This book was so much fun to look at. Chock full of simple, quick to knit, gift projects for everyone on your list. I know, you’ve heard that before, but seriously, Everyone! Scarves for your guy. Hats for your kids. … Read More ...
Finally A Use For…..
all of my Polar Knit yarn scraps! From Annie Modesitt, this duster cover, available in both knit and crochet. The only question now is whether to knit it in green or orange first! http://www.anniemodesitt.com/patterns/dustup.pdf… Read More ...
How To: Lifelines
No, they’re not a life saving device. Well, wait a minute, maybe they are. If you’ve spent 64 years knitting a lace shawl and lose count and have to rip it all out, this very well may be what pushes … Read More ...
New Downloadable Patterns From Tilli Thomas!
Lots and lots of free patterns. Sweaters and scarves, tanks and shawls, they’ve got it all, and, of course, they have the yarn to knit these with. Like one of my all time favorites,
Flurries, which is Austrailian Merino with … Read More ...
Adorable Little Girls Sweater
Isn’t this adorable? I’m actually going to make this one, not just dream about it. Even have a recipient in mind!
The pattern is from Caron International, and free, here: http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/ss41_cable_toddler_po.html and is knit in Simply Soft yarn from Caron. … Read More ...
Lithuanian Wristers KnitAlong/TwitAlong
It’s back on! Donna Druchunas of Artic Lace fame is hosting this knit-along.
Materials:1 ball of Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport Weight in 2 colors. DPNs size 0&1, to get 9sts/in in 2-color St st w/lrg ndls. #DDTwitKAL
That’s twitter … Read More ...
The Daily Knitter…. New and Improved….
The Daily Knitter is one of my favorite web sites. Well, technically I have about 158 favorites. In their newsletter this morning, they’ve outlined all of the new features on their site and OMG, it’s awesome!
New Forums, free patterns, … Read More ...
Knit Kit – I HEART Mine!
I bought one of these way back when they first came out, mine is pink. I love it, well, most of it. I have a Denise Fabric Case with the snap out plastic bag inserts that is absolutely the best … Read More ...
Fiddlesticks Flair Vest
I really like this vest, it would be pretty layered over jeans, just the ticket for weather that likes to change on it’s own whim. Maybe it’s just that it’s green, I don’t know, but it sure is pretty. Actually … Read More ...
Another Giveaway….
This one is over at the Berroco site. They are giving away 50 copies of this book: Here’s how to enter: http://www.berroco.com/polls/poll_031210.html… Read More ...
Giveaway! Knitting Daily Series 400 DVD
Continuing on with telling you about these awesome dvds….
Show #404 features finishing techniques from seaming and washing to underarm shaping and raglans.
Show #405 explores different yarns used in different patterns. Natural fibers, different breeds of sheep and the … Read More ...
Gorilla Knitting Vs Guerilla Knitting
A reader sent me this post, and it was way too much fun not to share. Enjoy it!
http://www.ooh.com/blog/general/
knitting-not-for-grannies-or-gorillas/… Read More ...
Let The Easter Knitting Begin!
Looking for a fun and festive way to dress up your dinner table for Easter? Check out these adorable knitted chicks and eggs from Whit’s Knits at Purlbee.com!
These cute little chicks are … Read More ...
These People Must Know It’s Still Winter….
Up here, it’s still cold. Up here, it’s still snowy. Up here, Spring hides until the very last minute, usually around mid to end of April. So, when, this time of year, I see a pattern for something like this … Read More ...
Attention Desert Dwellers….
The Knitting Guild of the Desert will be hosting its sixth annual luncheon and fashion show titled “Knit ‘till your Heart’s Content” at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the PGA West Tournament Clubhouse, 56-150 PGA Blvd.
Members of the guild will … Read More ...