It’s summertime, which means it’s time for Knit Pick’s annual Summer Book Sale. Right now you can get 40 percent off select books and magazines, with just over 100 titles up for grabs at reduced prices.
Lots of the … Read More ...
A Look Back at TNNA
For all the years (now more than five!) that I’ve been part of the knitting world I still haven’t made it to any of the major conferences or conventions in the world of knitting and needle arts. I really wanted … Read More ...
Knit a Plushie for a Kid with Epilepsy
Vickie Howell recently started the Purple Stitch Project, which asks knitters, crocheters and sewers to create purple items to donate to children with epilepsy. The project is Howell’s way of supporting and helping to build a community for kids … Read More ...
A Look at Vogue Knitting’s Early Fall Collection
The latest issue of Vogue Knitting, known as “early fall,” hits newsstands on July 10, but you don’t have to wait to sneak a peak at all the transitional pieces found inside. VK has posted its fashion preview for the … Read More ...
A New Knitting Gossiper
Hi there. My name is Sarah and I’m pleased to be your new knitting editor here at Craft Gossip!
I’ve been following this website for many years and my “gossip” has been shared on the knitting, felting and sewing pages … Read More ...
Interweave HURT Book Sale!
Up to 70% off on your favorite craft books. Now these might have some minor scratches and dents, but they are intact and totally usable.
21 pages of books, HERE – hurry before they are all gone!!!… Read More ...
International Yarn Bombing Day
June 9, 2012 is International Yarn Bombing Day. What?? You don’t know what a yarn bombing is?
Knit or be knitted, World Yarn Domination!
You can find out all about it HERE… Read More ...
A New KAL from The Knitters Brewing Company.
The Knitter’s Brewing Company has been doing KALs for a long time, I’ve participated in a few of them myself, for socks. This one is for this really pretty shawl. The Cardioid Shawl
Here’s the description: Cascading hearts set the … Read More ...
Here are our winners!
For the Beam ‘n Read Light, Cindy!
Noni Flowers – Cathy!
Popknits – Linnet!
Thanks for playing everyone, if you’ve won, I’ve sent you an email. Get ready for another round of giveaways!… Read More ...
Learn How To Take Better Pictures of Your Knitting!
This blog post by Kathleen Cubley of the Knitting Daily Blog gives you some pointers on how to take better pictures of your knitting.
Give it a try, it’s actually pretty easy!
Jimmy Beans Wool Presents Stitch Red.
Jimmy Beans Wool is proud to present Knit Red an instant classic and must have coffee table knitting treasure for every knitter. This book contains 30 fabulously red garments and accessories designed and donated by celebrity designers who openly share … Read More ...
Iknitarod 2012 Update
This is my Iknitarod project (over on Ravelry, Iknitarod 2012).
http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=4575&lang=us
Figuring this may be the only way I’ll get this done, as it’s due for a baby shower in, oh, about a week! And yeah, I just started it.… Read More ...
The Iknitarod! Join Us!!
You’ve heard of the Olympics!
You’ve probably heard of the Ravelympics…
Now there’s the Iknitarod! Technically in its third season, this is a marathon knitting session. From the time the mushers GO (or whatever mushers yell) to when the red … Read More ...
Simply Sockupied 2012 AND a KAL!!
Simply Sockupied Hand Knit Socks, Step-by-Step.
You’ve always wanted to learn how to knit sock, and with Interweave’s newest Emag, you can learn how, Step-by-Step!
Cast on’s and Bind off’s, plus beginner friendly patterns. Learn the parts of the sock … Read More ...
Using Silk Hankies – From KnitPicks
This week’s technique on the Knit Picks Blog is using silk hankies.
HERE is a link to the article and here is their YouTube video on this technique.
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