I’m thinking laptop bag if made just a bit bigger, or knitting bag, or just a classy tote bag. Any way you look at it, it’s a really nice pattern, just in time for the March holiday! Cables and eyelet … Read More ...
2 Handed Fair Isle Technique
Everyone knows about the gorgeous sweaters produced by the folks at Philosopher’s Wool. Their method of knitting with 2 colors at once, one in each hand is most easily understood by seeing it done.
And… I’ve got just the thing … Read More ...
A Tribble A Day….
It’s a bird, it’s a frog, it’s a Tribble! Made from leftover bits and pieces of dishcloth yarn, they’re handy as pot scrubbers and bath scrubbies.
And, the pattern is free…. here: http://1870pearl.typepad.com/TRIBBLE2.pdf
And a wonderful tutorial, is here:
http://wishingiwasknitting.blogspot.com/2008/02/tribble-tutorial.html… Read More ...
These Baby Booties Stay On…..
This pattern was published in Threads no 22 (April 89) in a letter to the editor from Christine Bourquin. She was at the time 95 and living in Redwood City CA, still knitting, and expressed the desire to have her … Read More ...
Prayer Shawls Give Comfort For Cancer Patients
The original story is here: http://www.bransondailynews.com/story.php?storyID=10808
For other ideas on these Prayer Shawls, go here: http://www.shawlministry.com/
A free, easy pattern using any soft, warm yarn, is here: http://www.standrews-bigrapids.org/p8-9.pdf
Looking to chat about Knitting and Patterns? Check out our Facebook … Read More ...
Knit Kit, Coolest New Product Around!
The Knit Kit. At DreamWeaver Yarns!
Tired of searching in your knitting bag or purse for your knitting notions? The Knit Kit is the Swiss Army Knife of knitting tools. It includes a tape measure, stitch counter, thread cutter, … Read More ...
Bohus Knitting
So, I totally want to do a Bohus sweater. They are gorgeous and the colors….. wow! But, we can’t do it the easy way, nope, can’t just get a kit or even just get the yarn. I have some angora … Read More ...
Pfat Fiber Spring 09 Competition!
How to Enter:
Create a project using only materials supplied by “Phat” shops. Your tools (knitting needles/hooks/wheels/felting needles) may be of mass commercial origin. The point of the competition is to explore the Indie Phat Shops. You may do searches … Read More ...
Spring 2009 Twist Collective.
Spring 2009 Twist Collective is up and ready for viewing! This issue features a tour of a sheep farm (from farm to yarn), painting lace with dye, knitting with wire, as well as the usual sweater, sock, shawl, baby… patterns … Read More ...
Another New Issue of PopKnits Available Now!
PopKnits is an online knitting magazine for lover’s of Vintage Knitting. This is a free publication, funded by sponsors, advertisers and donations. The current issue features an article written by Cindy Moore on Updating Vintage Patterns. Go here to read!… Read More ...
Free Sweater/Purse Set For Spring Chick!
Easy knitting with adorable embroidery embellishments make this sweater/purse set from Creative Knitting just the thing to knit up for your girls for spring. Up here, spring sweater weather doesn’t really arrive until mid May or so, so there’s plenty … Read More ...
Dig Out Your Sock Yarn Stash, These Are Awesome!!
I know you have little bits and pieces of sock yarn stashed away. How do I know this? I’ve only been knitting socks for less than a year and I already have bits and pieces. And since bits and pieces … Read More ...
Sock Summit 2009!
Come one! Come all! To the Greatest Sock Knitting Show on Earth. August 6-9, 2009: Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon
Step right this way where you will find:
- Your favorite teachers, designers and knit stars
- A marketplace filled to the
New Norah Gaughan Booklet
Norah Gaughan Vol 4 is available now.
“Flower Child” includes 6 flowing garments inspired by the romantic realm of a mythic hippie. See the audio show, here: http://www.berroco.com/slideshows/ng4_flower_child/index.html
“Excess”: Norah’s love of surface design shines in these 6 sweaters … Read More ...
Buttons, Buttons, Who Has The Buttons?
Knitpicks, that’s who! These awesome specimens are left over pieces of the Famous Harmony Knitting Needles. So while I so don’t have any of these buttons yet, you can be sure they’re on the list and soon, I’ll be able … Read More ...