Update: The original link doesn’t work anymore. Here is an updated and active link.
Whether you like buying sweaters from the thrift store, are gifted something the wrong size, knit something the wrong size or have lost weight and … Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
Update: The original link doesn’t work anymore. Here is an updated and active link.
Whether you like buying sweaters from the thrift store, are gifted something the wrong size, knit something the wrong size or have lost weight and … Read More ...
It’s probably all the snow around here lately (on day 6 of being snowed in — hoping to get out tomorrow!) but I’ve been thinking about knitting projects involving snowflakes. I’ll share some non-Christmas patterns here soon, but here are … Read More ...
The fourth season of “Knit and Crochet Now” is currently airing on public television stations across the United States (check here to see when it airs near you), so it’s a perfect time to check in with in-house knitting expert … Read More ...
I was a little greedy last week, stealing the spotlight with my adorable knit Easter basket pattern, so I thought I’d even the score a bit this week by sharing some more projects for super cute knit baskets for Easter … Read More ...
Ted Hannford’s story highlights the therapeutic benefits of knitting and the creative ways in which knitters can use their craft to make something truly unique. French knitting or spool knitting, as it is commonly known, is a technique that involves … Read More ...
Jenni from the Vintage Umbrella shared a fun finished object on her blog: this lovely Fair Isle snowman hat. She got the pattern, designed by Sandra Jäger, on Ravelry, where it’s selling for €3.49 (or a little less … Read More ...
I don’t know how the online crafty classroom Creativebug escaped my notice for so long, but I was led there by something earlier this week and noticed that they have a brand-new class from Kristin Nicholas all about knitting a … Read More ...
The preview for the winter issue of Vogue Knitting just came out, and there are a lot of goodies in there if you’re looking to warm up for the season.
There are five main “stories” in the issue, including odes … Read More ...
The fun knitwear designer Vickie Howell has been kind enough to offer a free knitting pattern for a Fair Isle Christmas Stocking over on my page at About.com and I wanted to make sure you all knew about it, too.… Read More ...
Did you know that if you’re a subscriber to Rowan’s newsletter you can get a sneak peek of their magazine, complete with free patterns? The latest online pattern collection just came out with a dozen free patterns from the … Read More ...
If you’re registered with Rowan Yarn (which is free to do), the free pattern for this month is a handsome two-color vest for men designed by Martin Storey.
Jack is a Fair Isle pattern that uses the colorwork in a … Read More ...
The fall issue of Vogue Knitting celebrates the magazine’s 30th anniversary, and the fashion preview has been released to get us all excited about the next things we want to knit.
Because 30 is the pearl anniversary, pearl is one … Read More ...
Lion Brand Yarn has some really great products, and I’ve been a fan of theirs for a long time. But their new product, Bonbons, really caught my eye.
These mini-skein packs offer eight different colors of yarn in either … Read More ...
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Learn this technique while knitting a pair of fingerless mitts. Both are easy, this is like learning two lessons in one!
From the Stitcherati, the free pattern is a link on her blog, HERE
Check out these Fair Isle Knitting … Read More ...
Our giveaway winner for the 200 Fair Isle Motifs book is Kathrynn.
Congratulations, Kathrynn.
Stay tuned… more to come!
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