Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
You’ve got the cute little chicks and eggs for your table. You’ve got the chocolate rabbit and marshmallow peeps in the Easter Basket. But do you have the Bunny dishcloth to go with the after-dinner festivities?
Why use dishcloths? Dishcloths … Read More ...
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I run across quite a few knitting books in my travels, excursions and jaunts, most are kind of cool, however since my life and tastes run far, far from the NY runways, and while I can drool … Read More ...
If you admire the hand knitted socks that all of your friends knit but never wanted to take them in hand, now is the time to grab your needles! This book by Carol Sulcoski and Interweave Press will seriously make
One of the greatest challenges a knitter can face is finding the perfect stitch pattern for a project. Whether you want to create a highly textured lace scarf or revamp a basic sweater silhouette with a new stitch pattern, 101 
Check out this free Shipwreck Shawl pattern from Knitty. With ragged edges and beads, it’s destined to become your next “must knit” project. Perfect!
Since the shawl is knitted circularly, there is never any need to purl. The right … Read More ...
I love Facebook. Such a fun little time waster, and this morning, I ran across the Facebook equivalent for knitters.
KnitIdeas.com. Great site. Share your ideas, swap yarn, and show off your knitting creations……. Here: http://www.knitideas.com/… Read More ...
Looking for a fun and festive Easter project that will delight kids and adults alike? Look no further than this adorable knitted chicken and egg pattern from renowned toy designer, Alan Dart. With its whimsical design and bright colors, this … Read More ...
Are you tired of the snow? Is this drizzly rainy March just going on and on? Well, here’s some sunshine for you!
Join Vogue for this 8-day cruise that includes 3 days of inspiring classes and workshops, where you will … Read More ...
Lorna’s Laces and Clara Parkes have teamed up to bring us this gorgeous colorway. Clara’s Garden is sure to be a hit, it sure had me drooling, and I’m not even a big fan of pink!
Read Lorna’s Laces Blog … Read More ...
Have you seen this show? The creaters of this show take common items, and step-by-step, explain to the viewers how the end products are produced. Kind of like, how they produce egg cartons.
This video goes way past simple egg … Read More ...
James Thomas of the Virginian Pilot reports:
Knit one, pearl two. Cast on, cast off. Knit, pearl, knit.
There was a time when knitting seemed like a pastime only for Grandma. And Grandma passed it down to Mom and Mom … Read More ...
Classis Elite Yarns offers 2 new free patterns for you, just in time for Spring. This very cute toddler sweater, with just the right amount of buttons and these lacy socks are free patterns you can download.
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All I can say is “Awwwwwww”. Adorable. Cute. Wait, let me go get my needles. Actually, there’s no “go getting” of my needles, they’re almost always within reach. And these fuzzy cuties are definitely next!
From Kat Knits, here: http://kat-knits.blogspot.com/2007/03/some-easter-peeps.html… Read More ...
Using chunky weight wool yarn, this pattern knits up quickly and easily, and you can customize it with your choice of ribbon or other fun yarns. Once you’ve finished knitting, simply felt the basket for added stability and you’ll … Read More ...
Nashua Handknits announces two new yarns for Spring 2009:
Creative FocusTM Silk: We are very excited about our 100% bourette silk in a bright palette of fifteen shades. Creative FocusTM Silk knits at 5 sts to the inch with each … Read More ...
