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New Earrings!

10/23/2023

 

Well, not techcially "new" but they have been out of stock for so long they may as well be!

Please the popular "Mobius" earrings - now back in stock!! 
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October 18th, 2023

10/18/2023

 
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Cute sterling silver and gold earrings now back in stock! Everyone loves these simple earrings - lots of movement and lightweight - the perfect combination of elegance and comfort.
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Sterling Silver Earrings - back in stock! :)

10/18/2023

 
Loving the look of these simple twisted sterling silver earrings! So simple, so elegant. Now in 3 sizes!   Click to Shop!
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Post Jewelry or Knitting/Crochet Accessories....

6/7/2023

 
The struggle is real.....
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NEW silver stitch marker sets

6/7/2023

 
Let's face it - we often (always?) need more than just a few stitch markers. With that in mind, I created a set of 10 of my most popular silver stitch markers - a "big" set of 10 medium sized markers! Perfect! Click below to go shop or take a look!
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5 reasons a scarf is a terrible first knitting project

4/28/2023

 
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So many reasons....

1. It's boring, ok? Scarves seem to be neverending
2. It's tedious. If you want to turn someone off of knitting, have them knit a SCARF.
3. Limited learning. No decisions, no figuring things out, no asking questions. Sit quietly and knit FOREVER. Um, no, thanks.
4.You knit forever and likely NEVER wear it because everytime you pick it up to wear it, you remember how much you disliked knitting it. (This is, if you even finished it....)
​5. BORING. 
That's all. You're welcome. 
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Making jewelry & perfectionism - the myth

4/16/2023

 
Here is something that I think is true - perfect is a big, huge myth. 
No matter what you are doing. 
Perfection is not gonna happen.
Give it up and move on. 
Seriously.
It's fine. It really is. 
​That is all. 
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Perfectionism

4/16/2023

 
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I have things to say.

Namely, perfectionism is a big liar. 

I used to start each pair of socks (which was all I was knitting for a long time) with this exact thought: "This time, the socks will be PERFECT. NO mistakes, no dropped stitches, no weird holes" and on & on. 

Many pairs later guess what I discovered? 

There is no such thing as no mistakes, i.e. perfection.

Let it go and move on. Yes.
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In which she learns to knit faster!

3/31/2023

 
Knitted Musselburgh hat
Working on the Musselburgh hat and I am now on the "knit forever in stockinette" section. Yes, this will absolutely teach me to knit faster! 

Repetitive? Sure is! Beautiful yarn? Yep! Relaxing? Oh, yeah!! 

​Perfect for anywhere you are. I love it and can't wait to start another....scrappy, I think! :)
handmade sterling silver stitch markers for knitting
Handmade sterling silver stitch markers for knitting and crochet - elevate your work!

Chiaogoo Interchangeable Cables for Knitting

1/21/2023

 
Oh I am loving these new SWIV360 cables from Chiaogoo! I am just sort of dipping my toes in but knitting most of a shawl using them, in a 24" length. So easy to use - the cable just turns as you turn the tips, no fiddling with cables and tips to get them to "behave". Love!!

​I will be ordering more as I need them. For now, I have the 14" and the 8" which will do for most things. I also bought the adapters so I can easily fit the large or small cables to either the large or small needle tips. 
Chiaogoo swivel 360 cables
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Small sterling silver cable needles for knitting and crochet
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New Small Stitch Markers for Knitting & Crochet

1/21/2023

 
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When I first started looking for cable needles to use in my hand knitted socks, I was so bummed out. They were all so...BIG....and CLUNKY. Not at all what I had in mind. 

So, these little sterling silver cable needles were born and I now offer them in 2 sizes. Click here for details.
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Sterling silver cable needles for all your tiny & small projects!
small cable needles for knitting
Small sterling silver cable needles for knitting and crochet

NEW! Fun sterling silver earrings!

1/17/2023

 
Brand new earrings on the website! All sterling silver with tons of movement; about 2.5" in total length. I especially love the hammering on the circle - reflects plenty of light as they move. Perfect for all day, home or office or a night out.

​One for her and one for you because why not, right? :)
silver dangle earrings
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From Lykke to Chiaogoo

12/25/2022

 
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Beautiful Lykke short circs
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Interchangeable Chiaogoo minis
I started these double yarn socks on my elegant, brand new, driftwood Lykke needles which are so pretty! But. The truth is they were, at about 9", just too short for the job.

