Does your girl love pink? If so, this is the blanket for her. (Yes, I realize it can be knit in any color….), but it looks just so cute in bright NEON PINK!!
See? isn’t it cool? Free pattern courtesy … Read More ...
Free Ebook of Knitted Afghan Patterns
Favecrafts is offering, free, an ebook of Crochet and Knitted afghan patterns from Red Heart. The collection contains 25 patterns in a variety of colors, stitches and layouts.
Go here to get your free ebook:
Homemade afghans are the perfect
Kitty Throw and Pillow – Free Pattern
From Caron, this adorable kitty throw and pillow. I just love the positive/negative effect, it’s just cute! It’s knit from Simply Soft yarn, a worsted weight, very, very soft yarn. Really soft. Really! Crazy soft. Snuggling up … Read More ...
Lace is Easy! Again!
Really, it is. I can see you rolling your eyes and shaking your heads, but have you tried it? I’ll bet not, otherwise you’d be in the same boat as I am. The Lace Is Easy boat. (being in my … Read More ...
Eleanor Roosevelt Knit-In
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 ...