tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42906790790502477732011-11-27T18:24:12.419-06:00...an acronym for Toddler & Baby Hats welcomes you! Check out the unique hand knit hats and accessories. Stock up on hats, mittens, booties and other cool weather items. Get information about yarns, patterns, knitting/crafting and more...njmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14389032700779445252noreply@blogger.comBlogger711100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290679079050247773.post-25732541780225740822008-10-18T12:38:00.009-05:002009-11-16T13:17:03.132-06:00

It's fall again and while I haven't posted in a while, I am thinking about what projects I can start working on. As I near the completion of the first year in my MBA Program, I am taking note of the many things I have been required to set aside so that I can find time for my studies. Knitting and other fabric related projects have been one of those things. Yet, as the cool weather sets in, I

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Recently, I have been searching for craft fairs. Obviously, I must be looking in the wrong place - I have yet to find a local craft fair. Although many from across the country are advertised as upcoming - there seems to be a fascination in the western part of the country with craft fairs.So you ask... what's so special about craft fairs? Why do you want to know? I am interested in what's new as

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When I learned to knit, I learned the "throwing" technique. Due to my lack of patience, I never learned any other techniques nor did I have any interest. Yes, call me the lazy knitter. This is the precise reason I learned to crochet - the basic stitches are a lot easier to master. (In my humble opinion) I am sure there are master knitters who would beg to differ. Don't get your panties in a bunch

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On April 5, 2008, I created a Project Wonderful account with the goal of selling advertising space on my blog. Today, is May 2, 2008, almost one month since the activation of the account. I plan to keep my account open for a few more months to test things out, but I cannot say that I am overly impressed with the service.First of all, I have three available ad spaces for sale on my blog through

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When I began blogging two years ago, I was amazed by this new world that had opened up to me. Up until that point I had never heard of a blog. I thought, "Blog? What's that... a new type of slime only found on Nickelodeon?" I then became very concerned about the purpose of blogging. I remember thinking, "Who puts their personal information on the Internet?" Only weirdoes not afraid of being

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I was contacted via email by a representative for WiseRep.com. Until now, I had never heard of Wise Rep.com and thought I would check out their website to learn more. Especially since the subject of the email was "Can we sell your products through our stores?" Of course, I was intrigued.According to the "About Us" section of the website, WiseRep was built with a single vision, to streamline the

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Today is a great day for shopping! Spring is finally here and many of you are probably looking for cute items to trade for your winter wardrobe - especially if you have kids. Fortunately, you don't have to look any farther than your computer where you can find Brittain Road, the online children's clothing store owned by stay-at-home-mom Kate. Brittain Road carries a variety of appliquéd apparel

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I was really excited to see an article in Forbes online magazine about Etsy. The writer talked in detail about the growth of handmade products being sold online. Even though other online venues were mentioned throughout the article, it appeared the focus was on the unique concept called Etsy.Of course I was proud before, but the article made my chest swell. I am really proud to be a part of the

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Today is my birthday! I am very excited to be celebrating a new year. I have accomplished a lot this year and am thankful for much. Today, I would just like to take the time to remember...I am thankful for my husband and family.Thankful for my friends.Thankful for lasting another year as a full time caregiver.Maintained my caregiver blog: http://dementia-thoughts.blogspot.com/Opened my Etsy shop:

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If you haven't already, you should take the time to subscribe to KnitPicks. I have received a lot of useful information from both the website as well as their monthly catalog. From knitting supplies to yarn to knitting patterns and more, KnitPicks has something for everyone. When I received this month's catalog, I was pleasantly surprised to see that KnitPicks has added KP Community to their

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Well, I'm not really sure what to think of Project Wonderful. I placed my first ad boxes on TabiHats on Sunday. I was very excited to see a bid on Monday - which I might add I accepted promptly.But guess what? Before the day was over, the bidder removed their add! Bah Humbug! That was something I had never contemplated. Oh well, I can only hope I get another bidder soon! I have a few other blogs

