Toys

Week 24 = Summer Knitting
Day 6 = June 16, 2014

     Knitting for your kids can be great when they are on the same page as you or are a 'go with the flow' child. I love knitting for my girls. Knitting toys is a great thing to do. Here are a few:

Marketplay by Jen Cabbage

 

Building Blocks by Debbie Bliss

 

Kids Crown by Vicki Mikulak

 

Ankle Bells Music Toy by Mini-Eco

 

Knitting question of the day

What is the strangest thing that you knit for a child?

Little One Knitting,

Victoria

Accessories

Week 24 = Summer Knitting
Day 5 = June 15, 2014


     One of the best things about knitting is all the accessories that can be imagined and created. Knitting a headband, a clutch or some other fun item can be great for a summer knitting project.

Beads and Bows by Christine Marie Chen

Felted Clutch Me by Cheryl Callahan

Soft Linen Lace Belt by Amy Polcyn

Summer Hat by TracyGP

Stereo Cuff by Laura Nelkin

Knitting question of the day

What is your favorite accessory to knit?

Accessorizing with Knitting,


Victoria

Lace!

Week 24 = Summer Knitting
Day 3 = June 13, 2014


     Lace is definitely airy and summery. So why not knit lace for something other than a shawl?

Lace Pillow by Caitlin Cieslewska

Lace Heart Bookmark by Darilyn Page

Bettie’s Lace Stockings by Hana Jason

     Ok, ok, I cannot leave out the quintessential lace shawl.

Easy Lace Stole by Arlene's World of Lace

Amelia Lace Wrap by Yvonne Senecal

Eyelet Lace Shawlette by TemptingEwe Designs

Knitting question of the day

Would you prefer the typical lace shawl or would you do a different type of lace item?

Lace Variety Knitting,


Victoria

Christmas in June

Week 24 = Summer Knitting
Day 2 = June 12, 2014


     Believe it or not, Christmas can start in June. You can easily knit a scarf, socks or gloves in June because the projects are small and do not take a long time to complete. Here are some examples.

Bellflower Summer Scarf by Rebecca Hope Osborn

Simple Summer Socks by Liz Pankratz

Summer Glove by Chris Abbott

     Now the other part of Christmas in June is that you can knit Christmas decorations in June, like these items below.

Christmas Lights by Amalia Samios

Holly Christmas Stocking by Annie's Woolens

Christmas Baubles by Fiona Morris

     There are so many Christmas things that you can knit in June or you can write out your Christmas Knit List. Just have fun!

Knitting question of the day

When do you start knitting your Christmas gifts?

Knitting Christmas in June,


Victoria

Summer Knitting

Week 24 = Summer Knitting
Day 1 = June 11, 2014

Picture from Yarned by Kamicha

     It is the time of year where we Knitter's change out our knitting projects like we do our clothes. Knitting a blanket in South Carolina June through August is unwise. Knitting with wool or some of the heavier fibers in the South with the humidity is daunting. Basically unless you are willing you struggle a bit you have to change your knitting mind set. So I will bring you a week of patterns that represent summer, air, flow and more.

Knitting question of the day
What is your favorite summer yarn?

Knitting for Summer,

Victoria

It's all about me!

Week 23 = Knitting Declaration/Resolution

Day 7 = June 10, 2014

Declaration - a formal or explicit statement or announcement

Resolution - a firm decision to do or not to do something

Picture from Zazzle

     Seeing that I have done 5 declarations/resolutions all about knitting I thought that I would save the last night of the week for a personal one. Making knitting declarations/resolutions is an extension of me. Whereas a personal one is just me as I am. In my opinion it is much harder for people to be honest with themselves than it is to be honest with other people.

     When thinking about a personal declaration/resolution the typical ones come up:

• Eating healthy
• Exercise
• Weight loss

     I thought that I would try to dig deeper.

Personal

     1. I, Victoria Williams, do declare/resolve to stand in my own truth. I will do things to make me happy. I will not only accept my potential I will believe in my potential. I will be strong and lead by example.

Knitting 

     1. I, Victoria Williams of Savery Knitting, do declare/resolve to post a blog on SaveryKnitting.blogspot.com every day of 2014, for the purpose of seeing what can happen in a year's time with daily dedication to exploring knitting in all its aspects.

     2. Part 1: I, Victoria Williams of Savery Knitting, do declare/resolve to have only 5 knitting projects for fun and 1 knitting project for charity going at any one time.

    2. Part 2: I will write down 5 of my designs before casting on any new projects.

     3. I, Victoria Williams of Savery Knitting, do declare/resolve that for every new knitting project that I cast on I will also write down one of my own designs.

     4. I, Victoria Williams of Savery Knitting, do declare/resolve to publish one new pattern a month on Ravelry.com starting June 2014. 

     5. I, Victoria Williams of Savery Knitting, do declare/resolve to not purchase any more yarn until I have knit all the projects I have set aside in my current yarn stash.

Knitting question of the day

What would be your personal declaration/resolution?

Knitting with Power,

Victoria

Declaration/Resolution #5

Week 23 = Knitting Declaration/Resolution

Day 6 = June 9, 2014

Picture from Craftsy.com

     I thought it would be a good idea to keep the definitions of declaration and resolution up all week for those that don't follow daily (gasp, hand to forehead, faint.)

Declaration - a formal or explicit statement or announcement
Resolution - a firm decision to do or not to do something
 

     Like all Knitters I have a plethora of yarn. I have bought yarn for over 20 projects. (I'm guessing 20...I do not want to count and learn the real number.) For some I had the pattern and needed the yarn. For others, the yarn was just so perfect for a specific someone. Who can walk into a store that sells yarn, be it Joann's or The Village Knittery, and not walk out with more than intended. This happened to me last week. I went to Joann's for a simple size C crochet hook, a $2.00 purchase. When I walked out I had bought 4 skeins of yarn for 2 specific projects and a new case for my knitting notions... spending $20.

     5. I, Victoria Williams of Savery Knitting, do declare/resolve to not purchase any more yarn until I have knit all the projects I have set aside in my current yarn stash.

     Here is a reminder of the other declarations/resolutions from this week:
     

     4. I, Victoria Williams of Savery Knitting, do declare/resolve to publish one new pattern a month on Ravelry.com starting June 2014. 

     3. I, Victoria Williams of Savery Knitting, do declare/resolve that for every new knitting project that I cast on I will also write down one of my own designs.  

     2. Part 1: I, Victoria Williams of Savery Knitting, do declare/resolve to have only 5 knitting projects for fun and 1 knitting project for charity going at any one time.

    2. Part 2: I will write down 5 of my designs before casting on any new projects.

     1. I, Victoria Williams of Savery Knitting, do declare/resolve to post a blog on SaveryKnitting.blogspot.com every day of 2014, for the purpose of seeing what can happen in a year's time with daily dedication to exploring knitting in all its aspects.

Knitting question of the day

In your yarn stash how many specific projects do you think that you have?

Knitting with Stash Yarn,

Victoria