This pattern is for sure going in the queue. I just love the loose, easy to wear style. And, I have several of these types of yarns in my stash, just have to decide what color I want to knit.… Read More ...
Reversible Cables with Lily Chin DVD
Last year Lily’s book Power Cables hit the shelves. This year, there’s a DVD to accompany.
Expert Lily Chin shows you how to knit reversible cables and expand your knitwear options!
Reversible cable knitting is Lily’s signature technique, and with … Read More ...
The Icelandic Knitter
The First Icelandic Knitting Webzine. New issue, #3 , Spring 2011 is here.
In the Spring Issue, you will find lovely patterns all in wool of course, but they will knit just as beautifully in other fabrics, such as cotton, … Read More ...
Tutorial – Dying Yarn with Koolaid….
Using 2 packages of Koolaid, a pair of rubber gloves and a microwave you can transform those white or off white skeins of yarn or fiber into your own color creations.
From the Close Knit Blog, HERE
Looking for more … Read More ...
Knit Circus Summer 2011….
Wow!
22 fresh, brand new projects, from shawls and purses and bags to this adorable gansey, hooded vest as well as the little girl’s version of the gansey. Actually, this little hooded vest sold it for me, this is so … Read More ...
Tutorial – Make Your Own Yarn Swift!
Make this yarn swift for under $15.00! From the Everything Old Crafts Blog. … Read More ...
Options Interchangeable Needles by Knit Picks….
Everyone and their brother now have their own brand of interchangeable needles, from the very first Boye Needlemaster on up through Addi Clicks, Denise, Takumi and of course Knit Picks. But, not everyone has them in the swirling colors … Read More ...
Vintage Modern Knits by Interweave….
I love the way Interweave has the books on their site set up so you can see the projects in them. In scrolling through some of the projects I found a few that I really liked.
The first one is … Read More ...
Knit Picks “Swish” and “Wool of the Andes” In New Tonal Colors!
So I tried out one of Knit Picks newest yarns, Swish Tonals in the Deep Water’s colorway. It’s a Superwash Merino, worsted weight so I invented myself a project. See, I had a problem. Had a water bottle … Read More ...
Knitting DVD’s – Knitting Daily’s Forte!
Take this one – A Knitter’s Guide To Color. Color expert and designer Laura Bryant brings you excitement to your knitwear!
I’ve seen a number of Interweave’s DVD selections and they are excellent. It’s awesome to watch a pro “do … Read More ...
Rock Your Iphone In Style!
Yes, I’ve finally joined the recent wave of technology with my very own smart phone! Yes, I got an Iphone. Yes, I totally love it. So, with an idea like this, (plus it’s i-cord – easy and fast), I can … Read More ...
When The Urge Strikes….
Have you ever gotten the urge to do something totally crazy, like… oh I don’t know, knit a sweater for a penguin or something?
Well, if you answered “YES” to that question, there is a website that you can go … Read More ...
Yarn Sales
Ya know, there is a downside to this job.
For example the email I just got about the yarn sales currently going on over at the Discount Brand Name Yarns website. And I get soooo many of them. Taunting me. … Read More ...
Interweave’s New Knitting Lab!
With Exciting Classes from Your Favorite Instructors
Interweave Knitting Lab | November 3-6, 2011 | Marriott San Mateo | San Mateo, CA
Registration is Open!
Registration is now open for the first annual Interweave Knitting Lab… Read More ...
It’s All About The Scarves; Opinion Needed….
Ok, I’ll be the first to admit it. I’m usually on the tail end of a fashion trend, meaning that by the time I decide it’s really cool and I can’t live without (insert ridiculous, now out of style, fashion), … Read More ...