margknittinaround

Margaret Nock, Upper Saint Clair
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Long time knitter, crafter, and crocheter... MS from Savannah College of Art & Design, auther of Knit 1 for the Road, blog- aholic, MEMBER of THE KNITTING GUILD ASSOCIATION AND THE CROCHET GUILD OF AMERICA, yorkie mom, wife, and work in progress :)

PRESS & INTERVIEW UPDATES!

Interview with the American Perspective
http://thesop.org/index.php?article=13009

Review of Knit 1 for the Road in Fall 08 Issue of KNITTING (UK)

Article in MixTape Nov 08

Interview on the Odd Mind Blog Talk Radio Oct 2, 2008

VISIT knit1fortheroad.com for knitting/crochet info, resources, fun sites and more!

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Member Since: 05/09/2008

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Fall Scarf

Due to popular request...This scarf is the companion piece for the Wowza Wrist Warmers from Knit 1 for the Road.  It's made with Wool Ease worsted weight on US size needles 8.  Soft, warm...

Lollipop Leg Woolies from VickieHowell.com

I had fun making these adorable leg warmers for a friend's baby.  The size is for 0-6 months, but there is additional info for larger sizes in this free pattern from vickiehowell.com

STEERLER NATION CROCHETED BABY CAP

Now that I live in STEELER NATION, I thought I'd show a little solidarity.  I improvised this crochet baby cap using some scrap worsted weight black yarn (pulled from the pile-no idea what it...

Crochet Slippers for Stitches for Africa (Ravelry.com)

Crochet Slippers for a child made for Stitches for Africa, a Ravelry group.  The pattern is a free download from Coats & Clark.  The name of the pattern is CD 205-05 Child...

KNIT/CROCHET FROM THE HEART

PIC 1 -JOIN IN FOR SOME CHARITY KNITTING THIS MONTH.  KNIT OR CROCHET A SCARF FOR SCARVES FROM THE HEART.  (ALSO ON RAVELRY.COM GROUP SECTION)SEE SEPT 15TH BLOG FOR THE SCOOP...

THE WHOLE KIT AND KABOODLE - GIVE A KNITTY WHAT THEY WANT KIT!!!!

The Whole Kit and Kaboodle Kits are here from Knit 1 for the Road.  You can find this wickedly knitty kit for yourself or the knitter in your life only on margknittinaround on Etsy...

POOLSIDE PATTERNS

GO POOLSIDE WITH THE VENTURA TOTE.  THIS WILL BE YOUR GO TO BAG OF THE SEASON.  ROOMY, DURABLE, AND FUN!  MAKES A WICKEDLY KNITTY MARKET BAG! THIS PATTERN INCLUDES CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS...

COTTON CHEMO CAP PARADE

100% WORSTED WEIGHT COTTON PEACHES N CREAM VARIGATED AND SOLIDS DOUBLE CROCHET MADE WITH GOOD VIBES DURING OUTDOOR CONCERTS IN THE PARK, BASEBALL GAMES, AND ON THE ROAD!

KNIT OR CROCHET THIS BABYLICIOUS HOODED BLANKET FROM LION BRAND

This cute hooded baby blanket can be easily knitted or crocheted in no time.  Knit and Crochet versions are included with the yarn which is very soft and workable.   Found at...

CAPPIE DELIGHT!

A few baby and toddler hats made for Afghans for Afghans and a local church.  Cap patterns were from a couple of websites for charity knitting, including Afghans for Afghans.

KNOTS OF LOVE CHEMO CAPS

A few of the caps sent over to Knots of Love, and Knit One in Pittsburgh.  Visit knots-of-love.org or knitone.biz to join in.  The more, the merrier.

KNIT/CRO-SHARE-GO! SCARVES FROM THE HEART MADE THIS WEEK

WHAT'S BEEN ON MY HOOK ... A few items for one of my favorite charities, Scarves from the Heart.  The stitches were double and single crochet-simple, fast, and a beginners...


recent comments

Re: The CraftStylish Caption Contest: Knitwear Comes Back to Haunt Us

The Knitty McWicked Family, of Knitalong, PA wins pie contest!!!

Re: Big Needles + Big Yarn = Fast Projects

Thanks so much for posting - i luv the big needle projects and am always on a quest to find fun patterns to make. :) Marg

Re: Crocheted Afghan - Denim Blue with White Bow Overlay

Very striking! I love the design - it is definitely an heirloom piece. :) Marg

Re: Heron Moon Designworks

WOW! Fantastic pieces. Great sense of style and color. Marg :)

Re: Follow Us on Twitter!

HOORAY! I will follow along :) Marg aka(knit1fortheroad)

Re: KNOTS OF LOVE CHEMO CAPS

thanks so much for your comment :) it's fun! see you on CraftStylish - marg

Re: Farm to Yarn—Watching Wool Come to Market

Thanks for taking us to the wonderful land of North Carolina! There is so much there for knitters and crafters of all kinds. I will definitely check out the links you posted. :) Marg

Re: A Knit-Happy Drummer and Other Wonders of Maker Faire

I luv this video - a knitter and a drummer! woohoo real men knit ;) marg

Re: Knitting Needles: Tools of the Trade

I love all of your suggested knitting needles! Thanks for posting such variety of style & price. Recently, I discovered Signature Needle Arts stiletto needles at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. I find them to be dreamy to knit with ;) Marg