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baby-vest-and-socks-091027-134131Imagine if every baby was this happy wearing hand knit garments!

This adorable set is from Red Heart and uses Heart and Sole with Aloe yarn from Red Heart.

For sock lovers looking for an affordable sock yarn with something special, Red…

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leaflacesmallAs if you don’t have enough leaves around, here’s another one for you. But, this one doesn’t have to be raked up, or shredded, or mowed. This one is knitted. Bet you’re surprised, eh? A knitted leaf on a knitting…

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hathat1Free Patterns: 2 different hat patterns and 2 lacy scarves! These patterns are free with the purchase of Polar Knit Worsted Weight Fleece Yarn.

scarvesIf you’ve never knit with this yarn, you have to try it. It’s

just YUMMY next to your…

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TreeBut it’s coming, you know. Christmas. The time when all of us (yes, I’m including myself) break into this little drama, it goes something like this:

Myself: I can knit. I can knit fast. See Terrye knit. See Terrye knit fast.…

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kdtvI’ve got another giveaway for you! But this one you’re gonna have to work for. Your favorite Knitting TV Series, on DVD!

 

Join knitting expert Eunny Jang, crochet ace Kim Werker, spinning and weaving fiberista Liz Gipson, and favorite stitcher Shay…

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woven_willow_vestAnother new vest pattern for the season. I really like this one, it’s decorative enough for the office but yet could be understated and work perfectly with jeans. It could also be a necessary layer (for those of us up…

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dollsYarn Dolls! Remember when we used to make these? They were fun, and certainly kept us busy and out of trouble. Mostly.

And, the directions are on Spud and Chloe’s blog, here: http://www.spudandchloe.com/blog/2009/10/old-fashioned-yarn-dolls/

This might just be the perfect way to ignite…

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mittsFingerless Mitts, courtesy of Lee Meredith. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on these fast and easy knits: http://www.leethal.net/zine/?p=563

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Now you can have a lightswitch anywhere you need it! Do I sound like a hawker yet?

Try this: lt

That’s right! You can now knit your own light switch! And while the instructions are kind of hard to understand (different language),…

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coffeeYou knit scarves to keep your neck warm, mittens and handwarmers for your fingers, and slippers for your toes. You even knit cute little coats for your cats and dogs. Well, how about keeping your coffee warm with this FREE…

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A reader sent me this list, pretty cool! Still haven’t checked all of them out, but I’m working my way through them.

http://www.appliancepartspros.com/socks-patterns-sewing-tips-kitting-techniques-and-more.aspx

Thanks, Sarah!

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Canadian Country Woman has an excellent article (complete with pictures!) on making it easy to knit socks. After you’ve gotten that down, there are tips for the advanced sock maker. With these tips, you can take any yarn and make…

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So, courtesy of Purple Kitty Yarns, we have this:

jackolanternAnd, the pattern is free!

http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/halloween-patterns/lacy-jack-o-lantern-dishcloth-wc1944

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So haul yourself outta that chair, run down to the local thrift or second hand shop, find an orange sweater and bring it home. The proceed with this, the easiest knit pumpkin wall decoration ever!

 

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From Betz White’s blog: http://blog.betzwhite.com/2009/10/yay-and-boo.html

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scarfIsn’t this pretty? I’ve got some Trendsetter yarns that would be perfect, in pinks and oranges. Been looking for a reason to use that, here’s what that looks like:3436swatch

 

 

Here’s the free pattern for the scarf, from Midnight Sky Fibers: http://blog.midnightskyfibers.com/2009/10/new-patterns-ugh-site-down.html

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