http://knitting.craftgossip.com Knitting news @ CraftGossip Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:49:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As 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 blog? Courtesy of the folks from Lion Brand Yarn! Note: this ... http://knitting.craftgossip.com/leaf-lace-stitch/2009/11/06/ You wanted it, you got it. This is my primo source. I NEVER (and I repeat: NEVER) knit a pattern with the yarn that is recommended. There are a plethora of reasons for this, mostly centering around the fact that the brain currently housed in my little head isn't very ... http://knitting.craftgossip.com/yarndex-com-your-source-for/2009/11/05/ Free Patterns: 2 different hat patterns and 2 lacy scarves! These patterns are free with the purchase of Polar Knit Worsted Weight Fleece Yarn. If you've never knit with this yarn, you have to try it. It's just YUMMY next to your skin! Go here for this offer: http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/polarknit-worsted-weight-fleece-yarn-p-3168.html http://knitting.craftgossip.com/free-hats-and-scarves-patterns/2009/11/05/ But 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. See Terrye knit something for everyone on her gift list......... ... http://knitting.craftgossip.com/shhhhh-dont-say-the-c-word/2009/11/05/ I'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 Pendray on Knitting Daily Series 300, where yarn and fiber ... http://knitting.craftgossip.com/knitting-daily-tv-series-300-giveaway/2009/11/04/ When I first learned to knit, (I don't even remember when that was) I remember that I learned everything the hard way. Never had the benefit of reading one long line of k2,p3, yo, decrease that, cross this...... nope. Had charts. And I learned to read them as if it ... http://knitting.craftgossip.com/how-to-read-lace-charts/2009/11/04/ Another 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 north) under a blazer. At any rate, this is a really ... http://knitting.craftgossip.com/woven-willow-vest-from-fiddlesticks-knitting/2009/11/03/ Colorful Stitches offers this new book for sale, here: https://www.colorful-stitches.com:443/store/DisplayProduct.php?sku=Precious&name=Kim+Hargreaves+Precious I've always loved Kim's designs, they're flirty and fun, like this long cardigan/tunic.  Definitely something to check out! http://knitting.craftgossip.com/new-kim-hargreaves-book/2009/11/02/ Kate Pokorny of New Hampshire is knitting her house, specifically a "Yarn Yurt". Enough said! Go here: http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/blogs/recycling-design-technology/kate-pokorny-knit-yurt-461009 http://knitting.craftgossip.com/knit-a-house-wait-what/2009/10/29/ Yarn 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 a love for crafts and all thing yarny with your ... http://knitting.craftgossip.com/perfect-big-sister-little-sister-project/2009/10/28/ Fingerless 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 http://knitting.craftgossip.com/its-that-time-of-year-again-or-keep-those-mitts-warm/2009/10/28/ Now you can have a lightswitch anywhere you need it! Do I sound like a hawker yet? Try this: That's right! You can now knit your own light switch! And while the instructions are kind of hard to understand (different language), it's still pretty cool. Go here: http://blog.livedoor.jp/m203gow/archives/65326860.html http://knitting.craftgossip.com/need-a-light/2009/10/28/ Heather S. is the winner of the Boutique Knits giveaway! Don't give up my peeps, there's another one coming..... http://knitting.craftgossip.com/congratulations-heather/2009/10/27/ Grab a train, get in a car, catch a plane, just get to New Jersey, any way you can. And then, once you are in New Jersey, find this: Promptly board the vessel, prepare yarn and needles and knit your way all through the Caribbean, and think of me while you're ... http://knitting.craftgossip.com/and-your-mission-is/2009/10/23/ You 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 pattern, from KnitPicks! http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Cabled_Mug_Cozy_Pattern__D50657220.html This is a quick to knit, one skein ... http://knitting.craftgossip.com/because-coffee-gets-cold-too/2009/10/22/