I love this post from Thread & Ladle breaking down the potential time and monetary costs of producing a quality knitting pattern.
People sometimes complain when I share patterns that cost money, and I do try to stick with … Read More ...
How to Support Your Local Yarn Shop without Buying Anything
We all know that local shops, including yarn shops, need our support if they are going to continue to exist. But is it possible to support them when we’re not financially able to buy yarn, or when we’ve chosen not … Read More ...
Mad Man Knitting Seeks Support
I’ve told you before about Mad Mad Knitting, aka Gregory Patrick, a guy who it would not be a stretch to say was able to turn his life around by knitting teddy bears. Last year he launched an indiegogo campaign… Read More ...
Drool-Worthy Color Cards from Halcyon Yarn
I guess I’ve got Maine on the brain today (wouldn’t it be lovely to be sitting on a deck chair somewhere in Maine, knitting and looking out at the ocean, right about now?) because I’ve been meaning to share this … Read More ...
Pam Allen Honored as One to Watch in Maine
Each year MaineBiz names a handful of “women to watch” in various categories, including women-owned businesses. For 2012, the woman to watch who owns her business is Pam Allen, owner of Quince & Co. yarns.
The awards presentation is … Read More ...
Knitty Seeks Artists, Video Columnist
The online knitting publication Knitty is looking for a few good people to help spruce up the place and share knitting techniques in a new way. It currently has two openings, one for shwag designers and one for a video … Read More ...
Tea-Loving Character Actress Starts Line of Tea Cozies
I am a big fan of tea, but I have to admit that I do not own a tea cozy. I have an electric tea kettle and brew my cuppas one at a time. But I love the look of … Read More ...
Attention All Knitters…
Interweave Knitting Lab – Two Locations in 2012!
Manchester, New Hampshire in October, and San Mateo, CA in November of 2012! That’s right – 2 locations!
From their Press Release:
Interweave Knitting Lab New England, October 4-7, 2012: The Radisson Hotel Manchester, in scenic New Hampshire, located … Read More ...
Free Spider Pattern For Halloween!
This little cutie won’t have you heading for the hills, even if you’re scared to death of spiders. He’s just hanging out waiting for his share of Halloween candy!
You can knit him up quickly, and even help him make … Read More ...
Needle and Hook Holders, Business Card Holders, Wallets and Purses. Oh MY!!
This, fresh in from Mary Louise Mesquita’s
Etsy Shop! These fabulous knitting, crocheting and organizational accessories created from wool felt! And in just about every color you can imagine, perfect for the upcoming blurry and dreary days of winter. Click … Read More ...
Vogue Knitting Pattern Sale Extended!
Kind of says it all doesn’t it! Well, all except where to go to take advantage of this awesome sale, but I can hook you up with that!
Free Yarn (with purchase) From Darn Good Yarn!
Nicole, over at Darn Good Yarn, does a really cool thing! She says; “Darn Good Yarn prides itself on providing you with fairly traded and child labor free yarns. Falling back on her experience with Around the Om Nicole takes … Read More ...