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Advertising is the key to success. However, if you are a small business owner, advertising may not be in your budget. TabiHats falls into that category.TabiHats was born out of my love for crafting. I began creating knit accessories for children purely for the love of creating things. However, my home began to overflow with hats, mittens, and other finished projects. Weekly, I look to begin or

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This evening, I would like to bring to you another great Etsy Shop - Aishii Design. Simply follow the link to this shop and you will find beautiful handcrafted handbags, clutches, totes, and jewelry for women. To bring you this feature, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Clarissa, one-half of the designing duo for Aishii Designs. Marcela was unavailable at the time of the interview.The

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This is the first half of my newest project. For the time being, I have stopped working on the Latte Neck Cozy - too much frustration!This has become my second love - child sized fingerless mittens. The rolled top completes one end and the bottom was finished using a single crochet stitch. It doesn't have to be Valentine's Day to wear red. Off to work on the second fingerless mitten to complete

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Well let's just say that I started this "new" project...over two months ago. The Latte Neck Cozy was supposed to be my pride and joy! Yet I find myself battling procrastination. The problem is that it is taking too long to complete. For some unexplainable reason, the neck cozy is not coming together as I expected. Literally, I have taken it apart and started over 3 times.The first time I started

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Check out the feature below on Kaleidoscope Style. If you decide to purchase an item from this great Etsy shop make sure you reference "TABIHATS" to receive a 10% discount off the cost of your order. Additionally, to sweeten the pot, If you purchase from TabiHats and reference "KALEIDOSCOPE" you will receive a 10% discount off the cost of your order.This is how it works: When visiting

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I just had an opportunity to read the greatest article published in the Minnesota Post.com entitled "Confessions of a Craft Show Organizer" by Patricia Hoskins. This wonderful article discusses the different types of craft shows, the pros and cons of each, what you should expect from a craft show and how you can get involved. I'm definitely filing this one away for future use!The author, Patricia

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In this week's feature I would like to direct your attention to Kaleidoscope Style. This great Etsy shop features fun, colorful felt accessories designed by two sisters from Germany - Katrin and Ina. Katrin moved to the US about 10 years ago, however, last year after a visit from Ina, the duo started their felt accessory line. Both sisters take credit for the designs found in their Etsy shop

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I know I have been talking about utilizing recycled materials. Well, I finished several change purses, one of which is now listed in my Etsy shop.So I thought, what the heck, I'll post here on my blog and share at least one of my favorites with you. This little change purse is made from 100% recycled wool.The design is a beautiful red, green, and cream floral pattern. The same color scheme were

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Have you ever been simply amazed by the work produced by extremely talented individuals? So amazed that you could not be satisfied until you had a better understanding of their work?I experienced this recently when I saw the beautiful tatted pieces created by Pamela Quevedo. For at least 30 minutes, or so it seemed, I clicked on page after page, picture after picture, of the tatted pieces for

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Let's just say...words cannot express my excitement! A few months ago, my digital camera went on the fritz. I was panicked about how I would be able to take pictures of my new hats and other children's accessories for my Etsy shop - TabiHats. Not to mention, I was worried about getting great shots for my blog. Since the demise of my camera, I began purchasing and using, to my chagrin, disposable

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This spring my goal is to locate children's boutiques who might be interested in carrying TabiHats children's accessories. This is my first venture of the sort and find that I am somewhat nervous about approaching local business owners.While the worst they could say is "No" they could also say "Yes". In my humble opinion, a "Yes" is probably even scarier. A "Yes" opens the door to many currently

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Needlework is a broad term for the handicrafts of decorative sewing and textile arts (Wikipedia). This definition immediately puts me in mind of Jennifer Ladd who makes handmade bags, purses, and baby items in the online shop that bears her namesake - "Jennifer Ladd". A former French teacher turned stay-at-home-mom Jennifer opened her Etsy shop in December 2007. When asked about selling online,

