Allison, Author at Plymouth Yarn Magazine | Your One Stop Yarn Blog

Is Knitting Easy?

Posted by Allison | Apr 27, 2012 | Design/Patterns | 2

“Is knitting easy?”…This is a question I get asked often. My son plays at least one sport every season so this means mommy gets lots of time to sit and knit. On the rare occasion a coach may ask me to help out when they are light on parent helpers, but after seeing me try to throw a baseball to a catcher from second base, coach tells me I can go back to my knitting. A couple of the moms have asked if I could teach them. With all of the time we spend at practices and games, we...

A Mitt for Mom

Posted by Allison | Apr 13, 2012 | Design/Patterns | 0

Now that my Easter ham is gone and the jelly beans have been eaten, it’s time for me to get set for the next Spring celebration. Wouldn’t mom love a homemade gift this Mother’s day that doesn’t involve elbow macaroni and glitter? Since I’ve become a mother, I love all the things my son glues and glitters up for Mother’s day. Those paintings and attempts at pottery will be cherished forever. However, my mother and mother-in-law most likely would not appreciate it if I made them a plastic beaded bracelet. But homemade gifts are still cherished, this I know...

Free Pattern, Put a Bear in The Basket

Posted by Allison | Apr 3, 2012 | Free Patterns | 1

Peter Cottontail is about to embark on his bunny trail. This time of year, I like to create smaller or lighter projects that I can throw in my bag and take to my son’s baseball games. This little bear was my project last weekend. The pattern calls for Fantasy Naturale, and I used the same colors listed. There is a huge color selection with Fantasy Naturale so the possibilities are endless and it’s so easy to customize. I found that because of the mercerized cotton , the bear was soft, smooth and cuddly. I know my little guy...

Marilyn’s Anna Cowl – Knitting Project Detail at Jimmy Beans Wool

Posted by Allison | Mar 22, 2012 | Design/Patterns | 1

Beautiful Mushishi cowl posted by Jimmy Beans Wool. Marilyn’s Anna Cowl – Knitting Project Detail at Jimmy Beans...

When Saint Patrick wears a scarf….

Posted by Allison | Mar 16, 2012 | Design/Patterns | 0

When Saint Patrick wears a scarf, it must be this one and you won’t need the luck of the Irish to get it done this weekend. When you are ready to put down your Guinness and pick up your needles, give this infinity scarf a whirl. Made from 100% fine merino wool, DeAire is the perfect yarn to warm your soul and neck. “If you are lucky enough to be Irish then you are lucky enough” F368 DeAire Infinity Scarf DeAIRE Infinity Scarf Approx. Finished Measurements: 8” x 66” Materials: 1 hank DeAire- in each of 2 colors- shown...