We have tried to make this website easy to navigate, so feel free to look around and explore all of our pages. A great thing about knitting dishrags is that you can take. Visually pleasing, and full of patterns, each guide is a treat. Mar 28, 2006 the ladies of mason dixon knitting will take you on a thrilling adventure through knitopia, a place where knitting and creativity unite through the zaniest knitted items imaginable. Excerpted from masondixon knitting by kay gardiner and ann shayne, with photographs by steve. It is inspiring what you have been able to accomplish in 7 years of knitting. Thank you for visiting the mason dixon band official website. Jun 11, 2018 hi dana, i found you through mason dixon knitting and am so glad i did. Its a knitting book with personality that includes thoughts on life, friendship, and, of course, knitting.
Mason dixon knitting mason dixon knitting offers knitters something entirely new all the patterns and howto advice they crave combined with a funny, fresh, and friendly narrative that knitters will love. I dare you to knit the ballband dishrag from mason dixon knitting. All but my most recent dishcloths have holes in them. Notice that ive left the door open for many more acquisitions. From couples dances to the latest line dance steps, everyone dances when the mason dixon band plays. In this second book, there are several patterns for household items, including one for a mop cover. As it turns out, the bodhi leaf is my current favorite. This lovely knit ballband dishcloth is a real classic. Mason dixon was a rocktinged country band from the 80s that was formed by new york native frank gilligan and texan rick henderson, who adopted the bands name in tribute to their mixed northernsouthern roots. I used the freebie ballband dishcloth pattern rav link found on some peaches and creme yarn or in the masondixon knitting book.
Raymond started playing drums at a young age and has been a serious active musician since he was 18 years old. Dear ann, here i am with a howto for those who are entering the home stretch of their stopover pullover in our bang out a sweater knitalong. Mason dixon knitting field guides patterns knitting. Dear ann, dont get me started on the notion that knitting is seasonal and that its season is not summer. Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, and p by kay gardiner. Its time to have a ball knitting kaffe fassetts brilliantly simple colorwork designs from mdk field guide no.
With enormous pride, we introduce our concise guide to a boundless idea. Mar 12, 2020 i repaired a ball band dishcloth this winter. Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, and pictures by kay. I was inspired by mandy green mountain mama with her knitted swiffer cover and thought i might like to give it a try. I decided to bang out the baby kimono from masondixon knitting for djs new baby while i wait for the pebbles to come in from webs. Kay and ann reveal that a pattern is a starting line, a launching pad, the front doors of saks the day after thanksgiving. Gardiner and shayne are the two voices behind mason dixon knitting, an ingenious blog based on the ongoing correspondence of two friends they met in an online knitting forum, and one lives in new york while the other resides in tennesseehence mason dixon. Patterns, stories, pictures, true confessions, tricky bits, whole new worlds and familiar ones, too by ann meador shayne and kay gardiner 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Masondixon knitting tagged patterns the needle emporium. I started this little project today, it is a dishrag my best friend, lisa, would call it a cuptowel. Like a couple of favorite aunts ushering you into a sunny kitchen for tastes of cookie dough and the sharing of secrets, the authors comfort, inspire, amuse, and. Masondixon knitting we write something for knitters daily and have a great shop at masondixonknitting.
Mason dixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. Marks carved into the stone almost look like writing. The two met in college during the mid70s and started playing around southern texas together. We have years of stage experience between us, and have played together in different. American history press a knave among knights in their spitfires by jerry billing drawing on his years of experience as a world war ii spitfire flying ace and beyond, author jerry billing recounts the thrilling stories of his many years as a pilot. Ballband dishcloth pattern by kay gardiner and ann shayne ravelry. Im totally stuck on the dishrag after reading the masondixon knitting. Have a little humility, its an attractive trait in a dishcloth. Theres been much needed attention to issues surrounding diversity in slow fashion and craft. Knitters of all levels, make friends, share stories and techniques. With this easy technique, youll head off on a grand adventure of beautiful, colorful projects. And when i finished binding off the last log on the blanket in hollyberry, i only had one yard left. Masondixon bands profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates.
