So you have this gorgeous sweater you knitted quite some time ago. You put a lot of thought, time, expense and effort into knitting this, and you don’t want to throw it away, yet it’s just not “you” anymore.
Dawn … Read More ...
Woman Knits Bears For Kids In Africa
Phyllis Schmidt knits a teddy bear. “I’m a little slow this morning, because my hand is a little bit stiff,” said Schmidt. With only a few more rows to finish, “then it’ll be ready for stuffing,” she said….
The children … Read More ...
Another Free Sock Pattern From Knitting.About.com
Ribbed socks offer a great combination of comfort and ease, and these ribbed women’s socks are a great choice on both counts. They fit a wide range of feet without a lot of alteration and are nice and cozy as … Read More ...
Attached I-Cord Tutorial From The Purl Bee
Whitney from The Purl Bee provides an excellent tutorial on the Attached I-Cord.
- Attached I-cords are a great way to finish a knit edge
- They can provide a clean alternative to messy selvedges
- They can help flatten a rolling edge
Free Sock Pattern – Easy Toe-Up Socks
From http://tiajudy.com/putmeon.htm
Why toe-up socks? Ahhh, let me count the ways:
- It’s a new technique to learn
- You can try them on as you go – perfect fit
- If you’re short on yarn, you can knit the important part first,
When You Can’t Knit Anymore (gasp!)
Knitting For Charity When Every Stitch is a Battle
How you can keep knitting for charity when knitting is too much trouble! Nellie from www.knittingforcharity.org has some good ideas. Go here to read:
http://www.knittingforcharity.org/knitting_for_charity_when_every_stitch_is_a_battle.html
Never Be Stuck Without A Ruler Again!
Introducing Knit Stix Wood Knitting Needles – The knitting needles with measurement right on the needles!
Did you ever forget your tape measure or ruler? Here’s a solution. Knit and measure in one! Available in sizes 10-15, and priced at … Read More ...
Small Balls – Why Pay For Yarn You Don’t Need?
First of all, that question is just ridiculous. If we didn’t pay for yarn we didn’t need, our stashes would be in dire shape.
But, if you only need just a bit of a certain color and don’t want to … Read More ...
Fun, Funky Fedora, Free Pattern!
Think Mardi Gras, think costume party, think just plain fun!
This felted hat knitting pattern features a wide brim combined with a novelty yarn. For variations, omit the novelty yarn, knit the brim in a different color or knit it … Read More ...
Yarn Garden Priz
It’s time for major stash enhancement!
Prism yarns go on sale 40% starting Friday Feb. 27th!
Be sure to come into the store early or shop online to get the best selection.
From Yarn Garden, here: http://yarngarden.net/… Read More ...
Another Free Washcloth Pattern
This one appeared in my inbox while searching for Valentine’s Day appropriate posts. It’s called the Hugs and Kisses Cable Wash Cloth Pattern.
This pattern is free from KnittingOnTheNet, here: http://knittingonthenet.com/patterns/clothhugskisses.htm
While I’m not crazy about the color, I really … Read More ...
KnittingHelp.com
Do you have a knitting question? Stumped on a technique? This website is amazing! With videos, tutorials, a glossary, forums and even free patterns, you’re never too far from success.
Check out the stash page, devoted to folks who would … Read More ...
Simple STYLE in the STYLE Series by Ann Bud
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 over patterns and … Read More ...
The Crockpot Method of Dyeing Yarn
The crockpot
method of dyeing yarn is pretty popular, however I’ve never seen a tutorial quite as in depth as this one, it’s great. Pictures of every step in the process, suggesting alternative ideas, and explaining why they do what … Read More ...
Very Cool, er uh, Warm Cabled Neckwarmer…..
I found this little gem just the other day. Isn’t it pretty? I like neckwarmers. Being of the northern variety my neck does get cold, but lacy just isn’t me; this is perfect. (And why is it that everytime I … Read More ...
