Rumor has it that around May 2, 2010 the folks at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in New York are hosting an Eleanor Roosevelt Knit-In.
Attendees will knit or crochet 7-inch by 9-inch acrylic yarn blocks for afghans to … Read More ...
Warm Up America – Knitting Patterns
from Emma Jones of the Prime Writer News Network brings us this article on Warm Up America. ”
“Volunteer knit or crochet a rectangle (or squares) measuring at least 7” x 9” and contribute the rectangles to their local Warm … Read More ...
Giveaway! Nicky Epstein, Knitting a Kiss In Every Stitch.
This book was so much fun to look at. Chock full of simple, quick to knit, gift projects for everyone on your list. I know, you’ve heard that before, but seriously, Everyone! Scarves for your guy. Hats for your kids. … Read More ...
Another Giveaway….
This one is over at the Berroco site. They are giving away 50 copies of this book: Here’s how to enter: http://www.berroco.com/polls/poll_031210.html… Read More ...
Free Sailboat Afghan Pattern
The baby blanket is so cute, but you could even make it larger for your beach themed house!
The pattern is free, courtesy of The Yarn Hog, here: http://yarnhog-yarnhog.blogspot.com/2008/04/fo-come-sail-away-and-another-free.html… Read More ...
And It’s Green!
This is one of the prettiest afghan patterns I’ve seen in a long time. (And, yeah, it’s green, so that makes it “super-pretty”!).
This is from epatternscentral.com, and you can get it here: http://www.e-patternscentral.com/detail.html?code=EK00062&source=knittingnews… Read More ...
Holiday Headstart From Knitty
From Knitty:
Holiday Headstart projects are little things that you can start knitting now for gifting later in the year. No big afghans that you can’t even imagine having on your lap as you work in the heat of summer. … Read More ...
Use Up Your Stash!
From the Knitting Folks at BellaOnline.com comes this article: Making An Afghan Without Buying More Yarn.
When you look around you and see piles, boxes, bags, baskets, or tubs full of yarn many things may strike you other than chaos. … Read More ...
Free Afghan Pattern – Guy’s Guernsey Pattern
I’m always on the lookout for masculine designs for hand knits. My other half couldn’t be bothered with hand knit socks (except since he’s seen the Progressive Insurance commercial where the gal tells Santa that she likes cashmere socks, he’s … Read More ...
99-Year-Old Veteran Knits For Soldiers Abroad
Jeanne B. Champ, a resident of the Hultquist Assisted Living Center, is a true inspiration. At 99 years of age, she is the oldest female World War II veteran living in New York state, and she is still making a … Read More ...
12 Free Afghan Patterns from Purple Kitty Yarns…
Did someone say free afghan patterns? Yup! Purple Kitty Yarns and Red Heart team up to bring you 12 Free Afghan Patterns.
Go here: http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/free-patterns/afghan-patterns.html… Read More ...
Free Projects Using Your Stash!!
Face it, I know one of your resolutions this year was to use up more of your stash. Personally, I don’t do this, as then I’d have to replace it, but that’s just me. If you are one of the … Read More ...
An Awesome Wedding Present!
While playing around on the internet, looking for knitting patterns, admit it, you do that too, otherwise why would you be here??. Anyway, I came across this really pretty afghan. Composed of a number of different cable patterns, I think … Read More ...
Domino Knitting and a Free Scarf Pattern
Join the domino craze with Knit to Be Square! Vivian Høxbro shows you how to combine modular squares into blocks of varying sizes that become the base for a variety of eye-catching two- and three-dimensional projects. Combine these geometric patterns … 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 from … Read More ...