About 2 weeks ago, I joined a group on facebook. It’s called Hand Crafted Treasures. It is a US based online event showcasing handmade items from crafters all over the United States. It starts by being invited to join the group. You do not have to be a vendor, you can be a friend. Vendors …
The Mad Rush of Holiday Crafting
It’s that time of year where fiber artists make the mad rush to finish off handmade gifts for family and friends, and even to those less fortunate. Where does the time go and how do we get everything finished in time to mail off the packages? Lets start by making a list of what we …
Stitches SoCal and The Playground, All Things Fiber Related
With less than 1 week to Stitches SoCal, I am getting yarn, crochet hooks, and patterns ready. Why? You ask, because I will be teaching How To Crochet in The Playground. Along with another quick demonstration on how to crochet my cup cozy. Stitches SoCal is a 4 day event being held Thursday November 1st …
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Scarf that is Light and Lacy, the knit pattern is a breeze to make
A scarf is a great accessory to add to your outfits. The Light and Lacey knit scarf is one you will want to try. This pattern will get you started on many projects for the cooler months ahead. The scarf is knit with larger than recommended needles to create open, airy stitches. With a 1 …
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Month Long Project Finished and Delivered
Drum roll please… the month long project is finished! The project started when my brother alerted us that they evacuated from their home due to the Carr Fire in Redding, CA. What should I do to help out my brother and sister in law? My first thought was to buy them gift cards so they …
Upcoming Holiday Arts & Crafts Shows for December
After much anticipation, I will be participating in 3 holiday arts & crafts boutiques in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Flyers are posted on the SHOWS page so you can read all the details about each event. You will be able to find me at the following locations: Saturday December 2, 2017 Miracle …
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Giving Thanks to You, Part 2, With a Free Pattern
The past 2 weeks have been quite busy for me here at casa YarnKat. My consignee at Buy Hand – Laguna Beach placed an order for extra animals for 2 events the shop will be having, so my work stopped and the animals have been crocheted and delivered. Then our newest YarnKitten, Gizmo, got, …
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Giving Thanks To YOU with a Free Pattern
The holidays are fast approaching, Thanksgiving is 3 weeks away, and YarnKat is 1 year old. I am thankful for your support of my blog and website. In order to show my thanks I am giving you a FREE CROCHET PATTERN that can be made in 1 day or 2 days. This pattern is a …
Baggy New Year, er, Happy New Year!
Here at YarnKat, the holiday fun continues. And Baggy seems to have made a party out of YarnKat. He’s even got his black tie on in anticipation of the New Year. Which is still a few days away. Baggy here: Don’t I look handsome? I think I do. Oh, YES, you are one handsome kitty …
A One Of A Kind Holiday Gift For YarnKat Friends
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! As Christmas is just a week away, we all look forward to spending time with family and loved ones far and near. Some of you will brave the long lines of security checkpoint at the airport, rush hour traffic on the road. And some of you are staying home, curled …
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