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Hello! This past week of Happyhandmade link up, hosted by Daft Crafts, was full of amazing products! It was hard to choose, but I decided these four were my favorites. Enjoy!

Rustic Reclaimed Pallet Wood Dandelion Sign by Rustic Cabin Studios
Big Eyed Owl Digital Art by Ella's Enchanted Photos
Set of 4 Leaf Mug Rugs by the Dizzy Windmill
Winter Burlap Banner by Rustic Romance Crafts

♥Kelly

Talk To Me Tuesday: Tiger Knitty

Welcome to Talk to Me Tuesday!! Today we are meeting a very talented knitter, Shelly of Tiger Knitty. She makes takes geek and puts it into her knitting and makes the most gorgeous paper beaded jewelry. 

Welcome Shelly! 

Tell us about you!

Hi my name is Shelly, besides the crafty things I like to dance (free style, belly, ballet), read, indulge in music both listening and playing - though the only instrument I currently have in guitar - my main is clarinet and I dabbled with violin so would love to get a hold of one again. no kids yet, maybe once I have a stable career and husband :P

Tell us about your shop!




Tiger Knitty - started in 2012 (I think) after making a few things for friends/family.
I knit, scarves and hats mostly but also stuff for the home like coasters, toys, dice bags..
I also make jewelry, mostly bracelets at the moment, with paper beads. 
 

What is your favorite thing to make?

Its hard to choose... sometimes I like the big things that I can watch grow and then spread out and gaze at what I did like the Mileena shawl. other times I like doing something thats quick for the instant gratification or so that I can make a bunch of it in one night.  

What is the hardest part of owning your own online shop?

The constant push to promote and interact and making sure everything is polished and updated....and not seeing it pay off as quick as you hoped.

Do you have any advice to share?  

Have a solid style, and brand (colors, logo...) and blog. Also pictures - loooots of pictures to share all over the place, in the shop, blog, tumblr, facebook...and try to have at least some interaction in the community daily - even if its just a brief comment on facebook.  

I completely agree with that advice. Thank you so much Shelly for Talking with Us today! You can follow/find Shelly at her SHOP | FACEBOOK | TUMBLR | TWITTER | WEEBLY

♥Kelly

 

Try it Thursday: Infinity Scarf/Cowl Tutorial by Meli's Yarnworks

It has been a bit since I had a 'Try it Thursday' but I saw this wonderful tutorial by my friend Melli, of Melli's YarnWorks. I asked her if she would like to be a guest on my blog to share her tutorial with all of you. And she was happy to. I am so honored to share my blog with a talented friend! Melli's blogs all yours!

Thank you so much Kelly! Okay, everyone for this tutorial you will need:

• 
Largest round loom in the set (mine is a 41 peg round loom)
• 
Loom Knitting Hook
Crochet Hook (I used a size J)

• Yarn (you can double or single strand, any size yarn will work)

To do this tutorial you will need to know how to make the following stitches: E-wrap method, knit stitch, purl stitch, and how to bind off/single crochet off (all of these stitches have been linked to YouTube tutorial videos for your convenience).

To begin, cast on and e-wrap your first row. E-wrap your second row and start your project just like you would a hat.

Continue e-wrapping and creating rows until your project reaches between 14 and 18 inches in length. The length is up to you, the cowl will just be shorter the less rows you make.

To finish your piece, simply take your crochet hook, and crochet off your project. Because it is a cowl, you do not want to completely shut off the other end. Be sure to make your stitches as loose as possible! This end will be a bit tighter than your beginning opening, but the looser your stitches, the more it will remedy this problem.

Make sure to tie off both ends. The two ends will have a rolled brim to them. If you do not want this to happen, you can do four rows of knit 2 pegs purl 2 pegs at the beginning of the piece and at the end. This will reduce that curling/rolled brim effect. I have done it both ways, and honestly prefer to the rolled brims on both sides!

And there you have it, and easy cowl/infinity scarf made on your round looms! If you want to make a children’s size you can always go down round loom sizes.
If you have any questions feel free to ask! You can find me FACEBOOK | SHOP |  BLOG

Wow! This looks amazingly fun to make!! I think I will give it a Try today!! thank you again Melli!! Happy Thursday!!

♥Kelly