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I am working on my next project for mom or possibly big sister, aunt, or cousin. As I stated previously, I have this unnatural affection towards neck cozies - which I have yet to determine the appropriate name. Neck cozy? Scarflette? Neckwarmer? Help! Because I see these terms used interchangeably, I'm not sure.Anyway, I am using a Lion Brand Yarn called Bolero. It is both a thick-and-thin

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I am pleased to present to you "peacoxcreations" - baskets, babies, and beyond. A quaint Etsy shop founded by Patti Cox-Charles. When talking to Patti, I was interested in the origins of the name of this Etsy shop where you can find handmade christening gowns, handwoven baskets, hats and scarf sets, and more. A brief inquiry revealed, "The name "peacoxcreations" comes from P. Cox, [Patti's] first

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I had never seen neck cozies also known as scarflettes also known as neckwarmers until recently. Now that's all I have been thinking about is creating one.In honor of my new found passion, I am sharing the first of many. Quaintly named "Cedar Rose" after the color of the yarn, I have been tickled pink since I completed this little number. It buttons on the diagonal with two wooden buttons.Made

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As new business owners we are always looking for opportunities to promote our shops and businesses. The old adage promotes spending money to make money and we all know that advertising can be expensive. So what do you do if you are a small business? A start-up business? A home business? Or a business with not a lot of cashflow?If you are like me, you search for any and every opportunity to find

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Tabihats will begin officially selling products from its new site...TabiHats Boutique. Now, you will be able to purchase TabiHats unique, handmade knit hats, hair accessories, mittens and more from both my Etsy shop and the site - Tabihats Boutique.As you can tell this site has undergone some construction. Hope you like the new look. Nevertheless, this site will continue to be dedicated to arts

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Recently while surfing Etsy, I met a wonderful new Etsy artist...Meg Finn. Meg is the proprietor of Vintage Scraps, a shop dedicated to taking original antique graphics and creating functional, usable art, while showing them off to their best advantage. I found myself inexplicably drawn to the beautiful works created by the newly dubbed collage artist. You will find a variety of cards -

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I love creating and often wish I could turn my part time passion into a full time job. I am sure there are many others that create knit products, jewelry, purses, clothing...and the list goes on that wish what many consider a "hobby" was in fact your full time career as well.Recently, I have stumbled upon various different advertising opportunities for us part time business owners. It truly is a

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As we prepare for the changing of seasons, the transition from Winter to Spring, I am searching for new ideas, as a knitter to include in my Etsy shop.Of course there is the transition from wool yarns to cotton yarns for knit hats, but is it really time to pack away my fun mittens, scarves/scarflettes, wrist cuffs, etc. This spring I plan to add cotton hats and increase my hair accessories, but

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Many artists (I include artists of all kinds - painters, sculpters, knitters, jewelry makers, etc.) at some point in their lives look for an outlet to sell their creations.I was knitting and crocheting for almost 2 years before I began seriously investing the time to aggressively sell my hats and other knit products. Initially, I had a basket full of hats that I routinely gave away to the kids,

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The good news is...my new hat project has a name! Orange Sherbert was the winning choice - thanks to all of my friends on and off Etsy. Additionally TabiHats snagged a few more Treasurys on Etsy. A treasury is where other Etsy members select 12 of their favorite items from other Etsy shops and present in a "showcase." It is really exciting to see one of your items listed. Recently "Lavender

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Check out my new hat project that I listed on Etsy tonight. Once again, I am stumped for a name for this neon scrunchie hat with wrist cuffs.I love these colors - orange, electric blue, and yellow - I am reminded of spring. A great reprieve from wintertime blues. Please give me a name...

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I have been busy at work creating new things. I continue to remain enamored with felting and look for new opportunities to sharpen my craft.My newest project is working with with recycled materials to make felted items. I cannot wait to display my latest works of art. So far, I have created a hat and about 5 change purses. My husband, keeps looking at me quite oddly, but has yet to comment.

