One Ball Wonders...

Today's project is probably the best slipper pattern I have ever found, and can be completed with one ball of yarn, or two if you want the multi-color effect.  If you choose two colors, you will be able to make two pairs of slippers in opposite color combinations.  These slippers are felted and are a great starter project if you have never felted before, they are also perfect for wearing year round.  Felt or leather may be sewn to the bottom of the slippers for added durability.  This easy knit pattern was created by Mindie Tallack and is worth every cent, as you will see how much work she put into it.  You will receive very detailed instructions for a wide range of sizes for both standard and wide feet. 

I almost guarantee you that once you make one pair, you will use this pattern over and over again; I couldn't even begin to tell you how many pairs of these slippers I have made.  So go ahead and grab at least 220 yards of feltable wool (I prefer Cascade 220), a pair of size 11 needles ( long or circular) and 2 stitch markers, then head on over to Ravelry and pick up this wonderful pattern and start knitting right away!

 

Duffers - Click Here! 

One Ball Wonders...

Over the past few months, babies have again entered my life and inspired much of my knitting and sewing.  I love knitting baby items, they are cute and quick, giving almost instant gratification.  Baby items are also small and usually only require one ball of yarn or less. 

Today's One Ball Wonder pattern is knit with worsted weight yarn and can be made in all sizes from infant to adult.  You will need to gather between 60 and 160 yards of yarn, depending on size.  This is a good project to get rid of some of the leftover yarn in your stash.  Here it is, the Garter Ear Flap Hat by Purl Soho...

 

Pattern Link- Click Here! 

Enjoy!

One Ball Wonders...

Happy Monday and dare I say that in Wisconsin, spring has sprung!?  Although my backyard is still covered in snow, it is a sweltering 44 degrees today, and I have high hopes of it melting.  Even with warmer weather in sight, if you are like me, you just keep on knitting or crocheting the whole year through.  I still knit hats and cowls and other toasty warm things, as Christmas is always coming and they make great gifts.  The warmer weather does put me in the mood to also knit lighter things, which has inspired me to choose this week's One Ball Wonder pattern.

Today's pattern is a beautiful shawl pattern from Maggi Magali that uses fingering weight yarn.  This shawl is perfect for spring days and summer nights and would look beautiful in solid, ombre or variegated yarn.

 

Ginko Shoulderette Shawl - Click here! 

 

Creating with Sticks Pink Poppies yarn

Creating with Sticks Clean Slate yarn

One Ball Wonders...

Today's One Ball Wonder is a beautiful shawlette called Miss. Winkle, to keep your shoulders warm.  This shawlette is a fun, quick knit, being that you use mainly the knit stitch.  This pattern works great with variegated hand dyed yarn.  Go ahead and give this pattern by Martina Behm a try today!

 

Miss Winkle 

 

Caliente

 

Sock it to Me

 

One Ball Wonders, a Hat...

Today's One Ball Wonder is a hat.  I love hats, I love making them and wearing them, I love giving them away.  Whether it be a simple knit stocking hat or a fancy feathered felt hat, a hat has a personality all of its own. 

When it comes to knit hats, the design possibilities are endless and in general they are knit in the round, so they are quick to make.  Today's hat pattern is by Johanna Yli- Muilu, it takes simple techniques and puts them together to form a modern pattern.  This hat would look good in solid, ombre and variegated yarns.  Try with Creating with Sticks Superwash Merino for a supersoft, super washable hat.

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/viiru

https://www.etsy.com/listing/174478476/green-green-grass-superwash-merino-yarn?ref=shop_home_active_2

https://www.etsy.com/listing/174498421/sand-dune-aran-weight-bluefaced?ref=shop_home_active_16

*Featured yarn is on special for $2.00 off each skein.  Hurry, these are one of a kind skeins.

One Ball Wonders...

It's Monday again.  A cold, cold Monday again for me.  It feels like this winter is never going to end.  The one good thing about these chilly days is that I don't feel bad working with a heavier, squishier yarn and making warm projects.  I know it is a bit late in the season, but I just started knitting a hat for my daughter, knowing she'll still get some use out of it before it gets warm.  Today I'm bringing you another warm project to work on, another One Ball Wonder.  Our project for today isn't for the knitter though, this project is to be crocheted and will work well with a variegated, ombre or solid color yarn.  So without further ado, today's project...

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/everyday-fingerless-gloves

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/174478158/rooster-100-percent-superwash-merino?ref=shop_home_active_3

https://www.etsy.com/listing/174486802/robins-nest-aran-weight-bluefaced?ref=shop_home_active_4

One Ball Wonders...

 Happy President's Day!

If you are anything like me, you can be found knitting at least a little each day almost every day of the year; heck, I've even been spotted knitting at the beach!  When you knit as much as I do, very rarely are you working on just one project at a time.  Most of the time I have a bigger project going on, a dishcloth of sorts, maybe a hat or cowl, but almost always, one of my projects requires only one ball of yarn.  I call these projects, one ball wonders.  One ball wonders are extremely satisfying to knit, they are cheap and they usually don't take very long at all, giving you almost instant gratification.  Often times one ball wonder patterns are also patterns that I use multiple times because the items make great quick gifts. Another advantage to these small projects is the yarn, yes, you could use any yarn that fits the pattern, but it is also a great time to use that special ball of one of a kind yarn you've been waiting to knit up.  At Creating with Sticks, we offer a wide variety of beautiful, one of a kind, hand dyed yarn that is perfect for one ball wonder projects.  To me, using hand dyed or hand spun yarn always makes a project extra special.

Today I am linking you to a headband pattern that is tried and true, I've knit it twice actually, and to some beautiful hand painted yarn that would make the project perfect.  Better yet, this pattern is free!

 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/86-10-headband-in-alaska

 "Sweetheart" Bluefaced Leicester Wool

https://www.etsy.com/listing/174484766/sweetheart-aran-weight-bluefaced?ref=shop_home_active_19

"Beach" 100% Superwash Merino

https://www.etsy.com/listing/174477960/beach-100-percent-superwash-merino-yarn?ref=shop_home_active_4 

For more of Creating with Sticks hand painted yarn, click here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CreatingWithSticks?section_id=14772975&ref=shopsection_leftnav_9

Knit on!