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Pre-Order This New Spinning Video

Terrye — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:03:06 +0000

Interweave Press presents: Drafting, The Long and Short Of It, a DVD on spinning by Abby Franqemont. Not available yet, but you can pre-order it, here: http://www.interweavestore.com/Spinning/Video/Drafting-DVD.html?a=so091014

I’m very anxious to see this new DVD, as I’m, with my antique, restored, castle wheel, trying to figure out how to spin exotic stuff like silk, cotton, and siberian husky fur. You know, the “other than wool” stuff. And these technique DVDs are awesome.

Interweave has a video clip on this, here: http://spinoffmagazine.com/media/p/3120.aspx

Think Pink With A Mini Purse From T. Matthews.

Terrye — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:37:37 +0000

Show your support for the Breast Cancer Cure with this very cute pink knitted purse from T. Matthews Fine Art.

You can order this, and see lots of others at her blog, here: http://tmatthewsfineart.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-mini-purses-now.html

Even The Knitting Needles Are Getting Into The Holiday Spirit!

Terrye — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:49:05 +0000

Pumpkin themed knitting needles. These are just fun!

Bella Blue is excited to introduce Pumpkin Spice. The autumn motif features bright orange pumpkins swirling on delicate brown vines. Infused with hues of the season, the needles are adorned with a bronze metallic finial. These limited edition needles are made in the USA by artist Beth Bess. They are hand painted on birch and finished with a sealant for years of enjoyment. 10″ in length.

Get yours while they are available, because just like falling leaves in October, these special collectibles won’t be around forever.

http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/bella-blue-pumpkin-spice-knitting-needles-p-2560.html

Lion Brand Yarn’s Got Back To School Covered!

Terrye — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:09:38 +0000

Lunchbags, hair ties, bookmarks, you name it, and Lion Brand can hook you up.

Like this free lunchbag pattern. Shhh, don’t tell anyone that it’s crocheted, not knitted, but what the heck!

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90335AD.html?noImages=&service=3528&letterId=55084

Nantucket Bag For Knitters!

Terrye — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:48:01 +0000

About 3.2 seconds after I brought this bag home it disappeared. Now where in the world would I have put that. Oh, really? Yeah! Guess where I found it? In with my husband’s fishing stuff. In a pail. With his lures… all tucked nicely away.

Um, no! Not happening, this is MY bag. And if I decide to use it for MY fishing stuff then so be it. Or maybe MY gardening stuff, or maybe I’ll use it for the reason I originally planned, MY knitting stuff. (or scrapbooking, or tools, or travel, or, or, or…..) No matter, this thing carries it all.

It’s reversible, the 30+ pockets can be on the outside, or you can zip it the other way and the pockets can be on the inside. It’s also convertible, it can be a tote bag, or it can be a backpack (super cool for those of us who ride bikes!)

Comes in polyester or canvas and is very heavyweight, definitely durable enough and ever since I managed to scam it back from my husband it’s become my standard, “stick everything in it and go”, knitting bag.

Spending Too Much Time At The Computer…

Terrye — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:11:53 +0000

and not enough time knitting? Purple Kitty has the answer! Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. Crafting themes that make a great gift for crocheters, knitters and other crafty people with a computer.

See?? You can have it all!

Go here for their awesome collection: http://www.cafepress.com/thepurplekitty/1908640

GREAT Product! You Must Try…..

Terrye — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:42:02 +0000

Get A Grip hand balm. Have you tried it? It’s seriously awesome! It’s not really sticky, but it’s “grippy”. Enables you to hold your yarn and needles without slippage and actually knit faster. Yes! It does work! And, as a side benefit, it softens and smooths while it’s “gripping” and it smells GREAT!!

