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20

Knitting Poetry - Muse in my yarn

July 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Muse in My Yarn
Full of color, yards of magic abound;
In baskets, boxes and trees all around.
Such a feeling I have never enough.
Do I imply that I could need more stuff?
Two or three [...]

Jul

18

Turban Legend

July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Fellow CGer Jennifer Perkins sent me this great spread from an Australian publication.  Ok, I know that most of it’s technically crochet and not knitting, but since they’re wearing knitted sweaters I thought I’d post it anyway–it’s too awesome not to share!  Check out the Oyster Magazine site for  the full scoop!
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Jul

12

The Big O

July 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In doing research for a book on environmentally conscious knitting & crochet that I’m co-writing, I’ve come across a TON of great, greener yarns. I’ll probably mention a few of them over the next couple of months but right now, I thought I’d scoop you on my current yarn crush. One of Skacel’s [...]

Jul

11

Join the Craft Corps!

July 11, 2008 | 2 Comments

Calling all crafters! I’m gearing up to write my next book, Craft Corps (pronounced Craft Core) which will focus on the community perpetuated by craft and the designers & hobbyists who feed it. As part of the content, I’m hoping to include 50-60 short profiles of crafters of all types. If you knit, crochet, embroider, [...]

Jul

9

I Spy A Couple of Knitters

July 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

What pop-culture infused fashion magazine unknowingly has two knitter’s featured in their current issue?  Find out here!
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Jul

7

Recycling, it’s in the bag!

July 7, 2008 | 2 Comments

kristin j TAKES ON THE WORLD, ONE PLASTIC BAG AT A TIME (Taken from official press release)
kristin j, eco-friendly totes and handbags hand knit from upcycled plastic bags, are beginning to make appearances on the arms of some of the most fashionable women in New York City. kristin j designer, Kristin Jordan, is an [...]

Jul

4

Patriotic Knits

July 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In honor of Independence Day it seems only fitting to post 4 pictures of July 4th inspired knits (ok, Patriotism is a year-roung gig, but work with me here!).
1.  Dave Cole’s American flag installation piece entitled “The Knitting Machine“, was knit on 20′ poles and has been exhibited in galleries worldwide.
2.  Mary Jane Mucklestone’s “4th [...]

Jul

1

A Little Knitty Ditty

July 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Alana Dakos sent me her song, Never Not Knitting–A little ditty that I’m sure we can all relate to. Give it a listen on her blog and if you find yourself humming along, download it to your mp3 player for the bargain price of $1.50!

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Jun

30

Going forward, there’s more Yarn Forward!

June 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

I just heard from my friend Kerrie Allman, publisher of the UK-based magazine YARN FORWARD, that they’re increasing the issues they put out from 4 a year to a whopping 10!  Since recently it seems as if the internet’s killed the print magazine star, it’s fantastic to hear that there are those publications that are [...]

Jun

28

Does your knitting measure up?

June 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We’ve all been there.  Just when you’re at a point in your knitting when you need to double-check your gauge or see if it’s time to switch stitch patterns, the ever-elusive measuring tape has disapeared.  Again.  What’s a knitter to do?  Never fear, Knit Stix® are here!
These patented designed needles have the digits you need [...]

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