French Girl Knits, by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes (who just friended me on facebook! How cool is that!!), known in the knit and crochet community for her pattern company, French Girl, utilizes inventive combinations of texture, color, and stitch patterns in her … Read More ...
As Valentine’s Day Approaches…
It’s all about the dishcloths! They’re fun, they’re fast to knit and who doesn’t need a dishcloth?
Be Mine, from DigKnitty
Toddle on over to DigKnitty’s site and see what else she’s … Read More ...
The Intentional Spinner
So you want to learn to spin. Of course you do. I did. Why? I have no idea, kind of seemed like the next direction to take my fiber addiction. And, doesn’t everyone need another hobby?
Enter Interweave Press and … Read More ...
Knitting Daily Offers Free Sock Patterns
Get ’em while they’re hot, but you do have to have an account.
Go to www.knittingdaily.com, sign up for a free account and download your free sock ebook.
Sandy Wisehart of Knitting Daily says: “Knitted socks have long been … Read More ...
Christmas In January!!
So, what FINALLY came in the mail yesterday?? The new box of the month from Phat Fiber. Oh. My. Gosh. People!
Talk about being in fiber heaven! This box was stuffed, STUFFED! with all kinds of treats for the … Read More ...
Spinning Top Goes Round and Round
I’m back from my skiing trip, and totally rejunvenated! We went skiing in the Rockies, as well as hiking and snow shoeing. Yes, I’m a bit sore, but that’s ok, it was a FABULOUS vacation. All of my brothers were … Read More ...
I Now Pronounce You….. Yarn and Yarn… or How To Join Yarns
We’ve all done it. Don’t even try to deny it. Happily knitting along and
What to do, what to do. Well, in keeping with the Valentine’s theme this week, we’re going to learn how to marry yarns … Read More ...
Heart Themed Dishcloth Patterns
Aren’t these adorable? Another excellent project from Smariek Knits. I’m thinking of the of the perfect baby gift, with some other baby items and a cute towel…. Must be dreaming of spring on the farm again.
This pattern is … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns – I *Heart* Dishcloths!
How cute is this? And as fast as dishcloths knit up, you have time to do quite a few of them. Add to a basket with some wine, bubble bath and some chocolate … Read More ...
Baby Cables Pattern… Because It’s Red!
Because it’s red! That’s my excuse for a St. Valentine’s Day project.. But hey, who needs an excuse for a free pattern? This really cute FREE sweater pattern is from Creative Knitting’s Free E-Newsletter.
Creative Knitting’s e-newsletter comes out once … Read More ...
Love Is In The Air….
While you still have time, why not knit some hand holding mittens for you and your sweetie? These sets consist of 3 mittens, 2 for a single hand, and other for hand holding. Perfect for a … Read More ...
New KnitNet Is Out!
I ran across KnitNet around the middle of last year. It’s an online knitting magazine, published 6 times a year for a very modest price. You get 5 or 6 patterns in each issue (this current issue has socks, scarves … Read More ...
Knitting For Speed or Knitting For Pleasure? Both!
What did I find for you today? A free shipping coupon from Annie’s Attic! I personally like free shipping sales, almost better than percentages off.
Just recently became interested in speed knitting. Why? Can’t say, other than that if … Read More ...
New Free Hat Pattern
Here in N. Mich, it’s still very much hat weather. The free pattern for this hat found it’s way into my inbox yesterday, and how cute! Perfect for anyone (take the pom off for a guy), and it looks to … Read More ...
Knitting Monogamy. Your Opinion…
Whew! A whole day without internet; how did the pioneers survive? Most likely they started new projects. A lot of my knitting time is spent thinking about the next project, or the next yarn. Arguing wth myself over whether to … Read More ...