Now that the Fourth of July is over, the next big even ton the minds of Americans and many others around the world is the Olympics, which start three weeks from tomorrow (July 27).
The founder of the modern Olympics … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Heat Wave Necklaces
Speaking of simple projects to jazz up your wardrobe, it doesn’t get much easier than knitting I-cord into a simple circle you can wear singly or stacked.
The Heat Wave Necklaces from the Fibre Company (designed by Kate Gagnon Osborn) … Read More ...
Free Pattern: La Perla from Filatura di Crossa
Looking for a little something special to jazz up your summer evening outfits? Want that something special to be knit?
Look no further than La Perla, a free pattern for a lovely little loopy necklace you can knit in … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Anchors Away Top for Kids
Tanis Gray says that summer reminds her of the ocean, which I completely agree with even though I live in a landlocked state and have only spent one summer in a beach community. But I still love the nautical look … Read More ...
Free Pattern: American Flag Pin
Here’s another quick knitting pattern for the 4th that you still have time to knit: an American Flag Pin from About.com Knitting (yes, that’s me!). Worked in tiny bits of red, white and blue, you can stitch one up in … Read More ...
Tutorial: Add Smocking After You Knit
Sometimes we knit something in plain stockinette and then decide that we don’t want it to be so plain after all. There are lots of ways to embroider or embellish the surface of a knit object, but if your garment … Read More ...
Free Pattern: 4th of July Napkin Rings
Need a last-minute project to spruce up your table for the 4th? Why not stitch up a few of the 4th of July Napkin Rings from Lion Brand? Each one uses tiny bits of yarn (they call for Vanna’s Choice … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Patriotic 4th of July Mini Sock Pin
Here’s another quick one for anyone who needs some red, white and blue to wear for the fourth, or you could wear it while you watch the Olympics. This Patriotic Mini Sock Pin from Designs by KN calls for just … Read More ...
Free Pattern: American 4th of July Evaporative Beverage Cooler
It might seem like it’s a little late to be knitting for the Fourth of July, but you still have time this weekend to stitch up a patriotic craft that will get you through the holiday, the Olympics, backyard barbecues, … Read More ...
Tutorial – Garter Tab Cast On
By Jaala Spiro of Knit Circus, the garter tab cast-on tutorial shows you how to start a garter stitch tab that blends right in with the rest of the border. Use this technique for crescent-shaped shawls beginning at the … Read More ...
Easter Eggs, Bright, Wrapped and Needle Felted!
No it’s not knitting, but it IS yarn. Yarn wrapped, or needle felted, these Easter eggs are just waiting to be included in a basket.
The tutorials are HERE as well as tuts for lots … Read More ...
Tutorial – Joining Ends
Tutorial – Twisted Garter Cuff Edging
This is an ultra-cool way to do a cast on for a cuff. And the yarn she’s using for demonstration is just way cool. Wait till you see the sock. Now I don’t have a pattern, so please don’t ask, … Read More ...
Some Tips on the Three Needle Bind Off
From Wendy Knits… in this blog post, she discusses why she chooses the three needle bind off rather than to knit the sleeves down.
Check it out HERE… Read More ...
Tutorial – Learn To Knit Fingerless Gloves
This tutorial will not only teach you the basics of knitting, but when you get it all figured out, you’ll have a pair of fingerless gloves to show for it.
From the Tracey Knits Blog, HERE… Read More ...