http://www.muffinsandcupcakes.com knitting, crafts, desert Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:39:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I had been monitoring this hat on Ysolda's blog and snatched up the pattern as soon as it came out. Although, a wool hat in spring may not be the most practical idea, I had to cast on right away. Yarn: Mission Falls 1824 Wool in Damson Needles: 4.5mm Dpns & 40cm ... http://www.muffinsandcupcakes.com/knit/something-for-me I love my stuffed animals, they end up in almost every picture I take of my knitting. This project is killing two birds with one stone. The ears are pink because I didn't check the yardage before casting on. Lesson learned. I think I'll chalk it up to a happy ... http://www.muffinsandcupcakes.com/cute/elle These socks are going to keep my grandma's feet warm in chilly Edmonton, Alberta. This was my first pair of socks. I'm really happy with how they turned out, they match and everything. I loved grafting the toes! I used: Yarn: (2x) Moda Dea, Sassy Stripes in "Polo". Needles: U.S size 3 DPNs http://www.muffinsandcupcakes.com/knit/socks-for-granny I was inspired by The Purl Bee to make homemade valentines this year. I made this one for my Andrew, and sent a few more back home. I love the sentiment behind these cards. I think I'll be doing more homemade holidays from now on. http://www.muffinsandcupcakes.com/uncategorized/be-mine http://www.muffinsandcupcakes.com/cute/the-special-guest As a newbie knitter, I am constantly perusing the vast variety of yarns available. Some are affordable, others seem extravagant. I am a student, working part time as a server, depending very much on the generosity of patrons. As such, unless someone feels compelled to make a significant donation to ... http://www.muffinsandcupcakes.com/uncategorized/the-yarn-dilemma ...Is admitting you have a problem. It seems that lately I only knit in miniature. Baby projects are such immediate gratification, and so adorable. Knitting for others may appear to be a generous gesture but let me assure you, there is a selfish motive. When knitting for babies, I ... http://www.muffinsandcupcakes.com/knit/they-say-the-first-step Yarn: Koigu Kpppm (2 skeins) & Louet Gems (less than half a skein) Pattern: Free! Go here. This is my first garment, I'm thrilled by how well it turned out. I'm having a hard time giving it up (selfish). Although I have no babies, it looks great on my stuffed animals, and ... http://www.muffinsandcupcakes.com/knit/its-koigu-baby I am excited to announce that I've decided to shift the focus of Muffins and Cupcakes. "Cute" will always hold a place in my heart and on this blog, however, knitting and various other crafts have been consuming more of my time and energy as of late. I'd like this ... http://www.muffinsandcupcakes.com/knit/the-times-they-are-a-changin Unlike those other cupcakes, these are edible! Source http://www.muffinsandcupcakes.com/edibles/marzipan-madness