It is time for them to be put out to pasture in the rag bag. I keep a go bag loaded up with dishcloth fixings, for those occasions. Reverbnation is not affiliated with those trademark owners. Arts ballband cloths bath sets calendar christmas comments crafts crochet crocheting dead links dishcloth dishcloths dish cloths email groups fiber arts free crochet patterns free knitting patterns free knittiong patterns free patterns grandmas favorite cloth holidays hotpads illusion knitting knit knit cloths knitting knitting and crochet. They needed a website that would better showcase their fantastic and abundant blog content, make it. Excerpted from masondixon knitting by kay gardiner and ann shayne, with photographs by steve gross and sue daley. There is a limit apparently i was full of news this morning or at least embellishment and i had to cut my story in order to get it all to fit. Rock blues rock classic rock dawson springs, ky masondixon band rock blues rock classic rock dawson. There are no sweaters, hats, or wristwarmers here, but theres a chapter dedicated to log cabin knitting, featuring some surprisingly stylish and cozy blankets. Maybe it is just me, but what is the point of knitting dish cloths. One of the girls, a beach ball belly who went by the name of maribeth dominguez, sneered without greeting her back. Heres a rather longish quote the title of this post is a shortish quote from the same source that is meant to convince you to zip right over to mason dixon knitting and become a daily reader of the nations leading biregional knitting blog.
The pattern for this knitted dishcloth is beautifully worked in a combination of solids and variegated. Such a fun pattern, only 4 of the 12 row repeat are purl rows and what fun with color i have i just finished 5 as a wedding gift for a friend. While im letting the fields of my knitting ambition lie fallow so they can regenerate, ive been knitting dishcloths. The commentary is at once hilarious and thoughtful, and the tips and hints are both insightful and inspiring. One ballband dishcloth after the other, in kelley dews extra crispy, funsize recipe. Get the pattern here this gift is notedly not lastminute if you dont have the knitti. Ann shayne a new collection of 30 projects that will take you on knitting adventures. The best dance music from 50s classic country to the latest hits.
Masondixon knitting ballband dishcloth kit home accessories. Im thinking about making sweaters in that pattern every time im knitting one, but always cast on another dishrag. The projects are also items that i will definitely use around the house. Mason dixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters. Combining a love of southern rock, classic rock, and blues. The yarn is fantastic and even though its not marketed this way, its machine washable. Mason dixon knitting is both pretty and practical, fun and informative, everything i hoped gentle art would be but wasnt. This book is also blogbased, yet it succeeds as a book in its own right. One is masondixon knitting which you all know about, im sure. Mdks field guides approach aspects of knitting and design. Ive knit about 8 in the last week and a half or two weeks. Im making it due to the inspiration i found in masondixon knitting. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Qfg1vga transcript quest for glory omnipedia fandom. This pattern is available excerpted online for free. Heres a quick, lowtech way to divide a ball of yarn. Mar 28, 2006 mason dixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters. Mason dixons knitting field guides are little books that explore the big world of knitting. My husband asked why anyone fixes a dishrag but it was a special one and worthy of repair. Kay and ann from masondixon knitting rhinebeck 2009 interview lk2g062 duration. Knitting bookvideo descriptions camilla valley farm. This was the first book i purchased when i took up knitting again early this year and i love it. The slow, toilfilled path of a dishrag to biodegradation.
And 10% off rowan felted tweed with code tweedfun at checkout. Masondixon band rock blues rock classic rock dawson springs, ky. This is all you need to get the hang of log cabin knitting. Ballband dishcloth pattern by kay gardiner and ann. Say you need to make two sleeves and you have only one skein of yarn. While i respect dishrag knitting, i have to acknowledge that it is getting in the way of my commitment to other projects. If i can only do a fraction as much i will be thrilled. Mar 01, 2006 when i heard that kay gardiner and ann shayne were writing a book, i was intrigued. This pattern is beautiful worked in solids and variegated.
Masondixon knitting is very much a knits for your home kind of book, which is one of the things that sets it apart from other titles. You know, i like to think of it as comfort knitting. Gardiner and shayne wind their way through patterns for adults, children and homes, including patterns by other knitwear. You can make one too, since canadian living shares the pattern for free. Mason dixon was an american country music trio, composed of frank gilligan vocals, bass, jerry dengler guitar, banjo and rick henderson guitar. Susanne showed her latest moderne blanket featured in masondixon knitting that is on her needles.
