Too funny! Our knit sisters in England are sponsoring a Knit Facial Hair in Public to benefit the Prostate Cancer Charity.
Go here for the article! http://londonist.com/2009/06/knit_facial_hair_in_public.php… Read More ...
New Twist Collective is ready!
The Summer 2009 Twist Collective includes a “treatise on knitting” by none other than Franklin Habit of The Panopticon. Also, articles by Clara Parkes of Knitter’s Review and Ann and Kay of Mason Dixon Knitting.
Go here: http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/… Read More ...
A Font For Knitters….
On Sknitter’s blog is a post about a company that has designed a font especially for knitters. It’s called BDFlossy. Well, it’s about time I say!
Go here to read the whole article, it’s pretty cool!http://sknitter.com/2009/05/knitting-typography/… Read More ...
Free Pattern – Seasonal Napkin Rings from Lion Brand
These knitted napkin rings are featured in the June 09 BK4K magazine. Knitted in Vanna’s Choice yarns from Lion Brand, but also good for sparkly leftovers.
The free pattern for this super quick, and super easy napkin rings is here: … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Fourth Of July Place Cards from Lion Brand Yarns
They’re not knitted, I know, but how cute are they? These are done in Vanna’s Choice yarn, from Lion Brand, but you could also use up your scraps. Think metallics……
Anyway, this pattern is at LionBrand Yarns, here: lionbrand.com/… Read More ...
Summer 09 Issue Of Pop Knits Is Ready!
Summer’s coming. At least that’s what the calendar says. The freeze we had last night begs to differ, but at least we got enough warning to cover sensitive plants.
So, back to summer, which would be great if it ever … Read More ...
They Get It!
Slouchy “boyfriend-style” knits were a big hit on the winter runways and you have to admit nothing makes you feel so warm and fuzzy especially one handmade with love by nanna. If you’re handy, dust off the knitting needles, invest … Read More ...
Free Cardi from Flint Knits
This is the kind of sweater that you could toss on over jeans, or dress it up a bit and wear it to the office! I must be on a bamboo string, because I can see it in a swingy, … Read More ...
Knit A Tiki Lamp!
Isn’t this too cool? Perfect to string along the deck or porch. The designer, Patternbox.com suggests putting a battery operated tea light inside.
Add some fun to your outdoor parties with this swiss darned and then felted cutie.
Here is … Read More ...
Yarnbowl Challenge….
Serendipity Needleworks in Tuscaloosa, AL has come up with a way to use college rivalries to help infants.
The owner, Ellen Johnson, challenges other nearby Yarn Shops to knit and crochet caps for infants. So far this program has netted … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Patriotic Socks Are Just Cool!
These are just gorgeous! Who wouldn’t want a pair?
Very pretty, these might have to be next on my to do list.
From DreamWeaver Yarns, here: http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/heartstrings-patriotic-socks-pattern-a80p-p-2909.html
Grab a Pretty 4th Of July Patriotic Shawl Pattern – As the … Read More ...
Kids Knit Caps For Cancer Patients.
How cool is this? A group of 7th graders in Galesburg, IL is knitting caps for cancer patients to help ease the embarrasment of patients who lose their hair due to chemo treatments. Go here to read the whole story: … Read More ...
Star Trek Meerkats?
I found this on niftyknit’s etsy page.
Since I know virtually nothing about meerkats and close to less than that about Star Trek (no, I never joined the trekkie groupies) we’re just going to have to go with her description.… Read More ...
Rowan Does It Again…..
This is called “Hush” and it’s designed by Sarah Hatton as an exclusive design to Knitrowan.com from Rowan Studio 15.
Doesn’t it look comfy? I imagine this in a summer weight bamboo blend. Would be just perfect for our cool … Read More ...
We Wear Red from Pick Up Sticks
Pick Up Sticks is starting a Knit Along and a Fundraiser. The Heart Truth is a division of the Heart and Stroke Foundation that raises awareness about women’s heart disease.
Here are the deets:
We Wear Red Knit Along
Sweater: … Read More ...