The waffle cloth is one of my favorites! I give away lots of washcloths throughout the year, but especially during the holidays. They make super gifts, and I often pair them up with handcrafted soap, bath salts, or other bath items. Made of soft absorbent 100%...
pot scrubber, i love you!
Who doesn't love a great Pot Scrubber!! The kind that works without scratching your pots, pans, and glassware? Simple to use, toss it in the laundry when it gets grungy! Today on the virtual knitting circle, I previewed some really interesting yarn that I ordered --...
knitting circle at your house!
Everyone loves an old fashioned knitting circle! It is always fun to join up with other knitters, share stories and ideas, get advice from seasoned knitters, and ohhh & ahhh over someone's finished project. Or the newly acquired yarn. Not to mention, new...