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April 6, 2012

As Long As I Have My Knitting, My-stash, and My Coffee

Knitting…check!

Coffee…check!

My-stash or should I say, Mustache!

Photo © LuvintheMommyhood

Few things sound quite as delightful as spending some time knitting and enjoying a cup of coffee.

A reusable coffee cup cozy makes that indulgence seem a little better for the environment and me.

And who doesn’t want a big ol’ stash or ‘stache as the case may be.

Fu Manchu Mustache on S&C Sweater in Firefly (7505).

Luvinthemommyhood had an easy to follow mustache tutorial here.

This cozy is worked in Spud & Chloë Sweater in Firefly and it turned out great. The mustache is tweaked slightly to make a Fu Manchu Style ‘Stache! Funny and functional!

Photo © Luvinthemommyhood

We hope you Pals looking for a quick and funny gift or project this weekend enjoy making your very own Mustache Cup Cozy.

Take care Pals!

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April 3, 2012

Keep Calm Spud

Photo copyright Jennie Gee (Etsy storefront jenniegee)

As knitters and crocheters, yarn seems to permeate every part of our lives. From yarn storage solutions to the way we decorate our homes. “Keep Calm and Carry Yarn” is a personal favorite motto and seems like a must have piece of inspiration for my work and knitting areas.

Keeping Calm seems to be every where these days. It starts a person wondering, where did such a perfect little idea come from:

This concept, of Keep Calm and Carry On does resonate. From the classic World War II poster to every modern update and twist for people’s favorite things.

Of course, if carrying yarn isn’t helping that day, there’s always my personal standby: