Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
Our friends at Lion Brand Yarn posted an article on Selecting the Perfect Sweater Size. http://blog.lionbrand.com/2011/03/17/selecting-the-perfect-sweater-size/#comments
This article outlines the most important parts of figuring out the best size sweater for you. Also links to different styles of sweaters as … Read More ...
I absolute LOVE these needles. Totally, totally HEART them. Totally.
I’m a bamboo addict anyway, will use bamboo needles before anything else, but these take the cake. I’ve got the Denise Needles and I really, really like them, especially the … Read More ...
Aloft is Knit Picks new yarn. 75% Super Soft Kid Mohair and 25% Silk.
I made a neck warmer out of this yarn. Very soft, totally scrumptious, lace weight yarn. Very nice to knit with also. It’s a bit … Read More ...
Knitters Connection 2011 will include great instructors, exciting evening speakers and a fantastic Knitters Market… join us for our 5th birthday! This one’s in Ohio, may be close enough to go to!… Read More ...
The first time someone suggested to me that I should learn to spin I likely looked at them like they’d grown a third head.
I didn’t need another hobby, I said. Knitting is enough for me, I insisted until I … Read More ...
Drops photoshoot for the Spring-Summer 2011 Designs is done. Now, we need to vote on which designs to include in their collection.
The only problem, among all of these gorgeous, fun, flirty, trendy and unique designs, you can only vote … Read More ...
The Knitted Mile was commissioned as part of an exhibition titled Gestures of Resistance: Craft and The Politics of Slowness (curated by Shannon Stratton and Judith Leeman) that happened in conjunction with the College Art Association 2008 conference in Dallas, … Read More ...
I want to introduce you to a funny, yet cool blog. Yarn Yuck is exactly what it says, the author takes photographs from yarn companies and makes comments. I don’t always agree that they are offensive, or yucky, but they … Read More ...
What have they done? Well, their latest issue is JAM PACKED with so many cool patterns, such as you see here, plus a video tutorial for a stretchy ribbed cast, an article about making socks fit, knitting with kids, and … Read More ...
This new Knit Along starts on Oct 18th, over at Ravelry. But you can get more info by clicking on this link:
Wingman Socks Knit Along!
Looking for more knitted socks designs and patterns to keep you warm this winter? … Read More ...
Save The Children is looking for talented knitters and crocheters who would like to contribute a small handmade cap to help keep low-birthweight babies warm during their first few weeks of life. These caps will be delivered through Save the … Read More ...
If you’ve been with me on this blog for any amount of time, you know that the first REAL yarn I ever knitted with was Phildar. I don’t even remember the name of it, just that it was Phildar, so … Read More ...
Our premiere issue’s packed with knitted gifts—from sweaters to scarves to jewelry and dolls—for everyone on your list. Knitters of all skill levels will find something fun to keep their fingers busy this season. So pick it … Read More ...
The newest Knit Circus Collection, I have 3 to give away
Go here and have a sneak peek and then come back and let me know what you’re favorite project is!… Read More ...