Apr 11, 20 posts about masondixon knitting written by carolyn. Oct 12, 2008 the yarnery family singers sing to ann and kay. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Mason dixon knitting the curious knitters guide kay gardner and ann shayne this is one of my favorite books, and not just for the 30 projects.
I started thinking about dishcloths when i looked in my dishrag drawer and saw this. The band played frequently within the texas nightclub scene for several years and went on to tour the u. A great thing about knitting dishrags is that you can take them anywhere. In this book, kay and ann chitchat their way through a series of more than thirty incredible patterns. Raymond was born and raised in the north of the netherlands, where he grew up in a little town. Masondixon knitting ballband dishcloth kit home accessories kits these cute and easy to make dishcloths will brighten up any kitchen, and they also come with a bar of handmade soap. I dont think ill ever want to make another kind of dishrag, ever. Masondixon band listen and stream free music, albums. When the dishrag does get done, it gets swapped in for the most dilapidated shmattah in the dishrag drawer, which gets put in the rag bag. Buying fat little skeins of brightlydyed cotton was the perfect, lowcost way to get this fix. But my goto, old reliable dishcloth pattern continues to be the one i first met on the label of a skein of dishcloth cotton. I am a new knitter since christmas and am having such a great time soaking up as much as i can. I am using sugar and cream which i find more readily at the stores i buy my yarn.
I had to dip into the blankets last ball of hollyberry red to finish pippi. Apr 14, 2007 ballband dishcloth by kay gardiner and ann shayne. Partly thats due to the truth in advertising of the title. A knave among knights in their spitfires by jerry billing. The grammar here at benton, asia, incorporated might not be so good, crystal thought, but the western. Shawnee of life with monkey recently knit up this colorful dishcloth using the ballband dishcloth pattern from kaye gardiner and ann shayes masondixon knitting book. Wearable patterns, excellent instructions, readable stories, wonderful tips and techniques, and a big shot of humor equal a fantastic knitting book. Masondixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. Yankee kay and tennessean ann are the personalities behind masondixon knitting and over the years they have developed a dedicated following of knitters who enjoy their irreverent correspondence and breezy guidance through knitopia.
It is a pattern found on the ball band of the peaches and creme yarn. Free pattern this ballband dishcloth is beautiful worked in solids. Masondixon knitting browse by all patterns sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new. The blog takes the form of letters, written back and forth between two knitting friends, ann and kay. Both of her sons have married in the last year or so and each has received this lovely blanket as a gift. Like a couple of favorite aunts ushering you into a sunny kitchen for tastes of cookie dough and the sharing of secrets, the authors comfort, inspire, amuse, and brighten the life of the lucky reader who steps into their world. Shes gone on to assisted living, not to her great reward. Newspaper snippet generator and other cool stuff i might have to use that cigarette pack in the future, part of this mornings edition with mason dixon knitting, bemused, and purlingswine. Mason dixon knitting outside the lines features helpful and humorous sidebars that discuss things such as the pitfalls of the sweater coat, the beauty of shetland wool, how to make a stitch marker out of citrus peel or tin foil, and the moment where a pattern breakthrough occurs. I just realized this was happening in tandem with my own not motivated by this dishrag bonanza. The ladies of masondixon knitting will take you on a thrilling adventure through. Outside the lines is a great addition to any knitters library. The other is scarfstyle by pam allen, editor of interweave knits. Masondixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters.
Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes. Drawing creative inspiration from their surroundings, they present colorful blankets, sassy nightgowns, a. Armpit edition masondixon knitting from the stopover sweater kal for the underarm. I plan on making the ballband dishrag and the log cabin blanket. One thing that crops up again and again is the idea of being color blind, where individuals claim to look past or not see exterior markers like skin pigmentation. Masondixon band listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos masondixon band. Building a better ballband dishcloth masondixon knitting. Ann and kay started the mason dixon knitting blog in 2003 and it has been steadily growing in both its content and its loyal following ever since. I had knit it in orange and white for my beloved tennessee mother who never saw the use of a handmade dishrag. Aug 31, 2006 i only own two knitting books right now. Masondixon knitting field guides tolt yarn and wool. Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, and pictures by ann meador shayne and kay gardiner 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at. Gardiner and shayne, bloggers and authors of masondixon knitting 2006 are among the former.