Cute! Of course, what wouldn’t be cute with this face sticking out of it? Adorable, quick knit, using sizes 7 and 8 needles. The pattern is free, from Red Heart, using their Moon and Stars yarn (which comes in … 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 ...
Knitting Daily Series 400
This might be Knitting Daily’s best season yet.
In show #401 the Expert Knitting Daily Squad shows you that you can learn and practice new techniques easily and fearlessly on baby items.
Eunny shows us how to “unknit” or tink … Read More ...
Never Look A Knitted Gift Horse In The Needles?
Or something like that! A Knitted Hobby Horse, that’s what it is!
I recently came across a copy of this book that I’d like to giveaway. Not because I don’t want it, but because it’s an awesome book (yes, it … Read More ...
Cute Hat Pattern!
Another one from Caron for the season. Not knitted, but crochetted in Naturally Caron’s “Spa”, which comes in 8 delicious colors, this hat is sized for a baby, toddler and child.
I’m not kidding, these colors are just yummy! Have … Read More ...
Things That Make You Go…. “Awwwwwww…”
Imagine if every baby was this happy wearing hand knit garments!
This adorable set is from Red Heart and uses Heart and Sole with Aloe yarn from Red Heart.
For sock lovers looking for an affordable sock yarn with something … Read More ...
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks….
I learned something new today! Thanks to Alice of TheKnitStitch.com
All yarn is not equal (that part I did know).
Besides being many different colors and styles, yarn comes in different weights, and makes a huge difference in what we … Read More ...
Presto Chango Found!
Garage Sales are awesome things! I personally have scored yarn and other fibery yumminess, vegetable plants, fruits, just last weekend I found some LL Bean flannel lined jeans In. My. Size! Stuff like that doesn’t happen very often. Stuff like … Read More ...
Ideas! Sock Yarn – More Than Just Socks!
So I have all of this sock yarn. Yes, I knit socks, mostly because I need smaller portable items to keep with me, but also because I love the variety of fibers and designs that this wonderful industry has produced. … Read More ...
These Baby Booties Stay On…..
This pattern was published in Threads no 22 (April 89) in a letter to the editor from Christine Bourquin. She was at the time 95 and living in Redwood City CA, still knitting, and expressed the desire to have her … Read More ...
Spring 2009 Twist Collective.
Spring 2009 Twist Collective is up and ready for viewing! This issue features a tour of a sheep farm (from farm to yarn), painting lace with dye, knitting with wire, as well as the usual sweater, sock, shawl, baby… patterns … 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 ...
Power Outages Do Not Enhance Knitting And Spinning!
On a personal note, we did the power outage thing this past weekend. It was fun. Actually, we’re pretty well set up for such things. We heat (and are able to cook) with wood and have all manner of candles … Read More ...
Help American Angels Support Our Troops!
This is a cause that is close to my heart as I have a son who is currently in Iraq. Just saying that makes me cringe, but, yes, it was his choice, there is no draft, and we support him … Read More ...
Free Sock Pattern and a New Contest!
These socks are gorgeous! And, they’re from one of my favorite websites: Natually Caron. And the free instructions for these are here:
http://www.naturallycaron.com:80/projects/little_arches/little_arches_1.html
While you’re there, remember to enter the naturallyBaby Contest for a chance to win up to $300. … Read More ...