Knitting

Hand Knitted American Flag!

Terrye — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:10:54 +0000

Cool, no? Yeah, I thought so too.

’nuff said! Go here for this pattern: http://www.examiner.com/x-6976-Phoenix-Knitting-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Hand-knitted-American-Flag

Free Pattern - Irish Aran Sweater

Terrye — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:30:21 +0000

Go here for this free pattern: http://www.ramwools.com:80/http://www.ramwools.com/featured-designs/irish-aran.html

Also, the gorgeous yarn used to knit it is on sale! From Ram Wools Yarn Co-op

Learn to Sew On A Buttonband!

Terrye — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:31:42 +0000

Are you a visual learner? If so, you have so come to the right place!

Berroco has, in their tutorial library, this video, How To Sew On A Buttonband. Go here to learn how: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odJeZnk9CQg

And here for more of Berocco’s tutorials: http://www.berroco.com/multimedia_videos.html

Disecting a Knitted Frog

Terrye — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:20:12 +0000

No more formaldehyde!!

Sometimes you run across something that makes you say, “Wait! What?”

Well this morning this was it. A knitted frog, complete with, um, er, uh, innards, ready to be disected!

Go here to read the story…..http://news.cnet.com:80/8301-17938_105-10274267-1.html

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Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks….

Terrye — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:51:25 +0000

I learned something new today! Thanks to Alice of TheKnitStitch.com

All yarn is not equal (that part I did know).

Besides being many different colors and styles, yarn comes in different weights, and makes a huge difference in what we knit. (Yup, got that one too, but read on!)

On the yarn label, look for the little “skein of yarn” which will have a number in it.

#1 is fingering or superfine yarn.
#2 is sport or baby yarn.
#3 is light worsted.
#4 is medium, worsted or aran yarn.
#5 is bulky, heavy worsted or chunky.
#6 is super bulky.

The thicker the yarn, the more difficult is can be to knit, so if you are new to knitting or have stiffness in your fingers, stick with the lighter yarns for most of your projects.
The morale of the story? I can go back to bed now as I’ve learned something new today!

Nope, got knitting to do….. Thanks Alice!

Free Knitted Baby Patterns - Ebook From Knitting Daily

Terrye — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:59:24 +0000

Knitting Daily has published an ebook, with 7 baby patterns in it. And the best part… it’s free! You do have to create an account, but on their site, it’s totally worth it!

Go here for the patterns: http://www.knittingdaily.com/7-Free-Baby-Knitting-Patterns/

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I Heart Phildar!

Terrye — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:18:46 +0000

Phildar yarns have a special place in my heart. Yeah, they’re good yarns, but what makes them any better than any other top line brand? Because it was the first “real” yarn I ever knitted with. The shop in town only carried Phildar, so that’s all there was. Sport and Worsted weights, I don’t remember if she carried anything else, but I remember I LOVED working with that yarn, especially after using the cheap chain store acrylics for so long. So, my love affair with Phildar yarns is still strong.

Now, they’re having an awesome sale, 70% off of some of their really cool yarns, go here to find out more! http://www.phildar.com/fils-et-aiguilles/fil.aspx?promo=true&code_site=IN

Madiera Cascade on the Walker Treasury Project

Terrye — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:05:47 +0000

I really like this design, the pink, not so much, but the design is nice.

Now that I have a sock pattern that I love and have memorized I can start to knit socks with patterns in them. The current pair, is called Breckenridge, with yarn bought in Breckenridge on a ski trip earlier this year. It is whites and different colors of greens (green is always good) with brown flecks, very reminiscent of the pines in the mountains in January.

Anyway, here is Madiera Cascade of the Walker Treasure Project: http://thewalkertreasury.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/madeira-cascade/

Name That Alpaca Contest at KnitIdeas.com

Terrye — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:49:39 +0000

I’d go with Black Hollyhock, but I already have a cat with that name, so it’s all you!

Go here, to KnitIdeas.com to their blog and help them Name Their Alpaca!! There’s a 25$$ Gift Certificate in it for you if they choose your idea.

http://www.knitideas.com/profiles/blogs/name-the-alpaca-blog-contest

Wide Weave Lace From the Barbara Walker Treasury Project

Terrye — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:55:23 +0000

This is the Cogwheel pattern from the 3rd treasury.

Would make really pretty socks, no?

Go here for the details: http://thewalkertreasury.wordpress.com/2009/06/21/wide-weave-lace-eyelet-version/

Flip Flop Socks - Free Pattern!

Terrye — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:09:54 +0000

I’m not a big fan of flip flops. Why? Because I don’t like stuff between my toes, so I’m not sure that this would be a solution to that little dilemma, however, they are cute!

Here’s the free pattern, enjoy!: http://www.siviaharding.com/patterns/flippant/

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I Got Nothin’…..

Terrye — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:02:16 +0000

Yes, it’s knitted (or it appears to be anyway). And here’s the “rest of the story”…. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/21/bruno-in-berlin-dons-pink_n_218640.html

Petite Purls Online Knitting Magazine

Terrye — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:43:08 +0000

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 my online knitting magazines! And this one’s right up there! Check it out, here:

http://petitepurls.com/Summer09/summer2009_features.html

What Will 4.9 Miles Of Yarn Get You?

Terrye — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:16:14 +0000

315,000 stitches ! This is what you will get with almost 5 miles of yarn. Although there’s not a full picture of the dress (and I’d LOVE to see it), you can read the rest of the article in the Pantagraph, here:

http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2009/06/21/life/doc4a3a63120c09b935919445.txt

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Free Pattern, Very Easy, Very Pretty!

Terrye — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:08:03 +0000

This free pattern, courtesy of Nikki Vandercar, is available on her blog: What To Knit When You’re Expecting.

With it’s fitted waist it’s very elegant, I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to pull it off, but it sure looks good here!

Check out her blog, here: http://www.whattoknitwhen.com:80/2008/12/ellie.html