Jun
23
This is such a cool magazine! I don’t know if it’s new or not, but it’s new to me, and there are really cute patterns in it, and there’s a blog, and there’s submission guidelines, and archives.
I do love me…
Jun
11
From Knitty:
Holiday Headstart projects are little things that you can start knitting now for gifting later in the year. No big afghans that you can’t even imagine having on your lap as you work in the heat of summer. No…
May
12
The Smart Knitter’s Hotsheet is a brand new, monthly newsletter that includes great tips, ideas, patterns, features of awesome knitters, Q&A, and much, much more! It also includes membership to an online area that has interactive forums, questions and answers…
Apr
30
You’ve heard about it, no doubt, the incredibly small, detailed sweaters, socks and other accessories that are sweeping these interwebs these days.
An example is this scuba themed sweater from Bugknits.
While I’ve never been inspired to create something like this, that…
Apr
3
This site contains some different examples of knitted art, in the form of the traditional sweaters, bags and home dec items. Interesting applications of color, texture, lace and cables are the cornerstone of this company. Browse these designs here: http://www.chrisbylsmadesigns.com/patterns.html
Download…
Apr
3
From the Yarn Traveler, here is: http://www.knitmap.com/ Find your local yarn store. How cool is this? You have to check it out.
For version 1.1 I’m going to suggest an upgrade to which they can create a yarn store where…
Mar
19
I love Facebook. Such a fun little time waster, and this morning, I ran across the Facebook equivalent for knitters.
KnitIdeas.com. Great site. Share your ideas, swap yarn, and show off your knitting creations……. Here: http://www.knitideas.com/
Mar
19
Lorna’s Laces and Clara Parkes have teamed up to bring us this gorgeous colorway. Clara’s Garden is sure to be a hit, it sure had me drooling, and I’m not even a big fan of pink!
Read Lorna’s Laces Blog article. Clara shares…
Mar
11
These and lots of other designs are brought to you for 2009 from Nashua Handknits.
New yarns too, including Creative Focus Silk in 15 colorways, and Daylily in 7 colorways.
Nashua’s fresh new designs have always been a favorite of mine, stop…
Mar
8
Mar
6
Norah’s book, Vol. 4: Excess is ready to view! Go here for a slideshow and narrative by Norah herself!
http://berroco.com/slideshows/ng4_excess/index.html
Read more at Berroco’s Website!
Mar
4
Kristin Nicholas of Getting Stitched On The Farm fame gives us a French Knot Tutorial, on her blog, here: http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2009/03/french-knot-tutorial.html
Kristin says; “I never let anyone leave my class without knowing how to do this really versatile stitch.”
Mar
4
This publicaton is new to me, I didn’t even know about it! But, this morning as I was wandering my way through the inter-webs it found me, so here it is! http://www.knotions.com/
This current issue features patterns, techniques including yarn substitution,…
Mar
2
Everyone knows about the gorgeous sweaters produced by the folks at Philosopher’s Wool. Their method of knitting with 2 colors at once, one in each hand is most easily understood by seeing it done.
And… I’ve got just the thing for…
Mar
1
Spring 2009 Twist Collective is up and ready for viewing! This issue features a tour of a sheep farm (from farm to yarn), painting lace with dye, knitting with wire, as well as the usual sweater, sock, shawl, baby… patterns…






