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A Dishcloth and a Pot Scrubber make a great Dish Duo
A dishcloth and pot scrubber are two of the most useful and simple items to knit. These two items are very practical and used by almost every adult. I like to make sets of dishcloths and pot scrubbers that coordinate with each other. Together, they are good to sell as a set or to give…
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Easy to make Knit Slippers
Click here for Aunt Maggie’s Slipper pattern by Bev Qualheim Click here for Churchmouse Yarns & Teas’ Family Slipper pattern Cozy slippers are great for any season. Wearing them around the house keeps the chill off the feet. I wanted to create something to keep my family’s feet comfortable when walking inside our home. Hand-knit…
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Garter Rib Baby Blanket by Orange Flower Yarn
Click here for the Garter Rib Baby Blanket pattern by Orange Flower Yarn My desire to knit the garter rib baby blanket came as a request from a friend. My friend got married when she was 28. She and her husband wanted to have children. She loves on other people’s kids all of the time.…
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Knit Cat Toys
Catnip Bunnies by Selina Kyle I have a cat and a dog that I like to spoil and interact with. So, I wanted to make some toys or items for them. Cat toys worked for my cat. I have not found something to knit for my dog yet. She is part Alaskan malamute and any…
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The Creek adventure trek in the Crest
Background Growing up, I enjoyed spending week-long sleep-overs at my grandparents’ nothouses during the Summer. My maternal grandparents lived in a wooded area in central Pennsylvania. It was fun to explore, play in the creek, capture creatures, make dams and just be in God’s creation. The wooded area we called, “The Woods,” was in the…
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“The Circle Maker,” My review on the book by Mark Batterson
“The Circle Maker” by Mark Batterson “Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears” Zondervan, 2011 ISBN: 978-0-310-34692-0 The Circle Maker In The Circle Maker, Mark Batterson takes an in-depth look into prayer. He emphasizes the importance and power of prayer. More than that, he describes in detail how to pray, and why that…
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“My Natural History” My Review on the book written by Liz Primeau
My Natural History, Liz Primeau The evolution of a Gardener Greystone Books, 2008 ISBN: 978-1-55365-376-9 In her book, “My Natural History,” Liz Primeau describes her gardening journey through her life. As she went through life, growing and maturing, her garden changed, too. She learned more about herself as she gained knowledge about her favorite past…
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Honeycomb Blanket (by Lana y Ovillos)
Click here for the Honeycomb Blanket pattern by Lana y Ovillos. My niece decided on the honeycomb blanket for her baby. She was living in Germany, as her husband was stationed there. As they were visiting in the U.S., she called me to tell me that I had someone to make a baby blanket for. …
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UNDAUNTED, My review on the book written by Christine Caine
Undaunted by Christine Caine Daring to do what God calls you to do Zondervan, 2012 ISBN: 978-0-310-33387-6 Overview of ‘Undaunted’ In the book, Undaunted, Christine Caine depicts how, when she put her whole trust in God, He is faithful to see the plan through. She was led to begin a program to help victims of…
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A Simple Market bag knitting pattern, a practical knit
Finding a Pattern There are many different patterns for market bags. As I was searching for one to make, I tried a few and they just were not what I wanted. I was looking for something with a sturdy base. I also wanted a lot of give in the sides of the bag. After making a…