Today we're casting on for the Father's Day Gift Knit-Along! Join us in creating your choice of Snookies, sleeves for Nooks or other eReaders. We'll be sharing pictures and answering questions along the way. Hope to see you there!

Oh, and if you're looking for something to watch while you're knitting, check out this week's Movie Monday pick, White Oleander. It's an oldie, but a goodie!

Craft.Rock.Love,
 

We are always amazed at the inventiveness and talent of our designers. In the Equinox top, Kristin Omdahl has created a completely seamless eyelet design that uses just 2 or 3 balls of NaturallyCaron.com Spa. Knit from the top down, Equinox is both easy and quick to stitch up for a perfect summer wardrobe staple.

>> Get the Equinox Top instructions here.

We're not monkeying around. We know you will love this adorable Monkey Blanket and matching Monkey Toy. Better yet, so will the lucky child who receives it. This charming set was on display at a recent craft trade show, and it received so many compliments! Designer Deb Richey—designer extraordinaire—has outdone herself here. The detail of the 3-dimensional monkey faces worked into the granny squares is amazing, right down to the different expressions on each face. Crocheted in Simply Soft—because every child's goodies should be super soft and snuggly—the Monkey Blanket and Monkey Toy will be a family favorite for years to come.

>> Get the Monkey Blanket instructions here.

>> Get the Monkey Toy instructions here.

Our apologies for the typo in last week's edition of Connections. The sentence describing the Pink Ribbon Shawl should have read: " Honoring all the women who fight breast [not beast] cancer..." Again, our apologies for the error.