tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60506886302836330442024-03-13T07:14:55.888-05:00Boomer BeaniesBoomer Beanieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157973887321339615noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050688630283633044.post-25816862567209018742013-10-18T17:10:00.001-05:002013-10-18T17:19:13.173-05:00RAKJpatterns Book Review <h2 style="text-align: center;">
<u>RAKJpatterns Book Review!!</u></h2>
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Almost 2 years ago Kristi Simpson and I met "online" because we both loved to crochet, and we both love our faith in God. We clicked instantly, and began swapping emails back and fourth. The great thing about our friendship is that we realize we are both busy so we don't always get the chance to message, but when we do message it feels like no time has passed. A few weeks back she contacted me and we chit chatted, amongst the "catch me up's" she offered me to review her first book!! How sweet!! Not only that she's allowing me to giveaway the book that I review. </h3>
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I want to hit my 3 favorite key points to this book that I love and know you will too:</h3>
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1) 35 designs!!! Really???? She has made them all geared towards babies newborn to 12 months, but they are not all hats. Which is a huge plus! Some patterns you can find in this book are:</h3>
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2) This book is not your traditional paper back book. The cover is thick and heavy duty and the pages are also thick. This book is NOT cheaply made!</h3>
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3) 18 pages of Stitch Help!!! At the end of the book she has a section jam packed with photos and tutorials on how to make different stitches or techniques used in the patterns. Even an GENIUS way to make a cute tassel that will have all of you "Oooing and Ahhhing"</h3>
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The only thing I would change is the fact that it had about 4-5 of RAKJpatterns original patterns that I already owned, but that is not something that will break buying this book. It is a fabulous book, clean and well written. Kristi made mention that her newer books will be all new designs.</h3>
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Note to Kristi: I love you and your designs. I remember that you were the first designer I found on Etsy a couple years back when I started reading patterns. I enjoy your creativity and work. Keep it coming!</h3>
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Signing off... Nicole Thompson Designer for Boomer Beanies </h3>
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Boomer Beanieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157973887321339615noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050688630283633044.post-15295122282424675212013-03-08T15:29:00.001-06:002013-03-08T16:08:59.130-06:00<h3 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>How to Knit the Step by Step Tutorial</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 2: How <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: white;">to</span></span> </span></span>Knit S<span style="font-size: large;">titch</span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the journey of a life time... Just think all this learning we are doing together is just a stepping stone to a life time o<span style="font-size: large;">f more yarn addiction and fun handmade items... Years of enjoyment! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to follow the blog posts by steps these wi<span style="font-size: large;">ll map out a very easy to learn way to knit. <span style="font-size: large;">Practice<span style="font-size: large;">... Practice... Practice... </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Working the basic Knit St<span style="font-size: large;">itch </span></span></span></span></span></span>(AKA... KS or K)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Materials<span style="font-size: large;">: You<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">will need 2 Knitting needles size is irrelevant because we are not making an<span style="font-size: large;">ything that requires a certain siz<span style="font-size: large;">e...</span> we are just practicing... and W<span style="font-size: large;">orsted Weight <span style="font-size: large;">yarn you can use <span style="font-size: large;">your cast on's from<span style="font-size: large;"> Step 1 if you'd like</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Repeat this p<span style="font-size: large;">rocess for each Stitch on (my left) needle working a ne<span style="font-size: large;">w stitch and moving it<span style="font-size: large;"> over to your other (<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: large;">my right</span></span>) needle. <span style="font-size: large;">If you want <span style="font-size: large;">when you reach the end of the row you can <span style="font-size: large;">turn and repeat this process. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">H<span style="font-size: x-large;">ow to Knit the St<span style="font-size: x-large;">ep by <span style="font-size: x-large;">Step Tutorial</span></span></span></span></span></u></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step <span style="font-size: large;">1: How to Cast On</span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know there are so many crocheters out ther<span style="font-size: large;">e who wish they could knit. To start teaching yourself online with you<span style="font-size: large;">tube <span style="font-size: large;">videos can be hard <span style="font-size: large;">since it's not mapped out for you step by step<span style="font-size: large;">. So <span style="font-size: large;">I have decided since I'm starting this new adv<span style="font-size: large;">ent<span style="font-size: large;">ure it would be fu<span style="font-size: large;">n for everyone to take i<span style="font-size: large;">t with me. As I learn new things I will post new blogs with <span style="font-size: large;">pho<span style="font-size: large;">tos and some videos on how to do it. To be noti<span style="font-size: large;">fied of new posts you can either subscri<span style="font-size: large;">be to my blog o<span style="font-size: large;">r you can follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boomer-Beanies/205080936227423?sk=wall&filter=2&notif_t=wall" target="_blank">Facebook</a>... </span></span></span>Lets take yarn art to the next level<span style="font-size: large;">!!! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Boomer Beanieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157973887321339615noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050688630283633044.post-4154912953329854742012-05-01T22:36:00.000-05:002012-05-01T22:36:10.443-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>I GOT MY SPINNING WHEEL</b></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I got my spinning wheel today; YAY!!!!! I have wanted one for so long! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I got an Ashford Kiwi (used) I'm a firm believer in not paying full price for something (unless necessary)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I love the Kiwi Bird on the Treadle </span></span><u></u>(sp?)</div>
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I started out spinning on a Spindle (didn't do it much), and I didn't like it much. That same day I first spun on a spindle I also went to a guild meeting, and she had this beauty there. I was able to spin on it before I bought it and I loved it as soon as I tried... I wasn't good and am still learning, but it's so much fun! </div>
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Here is a photo of my 3rd attempt as spinning! </div>
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I love purple it's my most favorite color along with Teal so this skein I'll be keeping for myself. I still don't know what I'll make with it, but it sure is pretty! </div>Boomer Beanieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157973887321339615noreply@blogger.com2