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Well, its official! My new infant Valentine's Day hat formerly known as the pink hat trimmed with red satin ribbon has a new name!Thanks to TrendyTots, my new little hat will from this moment forward be named... Strawberry Kisses!Yayyyyy! Thanks TrendyTots!

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Valentine's Day is approaching fast as I am sure you can tell by all of the hearts, and cards, and candy displays set-up in every store. I figured, I might as well add to the festivities with one of the newest hats, I designed and created just for babies. I haven't been able to choose a name for it yet...I love to name each project, so for now it's the pink hat trimmed with red satin ribbon. One

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Felting has become my new second love. Here is another one of my felted creations, made from 100% wool yarn. As before, I hand knit the purse, then felt it. Once dry I added what I believe to be the cutest little buttons in orange, pink, and purple.My favorite aspect of this Pink Felted Purse is the handle. A double handle that resembles a vine, captures my heart every time I look at it. It's the

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TabiHats, Citrus Ponytail Holders, is featured as a favorites on EtsyBaby. Check out the listing as well as a few others in the "EtsyBaby Favorites" list. The flowers on the ponytail holders are made of yarn - both the petals and the center or "bud". When making these, I found the project to be a creative, yet simple and fun way to use yarn. The yarn used for this project is acrylic - the petals

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For more information or to order one of the adorable baby items listed above, click on the picture to be directed to the Etsy shop. Sometimes I forget that ALL of these items are handmade, which alone makes them unique. Etsy is a wonderful place for talented people to share their gift with the world.

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Tabi Hats is making some changes...for the better! The next time you visit my Etsy Shop at http://www.tabihats.etsy.com/, check out the new banner. I received help from one of my sister Etsy members... My Little Giggles. Check out her Etsy shop at http://www.littlegiggles.etsy.com/! They carry the most adorable pacifier clips in an assortment of colors and patterns. Not to mention infant hair

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TABI Hats is featured in the Etsy Treasury! Treasuries expire within 3 days of posting. So check us out as soon as you can at http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=21358. "Melon Rosettes" is a TABI Hats creation! (Baby blue knit hat with melon and cream rosettes)

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As an Etsy Shop owner, I have become more conscious of using and purchasing handmade products. As a fellow crafter, today I took the pledge to buy handmade and wanted to share a little bit about this movement with you. The information below comes directly from their site""Buyhandmade.org is a collaboration between Etsy, Craftster, indiepublic, Craft Magazine, Interweave, Burdastyle, The Austin

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As I sat down to write this post I recognize that I am a "tad bit" biased considering I sell TABI Hats creations there. Nevertheless, one of my new favorite sites...Etsy allows fellow members to create lists of 12 of their favorite finds created by fellow Etsians. This list is called a "treasury". While browsing the treasuries this morning, I came across "AHA I Felt". A treasury chock

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I am contemplating creating a Blogging Team for my TABI Hats Blog. I would like the Blog team to focus on knitting/felting/crocheting topics. I am specifically interested in children - toddler and baby items, however, mom and baby is nice spin. I possible am open to other similar topics with the right spin.If you are part of a Blogging Team I would love your feedback:What do you like/dislike

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I am so excited about "Autumn Leaves" that I have begun another felt purse. Can't wait to show you the results.Also, I plan to felt flowers. I haven't been this excited since...well since yesterday when I posted "Autumn Leaves" on my Etsy site!If you have any felted flower patterns that you absolutely love and desire to share, please let me know. I am on vacation and anticipate the onset of a

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Recently several TABI Hats products were featured on De Lavande (http://www.delavande.webs.com/) a website dedicated to showcasing beautiful handcrafted, necklaces and more.I had an opportunity to dialogue with Rachelle, the artist, and discovered that she was born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan, but recently moved to Cookeville, Tennessee. Inspired by nature, gardens, and the pure

