Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
For your reading enjoyment, an excerpt from Joel Derfner’s latest book:
Swish: My Quest to Become the Gayest Person Alive
“On Knitting”
The two Englishmen were staring at the half-finished glove in my hands,
aghast. “What is that?” the short … Read More ...
What gal doesn’t like jewelry, right? Combine it with a useful knitting tool and that my friends, is nirvana. Check out Leslie Wind’s Cable Needle Necklaces for said, happiness! That is all.
Specific to knitters, you can join our Knitting … Read More ...
The Summer Surprises are up on Knitty now, offering 3 fashionable freebies perfect for stitching in the sun! They’re all cool, lightweight, and lovely. Even though I designed one of them, I’m actually more smitten with another of the newbies, … Read More ...
Interweave is currently offering a free, downloadable pattern for Laura Rintala’s AWESOME Twilight Mitts. I don’t usually like Fair Isle patterns, but this one is goth-y and gorgeous! Get yours now to prevent a winter of discontent. 🙂… Read More ...
Fellow CGer Jennifer Perkins sent me this great spread from an Australian publication. Ok, I know that most of it’s technically crochet and not knitting, but since they’re wearing knitted sweaters I thought I’d post it anyway–it’s too awesome not … Read More ...
In doing research for a book on environmentally conscious knitting & crochet that I’m co-writing, I’ve come across a TON of great, greener yarns. I’ll probably mention a few of them over the next couple of months but right now, … Read More ...
Calling all crafters! I’m gearing up to write my next book, Craft Corps (pronounced Craft Core) which will focus on the community perpetuated by craft and the designers & hobbyists who feed it. As part of the content, I’m hoping … Read More ...
What pop-culture infused fashion magazine unknowingly has two knitter’s featured in their current issue? Find out here!… Read More ...
kristin j TAKES ON THE WORLD, ONE PLASTIC BAG AT A TIME (Taken from official press release)
kristin j, eco-friendly totes and handbags hand knit from upcycled plastic bags, are beginning to make appearances on the arms of some of … Read More ...
In honor of Independence Day it seems only fitting to post 4 pictures of July 4th inspired knits (ok, Patriotism is a year-roung gig, but work with me here!).
1. Dave Cole’s American flag installation piece entitled “The Knitting … Read More ...
For all you Knitty Gritty fans out there who’ve been loyally watching re-runs of the show over the past year and a half, finally, there’s something new for you to watch. Tomorrow (July 3rd) at 12:30pmET/11:30amCT/9:30amPT, the one-hour special Knitty … Read More ...
Alana Dakos sent me her song, Never Not Knitting–A little ditty that I’m sure we can all relate to. Give it a listen on her blog and if you find yourself humming along, download it to your mp3 player … Read More ...
I just heard from my friend Kerrie Allman, publisher of the UK-based magazine YARN FORWARD, that they’re increasing the issues they put out from 4 a year to a whopping 10! Since recently it seems as if the internet’s … Read More ...
We’ve all been there. Just when you’re at a point in your knitting when you need to double-check your gauge or see if it’s time to switch stitch patterns, the ever-elusive measuring tape has disapeared. Again. What’s a knitter to … Read More ...
I’ve been a bit incommunicado this week due to caring for a child with a horrible ear infection. Hopefully though, I can make it up to you by giving you a little Friday afternoon giggle. Me and a couple of … Read More ...