Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Kookburra Wool Wash is the latest product to fall victim to my use and abuse list. I like to try these things myself, without reading all the hype, so I can realistically make up my own mind about the products.… Read More ...
After spinning a whole lot this past weekend, I tried a new method of washing and setting the yarn. Before, I would have used a just a generic baby shampoo, but I had some Soak on hand so I … Read More ...
To test these, I ordered a size 5, stilletto tip, with the bell cap, 7″. As a straight needle user I do like them.
I like the length which may be why the ends don’t seem so unbalanced to me. … Read More ...
The sweater is knit in two pieces. The main piece is knit up the back and down the front. A detachable front panel is knit with buttonholes on both sides. Alternate panels could be knit to accommodate holidays, whims, or … Read More ...
I’m coming down to the wire on my granddaughter’s sweater, a hoodie, with a simple to do yet looks more complicated cable.
This is a picture of The Casual Hooded Pullover from The Complete Knitting Collection, House of White … Read More ...
Dr who knitting fans have been in an uproar over their favorite Dr Who patterns being terminated off the internet. You could go see the (alleged) offending site but the patterns have now been removed.
it is not the first … Read More ...
I am not really a big fan of Dr who and watch it without too much interest or care but was confused when he kept talking about Jelly Babies, well now I am confused no more for those of you … Read More ...
Last-Minute Knitted Gifts
RRP Price: $16.47
Today’s knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they’re constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish … Read More ...
Vanna’s Choice Heartfelt Gifts to Knit and Crochet
ISBN-10: 160140686X
RRP: $14.95
One of the most comforting gifts you can give someone, particularly a child who’s “on the mend,” is a cozy knitted or crocheted item. In this practical guidebook … Read More ...
Rita from Craftbits.com is embarking on yet another charity program. This time she is setting out to make 5000 gummy jelly babies for charity.
She has chosen these adorable little babies as they are small, fast to knit up and … Read More ...