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I am so excited to say that I finished my first felted project! I have named it "Autumn Leaves". I had so much fun creating this little purse. I believe it is a perfect size for a little girl to store her favorite candy, tissues, and precious odds n' ends.Check out the flat leaf buttons. I think they are adorable and perfect for attaching to add additional detail.Stay tuned - there is more to

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As I was browsing for unique handmade items to purchase for Christmas, I came across this shop on Etsy.Check out Butterfli's at http://www.butterflislm.etsy.com/ for unique knit and crocheted items. There are a variety of items to choose, from iPod holders to dish towels. You will be pleasantly surprised. In addition, you can visit Butterfli's Blog for more information.Happy Shopping!

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Wendy Baylis is both the artisan and founder of Dharma Designs. A Portland, Oregon native, Wendy describes her craft and style as soulful and passionate. While juggling a full-time job, writing a fictional novel about a medical evacuation helicopter crew in the Vietnam War, and Blogging on www.DharmaDesigns.blogspot.com she is able to create the beautiful handcrafted jewelry

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Dharma Designs: Meet Etsy Knitter: TABIHATSMy Etsy Shop...TABI Hats was featured on Dharma Designs, a Blogger Blog today. When you get the chance check out the beautifully written post by Wendy, the Blog author.

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Click on each picture to obtain the free pattern!

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My insatiable desire for knowledge led me on an Internet search for felted purse pictures and patterns. Lucky me, I happened upon the site called Free Felted Patterns. This easy to navigate site boasts 451 free patterns accompanied by pictures of the finished project. Some of the patterns are available in .PDF format for easy viewing, printing and saving. Not to mention many of the pattern links

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Well, the good news is that I am almost finished knitting my purse. Yeah!!!! I need to close the bottom of the purse and knit the shoulder strap. Double Yeah!!!!!!I can't wait to begin the actual felting process. I am SO exciting, but moving slow. I started an MBA program this week and balancing school, work, knitting, family has been challenging this week.Soon I will have pictures...

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Online I found this Easy-Does-It Series book called "Easy Felted Knits". It contains 7 projects. After reviewing, I became inspired. Last spring, I made a knit purse our of worsted yarn. I decided to recreate the purse out of the orange wool yarn I purchased from Yarns and Fabrications. Since I recently started I have nothing to report yet. The project is very easy and if time permits I should

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I am officially ready to make my first felting project! Okay almost ready...the recycled yarn I ordered from Crafty Yarns arrived today. Also, the same weekend I ordered from Crafty Yarns, I purchased additional wool yarn from the quaint little yarn store near my house...Yarns and Fabrications.What an awesome store! Not only do they offer lessons on knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing, felting

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I was a first time PayPal user as of Tuesday, November 20, 2007. Okay, in my defense...I have never used PayPal before, so it took me about two days to actually finish my yarn transaction. I thought that once I selected PayPal and entered my PayPal email address that I was finished. It wasn't until I received a "convo" (it's an Etsy thing) from Crafty Yarn that made me realize I had missed a few

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I'm calm...I'm decisive...I've decided to proceed with the felting project. I purchased recycled, lambswool, sport weight yarn from Crafty Yarn.Here is a little information taken directly from the Crafty Yarn site about recycled yarn:"My yarns are recycled (unraveled) from gently-used, high-quality sweaters. Color and texture are very important to me and I only work with sweaters made from lovely

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Perhaps I was a little ambitious about this felting project. I conducted an Internet search thinking..."this will be great! I'll just find a project I like, pick up some wool yarn, follow the step-by-step instructions, and viola! I will have created a beautiful purse or hat. Just like that!"Instead I have a discovered a new world of options that I never realized were available to me. There

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My research about felting led me to a website call All Fiber Arts, where I found the following step-by-step instructions for making felt.You can make your own felt easily, in your bath tub. To make a 20" square piece of felt, you will need :1. A flat surface to work on that you don't mind getting wet.2. Access to hot water. An electric kettle will work fine or a hose attached to your hot water

