On The Eleventh Day Of Christmas

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me,

Crochet patterns from Eleven Handmade!

Crochet Infinity Scarf/Cowl Pattern

Crochet Shrug Scarf/Hoodie Pattern

What Does The Fox Knit?

What does the fox say? A lot, apparently. The music sensation by Ylvis has reawaken a whole new appreciation for our red and white tailed friend. And just in time for winter too. Here is a list of winter wear items to knit or crochet with foxy features to help you re-enact your own version of the, "What Does The Fox Say" video.

Why not this lovely sweater designed for the more sophisticated fox. I can totally see you walking into the board meeting wearing this number.

Fox Pullover by Wei Wilkins

It's going to be a busy holiday season. Why not carry all those gifts and holiday cards in this foxy bag.

Fox Traveling Bag by Toni Rexroat

Keep those fingers warm while tossing those snowballs with this cute pair of mittens. If someone gets mad at you for throwing a snowball at them, just blame it on the foxes.

Fox Mittens by Laura Poikolainen

Finally, your foxy attire just wouldn't be complete without a fox hat complete with ears. This would make a great gift for all the little foxes in your life too.

Sly Fox Hat by Lisa Gutierrez


So, I'll leave you with the music video to help you get in the mood for some foxy knits. Enjoy!

A Little Warm Around The Collar

I'm on the hunt now for a few good neck warmers. This is usually the time when request come in from friends and family in need of something to keep the chill off. Scrolling through some current styles I happened upon this cute little number. It's called the Dame Collar from Anthropologie.

Dame Collar by Anthropologie

Both Bernat and Lion Brand have their own versions of the warm and fuzzy collar. A simple pattern that is easy to shorten or lengthen to one's own personal taste and desire of coverage.

Collar by Bernat

Capelet by Lion Brand

I'm suggesting Bernat Boa yarn in the dark mink for a look that says 'warm, chic, and no animal was harmed in the making of this'.

Bernat Boa Yarn In Dark Mink

What warm winter cover-up will you be sporting this season?

New York Fashion Week Day 6: Jonesing for Gatsby

The movie may be out on video, but the cravings for Gatsby-inspired style is going strong for the Spring season.

Anna Sui

Badgley Mischka

Lucky for you, the knitting community has many great patterns to help rock the style this Spring. Here are a couple of offering for you.

Flapper Top by Kate Beale

Patsy Flapper Hat by Laura Mathy

What Gatsby Style do you wish was hanging in your closet right now?

Rebel In Red

Rebel with a cause. This season we're showing off a little rebel in all of us. Think plaids, leather jackets and army boots and that spike collar you've been stashing away since your 'goth days'.

Leave it to Alexander McQueen the lead the pack in showing just how sexy and fun a little bit a trouble can be. I'm loving how the lines are placed at the waist to make the eyes move inward creating the illusion of a thinner waist. Now if I could only get someone to design bowls that create the illusion of my four scoops of ice cream not looking as big or as fattening as it really is.

McQ Alexander McQueen jersey dress

Here are a few ways you can create the look at home. It's time to break out those black knitting needles, you know the ones with the skull tips, and let's do some bad girl knitting.

When life gets a little rough, knit back

Go Plaid or Go Home

Now Trending: Tartan 

What have you knitted or crocheted that brought out the rebel in you?

OUT In Knits

I love reading Out Magazine. It's one of my favorite guilty pleaseures. What can I say, I'm a fruit fly and have to support my friends! Issue after issue there are four things that Out Magazine has always delivered for me- Cute. Boys. Wearing. Knits. And this month's issue was no exception. Here I give you a couple of sweet eye candy pics from the pages of Out. Boys, you may now start drooling. (And girls, you're allowed to drool too.)

Here again are those stripes that are all in fashion this upcoming Fall/Winter season:

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Sometimes, I really wish I was gay man. The guy in this pic is just all kinds of Yummy!:

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What Hainse Saw Today

I love it when I stumble upon a cool blog that inspires me. Art and fashion blogs seem to do that I lot. So it is no surprise that I am currently in love with the blog What I Saw Today, by famous fashion illustrator Richard Haines.

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Has illustrations are a wonderful look into the life of an artist as well as how he sees fashion. Each sketch tells a story of where he has been and what person, color or event inspired him to open his sketch pad and draw that day.

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I warn you now, once you click on one of the pictures or the link above, expect to be sucked into hs world as each sketch leaves you wanting yo explore even more of his work.

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