I almost switched to DPNS but then I realized I have the tools to make circulars of all sizes (well, almost) so....Chiagoo minis to the rescue! I used one 2" needle tip, one 3" tip and a 5" red lace cord and voila!!

​At 10", this was the perfect circular needle length for this project! Hurray for Chiaogoo interchangeables!
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Book Review: Knitting Simple Sweaters from Luxury Yarns by Marilyn Saitz Cohen

11/2/2022

 
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This book is wonderful. Lots of nice, very simple designs - nothing complicated. Even I could knit most, if not all, of the sweaters in this book. This sweater on the cover is my fave and I really want to knit it. The only probem is the price of the yarn it would take. Maybe it could be knit in a nice cotton yarn? Will do some research! 

handmade sterling silver stitch markers
Handmade sterling silver markers for all knitters and crocheters! All handmade, all sterling silver and I send them with a small polishing cloth! WIN! CLICK HERE to take a look!
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Book Review: Knitting Tips & Trade Secrets

11/1/2022

 
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This book!! All sorts of little interesting tips & tricks from real knitters & crocheters!! Organized by topic - everthing from multicolor knitting to managing your knitting to finishing & caring for your projects.

​Also included are sections about machine knitting as well as crochet. Lots of useful little tidbits AND I got an idea for a new type of sterling silver stitch marker for knitting & marking rows! Brilliant! Stay tuned for that! :)
These handmade sterling silver markers are perfect holiday gifts for those who knit or crochet....or for you! Everyone enjoys nice tools for their hobby!
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handmade sterling silver stitch marker for knitting crochet

Book Review: Pure Wood - A Guide to Using Single-Breed Yarns

10/31/2022

 
Pure Wool book review
Oh this is such a wonderful and informative book! I picked it up at my local library because, you know, I am all about the yarn these days, since I make sterling silver stitch and spend a LOT of time knitting. Anyway, back to the book...

This details differences among many different breeds of sheep and then talks about the different types of yarn produced from their fleece and what the yarn is best suited to. It is a wonderful resource!

Silver Stitch markers for knitting crochet
This is one of my handmade sterling silver stitch markers. I am a knitter so that markers were initially made to use in knitting; my friends who crochet say are perfect for that craft as well because they are open and easily slip over the yarn. 

I am in the process of designing and making a new size in these silver stitch markers. They will be extra large, for those who knit with the bulkiest of yarns. I have recently been knitting with bulky yarn so I see first hand the need to larger markers! 

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Book Review: Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet by Kate Atherley

10/30/2022

 
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Wow!! What a book - Kate Atherly is a force. I mean, if it's not in this book, you don't need to the information. Trust me on that. 

From the proper fit of a sock to a thesis on yarn, needles & gauge to stitch patterns and adjustments for "non-average" feel (how kind of her to say "non-average"), this book has it ALL. 

I have been knitting socks for awhile and have knit LOTS of socks, mostly successfully. While some of the "sock maths" kind of made my eyes glaze over (turns out I need my info in just tiny little bites), this book is amazing. In fact, a little takeaway for me is that I am changing the toe I will be using on socks. (Let's hear it for the "half & half" toe & why am I just now hearing about this toe??)  
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The best new jewelry design

6/19/2022

 
These earrings are so cute! All sterling silver, of course, and made using a new to me (but very old) technique of reticulation. It is magical, honestly. Literally, no two designs are alike and, get ready, the two earrings do NOT match exactly. More like sisters than twins. So unusual and elegant! 

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Tired of "cute" stitch markers?

6/10/2022

 
Am I the only one who is tired of "cute" stitch markers?? I mean, puppies, kittens and tiny little Santas are great but sometimes, you want more, right?

Your knitted pieces are small or large masterpieces and you invest HOURS in making them just right and they deserve something better. So, for those knitted masterpieces that deserve better, check out my sterling silver stitch markers for both knitting and crochet. It's like hanging a tiny silver piece of jewelry on your project! Yeah - click the button below to take a closer look & shop!
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Handmade sterling silver stitch markers

Rusty Stitch Markers for Knitting and Crochet

6/7/2022

 
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Do you see the end of that little white "lightbulb" stitch marker?? Do you see the bare metal/soon to be rust on the end? That drives me crazy when I am knitting; that little rusty end ALWAYS catches on the yarn. If you are like me, you want and expect your stitch markers in your knitting (or progress keepers for knitting or stitch holders for knitting or crochet) to be SMOOTH. Totally smooth is what we are all after. 

Enter these gorgeous sterling silver stitch markers that I make - they are SMOOTH and they will NOT rust. Ever. Click the button below to take a closer look and shop. I'm telling you, these smooth stitch markers for your knitting or crochet projects are a complete game changer. 
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Things I Keep in my Knitting Project Bags

5/4/2022

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I always have several knitting projects on the go. Usually at least four, sometimes more. In addition, I always knit in different places...in the car, near the TV, on the deck, at the coffee shop...you get the picture, EVERYWHERE. 

I got tired of not having paper/pencil when I needed it or being ready to close the toe and not having a tapestry needle in my bag. So I decided to get organized. Thanks to Amazon and things I had around the house, I was able to put together a little pile of what I needed in each bag! So, without further ado, here is the list of important knitting notions that I now keep in each of my project bags!

1. yarn/needles of course
2. pattern (or parts of a pattern)
3. extra needles (I switch between small cirulars and dpns so ALL those needles need to be in there)
4. tapesty needle
5. small ruler (gotta know when to start the next section)
6. tiny crochet hook (to pick up the occasional dropped stitch)
7. pencil/paper (random notes)
8. stitch markers (I like to keep a variety of sizes on hand)
9. ball band with project notes on the back.

I think that's it!! Will update as I come across other things that need to be in there.

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Sterling silver "fish" earrings!

4/20/2022

 
I am so excited to finally have the sterling silver fish earrings in 3 sizes - small, medium and large.

​The small are super cute - different enough to be fun but nothing wild or crazy, the medium ones are middle of the road, just a nice, well, medium size and the large ones are big but not crazy big! They are about 2 1/2" inches in overall length - fun size! 
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Small silver fish earrings
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Silver fish earrings - Medium
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Large silver fish earrings

New earrings! Baby fish earrings

4/20/2022

 
These cute "baby fish" earrings now come in 3 sizes - these are the smallest. I love that they are simple and elegant - not dramatic but a little bit unusual. A nice alternative to the traditional hoop earrings. 
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Wildfoote vs. Kroy Sock Yarn: A comparison

4/2/2022

 
Two of my all time favorite sock yarns! Knitting them both at the same time has given me a really good idea of the differences and similarities between these two yarns. First the similarities: both of these yarns could be called "heavy" fingering or maybe "very light" DK yarn. The thickness of both the Wildfoote (by Brown Sheep Yarn Co.) and Paton's Kroy are very close to the same. 

The Wildfoote is "rougher" in the hand - it feels more "scratchy" than the Paton's Kroy, which is quite soft. Once they are washed, however, the Wildfoote is very soft, too. I also find the Wildfoote to be ever so slightly more "splitty" than the Kroy. Not enough to cause trouble and certainly not a deal breaker but it is something I noticed. 

Wildfoote is one of the first sock yarns I used and I still love those socks - very soft and cozy. Once the socks with Kroy are complete I think they will feel much the same. Two very good sock yarns! 

Wildfoote is mostly available online although there are LYS around that carry them. I just bought some at my local shop in New Orleans (which has since gone out of business, sadly) and I also bought some at a small yarn shop in Portland, Oregon last summer. (Starlight Yarn Shop) The price for Wildfoote is around $8.00 - $9.00 per skein (you'll need 2 to make a pair of socks) and comes in lots of nice colors, solids and variegated. Kroy is sold at Michael's as well as Hobby Lobby here in the States and the cost is about $7.00 per 50 gram skein - you'll need 2 skeins to make a pair of socks. Nice variety of colors.
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Handmade sterling silver stitch markers or stitch holders made by me. I love these little elegant smooth markers! Click below for a closer look!
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New set of Sterling Silver Stitch Markers

2/11/2022

 
The most popular sterling silver stitch markers is now a set called, you guessed it, the Most Popular Set of Stitch Markers for Knitting and Crochet! 

This set includes three of the most popular stitch marker sizes - the first fits easily over knitting needles US size 4 (3.5mm) and the second fits over knitting needles size US 10 (6mm).

Perfect for those who knit socks (like me) or any project at all that calls for smaller knitting needles. Since these markers are open, they are also perfect for almost all crochet projects! 
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Handmade sterling silver stitch markers - like knitting with jewelry!
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Set of most popular sizes - sterling silver stitch markers
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