Nov
19
Knitter’s Rulers and Free Bag Patterns!
November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
KaratStix over at Etsy graciously sent some items over for me to try out. She sent a Needle Gauge, a 2″ square stitch and row gauge and a fun key ring. These are all made from earth friendly bamboo, and just as cute as can be! These ones are decorated with sheep but there are [...]
Nov
15
Knitting Retreat Scheduled!
November 15, 2008 | 2 Comments
Are you totally stressed out? Too much to do, overwhelmed and not getting your knitting done?
Here’s an idea… why not sign up for a knitting retreat? This time next year you’ll be so relaxed and mellowed out you’ll be able to sail through the holidays with no problems.
purlaway™ is excited to announce our upcoming luxury [...]
Nov
14
It’s All About The Stockings!
November 14, 2008 | 1 Comment
While meandering around the net this morning (couldn’t sleep - again) I found these. Christmas Stocking Place Setters. Aren’t they cute? Love em!
Do I hear another project just waiting to jump on the needles? It’s not like i don’t have a few, hmmm, 6 or 7 (at least) already there. But these are just cute!
And, [...]
Nov
11
Alt Fiber and Free Felted Stocking Pattern
November 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Alt Fiber, by Shannon Okey takes knitting with cotton and bamboo clear into another universe to experiment with the likes of corn, soy, hemp, even seaweed, and many more unusual fibers.
The different qualities of each of these fibers is discussed as well as suggestions for patterns based on each type of fiber’s uniqueness.
Nettles, pineapple and [...]
Nov
10
Free Sock Pattern and a New Contest!
November 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment
These socks are gorgeous! And, they’re from one of my favorite websites: Natually Caron. And the free instructions for these are here:
http://www.naturallycaron.com:80/projects/little_arches/little_arches_1.html
While you’re there, remember to enter the naturallyBaby Contest for a chance to win up to $300. The contest is co-sponsored by Caron and A.C. Moore and will benefit Project Linus, an organization that helps [...]
Nov
3
Another Yarn Store Directory Which Leads Me To A Free Christmas Stocking Pattern…..
November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment
First the Yarn Shop Directory…….This directory is organized by State, or by Shop Name, or by City Name, or by Area Code. And, it’s brought to you by The Daily Knitter, here.
I had to play around with it, I just had to, you know I did!
Found a couple of shops I didn’t know about in my [...]
Oct
31
Another Free Pattern For the Season!
October 31, 2008 | 1 Comment
Knitpicks.com has done it again!
A Free Felted Snowman Pattern!
How cool is that? Actually they look kinda warm.
Go to www.knitpicks.com to download your pattern and find the perfect yarn!
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Oct
24
Vogue Knitting Has A Stitch Library!
October 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Who knew?? Ok, I didn’t, but I do now, and so do you!
Knit and purl combinations………
Cables………..
Colorwork………
Even Stitch Tutorials from every issue.
Go here to check out this amazing resource!
Vogue Knitting Stitch Library
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Oct
22
Officially The Coolest Free Baby Sweater Pattern On The Net!
October 22, 2008 | 2 Comments
The sweater is knit in two pieces. The main piece is knit up the back and down the front. A detachable front panel is knit with buttonholes on both sides. Alternate panels could be knit to accommodate holidays, whims, or disastrous stains (or growing babies!).
and it’s here, on the Jimmy Beans Wool website:
http://www.jimmybeanswool.com:80/freeKnittingPatternPrestoChango.asp
Valerie won this [...]
Sep
11
Alert! Alert! Fall Knitty Is Here…
September 11, 2008 | 3 Comments
The fall issue of Knitty is out! And now they’re print friendly.
Good grief. So much for canning tomatoes tonight. I’m going to have to cast on for at least 2 more projects. And Jane Thornley’s Feather and Fan KAL is starting in a few days, and, and…..
Back to this newest issue of Knitty… The Camden [...]

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