Knotted Treasure

A curated collection to welcome spring
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We could all use a little emotional support...chicken! -

We could all use a little emotional support...chicken! Last month at the guild meeting, during show and tell, Virginia debuted her emotional support chicken. This pattern was written by Annette Corsino at the Knitting Tree, LA and it has become a so-cal knitting obsession. This adorable softie has been in my queue for a while now, so she is the spotligh...

Sign Up now to volunteer at the LA County Fair -

Sign Up now to volunteer at the LA County Fair The KKAC have a long history of participating in the fair. In the exhibit hall, surrounded by all of the knitting and crochet entries for this year, we will have a specific area set up where we will be demo-ing and teaching knitting and crochet for all visitors to the fair.

When have I ever been this excited to see a pitcher bat?

And we're back! -

And we're back! Some of you may have noticed there was no newsletter last week. I took a much needed vacation. And now I am back and ready to talk/do all things fiber!

Join The KKandC for Knit for Food -

Join The KKandC for Knit for Food Knit for Food Knit-a-thon is a 12 hour knitting marathon to raise funds and awareness for food insecurity. The money we raise will be equally divided between Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry, and Meals on Wheels.

Knit for Food Knit-a-thon 2024 Join us on March 23, 2024 for the 4th annual Knit for Food Knit-a-thon. This 12-hour knitting marathon raises funds and awareness to combat hunger and food insecurity!

A Splash of Color -

A Splash of Color Stranded colorwork or Fair Isle is an amazing way to add some vibrant colors to your knitted projects. This technique is not as common in crochet, but crochet has a similar technique called mosaic crochet that also allows you to incorporate multiple colors into your projects.

Obsessed with Cables -

Obsessed with Cables When I was first learning to knit, cables were this magical thing that I could not wrap my head around, and I was obsessed with them as a design element. When I was in Ireland, on one of the Aran Islands, in the gift shop there were two older ladies, gossiping away in Irish, and knitting traditional...

Birds of a feather flock together -

Birds of a feather flock together The holidays are over, so we can hold up on snowflakes and gnomes, ornaments and candy canes. And all things red, white and green. Valentine’s Day is next month, but it is not a holiday I usually spend a lot of time knitting for.

TGIF, am I right? -

TGIF, am I right? I was going to feature some shawls today, and I settled on Stephen West’s Painting Bricks Shawl. I have had this pattern queued for a while. The bright colors, the suggestion of stained glass. It’s gorgeous!

Welcome to the New Year! -

Welcome to the New Year! I have high hopes for 2024. I am going to strive for more makes, new skills, and less time wasted on my phone! Again this year, I am resolving to advance my sewing practice. Over the holidays I tried some new embroidery stitches and I am thrilled with the results I am getting so far. For knitting, t...

Merry Christmas to all! -

Merry Christmas to all! Single-ply fi*****ng weight yarn knit on larger needles produces a lovely gauzy fabric that makes this a great summer shawl - perfect for a walk on the beach in the early morning or evening.

Happy Hanuka! And a merry countdown to Christmas! -

Happy Hanuka! And a merry countdown to Christmas! We had a great time at our Holiday Party/Stock Exchange! It was so great to see old and new faces! I am excited for what this group has in store for the new year!

Layer up for winter -

Layer up for winter A little camisole may not seem like a good winter project, but with our Santa Ana winter that we are having here in Southern California, the name of the game for staying warm and comfortable this time of year is layering. This is a perfect way to add a little warmth to your cute holiday outfits with...

I pulled together some great holiday goodies to help get this season started!

May All Your Seasons Be Bright by Knotted on Etsy Curated by Knotted

Doing last minute making? -

Doing last minute making? There are only 2 patterns this week because my ravelry pick was already pretty simple. I chose two cowls which are made with bulky or super bulky yarn. Heavy yarn is one of the secrets to quick holiday gifts! The knit version is on my holiday giving list. I’m going to do it in madelintosh ASAP.

Happy Thanksgiving! -

Happy Thanksgiving! Yesterday was Thanksgiving, so I am sure all of our bellies are full, our kitchens are a mess, and we are enjoying the glory that is a long weekend. Now, the final push is on to finish up any holiday gifts that you are trying to get done. You still have a little time!

See you this weekend at SoCal Fiber Fair! -

See you this weekend at SoCal Fiber Fair! Can you tell that at least one of us is excited! I will be there both days (if I can convince my hubby to take me back on Sunday! Definitely on Saturday. Discounted presale tickets are available here.

Everyone loves a softie! -

Everyone loves a softie! What’s better in your Christmas stocking or mixed in with your Hanuka gelt than an octopus? A lot of people make beanies and blankets for babies. I like to make toys. But octopi remain at the top of the trendy animal charts and these little guys would make a cute gift for anyone!

Smaller projects are great stocking stuffers -

Smaller projects are great stocking stuffers Looking for some great handmade gifts that will not take you a month each to make? Dishcloths, coasters, tea towels all make excellent gifts. They don’t require a substantial amount of yarn and you can really go crazy with colors. However, these are not great for all your amazing hand dyed sock ya...

Time to start our holiday making! -

Time to start our holiday making! Now it is time to look ahead to “the holidays.” Thanksgving, Christmas, Hanuka, Kwanzaa. All of these holidays are about family and friends and the joy of being together. As makers, most of us express our love for the people in our lives with gifts. If you are planning to give handmades this hol...

It's supposed to get cooler. Let's make socks! -

It's supposed to get cooler. Let's make socks! It is hopefully going to get cold around here sometime soon. But the rest of the country is experiencing fall, so we are going to play along…

Our stash exchange was great! -

Our stash exchange was great! We had a great time at our WIPs, Chains and Stash Exchange! It was so nice to hang out in person together, and people were very generous with cleaning out their stashes! Everyone went home with some great new stuff and we hand plenty to donate to our chairty project for the year, Hands4Hope!

Better late than never - sorry all! -

Better late than never - sorry all! The other thing right around the corner is October, which for me means one thing... Spooky season! The patterns all month are going to pay homage to my favorite of all holidays…Halloween. For those of you who are not that excited about costumes and candy, ghosts and goblins, bats and blood, be pat...

It's time for the stash exchange! Get your tickets now! -

It's time for the stash exchange! Get your tickets now! This past weekend was Knit Dizzney. Lydia, Jen, Christine and I were all there and we had a great time. There was a slumber party with a viewing of Hocus Pocus, complete with an actual black kitten, a fun early lunch meet up on Downtown Disney with tons of goodies and giveaways, and for some, a day....