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Jun

4

Lyrical

June 4, 2008 | 2 Comments

Talk about wearing one’s heart on one’s sleeve!  Theo Wright not only does that with his AMAZING Fair Isle sweaters– he also, wears lyrics on his chest!  This one you see here is a tribute to Richard Thompson’s “1952 Vincent Black Lightening”.  See Theo’s Flickr pool for more of his projects–they’ll surely have you singing [...]

Mar

15

Totally Tea Tote

March 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you are on one of those health kicks where no one supports you and you find yourself
carrying around your own protein shakes and herbal tea’s then this tea tote is perfect for you.
Pop your tea tote into your bag and you are all set for the day. RRP $12.00
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Feb

14

Jigsaw Sock Yarn

February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment

Jigsaw Sock Yarn RRP $16.82
This self-patterning sock wool from Ozeyarn.com allows you to create intricate stripe and fairisle-type patterns without changing yarns! The natural warmth and breathability of wool and the durability of nylon. One 100g ball is enough for a pair of adult size socks.
I have to say my favorite yarn combo is [...]

Jan

31

Knitted Cozy’s

January 31, 2008 | 4 Comments

 I have seen cozy’s for just about everything from coffee cup cozy’s to mobile phone cozy’s and even a cozy for your toaster but I haven’t seen a cozy for your candle holder.
I am not sure why the candle holder needs a cozy, but then if my laptop can have a cozy then why not [...]

Jan

18

Dying To Try This

January 18, 2008 | 1 Comment

Kathryn Ivy has tempted me with her DIY Yarn Dying Tutorial
I am a bit of a color flussy (anything bright grabs my attention) and at the prospect of being able to create my own kalidascope yarn has me excited. Don’t get me wrong this isnt the first time I have been tempted to dye something [...]

Nov

29

Knitted Plum Pudding

November 29, 2007 | 1 Comment

Seeing plum puddings in the store is a great indication that christmas dinner is on it’s way.
But if you are looking for a guilt free indulgance then this knitted plum pudding is just for you.
Get the free knitting pattern
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Oct

28

Knitted Christmas Tree Beanie

October 28, 2007 | 3 Comments

Do you love sitting under the christmas tree on christmas morning? Then this Christmas tree beanie pattern is just for you, Capture the moment by sitting under the tree as it sit’s on your head.
Great Project for office friends to have a giggle at you or with you depending on your office environment.
This project is [...]

Oct

22

Stitch n Bitch Audio Book

October 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Stitch ‘n Bitch: The Knitter’s Handbook by Debbie Stoller, read by the author.
Debbie Stoller comes from a long line of Dutch knitters including her grandmother who is mentioned during the book. What’s an Audio knitting book you ask ? well find out for yourself and  have a listen of some samples of the book here.
Debbie [...]

Jul

25

Finding Recycled Yarn on the Internet

July 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Picture courtesy of KnitWit site. Have you tried to recycle yarn? Have you bought a sweater at a resale shop and tried to take it apart to reuse the yarn in your project and pulled your hair out in the process?
If you have attempted this and decided it isn’t something you want to [...]

Jul

24

Recycling Yarn

July 24, 2007 | 1 Comment

Purchasing quality yarns for your project can become costly. Many knitters have become resourceful in obtaining yarn for their projects by purchasing knitted items from thrift stores, yard or tag sales, or estate sales and reusing the yarn.
How do you decide if a knitted item is worth taking apart for the yarn? [...]

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