I was lucky enough to get a sample in one of the Pfat Fiber Boxes, and now I’m hooked. The scent I received was “Romance”, but when I reorder, will definitely try a different one, please try this today, you’ll love it!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5114588§ion_id=5108183

New Shawl Pin From Annie Adams

Terrye — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:38:08 +0000

One of my favorite jewelry designers has done it again! The fabulous Annie Adams has this very cute new shawl pin in her arsenol. Buttons to match too! I love Annie’s designs (I probably already implied this), got some stitch markers on a necklace from her awhile back and I still use them all the time.

Go here to see her entire line of knitting accessories! http://www.annieadams.com/KNITTINGHOME.html

Handmade By You!

Terrye — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:03:01 +0000

Thanks to Stephanie, of Namemaker Quality Labels for providing this link.

Handmade labels are cool! They tell the world, “I wasn’t bought in some store, I was actually crafted by hand for someone special!” Kind of a snooty air, they have, in a good way.

I personally like to put labels in my handknits, although there is the downside of people banging down your door to get a similar item. Come on! People! I have trouble knitting 2 socks. Or 2 sleeves, and you want me to knit another sweater/pair of mittens/scarf… identical to what so and so got? Probably not happening! But the labels are ultra-cool anyway!

Thanks for the link, Stephanie!

Ridiculously Fun Knitted Projects…

Terrye — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:13:49 +0000

I found these fun, yet maybe, just maybe useless knitted items at Becky Stern’s Site, here: http://sternlab.org/2008/04/body-technology-interfaces/

This one is designed for privacy in public places, although I’m thinking it would draw more attention than not.

There is a cellphone ski mask, and a ski mask for eating a sandwich. There are keyboard mittens, a plug in bandana and a camera glove. These are just too much fun!

Use Your Stash And Get Ready For Summer….

Terrye — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:09:52 +0000

Here are some fun summertime knit and crochet projects. Fun free summer knit patterns for beach and patio accessories.

Coasters, sunglass holders, wine cozies, water bottle holders and more!

Here:

http://www.pattern-knit.com/free-knitting-patterns/great-summer-knit-projects-beach-accessories-beverage-covers

New Della-Q Videos

Terrye — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:49:10 +0000

Face it, you’ve got to figure out a system to tame all of those needles and hooks you have. Whether it’s straights, double points, circulars, or interchangeables, Della-Q has the system for you!

Go here to view the videos, they’ll help you determine which needle case is right for you! http://dellaq.com/VideoLibrary.html

Can’t view the videos? Here’s a tutorial that will get you started http://dellaq.com/NeedleCaseGuide.html

Sock Pattern Calculator!

Terrye — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:58:44 +0000

Here’s a nifty little online sock calculator! Simple put in your gauge, measurement and any notes, and click on the submit button. It spits out a pattern to your measurements. You can even specify hand or machine knitting. Try it! Here: http://www.panix.com/~ilaine/socks.html

Knit Kit, Coolest New Product Around!

Terrye — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:46:15 +0000

The Knit Kit. At DreamWeaver Yarns!

Tired of searching in your knitting bag or purse for your knitting notions? The Knit Kit is the Swiss Army Knife of knitting tools. It includes a tape measure, stitch counter, thread cutter, scissors, crochet hook, stitch holders, and tip protectors, all on one compact device. No need to continually buy various accessories when you can have them all in one! Great for traveling by car or plane (TSA approved).

Seriously, this IS the coolest gadget. I ordered mine about 3.2 seconds after I first found the link. It’s a pre-order, set to start shipping late March to mid April of 2009.

Get yours today!

Buttons, Buttons, Who Has The Buttons?

Terrye — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:14:41 +0000

Knitpicks, that’s who! These awesome specimens are left over pieces of the Famous Harmony Knitting Needles. So while I so don’t have any of these buttons yet, you can be sure they’re on the list and soon, I’ll be able to wave my hands wildly in the air and shout, “I do, I do, I have the buttons!”

You can get yours here:

http://www.knitpicks.com/Harmony+Buttons_ADHarmonybuttons.html