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Shawl Pins Make Really Cool Stocking Stuffers… Just Sayin’…..

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I have got, are you ready? THE MOST GORGEOUS SHAWL PINS I’ve ever seen to show you! I’ll let that one sink in for a bit.

Gorgeous!

Absolutely Stunning!

I’ve actually had this pin for quite awhile and was waiting to tell you about it after I got it’s counterpart cardigan done. I specifically requested this very pin because the cardi in question is a fall, mossy colored thing. Well it’s not done. I know, you’re surprised. Shocked even. But I wanted to get the word out. Because…. Christmas is coming….. thinking really awesome stocking stuffers….. and if you hurry, you’ve probably still got time to get some for yourself…….

Hop over to Gita Maria, here: http://gitamaria.com and drool over the incredible variety of pins, buttons, pendants, charms, and other jewelry she makes. Incredible stuff. All hand made one piece at a time (so it totally fits in with your handmade Christmas plans). And from the size of her catalog, she’s either incredibly ambitious, or she’s commissioned some of Santa’s elves to help out.

Now, just for fun, I searched for sheep, and guess what I found? Yup! A sheep button! And alpaca buttons too. Too much fun!

Go here quick:  Gitamaria.com  and get yours today!

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Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.