My Favorite Knitting, Sewing & Craft Blogs

I am often asked as a blogger what blogs I read and often rattle off one or two that I can’t live without, but thought it was high time I put together a list of those about knitting and sewing (and general awesome craftiness) to share with you. I also compiled a massive list of all the blogs I like to read, in all topics.

Those in bold are ones I read on a daily or weekly basis or written by people I know and admire in the ‘real world’.

If you know I read your blog or if you have a fabulous blog, please tell me so I can add it here.

Making Your Own Stitch Markers

Stitch markers are one of those things you don’t realize you’re missing until you need them for a project and such is the case with me. I’ve never bought stitch markers. I’ve had four friends give me different kinds and I cherish each one. Four friends, five different stitch marker styles – a chance to figure out what I like. Of course, now I am casting on a larger project and thinking stitch markers might be nice to keep track of the number of stitches on my needle so I don’t need to recount until I finally get to 297 (yes, it’s a shawl). And a friend who recently made her own inspired me to consider making them too, so here are a list of links that look very helpful – I’ll let you know how I get on.

Simple Stitch Markers

How to Make Stitch Markers

Make a Beaded Stitch Marker

Stitch Marker Tutorial

Cork City’s World Wide Knit [or Crochet] In Public Day: Sat, 11 June at Bishop Lucey Park

Cork City’s World Wide Knit [or Crochet] In Public event on 11 June! Event Details on Facebook!!!

On Saturday, 11 June, from 1:00  to 4:00 p.m., local knitters and crocheters will gather at Bishop Lucey Park for some public displays of craftiness. Tell your friends.

This event is open to all, especially knit, crochet, and fiber craft enthusiasts. There is no cost to attend as this is just a casual but coordinated meeting of local knitters and crocheters to celebrate a world wide event.

Consider your needs when attending and bring your own bottle of water, picnic blanket, or folding chair. But also keep in mind this is a public park and we must leave it as we found it so any empty water bottles must be responsibly discarded when you leave and you should keep your valuables with you.

This event is coordinated by the Cork SnB group.

Planning for Cork City’s World Wide Knit In Public Day

As the 2011 World Wide Knit In Public Day approaches, we are trying to put together a casual gathering for Cork City’s knitters (and crocheters).

We are seeking a place to meet for a few hours on Saturday, 11 June. The Cork event for this day will be happening in Cork City and planned by the local knitting group Cork SnB with enthusiastic support by the Douglas group.

This event welcomes all to participate, observe, or even just stop in to snap a pic.
As this is a free community event, we do not have a budget for renting event space and require something publicly accessible. Based on past events, there will be 20-30 knitters and crocheters throughout the day at the event with passerby enjoying the reminder of the age-old craft. If the venue is adjacent to or within a café, that means an influx of crafty customers.

Two years ago, it was held in Fitzgerald Park, but with Irish weather what it is (fickle), having someplace with a roof seems wiser. Of course, if no such venue is found for our €0.00 budget, the event will again take place as a casual picnic-style meet-up in Fitzgerald Park.

If you may know of a location in Cork City, please comment or give me a shout on Twitter @FreckledPast to start the conversation. Thank you!