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About a year ago, I learned about a process called felting. At that time, I was not interested in trying this myself - it seemed too complicated. However, one year and a few months later, I have decided that now is the time. Therefore, this weekend's project...FELTING! My next few posts will be dedicated to felting...What is felting? How do you felt? Why I want to felt? What yarns are the best to

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If you like Divine as much as I do, then you might be interested in this free pattern from Patons. No I don't work for Patons nor do I get paid for the advertising, I just love the yarn.If you decide to use the pattern please contact me and send pictures. I would love to post them.

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I think I am becoming obsessed with "Divine" style yarn by Patons. After reviewing the catalog, I am leaning toward using one of the two colors to the left to expand the Cotton Candy collection.For other knitting aficionados, I have included some fast facts about "Divine" below:Divine Solids ( 241006 )Tension12 sts - 16 rows = 4" (10 cm)Suggested Knitting Needle 6.00 mm, US - 10Suggested Crochet

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When making both the "Love Pink Cotton Candy" and "Blue Cotton Candy" hats, I used a Patons yarn called "Divine". Previously, when creating hats with that "fuzzy" look, I used homespun. While I like the look and feel of the homespun, I always had to be very careful not to break the yarn. If I pulled "a stitch" too tightly, the homespun would break, however, Divine is a much sturdier yarn.I also

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I probably seem a little excessive - six posts in one day! Perhaps...but actually, I simply love to blog. I started TABI Hats on Etsy just last week. Etsy is a place where people like me, people who like to make practically any and everything, can set up a website and post their wares for sale. I figured, if I would be at home being Crafty Cathy anyway, I might as well post what I love on Etsy.

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"Blue Cotton Candy", a TABI Hats creation, is the boys version of "Love Pink Cotton Candy". This TABI Hats creation sports a baby blue fuzzy body that will keep even the most adventurous little boy warm throughout the winter. The baby blue and soft white, two-color, double brim fits snugly around your little one's head.This TABI Hats creation is available in two sizes: *Infant (4 inches) and

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"Love Pink Cotton Candy", a TABI Hats creation, is differentiated by the "Divine" fuzzy pink Patons yarn used on the body of the hat. The two-tone pink and soft white double brim is touched with love (button) and fits snuggly around your little ones head. While the fuzzy solid pink body traps in the warmth and keeps out the cold winds of winter.This TABI Hats creation is available in two sizes: *

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"Orange Slice", a TABI Hats creation, is the perfect hat and mitten set for your infant son. The body of the Orange Slice hat is royal blue with a wide orange band. Add the matching speckled mittens in the same royal blue and orange and your infant is guaranteed to be the envy of all his little playmates.This "Orange Slice" SET is only available for *Infants (4 inches), however, the hat is

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"Chocolate Mint", a TABI Hats creation, reminds me of snowball fights followed by hot chocolate on a Saturday afternoon! The perfect activity for boys of all ages.A two-color double brim and oversized pom in brown and green makes the "Chocolate Mint" hat stand out. The body of the hat, made in solid brown, will keep your little boys head nice and warm with its snug fit. Available in two sizes:

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A must have baby shower, holiday, or "just because I love you" gift! "Pink and Cream", a TABI Hats creation, is the perfect accessory for your little girl's wardrobe.This pink and soft white knit hat is available in two sizes: *Infant (4 inches) and Toddler (6 inches). The soft white and pink flower attached to the double brim reminds you of sugar and spice and everything nice - exactly what

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Just in time for the cool weather! "Lavender Dreams", a TABI Hats creation, is a handcrafted knit hat in lavender and soft white that speaks to the little girl in every mom, sister, aunt and grandmother. Finished with a lavender and soft white flower attached to the one inch double brim, this children's hat can be worn to accessorize an outfit or coat. "Lavender Dreams", a must have for every

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