Found a new online yarn shop!

Normally, I mention purchases online that I make so my readers can know a reputable company from a bad one. Well I found myself another UK online shop that ships internationally! I ordered more of my Valentine yarn, since the red bobble hat used most of it. The shop I found still selling this "out of season" dye lot was Addicted 2 Knitting. I purchased the yarn on the 21st of November, it was shipped on the 22nd and arrived in the USA on the 26th! how much did I pay for this 4 day shipping? £2.50. Yeah I know, I fell off my chair too! They are based in Oxfordshire and I know I have them ear marked for when I return to the UK!!

Around the Internet: Episode 4 -- Weekend Edition Part 2

This episode will be without pictures but still in the same general format! These are website based only features.

• Crochet Kitten -- This place is a hub of knowledge and GREAT place for beginners! Wish I had known about this when I first started out. I even still use it today!
• Fiber Craft Studio -- This lovely school helps people near the NY area with spinning, dyeing, and other courses. They have a coming soon shop!
• ASCII Art -- For those who are into text pictures!
• Abigail's Crafts How-to -- Lovely how to craft website. TONS of information.
• Fiber Cooperative -- HUGE shop full of roving and yarn! Drool.
• Forest Fibres -- Lovely shop!

Around the Internet: Episode 4 -- Weekend Edition Part 1

This episode will be without pictures but still in the same general format! These are blog based only features.

• Moonwood farm -- These people have a lovely farm and great fiber!
• Susan in Stitches -- I fell in love with her top photo since I am a cat lover. (If you don't know that well... anyways). She has lovely free patterns and I will be using one with my new inspiration yarn!
• Armina's Ami-Nails -- This is a sweet Amigurumi blog!
• Attic 24 -- Very lovely blog with some good how-tos.

Around the Internet: Episode 3 - Part 2

This is the 3rd installment of Around the Internet. This one is going to be in 3 parts definitely.  This is only because there has been a lot of crafty artists going on and LOADS of internet sites I have come across. Remember all images I put up here are from these people's websites and are copyright to them.

First Up: Alice @ Slipped Stitched

What caught my eye? Her lovely designs both on her blog and Ravelry site. Again, found this one through a knitting magazine!

Second Up: Berrysprite

What caught my eye? Her pattern for the Ume pin tutorial!

Third up: Thread Bear's Picnic
What caught my eye? The naturally dyeing tutorial!

Fourth Up: Blue Buddha BoutiqueWhat caught my eye? The chainmaille! I am also a chainmaille artist but since it is really heavy I could not have it shipped over here to the UK. *sad*

Fifth Up: Craftzine.com

What caught my eye? Glowing mushroom lamp! So beautiful.

Around the Internet: Episode 3 - Part 1

This is the 3rd installment of Around the Internet. This one is going to be in 3 parts definitely.  This is only because there has been a lot of crafty artists going on and LOADS of internet sites I have come across. Remember all images I put up here are from these people's websites and are copyright to them.

First Up: Futuregirl.com aka Alice
What caught my eye? Her beautiful posts! Normally I just will note one thing from a blog, since you will see repeated blogs here from time to time. But I just love all her posts!



Second up: Frank Herring & Sons
What caught my eye? Well, I was looking for a good deal on a spinning wheel. For later... Anyways they have their own brand and pretty reasonable prices on well known brands like Ashford. This company is UK based.




Third up: Barbara Prime
What caught my eye? She puts clothes on stuffed animals! Taking Amigurumi to a whole new level!! BTW this is knitted Amigurumi! She was also in a knitting magazine!



Fourth Up: DAVID TAYLAR DANIELS
What caught my eye? He was in a knitting magazine and his blog is full of tons of different crafting options! It is well designed and unique for sure!



Fifth up: Vanessa Cabban @ Do you mind if I knit?
What caught my eye? Again another artist from a knitting magazine! She has the most ingenious way of showing tutorials in short and long form! For those of us who need pictures step by step *cough*

Around the Internet: Episode 2

I have soo much to blog about around the internet this Episode! My week goes from Wednesday to Wednesday since I love Wednesday. This one is a bit late :X. Remember all images I put up here are from these people's websites and are copyright to them.

First Up: K and J Dolls Etsy Shop
What caught my eye? Their lovely made dolls and patterns are beyond beautiful and I hope one day to be that good!

This wonderful doll has a pattern for sale at the shop!

Second up: Becky Stern at Craftzine

What caught my eye? Spirograph necklace. There is a pattern on how to make this wonderful necklace!

Can't you see this around your neck?

Third up: Lampwork Diva aka Cindy Gimbrone

What caught my eye? Her cog bead. You will have to go to her site to see it since this is for a contest and I don't want anyone to take her ideas without seeing her site (even afterwards).

Fourth up: Berrysprite

What caught my eye? The whole site! But lately it is the tutorial for finishing up pieces.

Just to see the first step.

Well that is all for now! Next week I will be putting up some more fun things!

Around the Internet: Episode 1

So I have been surfing the internet and trying to get inspiration for new hobby crafts. I have looking into lacemaking, spinning wool (which I have done before), and small knitting... Here is what I found that was really interesting.

First up: Mochimochi Land
What caught my eye? The tiniest knitted elephant.

Soo cute it makes me want to try!

This lovely person blogs about her creations and they are mostly knitted! She has a book out and I recommend it highly!

Second up: Julie and Co.

What caught my eye? Modern Japanese Temari: Hand-Embroidered Thread Balls

Aren't these beyond beautiful! They are sold at her Etsy shop. They range from decorative to practical, i.e. a pincushion.

So for now that is the first installment of Around the Internet! If you know of any cute sites just comment and I will be sure to check them out!