Patterns, projects and techniques
Recycled Newspapers? Why not? We spin anything from anything, but this is truly unique. Apparantly, this person can get about 20 yds of yarn from a sheet of newspaper. You can read the article here:
http://greenupgrader.com/2138/handspun-recycled-newspaper-yarn/
She includes pictures (I’m … Read More ...
I was browsing around this morning (don’t laugh, you like to browse around also, or you wouldn’t be here!) and I found the coolest accessory for turning yarn into a necklace. Got leftover yarn from that scrumptious, yummy sweater you … Read More ...
KaratStix over at Etsy graciously sent some items over for me to try out. She sent a Needle Gauge, a 2″ square stitch and row gauge and a fun key ring. These are all made from earth friendly bamboo, and … Read More ...
Are you totally stressed out? Too much to do, overwhelmed and not getting your knitting done?
Here’s an idea… why not sign up for a knitting retreat? This time next year you’ll be so relaxed and mellowed out you’ll be … Read More ...
While meandering around the net this morning (couldn’t sleep – again) I found these. Christmas Stocking Place Setters. Aren’t they cute? Love em!
Do I hear another project just waiting to jump on the needles? It’s not like i don’t … Read More ...
Alt Fiber, by Shannon Okey takes knitting with cotton and bamboo clear into another universe to experiment with the likes of corn, soy, hemp, even seaweed, and many more unusual fibers.
The different qualities of each of these fibers is … Read More ...
These socks are gorgeous! And, they’re from one of my favorite websites: Natually Caron. And the free instructions for these are here:
http://www.naturallycaron.com:80/projects/little_arches/little_arches_1.html
While you’re there, remember to enter the naturallyBaby Contest for a chance to win up to $300. … Read More ...
First the Yarn Shop Directory…….This directory is organized by State, or by Shop Name, or by City Name, or by Area Code. And, it’s brought to you by The Daily Knitter, here.
I had to play around with … Read More ...
Knitpicks.com has done it again!
A Free Felted Snowman Pattern!
How cool is that? Actually they look kinda warm.
Go to www.knitpicks.com to download your pattern and find the perfect yarn!
… Read More ...Who knew?? Ok, I didn’t, but I do now, and so do you!
Knit and purl combinations………
Cables………..
Colorwork………
Even Stitch Tutorials from every issue.
Go here to check out this amazing resource!
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The sweater is knit in two pieces. The main piece is knit up the back and down the front. A detachable front panel is knit with buttonholes on both sides. Alternate panels could be knit to accommodate holidays, whims, or … Read More ...
I looked around and found a few pages that feature Tea Cosy Patterns.
This one has every kind of cozy you can imagine. http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/cozies.php
http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/teacosies/knitted-cosy.htm
http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/pdf/StripeyTea%20Cosy%20pattern.pdf
http://needlebook.blogspot.com/2006/02/knitted-tea-cosy.html
Look for a cute seasonal pumpkin tea cosy (pictured) in the Fall 08 … Read More ...
Free Pattern Friday is here again!
Everyone loves small projects. Socks, washcloths, and of course, mittens and gloves. Tis the time of year, up here in the Northern Hemisphere, to start thinking along those lines. MIttens and gloves make great … Read More ...
